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October 29, 2023 | October 30, 2023 |
October 31, 2023(1 event) Tuesday Morning Bird WalkTuesday Morning Bird WalkOctober 31, 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 |
November 1, 2023(1 event) Toddlers, Trails, and TalesToddlers, Trails, and TalesNovember 1, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 amParents, 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 |
November 2, 2023(3 events) After-School Nature ExplorersAfter-School Nature ExplorersNovember 2, 2023 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about After-School Nature Explorers CT River Lecture Series - Quetzals: The Icons of the Cloud ForestCT River Lecture Series - Quetzals: The Icons of the Cloud ForestNovember 2, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Our final lecture of the season takes us into the splendid highland cloud forests of Central America to learn about one of the legendary birds of those habitats: the dazzling Resplendent Quetzal. Alan Poole, known to many of us locally for his research and writing on Ospreys, has spent portions of the past decade in Costa Rica, where quetzals reign supreme. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about CT River Lecture Series - Quetzals: The Icons of the Cloud Forest Trail Wood TroubadoursTrail Wood TroubadoursNovember 2, 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 |
November 3, 2023(3 events) First Friday Hike at Deer Pond FarmFirst Friday Hike at Deer Pond FarmNovember 3, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Join us for our First Friday Hike in November! Our volunteer will lead you through Deer Pond Farm’s 850-acres of forests, wetlands, and meadows! This two-to-three-mile hike is a great way to become familiar with a bit of our 15-mile trail network. Please come dressed for the weather. More information about First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkNovember 3, 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 Saw-whet Owl Banding DemoSaw-whet Owl Banding DemoNovember 3, 2023 7:00 pm -Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders will capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. Bring a camera and see these amazing tiny owls up close. You will be fascinated. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. More information about Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo |
November 4, 2023(4 events) Boy Scout Badge DayBoy Scout Badge DayNovember 4, 2023 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Boy Scout Badge Day Fall Hawk WatchFall Hawk WatchNovember 4, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Fall Hawk Watch 2023 Annual Meeting2023 Annual MeetingNovember 4, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmfrom noon to 2 p.m. Please join us on Saturday, November 4, for the Connecticut Audubon Society's annual meeting. It's a special event this year to mark our 125th anniversary. The meeting will be held at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, in the heart of the neighborhood where Connecticut Audubon was founded and the first meetings were held. More information about 2023 Annual Meeting Saw-whet Owl Banding DemoSaw-whet Owl Banding DemoNovember 4, 2023 7:00 pm -Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders will capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. Bring a camera and see these amazing tiny owls up close. You will be fascinated. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members More information about Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo |
November 5, 2023 | November 6, 2023 |
November 7, 2023(1 event) Vacation Day ProgramVacation Day ProgramNovember 7, 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 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 – 10. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Vacation Day Program |
November 8, 2023(1 event) Hawk WalkHawk WalkNovember 8, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Fall in Connecticut means migration. In late morning and early afternoon, as many songbirds settle down from their night flights, our birds of prey are making use of warming temperatures and rising thermals to migrate. Many species make their way through and out of Connecticut, and the coastal forests jutting out into Long Island sound are a great spot to search for these majestic flyers. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Hawk Walk |
November 9, 2023(1 event) After-School Nature ExplorersAfter-School Nature ExplorersNovember 9, 2023 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about After-School Nature Explorers |
November 10, 2023(2 events) School Day Off Fall FunSchool Day Off Fall FunNovember 10, 2023 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about School Day Off Fall Fun Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkNovember 10, 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 |
November 11, 2023(3 events) Woodpeckers Walk at Conn College ArboWoodpeckers Walk at Conn College ArboNovember 11, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 When you think of the soundscape for a forest, chances are one of the sounds you think of is the drumming of a woodpecker. Woodpeckers are among the most unusual groups of birds, with numerous adaptations for their lifestyle. All of the regularly occurring species of woodpecker can be found in the forests of the Connecticut College Arboretum, and with fewer leaves on the trees, late fall is one of the best times to search for them. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Woodpeckers Walk at Conn College Arbo Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond FarmSecond Saturday Hike at Deer Pond FarmNovember 11, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 November 11, 10 a.m. to Noon More information about Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Tracking the Seasons with Nature Journaling in Ink and WatercolorTracking the Seasons with Nature Journaling in Ink and WatercolorNovember 11, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pmRoxanne Steed will teach you the various aspects of keeping a nature journal and how to finish your pages with paint and details. Discuss ways to make your images into larger paintings. Suggested supplies to bring: a watercolor sketchbook, permanent marker, portable watercolor kit, small cup to hold water, and paper towels. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $15 CAS members; $25 nonmembers. More information about Tracking the Seasons with Nature Journaling in Ink and Watercolor |
November 12, 2023(1 event) Second Sunday WalkSecond Sunday WalkNovember 12, 2023 2:00 pm -Don't let cooler weather keep you inside! Join Trail Wood caretakers Laura and Paul Tedeschi for a walk on the trails. Each walk begins with an Edwin Way Teale reading. Heavy precipitation or high winds cancels. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free for CAS members, $3 non-members. More information about Second Sunday Walk | November 13, 2023 |
November 14, 2023(1 event) Little Nature ExplorersLittle Nature ExplorersNovember 14, 2023 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Little Nature Explorers |
November 15, 2023(1 event) Vultures WebinarVultures WebinarNovember 15, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Most often seen soaring overhead or feeding on roadkill, vultures are some of the most misunderstood birds. But these incredible animals play a vital role in our ecosystem and are some of the most amazing fliers in the bird world. In this webinar, Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over this unique group of birds and which ones you can expect to see in CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Vultures Webinar | November 16, 2023 |
November 17, 2023(1 event) Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided WalkNovember 17, 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 |
November 18, 2023(1 event) Hawk Watch at the RTPECHawk Watch at the RTPECNovember 18, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Late fall is a great time in CT to watch for migrating raptors, as many birds make their way back into the state from further north, or pass through on their way further south. We'll watch for Eagles, Hawks, and Falcons at the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Located on 5 acres on the Lieutenant River, the mix of open habitat, wetlands, and scrubby forests at the center attracts a diverse array of species. Drop in any time between 10 am and 1 pm! Participation is free though donations are welcome! https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Hawk Watch at the RTPEC |
November 19, 2023 | November 20, 2023 |
November 21, 2023(1 event) Little Nature ExplorersLittle Nature ExplorersNovember 21, 2023 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Little Nature Explorers | November 22, 2023 | November 23, 2023 | November 24, 2023 | November 25, 2023 |
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November 29, 2023(1 event) Fall Bird Walk at HammonassetFall Bird Walk at HammonassetNovember 29, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Walking the Cedar Island and Meg’s Point trails we will search for both land and water birds in a variety of habitats including sandy beach, rocky shore, salt marsh and woods. With fall migration still underway we are likely to record an excellent species list and are likely to encounter a few that are uncommon or rare in Connecticut. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Fall Bird Walk at Hammonasset | November 30, 2023 |
December 1, 2023(1 event) First Friday Hike at Deer Pond FarmFirst Friday Hike at Deer Pond FarmDecember 1, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Join us for fresh air, exercise and good company on a hike or snowshoe excursion at Deer Pond Farm. Pace of hike adjusted to participants. Hiking pole and shoe traction devices are helpful. More information about First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm |
December 2, 2023(1 event) Winter Bird Walk at Griswold PointWinter Bird Walk at Griswold PointDecember 2, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 While many are dormant in winter, there are still plenty of bird species to see out and about during the colder months, including some of our most charismatic species. We'll bundle up and search for these hardy birds at some of the best birding spots in southern Connecticut. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Winter Bird Walk at Griswold Point |
