Programs & Events at Birdcraft
Birdcraft Family Day: Waddling Wood Ducks
Photo: Wood Duck by David Cox
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wood Ducks are a majestic sight in Connecticut, found in freshwater wetlands such as swamps, marshes, ponds, and rivers. The adult males stand out as one of the most colorful puddle ducks, with stunning multicolored iridescent plumage and red eyes. Join us to learn more about Wood Ducks, and build and paint your own waddling, recycled-wood model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. 
Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.
Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT.
Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.
How Do Birds Learn to Sing?
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Conservation Conversations at Birdcraft
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
Presenter: David Lahti, director of the Behavior & Evolution Laboratory at Queens College, City University of New York.
Learn how a young bird’s genes, as well as the songs of older birds, shape how young birds learn to sing.
Registration required. A sandwich and soft drink are included with your registration.
Members $13; Non-members $15. Please register here.
This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT.
The Sweet History of Honey, Workshop with Honey Tasting
Photo: Humble Bee Co.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
11 a.m.
Presenter: Catherine Wolko, owner of The Humble Bee Honey Company
In this workshop, learn the history of honey harvest, the history of purposeful beekeeping, the hives of past and present, the composition of honey and why honey crystalizes. Discover what makes honey so dark or so light? How many varietals of honey are there? Why does honey crystalize? Why doesn’t honey need to be pasteurized? Learn the answers to these questions and much more during this engaging talk and taste five varietals of honey from The Humble Bee Honey Company!
Registration required. Members $13; Non-members $15. Please register here.
This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT.
Healthy Rivers, Healthy Habitats and You
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Conservation Conversations at Birdcraft
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Rhea Drozdenko, River Steward at the Connecticut River Conservancy
In this talk, Rhea Drozdenko will discuss strategies that advocates are using to restore and protect the river and explore ways you can make a difference– whether that’s inspiring the next generation, speaking up on a bill, or planting a riparian buffer. Registration required. A sandwich and soft drink are included with your registration.
Members $13; Non-members $15. Please register here.
This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT.
The Migratory Butterflies of Connecticut
Butterfly by Dr. Thomas Barnes, USFWS
Conservation Conversations at Birdcraft
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Michele Sorensen, Owner, Native Landscapes CT.
Learn how to identify Connecticut’s many migratory butterflies (not just Monarchs!) and where to find them. Find out what native pollinators you can plant in your own garden or pollinator pot to attract migratory butterflies. Registration required. A sandwich and soft drink are included with your registration.
Members $13; Non-members $15. Please register here.
This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT.
