Calendar of Events
Events in April 2024
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
April 2, 2024Join 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.
Little Nature ExplorersLittle Nature Explorers
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April 2, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824 -
Trail Wood Troubadours
Trail Wood Troubadours
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April 3, 2024Join 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!
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Bark of Mature Trees in the Sanctuary - Cancelled
Bark of Mature Trees in the Sanctuary - Cancelled
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April 4, 2024Cancelled due to predicted weather conditions.
Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824 -
First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm
First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm
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April 5, 2024Free
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.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided Walk
April 5, 2024Enjoy 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.
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Vernal Pool Training
Vernal Pool Training
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April 6, 2024Vernal 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.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371Beaver WalkBeaver Walk
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April 6, 2024No 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.
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Become a Backyard Naturalist
Become a Backyard Naturalist
April 7, 2024Learn 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!
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
April 9, 2024Join 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.
Little Nature ExplorersLittle Nature Explorers
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April 9, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824 -
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
April 12, 2024Enjoy 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.
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Spring Bird Walk at the Arboretum
Spring Bird Walk at the Arboretum
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April 13, 2024Birds 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.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond FarmSecond Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm
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April 13, 2024No 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.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074Spring Bird Seed SaleSpring Bird Seed Sale
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April 13, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824Vernal Pool Walk at Deer Pond FarmVernal Pool Walk at Deer Pond Farm
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April 13, 2024No 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.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074Nature Sketchbook JournalingNature Sketchbook Journaling
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April 13, 2024Roxanne 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.
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
April 16, 2024Join 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.
April Break CampApril Break Camp
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April 16, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824 -
April Break Camp
April Break Camp
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April 17, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824Flycatchers WebinarFlycatchers Webinar
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April 17, 2024You'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.
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April Break Camp
April Break Camp
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April 18, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824CT River Lecture Series - Rex BrasherCT River Lecture Series - Rex Brasher
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April 18, 2024Artists 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.
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April Break Camp
April Break Camp
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April 19, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided Walk
April 19, 2024Enjoy 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.
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Earth Day Cleanup
Earth Day Cleanup
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April 20, 2024Help 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.
Family Walk Canfield WoodsFamily Walk Canfield Woods
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April 20, 2024Spring 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.
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Earth Day Walk
Earth Day Walk
April 21, 2024See 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.
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
April 23, 2024Join 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.
Bird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond FarmBird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond Farm
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April 23, 2024
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 06784.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074Little Nature ExplorersLittle Nature Explorers
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April 23, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824 -
Birds of Pratt Cove
Birds of Pratt Cove
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April 25, 2024Historically, 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.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371 -
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
April 26, 2024Enjoy 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.
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Long Pond Bird Walk
Long Pond Bird Walk
April 27, 2024This 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.
Spring Nature WalkSpring Nature Walk
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April 27, 2024As 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.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371Benefits of Sustainable Landscape Practices & What You Can Do to HelpBenefits of Sustainable Landscape Practices & What You Can Do to Help
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April 27, 2024Learn 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.
Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824Family Day at the RTP Estuary CenterFamily Day at the RTP Estuary Center
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April 27, 2024Join 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.
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
April 30, 2024Join 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.
Little Nature ExplorersLittle Nature Explorers
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April 30, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824
