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February 25, 2024(1 event) Trail Wood ReflectionsTrail Wood ReflectionsFebruary 25, 2024 N/A -This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections |
February 26, 2024(1 event) Trail Wood ReflectionsTrail Wood ReflectionsFebruary 26, 2024 N/A -This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections |
February 27, 2024(1 event) Trail Wood ReflectionsTrail Wood ReflectionsFebruary 27, 2024 N/A -This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections |
February 28, 2024(2 events) Trail Wood ReflectionsTrail Wood ReflectionsFebruary 28, 2024 N/A -This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections FrogWatch TrainingFrogWatch TrainingFebruary 28, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Become a certified FrogWatch USA volunteer during our 90 minute training program, where you'll learn how to identify frogs and toads by call, and how to collect and submit valuable population data to a national survey. Volunteers only need to attend one workshop and successfully pass the amphibian assessment. Following the 90 minute virtual training there will be an optional virtual tour of Mystic Aquarium’s Frogs! exhibit. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about FrogWatch Training |
February 29, 2024(2 events) Trail Wood ReflectionsTrail Wood ReflectionsFebruary 29, 2024 N/A -This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections Revealing the Natural World in WinterRevealing the Natural World in WinterFebruary 29, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield More information about Revealing the Natural World in Winter |
March 1, 2024(3 events) Trail Wood ReflectionsTrail Wood ReflectionsMarch 1, 2024 N/A -This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections First Friday Hike at Deer Pond FarmFirst Friday Hike at Deer Pond FarmMarch 1, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 March a few beautiful miles with us on our First Friday Hike! Our volunteers will be leading the way on a two-to-three-mile hike, which is a great way to get to know the 15-mile trail network at Deer Pond Farm. Please come dressed for the weather. More information about First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkMarch 1, 2024 1:00 pm -Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk |
March 2, 2024(2 events) Trail Wood ReflectionsTrail Wood ReflectionsMarch 2, 2024 N/A -This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections Waterfowl WalkWaterfowl WalkMarch 2, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Winter in Connecticut means numerous waterfowl species head to the coast in search of open water. We'll search for late winter waterfowl in the sheltered waters of South Cove, before they head back to their breeding grounds further north. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Waterfowl Walk |
March 3, 2024 |
March 4, 2024(1 event) The Inflation Reduction Act and Savings on Energy CostsThe Inflation Reduction Act and Savings on Energy CostsMarch 4, 2024 6:30 pm -Steve Lewis, an avid proponent of green energy and a member of the Town of South Windsor Energy Committee, will review IRA incentives to make household energy saving improvements. Discussion follows. No registration required. Free. Join us at the Center or attend via Zoom. To watch on Zoom, click here. (Meeting ID: 817 8605 4034 Passcode: 078102) More information about The Inflation Reduction Act and Savings on Energy Costs | March 5, 2024 |
March 6, 2024(1 event) Trail Wood TroubadoursTrail Wood TroubadoursMarch 6, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmJoin our casual group on the first Wednesday of every month to play music written from 1959 to 1993, the years Edwin and Nellie Teale lived at Trail Wood. Songs can be viewed in advance on a PDF. Chords and words will be projected on screen so everyone can follow along! Limited to 10 participants. Registration required by calling Paul Tedeschi at 860-798-2134 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free, donations appreciated! More information about Trail Wood Troubadours |
March 7, 2024(1 event) Revealing the Natural World in WinterRevealing the Natural World in WinterMarch 7, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Sherwood IslandSherwood Island More information about Revealing the Natural World in Winter |
March 8, 2024(1 event) Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkMarch 8, 2024 1:00 pm -Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk |
March 9, 2024(4 events) Winter Walk at Banningwood PreserveWinter Walk at Banningwood PreserveMarch 9, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 When it’s cold and snowing outside it can seem as if nature is standing still and waiting for warmer weather. But take a walk outside and you’ll see that life abounds and plants and animals have amazing adaptations to surviving winter here in Connecticut. We’ll search for the state’s winter inhabitants and learn about what plants and animals do when the temperature drops and the ground is covered in snow. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Winter Walk at Banningwood Preserve Pollinator Seed Sowing ProjectPollinator Seed Sowing ProjectMarch 9, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Pollinator Seed Sowing Project Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond FarmSecond Saturday Hike at Deer Pond FarmMarch 9, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 March 9, 10 a.m. to Noon More information about Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Wildlife in Connecticut's Changing LandscapeWildlife in Connecticut's Changing LandscapeMarch 9, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmPaul Colburn, a CT DEEP master wildlife conservationist, presents a natural history of Connecticut from the early 1600’s, when European colonists arrived, to the present. He describes the interactions between native species and Europeans, particularly from habitat and harvest perspectives. In this context, Paul covers Eastern mountain lions, Eastern gray wolves, Eastern coyotes, elk, turkeys, fishers, white-tailed deer, black bears, New England cottontails, and more. Paul concludes by addressing the state of Connecticut’s wildlife today, current habitat and population management issues, and the challenges we face living responsibly with wildlife. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Wildlife in Connecticut's Changing Landscape |
March 10, 2024(1 event) Second Sunday WalkSecond Sunday WalkMarch 10, 2024 2:00 pm -Join Trail Wood caretakers Laura and Paul Tedeschi for an afternoon walk on the trails. Each walk begins with an Edwin Way Teale reading. Canceled in the event of heavy precipitation or high winds. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $5 non-members. More information about Second Sunday Walk |
March 11, 2024(1 event) Conference: "Neonics — The New DDT"Conference: "Neonics — The New DDT"March 11, 2024 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmThe Connecticut Coalition for Pesticide Reform is organizing this conference for advocates, residents, and government officials interested in reducing the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in the state. The afternoon will feature nationally- and internationally-known speakers and panelists, and discussions about how to work together with government officials to strictly limit the use of neonics. Date and time: March 11, 2024. Noon to 5 p.m. Cost: $15 per person through February 29. $20 per person thereafter. More information about Conference: "Neonics — The New DDT" | March 12, 2024 | March 13, 2024 |
March 14, 2024(1 event) Woodcock WatchWoodcock WatchMarch 14, 2024 6:45 pm -Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock, doing their just-before-dark courtship flights. IMPORTANT: please wear drab colored clothing. Bright colors distract the birds. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, Short-eared Owl, and other non-target birds may also be seen. Limited to 7 participants per date. Register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz, arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org, or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Woodcock Watch |
March 15, 2024(2 events) Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkMarch 15, 2024 1:00 pm -Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Frog and Toad CallsFrog and Toad CallsMarch 15, 2024 6:30 pm -Learn to identify frogs and toads by their calls, which you can hear from February through October. Follow up with a walk around the pond. We should hear Spring Peepers and Wood Frogs. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Frog and Toad Calls |
March 16, 2024(1 event) Vernal Pools of the ArboretumVernal Pools of the ArboretumMarch 16, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Each spring, as snow melts and temperatures rise, vernal pools come to life! Many amphibian species rely on vernal pools pools for breeding and unique plants and insects can be found in these seasonal wetlands as well. Join us to search the vernal pools that dot the Connecticut College Arboretum, and look in the other wetland habitats on the property for amphibians, birds, insects, and more! https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Vernal Pools of the Arboretum |
March 17, 2024 |
March 18, 2024(1 event) Documentary Screening -- Kiss the GroundDocumentary Screening -- Kiss the GroundMarch 18, 2024 6:30 pm -This film focuses on the science of soil regeneration as the path towards climate stabilization, ecosystems restoration, and abundant food supplies. Woody Harrelson narrates. A discussion led by Adam and Courtney Squire, owners of Unbound Glory Farm in Pomfret, follows the screening. No registration required. Free popcorn. Free admission. More information about Documentary Screening -- Kiss the Ground | March 19, 2024 |
March 20, 2024(1 event) Corvids WebinarCorvids WebinarMarch 20, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 The term "Birdbrain" is a misnomer, with many bird species showing quite the degree of intelligence. One group in particular that is well known for its intelligence are the Corvids, our crows, jays, and ravens. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over the behaviors of these incredible birds, and which ones call Connecticut home. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Corvids Webinar |
March 21, 2024(1 event) Woodcock WatchWoodcock WatchMarch 21, 2024 6:45 pm -Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock, doing their just-before-dark courtship flights. IMPORTANT: please wear drab colored clothing. Bright colors distract the birds. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, Short-eared Owl, and other non-target birds may also be seen. Limited to 7 participants per date. Register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz, arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org, or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Woodcock Watch |
March 22, 2024(1 event) Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkMarch 22, 2024 1:00 pm -Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk |
March 23, 2024(3 events) Spring Nature WalkSpring Nature WalkMarch 23, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 As the snow melts and temperatures start to rise, nature goes through many changes. Animals come out of hibernation, plants start to bloom, and insects are more active. We look and listen for these first signs of spring and more through the beautiful forests and wetlands of the Beebe Preserve in Lyme. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Spring Nature Walk Family Walk at Rocky NeckFamily Walk at Rocky NeckMarch 23, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Spring is in the air! Join teacher-naturalist Morgan Allen on a fun family walk! We will look and listen for birds and other wildlife and enjoy the beauty of nature. Walk is suitable for ages 5 and up. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Family Walk at Rocky Neck Woodcock WatchWoodcock WatchMarch 23, 2024 7:00 pm -Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock, doing their just-before-dark courtship flights. IMPORTANT: please wear drab colored clothing. Bright colors distract the birds. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, Short-eared Owl, and other non-target birds may also be seen. Limited to 7 participants per date. Register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz, arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org, or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Woodcock Watch |
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March 27, 2024(1 event) Woodcock WatchWoodcock WatchMarch 27, 2024 7:00 pm -Andy will bring you to see displaying American Woodcock, doing their just-before-dark courtship flights. IMPORTANT: please wear drab colored clothing. Bright colors distract the birds. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, Short-eared Owl, and other non-target birds may also be seen. Limited to 7 participants per date. Register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz, arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org, or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Woodcock Watch | March 28, 2024 |
March 29, 2024(1 event) Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkMarch 29, 2024 1:00 pm -Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk |
March 30, 2024(3 events) Egg HuntAmphibian WalkAmphibian WalkMarch 30, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Some of the first sure signs of spring are the peeps of tiny Spring Peepers or the duck-like call of the Wood Frog. Many amphibian species rely on seasonal wetlands for breeding, and unique plants and insects can be found in there as well. Join us to search the wetlands that dot the Brockway Hawthorne Preserve and look for the numerous amphibian species that call it home. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Amphibian Walk Bears in Connecticut at Deer Pond FarmBears in Connecticut at Deer Pond FarmMarch 30, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 March 30, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm More information about Bears in Connecticut at Deer Pond Farm |
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April 2, 2024(2 events) Early Morning Bird WalkEarly Morning Bird WalkApril 2, 2024 8:00 am -Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Early Morning Bird Walk Little Nature ExplorersLittle Nature ExplorersApril 2, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Little Nature Explorers |
April 3, 2024(1 event) Trail Wood TroubadoursTrail Wood TroubadoursApril 3, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmJoin our casual group on the first Wednesday of every month to play music written from 1959 to 1993, the years Edwin and Nellie Teale lived at Trail Wood. Songs can be viewed in advance on a PDF. Chords and words will be projected on screen so everyone can follow along! Limited to 10 participants. Registration required by calling Paul Tedeschi at 860-798-2134 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free, donations appreciated! More information about Trail Wood Troubadours |
April 4, 2024(1 event) Bark of Mature Trees in the Sanctuary - CancelledBark of Mature Trees in the Sanctuary - CancelledApril 4, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Cancelled due to predicted weather conditions. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+More information about Bark of Mature Trees in the Sanctuary - Cancelled |
April 5, 2024(2 events) First Friday Hike at Deer Pond FarmFirst Friday Hike at Deer Pond FarmApril 5, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Free More information about First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkApril 5, 2024 1:00 pm -Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk |
April 6, 2024(2 events) Vernal Pool TrainingVernal Pool TrainingApril 6, 2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Vernal pools are an important wetland habitat found throughout Connecticut. Often overlooked and undervalued, they provide essential breeding habitat for numerous amphibian and invertebrate species. This workshop will introduce vernal pools, what they are, how they function, and what species are dependent upon them for survival. With over 60 years of combined experience with local land use commissions, Denise Savageau and Michael Aurelia will review the role Conservation and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commissions play in protecting this special resource. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Vernal Pool Training Beaver WalkBeaver WalkApril 6, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 No animal does more to change the landscape than beavers, and they are extremely important in habitat succession. Beaver ponds provide critical habitat for fish and amphibians, and as they drain, they turn into meadows and early successional forests for birds and mammals. We’ll search for evidence of beavers and how they change their surroundings, as well as the birds that rely on beaver modified habitats in the Ames Open Space property in Old Lyme. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Beaver Walk |
