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September 29, 2024
September 30, 2024
October 1, 2024(3 events)

Bird Walks and More: Amy Porter Photography Exhibition

October 1, 2024 N/A -

Amy Porter is an enthusiastic member of The Connecticut Audubon Society and an alumnus of the Center at Pomfret’s Volunteer Naturalist Program. Over the past few years, she has photographed birds at Trail Wood, Bafflin Sanctuary, and surrounding areas. Bird Walks and More features a selection of these photographs. Free admission.

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Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

October 1, 2024 8:00 am -

Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee:  $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

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Nature Tots

October 1, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at Fairfield
Center at Fairfield
2325 Burr Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+

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October 2, 2024(5 events)

Bird Walks and More: Amy Porter Photography Exhibition

October 1, 2024 N/A -

Amy Porter is an enthusiastic member of The Connecticut Audubon Society and an alumnus of the Center at Pomfret’s Volunteer Naturalist Program. Over the past few years, she has photographed birds at Trail Wood, Bafflin Sanctuary, and surrounding areas. Bird Walks and More features a selection of these photographs. Free admission.

More information about Bird Walks and More: Amy Porter Photography Exhibition

Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at Birdcraft)

October 2, 2024 8:00 am - 11:00 am Birdcraft
Birdcraft
314 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=314+Unquowa+Road++Fairfield+CT+06824+

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Bird Walk at West Rock Ridge State Park

October 2, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am West Rock Ridge State Park
West Rock Ridge State Park
1080 Wintergreen Ave
New Haven, CT
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Toddlers, Trails, and Tales

October 2, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee:  $4 per child per session for CAS members; $8 per child per session. (Fee is for one toddler with one adult.)

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Trail Wood Troubadours

October 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Play and sing songs written from 1959-1963, the years the Teale’s lived at Trail Wood. A PDF of chords and lyrics will be provided. Simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Limited to 10 participants per session. Registration required. Email trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free.

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October 3, 2024(2 events)

Bird Walks and More: Amy Porter Photography Exhibition

October 1, 2024 N/A -

Amy Porter is an enthusiastic member of The Connecticut Audubon Society and an alumnus of the Center at Pomfret’s Volunteer Naturalist Program. Over the past few years, she has photographed birds at Trail Wood, Bafflin Sanctuary, and surrounding areas. Bird Walks and More features a selection of these photographs. Free admission.

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Fall Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm

October 3, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm
57 Wakeman Hill Road
Sherman, CT 06784
USA
(860) 799-4074

Fall tree photo by Diane Nizlek

Fall tree photo by Diane Nizlek

October 3, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members
Take in the beauty of the season's foliage with a guided tree identification walk at Deer Pond Farm. Master naturalists Diane Nizlek and John Ehrenreich, who is also the author of Native Trees of Connecticut, will show you how to identify the different types of trees and their unique characteristics. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of fall foliage and learn why the leaves of deciduous trees change color and fall to the ground.
Register here for the October 3 tree identification program.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA

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October 4, 2024(2 events)

Bird Walks and More: Amy Porter Photography Exhibition

October 1, 2024 N/A -

Amy Porter is an enthusiastic member of The Connecticut Audubon Society and an alumnus of the Center at Pomfret’s Volunteer Naturalist Program. Over the past few years, she has photographed birds at Trail Wood, Bafflin Sanctuary, and surrounding areas. Bird Walks and More features a selection of these photographs. Free admission.

More information about Bird Walks and More: Amy Porter Photography Exhibition

October First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond Farm

October 4, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm
57 Wakeman Hill Road
Sherman, CT 06784
USA
(860) 799-4074

October 4, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm
Free
Join us on our monthly volunteer-led hike as the leaves burst into color. The hike is 3-4 miles long and along the way, we'll stop at some beautiful viewpoints to admire the changing leaves at our unique elevation. Come to Deer Pond Farm to enjoy the fresh fall air and learn about the natural world.
Register here for the October 4 hike.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA

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October 5, 2024(2 events)

Bird Walks and More: Amy Porter Photography Exhibition

October 1, 2024 N/A -

Amy Porter is an enthusiastic member of The Connecticut Audubon Society and an alumnus of the Center at Pomfret’s Volunteer Naturalist Program. Over the past few years, she has photographed birds at Trail Wood, Bafflin Sanctuary, and surrounding areas. Bird Walks and More features a selection of these photographs. Free admission.

More information about Bird Walks and More: Amy Porter Photography Exhibition

Family Birding Basics

October 5, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Old Lyme, CT 06371

Learn to bird at the RTP Estuary Center! Spend time learning the basics of birding with an ID portion in the classroom, then practice out in the field on the grounds of our sanctuary. Program suitable for ages 12 and up.

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