Calendar of Events

Name: Spring Bird Walk at The Millrace
Start: 2024-05-04T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-04T11:00:00-05:00
Location: The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Events in April 2024

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	1	2 Early Morning Bird Walk Early Morning Bird Walk April 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 Explorers Little Nature Explorers April 2, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Little Nature Explorers	3 Trail Wood Troubadours Trail Wood Troubadours April 3, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join 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	4 Bark of Mature Trees in the Sanctuary - Cancelled Bark of Mature Trees in the Sanctuary - Cancelled April 4, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map 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	5 First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm April 5, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Free Join us for a hike with Deer Pond Farm volunteers, Mary Ann and Allison, for fresh air, exercise & good company. Different trails and routes taken each month. The pace for this hike is more than a walk, less than a run! A great way to learn more about our conservation work and get familiar with the trail network here. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk April 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	6 Vernal Pool Training Vernal Pool Training April 6, 2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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 Walk Beaver Walk April 6, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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
7 Become a Backyard Naturalist Become a Backyard Naturalist April 7, 2024 1:00 pm - Learn from Steve Lewis, chair of the Greater Hartford Sierra Club, how you can transform your property by planting native plants, focusing on biodiversity, and removing invasive species. Steve’s presentation will highlight the important work of entomologist and wildlife ecologist, Doug Tallamy. Steve will discuss habitat certifications; mobile apps to help with bird, insect, and plant identification; and contributions you can make to citizen science. He also will cover The Pollinator Pathway Initiative, No-Mow May, lawns to meadows, and water features. Steve “walks the walk” — his own yard is a model for enhancing the backyard experience. Yours can be too! No registration required. Free -- in lieu of fee, promise to plant a new native species in your yard! More information about Become a Backyard Naturalist	8	9 Early Morning Bird Walk Early Morning Bird Walk April 9, 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 Explorers Little Nature Explorers April 9, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Little Nature Explorers	10	11	12 Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk April 12, 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	13 Spring Bird Walk at the Arboretum Spring Bird Walk at the Arboretum April 13, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Birds in Connecticut eagerly await the coming of spring, as we put away our winter gear and welcome back the birds we haven’t seen since the fall. Trees and bushes are full of songbirds in the morning, many of which have just traveled hundreds or thousands of miles to get back to their breeding grounds. We’ll look for warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, and more in the forests and wetlands of the Connecticut College Arboretum, an important stopover site for a diversity of bird species. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at the Arboretum Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm April 13, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map No Fee Embrace the brisk spring air on a fast-paced, four-to-five-mile hike at Deer Pond Farm! The Second Saturday Hike is led by Peggy, one of our wonderful volunteers, who is an avid hiker. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Spring Bird Seed Sale Spring Bird Seed Sale April 13, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Spring Bird Seed Sale Vernal Pool Walk at Deer Pond Farm Vernal Pool Walk at Deer Pond Farm April 13, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map No fee What a great way to celebrate the season of Spring by spending some time at Deer Pond Farm learning about vernal pools! Dutchess Land Conservancy Director of Education, Julie Hart, will be partnering with us to lead this guided hike. We’ll start off at one of the nearby ponds for an overview of how vernal pools are different than other waterways. Then we’ll head to one of many vernal pools to look, listen and learn about the amphibians and other wildlife that rely on them, and talk about how we can help to protect and conserve these special habitats. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Vernal Pool Walk at Deer Pond Farm Nature Sketchbook Journaling Nature Sketchbook Journaling April 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Roxanne Steed will teach the practice of the "10 minute-sketch-walk." You will learn various aspects of keeping a nature journal, including how to finish its pages with paint and detail. Items to bring: a watercolor sketchbook, permanent markers, a portable watercolor kit, a small cup to hold water, and paper towels. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $15 CAS members; $25 non-members. More information about Nature Sketchbook Journaling
14	15	16 Early Morning Bird Walk Early Morning Bird Walk April 16, 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 April Break Camp April Break Camp April 16, 2024 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about April Break Camp	17 April Break Camp April Break Camp April 17, 2024 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about April Break Camp Flycatchers Webinar Flycatchers Webinar April 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map You're watching a small horde of insects when suddenly a small bird darts in to grab one mid-air. Chances are it was a flycatcher, one of the most adept groups of birds at catching insects in flight. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will discuss the aerial insectivores that call Connecticut home during the summer. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Flycatchers Webinar	18 April Break Camp April Break Camp April 18, 2024 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about April Break Camp CT River Lecture Series - Rex Brasher CT River Lecture Series - Rex Brasher April 18, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Artists and naturalists have been painting birds for centuries. We know John James Audubon, Fuertes, Peterson and, of course of our current time, Sibley. But who knows Rex Brasher? Brasher resided in Kent, Connecticut and, unlike Audubon, painted birds from life and was greatly influenced by his friend and mentor, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. His work, created in the period largely between Fuertes and Peterson, was purchased by UCONN decades ago and lacks a proper gallery or access to the collection. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about CT River Lecture Series - Rex Brasher	19 April Break Camp April Break Camp April 19, 2024 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about April Break Camp Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk April 19, 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	20 Earth Day Cleanup Earth Day Cleanup April 20, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Help us get the yard and trails at Trail Wood into shape for the spring. Please bring work gloves and some gardening and pruning tools. Stop by for an hour or stay for the day! Any time you can give is helpful. Thanks in advance. Please let us know if you plan to join us by emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. More information about Earth Day Cleanup Family Walk Canfield Woods Family Walk Canfield Woods April 20, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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 Canfield Woods
21 Earth Day Walk Earth Day Walk April 21, 2024 2:00 pm - See the changes spring brings to Trail Wood and celebrate Earth Day, which occurs the following day. Join Trail Wood caretakers Laura and Paul Tedeschi for a walk featuring readings from Edwin Way Teale’s A Walk Through the Year and North with the Spring. Weather permitting. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $5.00 nonmembers. More information about Earth Day Walk	22	23 Early Morning Bird Walk Early Morning Bird Walk April 23, 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 Bird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond Farm Bird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond Farm April 23, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Yellow Warbler Photo by Brian Bennett April 23, 2024, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Deer Pond Farm $5 Members, $10 Non-Members Come out and enjoy an afternoon bird and nature walk at Deer Pond Farm! This is a very exciting time of year when birds migrate up from the southern United States and beyond. On this guided program with CT Audubon’s conservation manager, Stefan Martin, we’ll share how you can help protect migrating birds and record sightings of spring migrants. Red-winged Blackbirds are busy belting out their songs, Eastern Bluebirds are picking their homes for the upcoming breeding season, and Eastern Phoebes are fly-catching along the edges of meadows. Register here for the April 23 bird and nature walk. 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 More information about Bird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond Farm Little Nature Explorers Little Nature Explorers April 23, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Little Nature Explorers	24	25 Birds of Pratt Cove Birds of Pratt Cove April 25, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Historically, Ospreys return to Pratt and Post Coves in late March and typically one or more pairs build nests at locations that allow excellent viewing from the Deep River Land Trust’s Evelyn Hawthorne and Smyth Sanctuaries. The natural history and unique adaptations of these unique “fish hawks” will be the focus of our walk, but as we walk the mostly level ¼ mile trail, we will also scan the marsh for waders, waterfowl and other raptors. The woodland margins can be excellent for spotting early spring land migrants as well. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Birds of Pratt Cove	26 Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk April 26, 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	27 Long Pond Bird Walk Long Pond Bird Walk April 27, 2024 8:00 am - This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson, just south of Webster Lake, has varied habitats. We will hope to find some interesting duck species as well as some early arriving spring migrants, such as Louisiana Waterthrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Blue-headed Vireo. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Long Pond Bird Walk Spring Nature Walk Spring Nature Walk April 27, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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 a couple of great preserves in Southeastern CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Nature Walk Benefits of Sustainable Landscape Practices & What You Can Do to Help Benefits of Sustainable Landscape Practices & What You Can Do to Help April 27, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map Learn about bringing eco-friendly landscaping practices to your yard with Burt DeMarche, president of LaurelRock Exceptional Residential Landscapes, an award-winning firm that takes a holistic approach to landscape design, construction and property maintenance. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Benefits of Sustainable Landscape Practices & What You Can Do to Help Family Day at the RTP Estuary Center Family Day at the RTP Estuary Center April 27, 2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for an afternoon of family fun along the banks of the Lieutenant River! Enjoy games, science and nature activities, art and more. At 3pm we will welcome local band Sunny Train! The Lion's Club will also be on site providing food and drinks. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Family Day at the RTP Estuary Center
28	29	30 Early Morning Bird Walk Early Morning Bird Walk April 30, 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 Explorers Little Nature Explorers April 30, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Little Nature Explorers

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Calendar of Events

Events in April 2024

Early Morning Bird Walk

Trail Wood Troubadours

First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Become a Backyard Naturalist

Early Morning Bird Walk

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm

Vernal Pool Walk at Deer Pond Farm

Nature Sketchbook Journaling

Early Morning Bird Walk

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Earth Day Cleanup

Earth Day Walk

Early Morning Bird Walk

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Long Pond Bird Walk

Early Morning Bird Walk

Trail Wood Troubadours

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Virginia Rail Bird Walk

Beginners Bird Walk

Beginners Bird Walk in Hartford

Migration Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm