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CANCELLED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. Learn basic camera settings (ISO, aperture, exposure etc.), birding/photography ethics and how to get your best shot in the field with The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Land Steward Stefan Martin. With diverse habitats, we can be certain to have plenty of opportunities to put practice these […]

Tuesday, August 18, 10 a.m. Explore our thriving pollinator garden and surrounding areas with The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Land Steward Stefan Martin looking for these winged wonders. Along the way, we will learn about the different butterfly host plants and nectar rich native flowers which provide food for both birds and butterflies alike. This walk […]

Tuesday, August 11, 7 a.m. All level of birders are welcome on this relaxing excursion along the trails on our way to various birding hot spots with Miley Bull, The Connecticut Audubon Society’s senior director of science and conservation . We will look and listen for resident and migrant bird species as we collect data […]

Birdwatching is fun! And anyone can do it, from anywhere! It’s considered a favorite pastime with over 60 million Americans taking time to look through their binoculars in search of birds and listen for bird calls and songs. Anyone can enjoy it independently or in a group. Whether you are new to birding or experienced, […]

Saturday, March 14, 2020 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free Program Join Master Naturalist Edward Boisits, and Director Michael Audette from Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust as they provide background on the history of the Eastern Bluebird and discuss the role of the nest box initiative in helping to increase the population of the […]

Signs of Spring Walk and Talk Saturday, March 14, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free Program Take an easy paced walk through our bird and pollinator garden and around some ponds while looking for and learning about the awakening and return of our insects, pollinators, amphibians and more.  We’ll discuss action steps you can take […]

June 6 & 7 Free Programs Saturday, June 6, 2020 Nature Walk 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join our conservation biologist for a leisurely paced 1.5-mile walk to learn about the flora and fauna inhabiting our forests, meadows and wetlands along the trails. We’ll start at the bird and pollinator garden, visit a couple of […]

Sunday, February 23, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public The CT Audubon Society’s Deer Pond Farm director, Cathy Hagadorn, will share an overview of the history, habitats and activities of our newest nature sanctuary. Cathy will highlight birding, nature and hiking activities available year round. She will […]

Saturday, July 26 10 a.m. to noon Free program Join Cathy Hagadorn, CT Audubon Society Deer Pond Farm Director at the Red Barn at Tarrywile Park for a guided exploration of the various habitats to look and listen for signs of summer. She’ll share some birding basics and information on bird identification. Attendees are encouraged […]

Learn from gardening experts the how-to steps to make gardening at your home a little easier and more rewarding. We are hosting three one hour sessions, meeting outdoors in the Deer Pond Farm pollinator garden for free. We’ll start at the ground level with the soil and work our way up to seed collecting. Each […]

Join the Connecticut Audubon Society Deer Pond Farm for the “The Original Snowbirds!” presentation.  Learn about migration, the birds that come to Connecticut in the spring for their nesting season, what you can do to attract them to your backyard, and the therapeutic benefits of birdwatching. Free Program April 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]