While this event is free, donations in any amount are always welcome to support future environmental education programs like this one.
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Fall Hawk Watch – Oct. 14 (Registration)
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023Fall Hawk Watch – Sept. 16 (Registration)
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023While this event is free, donations in any amount are always welcome to support future environmental education programs like this one.
Center at Fairfield is Thankful for Lobby Refresh
Monday, July 10th, 2023“Even castles in the sky can do with a fresh coat of paint” -Haruki Murakami If you’ve stopped by our Center at Fairfield recently, you might have noticed things are looking a little spiffier. Thanks to the generous donation from the Ring’s End Paint Center earlier this year, we were able to transform our front […]
Sage Garver Earns Girl Scout Award for Sanctuary Project
Tuesday, October 4th, 2022In a recent ceremony at the Center, Sage Garver of Fairfield Girl Scout Troop 30133 was recognized for earning the prestigious Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. Sage earned the Gold Award with her project to create a virtual tour of Connecticut Audubon’s Roy and Margot Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary. Highlighting the diversity of […]
Migratory Bird Walk at the Smith Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary (Registration)
Wednesday, April 27th, 2022
Fern and Wildflower Walk (Registration)
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
Spring Migration Bird Walk with Stefan Martin (Registration)
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
First Friday Hike (Registration)
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022
Vote for us – 2021 Top 20 Places to Take Kids Survey
Monday, June 28th, 2021June 28, 2021 — Connecticut Audubon is again in the running for the annual KidsOutAndAbout survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Fairfield County Kids. Your vote will help make more people aware of the education programs and great experiences offered for all ages at our centers around the state. The survey runs through July 1.
Daily Bird: Purple Martin
Thursday, June 4th, 2020June 4, 2020 — After a tentative start this season, nesting activity in the Purple Martin gourds at the Coastal Center in Milford is underway.
Frank Mantlik, who leads the team of volunteers that monitors the colony, reported on May 26, that out of the total 71 gourds at the colony, 20 have nests.
What’s on your bookshelf? CT Audubon shares favorite reads on nature and the environment
Monday, April 27th, 2020April 27, 2020 — For your reading pleasure, Connecticut Audubon staff talks about their favorite books on nature and the environment, new and old, including a several by local authors and classics by Rachel Carson, John McPhee, David Quammen, and Michael Pollan.
What’s on your bookshelf? Nature books for kids
Thursday, April 30th, 2020April 30, 2020 – Reading can spark and cultivate a life-long connection with the natural world. Educators from Connecticut Audubon share some of their favorite books for families with young readers … or readers of any age who are young in spirit.
Trail to Earth Day #15: Food for Thought — How to Eat Sustainably
Saturday, April 18th, 2020April 18, 2020 — Whether in the grocery store or your own kitchen, every time you make a decision about food, you can have an affect on the food system.
Trail to Earth Day #13: Reduce Light Pollution and Bring Back the Night
Thursday, April 16th, 2020April 16, 2020 — Increasing evidence shows the excessive use of artificial light at night is harming wildlife at an alarming rate. What’s at stake? Not much. Only the survival of animals critical to their ecosystems, and pollinators that are vital to producing the food we eat, so ultimately human health as well.
Trail to Earth Day #11: In the car, put the brakes on harmful environmental impacts
Tuesday, April 14th, 2020April 14, 2020 —Transportation is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas pollution, and cars are major contributors. Vehicle emissions are a big part of this, but a car’s ecological impact goes beyond this single aspect.
Trail to Earth Day #7: Changing Simple Habits Today Saves Water for Tomorrow
Tuesday, April 7th, 2020April 7, 2020 — There’s one situation where you definitely don’t want to worry about water use these days: washing your hands. Lather up and rinse well! But there are plenty of other ways to save water.
Trail to Earth Day #4: Lower Your Carbon Footprint During this Rite of Spring
Saturday, April 4th, 2020April 4, 2020 — We all have different tolerance levels for clutter, but no one can deny the good feeling of clearing out those unused items taking up space. Rather than making their ultimate destination a landfill or incinerator, consider the alternatives.
Trail to Earth Day #3: Stay Conservatively Plugged In While Working at Home
Friday, April 3rd, 2020April 3, 2020 — With small changes to consume less power, we can be more energy efficient, environmentally friendly and save money.
