Observe Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders capture and band numerous birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Each session should produce different bird species, as migration progresses. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members
Please register for the following programs by emailingarzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.
Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings in September as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members
While there are hundreds of native bird species found in Connecticut, there are a handful that are not native to the state. The effects these birds have on the environment and us varies, and some have become among the most common birds in the state. In this webinar, teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will go over the introduced species found in the state and how they got here.
This is the prime time to find fall warblers, vireos, and hawks. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has large fields and is located on a hilltop, so migrating birds should be plentiful. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Please register for the following program by emailingarzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.
Observe Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders capture and band numerous birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Each session should produce different bird species, as migration progresses. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members
Please register for the following programs by emailingarzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.
Come join Alison Davis as she leads you into nature for observations of the wonders at Trail Wood and prompts you to write while in the quiet of the outdoors. Meet fellow nature lovers and writers of all levels. $10 members, $20 non members. Call to register, space is limited to 10 participants : 860-928-4948
Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members
Among the most capable predators in the world, birds of prey fascinate us with their incredible speed and power. Learn about what makes these birds so amazing and which species you can expect to see in Connecticut.
October 5 – Week 1: Week one starts with an overview of bird of prey adaptations, migration, and identification tips for identifying between the groups. October 12 -Week 2: Connecticut has a wide variety of bird of prey species. In week two, delve into the vulture, falcon, kite, eagle and accipiter species found in Connecticut. October 19 -Week 3: Buteo species are the most difficult birds of prey to identify. Week 3 will go through the different hawk species found in Connecticut.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Grasses are all around us – along roadsides and riverbanks, in fields and marshes – but many people are scared to try identifying them, thinking that “they all look alike” and that their identification requires a specialized vocabulary and a microscope. Not so! Lauren Brown,
co-author with Ted Elliman of Grasses, Sedges, Rushes: An Identification Guide, will show you how to tell one species from another using naked-eye characteristics and plain English. We will start with study in the classroom and then proceed to a riverfront property for identification in the field. It will be very useful for you to bring the above book, or its predecessor, Grasses: An Identification Guide by Lauren Brown. Participants will need transportation to proceed to the outdoor portion of the program. Registration required.
Do you know the seven principles of Leave No Trace while taking part in recreational activities? Increasing your awareness of them helps minimize our human impact on the forest ecosystem – plants, animals and other people. We will learn about the seven principles and how we can make a difference in preserving our natural habitat for future generations as we hike the western trails to an overlook. Each of us plays a vital role every time we spend time anywhere outdoors.
Join our volunteers for fresh air, exercise and good company on a hike. Each month we’ll explore different trails and include information on various naturalist topics . Pace of hike adjusted to participants. Hiking poles are helpful. Approximately three miles.
No Fee
Saturday, October 9
10 a.m. to noon
Register here.
Fall migration is upon us! This is a perfect time to explore the fields and food plots of Deer Pond Farm. Many birds are moving from their breeding range to their wintering range. These birds as well as our resident birds can be seen resting and refueling here. This includes a variety of sparrows that enjoy seeds from the millet and sorghum. Join us to learn which birds migrate, why and the factors that affect them. We’ll help you identify different sparrow species and to better understand their food and habitat preferences.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members
Among the most capable predators in the world, birds of prey fascinate us with their incredible speed and power. Learn about what makes these birds so amazing and which species you can expect to see in Connecticut.
October 5 – Week 1: Week one starts with an overview of bird of prey adaptations, migration, and identification tips for identifying between the groups. October 12 -Week 2: Connecticut has a wide variety of bird of prey species. In week two, delve into the vulture, falcon, kite, eagle and accipiter species found in Connecticut. October 19 -Week 3: Buteo species are the most difficult birds of prey to identify. Week 3 will go through the different hawk species found in Connecticut.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
This new Wyndham Land Trust Preserve in Woodstock is in the northwest part of the Nightingale Forest. This is the first bird walk to this great preserve. It contains a large hayfield on a hill, overgrown Christmas trees, shrubland, beaver pond, swamp and forest. An old cemetery from the early 1800’s in the middle of the forest is enclosed by a fabulous stone wall. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Please register for the following programs by emailingarzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.
Why do leaves change color? What effect does weather have on fall foliage and how does this impact wildlife? How do trees adapt to the approach of winter? Enjoy the crisp autumn air as we share this information during our tree identification walk!
Conservation can mean different things and it may be undertaken in different ways by private landowners, land trusts, and environmental organizations. On this collaborative walk & talk event, Julie Hart, senior manager of stewardship and education from Dutchess Land Conservancy and Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist of CT Audubon will share how their organizations achieve a variety of conservation objectives. We’ll check out habitat enhancement projects and discuss options that you can employ in your home habitat, whether you live on a farm, a quarter acre lot, or even a city apartment.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members
Among the most capable predators in the world, birds of prey fascinate us with their incredible speed and power. Learn about what makes these birds so amazing and which species you can expect to see in Connecticut.
October 5 – Week 1: Week one starts with an overview of bird of prey adaptations, migration, and identification tips for identifying between the groups. October 12 -Week 2: Connecticut has a wide variety of bird of prey species. In week two, delve into the vulture, falcon, kite, eagle and accipiter species found in Connecticut. October 19 -Week 3: Buteo species are the most difficult birds of prey to identify. Week 3 will go through the different hawk species found in Connecticut.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Andy will search for various bird species on these guided walks. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Please register for the following programs by emailingarzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.
Fall migration is upon us! This is a perfect time to explore the fields and food plots of Deer Pond Farm. Many birds are moving from their breeding range to their wintering range. These birds as well as our resident birds can be seen resting and refueling here. This includes a variety of sparrows that enjoy seeds from the millet and sorghum. Join us to learn which birds migrate, why and the factors that affect them. We’ll help you identify different sparrow species and to better understand their food and habitat preferences.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Come join us on October 22nd at 7:30pm to listen to the beautiful music of Mark and Beverly Davis. They have performed together since 2001 including at many international festivals in Europe and Australia. The duo is well known locally for the intensity of their performances and ability to communicate with the audience. The program of classical guitar duets will include Elizabethan lute music, Baroque works by Vivaldi and Scarlatti, as well as beloved Ed Flower compositions based on traditional British Isles folk songs. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Mask and Covid vaccination required. Fee: $10 CAS members, $20 non-members.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Monday, October 18; 6pm – Zoom Webinar
Saturday, October 23, 9-11 am – Field session at Banningwood Preserve, Lyme
America’s rivers have greatly improved since the Clean Water Act was passed “to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters.” We’ll discover how the rich and abundant diversity of invertebrates living on and within the stream bottom can provide exacting information about water and habitat quality. You will never look at a stream in the same way again! Terrain is gentle.
Join us for a family Halloween Spooktacular at the RTP Estuary Center! Create Halloween decorations that help save birds, get hands-on with some spooky science, and participate in the costume parade! Come dressed in your Halloween costume, and bring your holiday spirit. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Parade will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Program is free however, registration required. Program will take place rain or shine. Masks optional for outdoors, required if indoors.
Observe Andy and his fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. Bring a camera and see these amazing tiny owls up close. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Please register for the following programs by emailingarzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
When you look in your field guide of eastern birds, you may be surprised to see falcons in a different section than other birds of prey. Why are birds grouped the way they are? In this webinar, teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will go over bird taxonomy and how ornithologists classify birds.
Joe will discuss:
Understanding taxonomy and the various levels of classification
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Observe Andy and his fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. Bring a camera and see these amazing tiny owls up close. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Please register for the following programs by emailingarzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Observe Andy and his fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. Bring a camera and see these amazing tiny owls up close. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Please register for the following programs by emailingarzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Join us for a day of fall fun! Outdoor explorations, hands-on science experiments, games, and creative activities are in store! Dress to be outdoors rain or shine. Program is for ages 5 – 11. Each child should bring a water bottle, snack and lunch. Registration is required. $50 members, $60 non-members. Space is limited. Masks are required when indoors and optional when outdoors
Their field markers may not be as brightly colored as other songbird species, but nonetheless, sparrows are striking! They are also among the birds that can be challenging to identify. Learn about which species can be seen in Connecticut.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Join teacher-naturalist John Cunningham for this two hour program and explore the ecology and birdlife of this freshwater tidal wetland designated as one of the “Last Best Places on Earth” and a “Wetland of International Importance”. As we walk the mostly level trails on the preserved lands of the Nature Conservancy and the Deep River Land Trust, we will scan the marsh for waders, waterfowl, and raptors as well as search the woodland margins for late fall migrants and winter residents. $10 members; $15 non-members. Space is limited to 12 participants.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers.
Connecticut College Arboretum, New London
*Program will meet at the Gallows Lane entrance
Sparrows are some of the most difficult birds to identify, falling into the category of “little brown jobs”. Knowing the right field marks and behaviors makes them much easier to identify and differentiate though. With its large meadow and mixed forests, the Goodwin Natural Area of the Connecticut College Arboretum provides great habitat for a mix of sparrow species. Join teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater from the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center as we search for these cryptic and confusing little birds. Free for CT Audubon and Arboretum members; $5 for non-members.
Observe Andy and his fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. Bring a camera and see these amazing tiny owls up close. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Please register for the following programs by emailingarzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.