Name: September 30th 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Trail Wood Sanctuary
Start: 2023-09-30T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2023-09-30T10:30:00-05:00

Join a group of music players and lovers who meet to play and sing songs that were written during the period the Teale’s lived at Trail Wood, 1959-1993. A PDF of chords and lyrics will be provided, and simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Registration is required; space is limited to 10 participants per session. Register by email trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free.

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					1 First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm September 1, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map September 1, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. No Fee Enjoy the late summer sunshine as we explore some of the 15 miles of trails spanning the preserve. It’s a great way to socialize, get some fresh air and exercise, and learn more about Deer Pond Farm! Register here for the September 1 hike. http://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	2
3	4	5 Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Tuesday Morning Bird Walk September 5, 2023 8:00 am - Visit various locations on and near the sanctuary to look for birds. Andy will guide you and help you identify them. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Fall Bird Walk at Darrow Pond Fall Bird Walk at Darrow Pond September 5, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map As summer winds down and cooler weather starts to approach, many of our migratory birds are making their southbound journies to their wintering grounds in the southern US, and Central & South America. We'll search for warblers, vireos, thrushes and more in some of the best birding spots in southeastern CT. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Fall Bird Walk at Darrow Pond	6 Leaf ID Hike at Deer Pond Farm Leaf ID Hike at Deer Pond Farm September 6, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map September 6, 10 a.m. to Noon No fee Master naturalists Diane Nizlek and John Ehrenreich, who is also the author of Native Trees of Connecticut, will lead an educational leaf identification hike at Deer Pond Farm. We'll start in the classroom with a lesson on the basics of leaf identification, including shape, size, and color. Then, we’ll take a hike on the trails to compare and contrast deciduous leaves and coniferous needles. Register here for the September 6 leaf ID hike. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Leaf ID Hike at Deer Pond Farm Shorebirds Webinar Shorebirds Webinar September 6, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Shorebirds are some of the champions of the bird world when it comes to migration. Most of the species that can be seen in CT breed in far north in the arctic, spending very little time on their breeding grounds before heading south again to their wintering grounds. In this webinar Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over this incredible group of birds and which ones you can expect to see in CT. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Shorebirds Webinar	7 Trail Wood Troubadours Trail Wood Troubadours September 7, 2023 6:00 pm - Join a group of music players and lovers who meet to play and sing songs that were written during the period the Teale’s lived at Trail Wood, 1959-1993. A PDF of chords and lyrics will be provided, and simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Registration is required; space is limited to 10 participants per session. Register by email trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free. More information about Trail Wood Troubadours	8 The World is Your Oyster The World is Your Oyster September 8, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Please join us at the Roger Tory Peterson Center Estuary Center for the 7th Annual Benefit! Experience a night celebrating oysters and our center’s mission. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a live and silent auction will be available. This annual benefit supports the science-based environmental education, research, and advocacy programs of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about The World is Your Oyster	9
10	11	12 Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Tuesday Morning Bird Walk September 12, 2023 8:00 am - Visit various locations on and near the sanctuary to look for birds. Andy will guide you and help you identify them. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk	13 Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Toddlers, Trails, and Tales September 13, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddler for a nature walk and story or activity. 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 session or $25 for all 8 weeks for CAS members; $8 per session or $50 for all 8 weeks for non-members. Price is for one toddler. More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales	14 Naturalist Training Program Naturalist Training Program September 14, 2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Naturalist Training Program Swallow Paddle Swallow Paddle September 14, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. The best way to see it is from a boat on the river, where you’ll be surrounded by swallows flying over the water. We’ll launch a kayak or canoe and paddle to the roosting site. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Swallow Paddle	15 Fast Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Fast Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm September 15, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map September 15, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. No Fee Looking for a challenge? Enjoy the thrill of a brisk hike at Deer Pond Farm in the crisp autumn air! Volunteer Peggy, an avid hiker, will lead this 4-6 mile hike with a 2-2.5 mile pace. We’ll be stepping it out and there will be some gradual climbs. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Also, bring plenty of water, bug repellent and any other hiking gear you may need. Feel free to pack a lunch and enjoy the view from the teaching terrace after the hike. Register here for the fast September 15 hike. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Fast Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk September 15, 2023 1:00 pm - Join volunteers at Trail Wood for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you wish. Register at 860-928-4948 or trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members ; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk	16 Shorebird Walk at Hammonasset Shorebird Walk at Hammonasset September 16, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Most of North America's shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Late summer means many of those species are making their southbound migration back to their wintering grounds. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, and learn how you can help these charismatic birds. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Shorebird Walk at Hammonasset Fall Hawk Watch Fall Hawk Watch September 16, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Fall Hawk Watch Fall Bird Walk at the Arboretum Fall Bird Walk at the Arboretum September 16, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map This is the time of year to see many of the songbird species that breed further north as they make their way through the state. The Connecticut College Arboretum, which is surrounded by urban New London and the Thames River and has a diversity of habitats, is a key stopover site for numerous bird species that need to rest and refuel. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Fall Bird Walk at the Arboretum
17 Bird Banding Demonstration Bird Banding Demonstration September 17, 2023 8:00 am - Watch Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders catch, band, and release birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Bird Banding Demonstration	18	19 Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Tuesday Morning Bird Walk September 19, 2023 8:00 am - Visit various locations on and near the sanctuary to look for birds. Andy will guide you and help you identify them. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Raptor Migration Watch at Deer Pond Farm Raptor Migration Watch at Deer Pond Farm September 19, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Red-Tailed Hawk by Stefan Martin September 19, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No fee Throughout the fall and early winter, birds of prey are on the move! Hawks, eagles, vultures, and falcons will be flying south, moving to their wintering grounds. Deer Pond Farm’s high vantage point of 1,200 feet elevation is a great place to observe and learn about these birds. Stop in anytime between 1 - 4 p.m. to join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin on the lawn behind the building. We will have spotting scopes set up, binoculars to borrow, and other raptor ID resources to utilize. Bring lawn chairs, binoculars, sunscreen, and a spotting scope if you have them! Although we can’t guarantee sightings, there will be plenty to learn about and see during the program. Registration here appreciated, but not required. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Raptor Migration Watch at Deer Pond Farm	20 Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Toddlers, Trails, and Tales September 20, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddler for a nature walk and story or activity. 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 session or $25 for all 8 weeks for CAS members; $8 per session or $50 for all 8 weeks for non-members. Price is for one toddler. More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales	21 Trail Wood Bird Walk Trail Wood Bird Walk September 21, 2023 8:00 am - Enjoy a guided walk with Andy on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Search for various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Trail Wood Bird Walk Swallow Paddle Swallow Paddle September 21, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. The best way to see it is from a boat on the river, where you’ll be surrounded by swallows flying over the water. We’ll launch a kayak or canoe and paddle to the roosting site. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Swallow Paddle Members’ Only Zoom Presentation with Author Leila Philip Members’ Only Zoom Presentation with Author Leila Philip September 21, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for a Zoom presentation as we celebrate Membership Month with author Leila Philip, the award winning writer of “Beaver Land : How One Weird Rodent Made America.” A portion of the book’s research maintains a close connection with CT Audubon, as a section of it was conducted right at our very own CT Audubon Sanctuary – Trail Wood. More information about Members’ Only Zoom Presentation with Author Leila Philip	22 Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk September 22, 2023 1:00 pm - Join volunteers at Trail Wood for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you wish. Register at 860-928-4948 or trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members ; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk	23 September 23rd 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Bafflin Sanctuary September 23rd 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Bafflin Sanctuary September 23, 2023 8:30 am - 10:30 am 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Join membership manager Deb Eccleston at Bafflin Sanctuary in Pomfret for a stroll through part of this beautiful 700 acre sanctuary. Of course we will be looking out for migrating birds but also will be taking in all the other natural wonders of a changing season in New England. Pre-registration is required https://www.ctaudubon.org/free-member-walk-saturday-sept-23rd/ Map to September 23rd 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Bafflin Sanctuary More information about September 23rd 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Bafflin Sanctuary Fall Bird Walk at Salt Meadow Park Fall Bird Walk at Salt Meadow Park September 23, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map As summer winds down and cooler weather starts to approach, many of our migratory birds are making their southbound journies to their wintering grounds in the southern US, and Central & South America. We'll search for warblers, vireos, thrushes and more in some of the best birding spots in southeastern CT. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Fall Bird Walk at Salt Meadow Park
24	25	26 Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Tuesday Morning Bird Walk September 26, 2023 8:00 am - Visit various locations on and near the sanctuary to look for birds. Andy will guide you and help you identify them. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk	27 Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Toddlers, Trails, and Tales September 27, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddler for a nature walk and story or activity. 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 session or $25 for all 8 weeks for CAS members; $8 per session or $50 for all 8 weeks for non-members. Price is for one toddler. More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales	28 Gellert Preserve Bird Walk Gellert Preserve Bird Walk September 28, 2023 8:00 am - This is the prime time to find migrating 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. Two years ago, we found a reddish colored Baltimore Oriole. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Gellert Preserve Bird Walk After-School Nature Explorers After-School Nature Explorers September 28, 2023 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about After-School Nature Explorers Swallow Paddle Swallow Paddle September 28, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. The best way to see it is from a boat on the river, where you’ll be surrounded by swallows flying over the water. We’ll launch a kayak or canoe and paddle to the roosting site. http://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Swallow Paddle	29 Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk September 29, 2023 1:00 pm - Join volunteers at Trail Wood for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you wish. Register at 860-928-4948 or trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members ; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk	30 September 30th 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Trail Wood Sanctuary September 30th 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Trail Wood Sanctuary September 30, 2023 8:30 am - 10:30 am Join membership manager Deb Eccleston at Trail Wood Sanctuary in Hampton for a stroll through part of this beautiful 168 acre sanctuary. Of course we will be looking out for migrating birds, and Teale’s beavers, but also will be taking in all the other natural wonders of a changing season in New England. Pre-registration is required https://www.ctaudubon.org/free-member-walk-sat-sept-30th/ More information about September 30th 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Trail Wood Sanctuary

Calendar of Events

Events in September 2023

Flash! Meet Our Local Fireflies Sandy Tosi Photography Exhibit

Ben Williams - Celebration of Life

Flash! Meet Our Local Fireflies Sandy Tosi Photography Exhibit

Flash! Meet Our Local Fireflies Sandy Tosi Photography Exhibit

Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk

Flash! Meet Our Local Fireflies Sandy Tosi Photography Exhibit

Evening Bird Walk/Nighthawk Watch

Flash! Meet Our Local Fireflies Sandy Tosi Photography Exhibit

First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Leaf ID Hike at Deer Pond Farm

Trail Wood Troubadours

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Toddlers, Trails, and Tales

Fast Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Fall Hawk Watch

Bird Banding Demonstration

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Raptor Migration Watch at Deer Pond Farm

Toddlers, Trails, and Tales

Trail Wood Bird Walk

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

September 23rd 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Bafflin Sanctuary

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Toddlers, Trails, and Tales

Gellert Preserve Bird Walk

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

September 30th 8:30 AM – Members’ FREE Walk – Trail Wood Sanctuary