Calendar of Events

Name: Nature Schetchbook Journaling
Start: 2019-02-02T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2019-02-02T16:00:00-05:00

Events in January 2019

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		1	2 Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 2, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. Map to Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed More information about Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Sights, Sounds & Smells of Winter Walk Sights, Sounds & Smells of Winter Walk January 2, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Wednesday, January 2 10 a.m. Cold temperatures of winter can awaken your senses to a whole new experience. Come enjoy and embrace the natural world with Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator and Elizabeth O’Connor, local environmental educator as we walk and experience the wonders of winter. Fun facts on bird senses will also be shared. Allow for an average of two hours and 1.5 -2 miles. Dress for the weather. Think head, hands and feet! Wool hats, gloves and socks are really good choices. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure. Inclement weather cancels. Free for members $5 Non-members To register, click here https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Sights, Sounds & Smells of Winter Walk Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks January 2, 2019 12:00 pm - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 8609284948 Map Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. Map to Wednesday Noon Walks More information about Wednesday Noon Walks	3 Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Thursday Morning Tracking Walks January 3, 2019 8:30 am - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4849 Map Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran Barnaski, longtime volunteer, tracker and nature photographer. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. FREE to CAS members; $5 non-members. Map to Thursday Morning Tracking Walks More information about Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 3, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. Map to Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed More information about Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed	4 Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 4, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. Map to Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed More information about Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed	5 Block Island Day Trip Block Island Day Trip January 5, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Enjoy Block Island, Rhode Island, and the birds that inhabit the island at a time of year when you have the place to yourself and the island spirit is easygoing. The tourists may have left, but the birds remain. Focus on winter specialties and the occasional pelagic bird. The group will travel by ferry from Point Judith and spend the day visiting the island's birding hotspots and various habitats. Leader: Andy Griswold Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $95 Members / $105 Nonmembers More information about Block Island Day Trip Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program January 5, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Winter is a great time to find track and sign of fisher, river otter, mink, fox, bobcat, coyote and more in snow covered forests and fields. We are looking for adults who want to become trained wildlife trackers to monitor study sites in Willington, Canterbury and Woodstock. Learn to find and recognize tracks and to document sightings that support local conservation efforts. For info and registration, contact Paula Coughlin, Citizen Science Coordinator at 860-928-4948 or email paulacoughlin@charter.net Fee: $50 CAS members $60 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 5, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. Map to Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed More information about Winter Art Show and Sale Featuring Local Artisits - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Owl Walks Owl Walks January 5, 2019 7:00 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Join Andy in search of wintering owls. We will attempt to find screech, barred, and great horned owls. Most of the calling is done from the road. Program is cancelled if bad weather arises (rain, snow, high winds). Fee $5 CAS members; $10 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Owl Walks
6 Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 6, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed	7 Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 7, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed	8 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico January 8, 2019 Jan 8th - 13th - Many of North America's nesting birds spend the winter in tropical regions throughout the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico. Although the island measures only 35 miles north to south and 100 miles east to west - about two-thirds the size of Connecticut - over 350 bird species have been recorded there. Of these, about 120 are nesting, while 93 are considered accidental and 35 introduced. Puerto Rico also features 16 endemic species, which is more than the 11 endemics in the entire Lower 48 States! Twenty-five species endemic to the West Indies can also be found there. Enjoy a winter getaway to warm tropical breezes among great bird species like Elfin Woods Warbler, Puerto Rican Tody, and the extremely rare Puerto Rican Parrot. Leader: Michelle Ekman Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $3,898 Members / $4,398 Nonmembers This fee includes a $500 per person donation for bird conservation in Puerto Rico. More information about Puerto Rico Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 8, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper January 8, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper	9 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico January 8, 2019 Jan 8th - 13th - Many of North America's nesting birds spend the winter in tropical regions throughout the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico. Although the island measures only 35 miles north to south and 100 miles east to west - about two-thirds the size of Connecticut - over 350 bird species have been recorded there. Of these, about 120 are nesting, while 93 are considered accidental and 35 introduced. Puerto Rico also features 16 endemic species, which is more than the 11 endemics in the entire Lower 48 States! Twenty-five species endemic to the West Indies can also be found there. Enjoy a winter getaway to warm tropical breezes among great bird species like Elfin Woods Warbler, Puerto Rican Tody, and the extremely rare Puerto Rican Parrot. Leader: Michelle Ekman Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $3,898 Members / $4,398 Nonmembers This fee includes a $500 per person donation for bird conservation in Puerto Rico. More information about Puerto Rico Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 9, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Nature Nursery Nature Nursery January 9, 2019 10:00 am - 10:45 am More information about Nature Nursery Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks January 9, 2019 12:00 pm - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 8609284948 Map Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. Map to Wednesday Noon Walks More information about Wednesday Noon Walks	10 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico January 8, 2019 Jan 8th - 13th - Many of North America's nesting birds spend the winter in tropical regions throughout the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico. Although the island measures only 35 miles north to south and 100 miles east to west - about two-thirds the size of Connecticut - over 350 bird species have been recorded there. Of these, about 120 are nesting, while 93 are considered accidental and 35 introduced. Puerto Rico also features 16 endemic species, which is more than the 11 endemics in the entire Lower 48 States! Twenty-five species endemic to the West Indies can also be found there. Enjoy a winter getaway to warm tropical breezes among great bird species like Elfin Woods Warbler, Puerto Rican Tody, and the extremely rare Puerto Rican Parrot. Leader: Michelle Ekman Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $3,898 Members / $4,398 Nonmembers This fee includes a $500 per person donation for bird conservation in Puerto Rico. More information about Puerto Rico Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Thursday Morning Tracking Walks January 10, 2019 8:30 am - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4849 Map Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran Barnaski, longtime volunteer, tracker and nature photographer. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. FREE to CAS members; $5 non-members. Map to Thursday Morning Tracking Walks More information about Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 10, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Animal Story Time Animal Story Time January 10, 2019 10:00 am - More information about Animal Story Time	11 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico January 8, 2019 Jan 8th - 13th - Many of North America's nesting birds spend the winter in tropical regions throughout the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico. Although the island measures only 35 miles north to south and 100 miles east to west - about two-thirds the size of Connecticut - over 350 bird species have been recorded there. Of these, about 120 are nesting, while 93 are considered accidental and 35 introduced. Puerto Rico also features 16 endemic species, which is more than the 11 endemics in the entire Lower 48 States! Twenty-five species endemic to the West Indies can also be found there. Enjoy a winter getaway to warm tropical breezes among great bird species like Elfin Woods Warbler, Puerto Rican Tody, and the extremely rare Puerto Rican Parrot. Leader: Michelle Ekman Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $3,898 Members / $4,398 Nonmembers This fee includes a $500 per person donation for bird conservation in Puerto Rico. More information about Puerto Rico Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 11, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Birding Basics with Jim Arrigoni Birding Basics with Jim Arrigoni January 11, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Friday, January 11 3 p.m. Even in the dead of winter, many bird species are surprisingly active, and they can be easier to see without leaves on the trees! Join conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni on a gentle walk, looking for the hardy species that remain throughout the New England winter. We will also discuss the topic of feeding birds, which not only helps our feathered friends get through scarce times, it also is a great way to observe and learn more about certain species. Allow for an average of two hours and 1.5 -2 miles. Dress for the weather. Think head, hands and feet! Wool hats, gloves and socks are really good choices. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure. Inclement weather cancels. Free for members $5 Non-members $10 Family non-members To register, click here https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Birding Basics with Jim Arrigoni	12 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico January 8, 2019 Jan 8th - 13th - Many of North America's nesting birds spend the winter in tropical regions throughout the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico. Although the island measures only 35 miles north to south and 100 miles east to west - about two-thirds the size of Connecticut - over 350 bird species have been recorded there. Of these, about 120 are nesting, while 93 are considered accidental and 35 introduced. Puerto Rico also features 16 endemic species, which is more than the 11 endemics in the entire Lower 48 States! Twenty-five species endemic to the West Indies can also be found there. Enjoy a winter getaway to warm tropical breezes among great bird species like Elfin Woods Warbler, Puerto Rican Tody, and the extremely rare Puerto Rican Parrot. Leader: Michelle Ekman Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $3,898 Members / $4,398 Nonmembers This fee includes a $500 per person donation for bird conservation in Puerto Rico. More information about Puerto Rico Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program January 12, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Winter is a great time to find track and sign of fisher, river otter, mink, fox, bobcat, coyote and more in snow covered forests and fields. We are looking for adults who want to become trained wildlife trackers to monitor study sites in Willington, Canterbury and Woodstock. Learn to find and recognize tracks and to document sightings that support local conservation efforts. For info and registration, contact Paula Coughlin, Citizen Science Coordinator at 860-928-4948 or email paulacoughlin@charter.net Fee: $50 CAS members $60 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program Girl Scout Daisy Day Girl Scout Daisy Day January 12, 2019 9:30 am - 12:00 pm More information about Girl Scout Daisy Day Backyard Birding with Dick Worth Backyard Birding with Dick Worth January 12, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am More information about Backyard Birding with Dick Worth Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 12, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed
13 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico January 8, 2019 Jan 8th - 13th - Many of North America's nesting birds spend the winter in tropical regions throughout the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico. Although the island measures only 35 miles north to south and 100 miles east to west - about two-thirds the size of Connecticut - over 350 bird species have been recorded there. Of these, about 120 are nesting, while 93 are considered accidental and 35 introduced. Puerto Rico also features 16 endemic species, which is more than the 11 endemics in the entire Lower 48 States! Twenty-five species endemic to the West Indies can also be found there. Enjoy a winter getaway to warm tropical breezes among great bird species like Elfin Woods Warbler, Puerto Rican Tody, and the extremely rare Puerto Rican Parrot. Leader: Michelle Ekman Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $3,898 Members / $4,398 Nonmembers This fee includes a $500 per person donation for bird conservation in Puerto Rico. More information about Puerto Rico Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous January 13, 2019 Jan 13th - Jan 20th - Join our tenth exciting expedition into a mature southern woodland that once hosted the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and perhaps still does! Enjoy the private lodge while experiencing the history and tales of the elusive "Grail Bird." This tour is by special arrangement in an area that is not open to the public. Henslow's Sparrow, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and clouds of waterfowl in the heart of America's rice belt! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $1,998 Members / $2,395 Nonmembers More information about Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed January 13, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come feast your eyes on the talents of two of our local artists. Avian Watercolorist David Stumpo and Oil and Watercolor Artist Roxanne Steed. There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale for purchase with holiday gift-giving in mind. Free admission. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Winter Art Show & Sale Featuring Local Artists - David Stumpo and Roxanne Steed Science of Snow Science of Snow January 13, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 Map Sunday, January 13 1 – 2 p.m. It’s winter! Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling and some animals have left Connecticut in search of warmer weather. What happens to the animals who stay and face the cold? Where does snow come from and what does it take to make a blizzard? Create your own winter wonderland in a jar and learn all about the science of snow! For families with children age 5 and up. Members $5/person, Non-members $8/person. Pre-registration required. Click here to register. Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Science of Snow	14 Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous January 13, 2019 Jan 13th - Jan 20th - Join our tenth exciting expedition into a mature southern woodland that once hosted the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and perhaps still does! Enjoy the private lodge while experiencing the history and tales of the elusive "Grail Bird." This tour is by special arrangement in an area that is not open to the public. Henslow's Sparrow, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and clouds of waterfowl in the heart of America's rice belt! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $1,998 Members / $2,395 Nonmembers More information about Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous	15 Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous January 13, 2019 Jan 13th - Jan 20th - Join our tenth exciting expedition into a mature southern woodland that once hosted the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and perhaps still does! Enjoy the private lodge while experiencing the history and tales of the elusive "Grail Bird." This tour is by special arrangement in an area that is not open to the public. Henslow's Sparrow, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and clouds of waterfowl in the heart of America's rice belt! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $1,998 Members / $2,395 Nonmembers More information about Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper January 15, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper	16 Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous January 13, 2019 Jan 13th - Jan 20th - Join our tenth exciting expedition into a mature southern woodland that once hosted the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and perhaps still does! Enjoy the private lodge while experiencing the history and tales of the elusive "Grail Bird." This tour is by special arrangement in an area that is not open to the public. Henslow's Sparrow, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and clouds of waterfowl in the heart of America's rice belt! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $1,998 Members / $2,395 Nonmembers More information about Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Nature Nursery Nature Nursery January 16, 2019 10:00 am - 10:45 am More information about Nature Nursery Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks January 16, 2019 12:00 pm - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 8609284948 Map Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. Map to Wednesday Noon Walks More information about Wednesday Noon Walks After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 January 16, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to Trail Wood. After a quick snack, we will head out on the trails to explore and search for animal tracks and signs. The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Wildlife lessons will be quietly inserted along the way. We will go outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee for the winter session (6 days total): $60 CAS members; $70 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 Art and Nature After-School Series Art and Nature After-School Series January 16, 2019 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Art and Nature After-School Series Owl Prowl Owl Prowl January 16, 2019 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Owl Prowl at Watch Rock Preserve, Old Lyme More information about Owl Prowl	17 Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous January 13, 2019 Jan 13th - Jan 20th - Join our tenth exciting expedition into a mature southern woodland that once hosted the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and perhaps still does! Enjoy the private lodge while experiencing the history and tales of the elusive "Grail Bird." This tour is by special arrangement in an area that is not open to the public. Henslow's Sparrow, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and clouds of waterfowl in the heart of America's rice belt! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $1,998 Members / $2,395 Nonmembers More information about Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Thursday Morning Tracking Walks January 17, 2019 8:30 am - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4849 Map Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran Barnaski, longtime volunteer, tracker and nature photographer. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. FREE to CAS members; $5 non-members. Map to Thursday Morning Tracking Walks More information about Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Monthly Bird Walks Monthly Bird Walks January 17, 2019 1:00 pm - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Come out in search of wintering bird species. We will look for horned larks, ducks, hawks, sparrows, yellow bellied sapsuckers and more. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. Map to Monthly Bird Walks More information about Monthly Bird Walks Nature Explorations Nature Explorations January 17, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Thursday, January 17 1 p.m. Join us for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator, and fellow Connecticut Audubon Society Master Naturalists volunteers will lead this walk. Allow for an average of two hours and 1.5 -2 miles. Dress for the weather. Think head, hands and feet! Wool hats, gloves and socks are really good choices. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure. Inclement weather cancels. Free for members $5 Non-members To register, click here https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Nature Explorations After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 January 17, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to the Center in Pomfret. After a quick snack, we will head out on the trails to explore and search for animal tracks and signs. The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Wildlife lessons will be quietly inserted along the way. We will go outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee for the winter session (6 days total): $60 CAS members; $70 non-members. Map to After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 More information about After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6	18 Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous January 13, 2019 Jan 13th - Jan 20th - Join our tenth exciting expedition into a mature southern woodland that once hosted the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and perhaps still does! Enjoy the private lodge while experiencing the history and tales of the elusive "Grail Bird." This tour is by special arrangement in an area that is not open to the public. Henslow's Sparrow, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and clouds of waterfowl in the heart of America's rice belt! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $1,998 Members / $2,395 Nonmembers More information about Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon	19 Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous January 13, 2019 Jan 13th - Jan 20th - Join our tenth exciting expedition into a mature southern woodland that once hosted the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and perhaps still does! Enjoy the private lodge while experiencing the history and tales of the elusive "Grail Bird." This tour is by special arrangement in an area that is not open to the public. Henslow's Sparrow, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and clouds of waterfowl in the heart of America's rice belt! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $1,998 Members / $2,395 Nonmembers More information about Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program January 19, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Winter is a great time to find track and sign of fisher, river otter, mink, fox, bobcat, coyote and more in snow covered forests and fields. We are looking for adults who want to become trained wildlife trackers to monitor study sites in Willington, Canterbury and Woodstock. Learn to find and recognize tracks and to document sightings that support local conservation efforts. For info and registration, contact Paula Coughlin, Citizen Science Coordinator at 860-928-4948 or email paulacoughlin@charter.net Fee: $50 CAS members $60 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program Winter Waterfowl Walk Winter Waterfowl Walk January 19, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Winter Waterfowl Walk at White Sands Beach, Old Lyme More information about Winter Waterfowl Walk Winter Cocoa & Storytelling With Our Owls Winter Cocoa & Storytelling With Our Owls January 19, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm More information about Winter Cocoa & Storytelling With Our Owls
20 Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous January 13, 2019 Jan 13th - Jan 20th - Join our tenth exciting expedition into a mature southern woodland that once hosted the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and perhaps still does! Enjoy the private lodge while experiencing the history and tales of the elusive "Grail Bird." This tour is by special arrangement in an area that is not open to the public. Henslow's Sparrow, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and clouds of waterfowl in the heart of America's rice belt! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $1,998 Members / $2,395 Nonmembers More information about Arkansas's Cypress and Tupelo Bayous East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Backyard Birding at the Coastal Center Backyard Birding at the Coastal Center January 20, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 Map This program has been cancelled due to predicted weather. Not all birds fly south for the winter. Many stay here in Connecticut and are showing off for you. The wonderful windows of the center’s observation room are your ticket to exploring the world of winter birds. Join our teacher-naturalist to learn the field marks that help you identify the birds. Discover which birds are at our feeders and yours during the winter season, what they like to eat, and their unique behaviors. Get tips on how to create a bird-friendly backyard and what seed and feeders to use. Members $5/person, Non-members $8/person. Pre-registration required. Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Backyard Birding at the Coastal Center Trail Wood Reflections: Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit Opening Reception Trail Wood Reflections: Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit Opening Reception January 20, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Each year the Summer Writer and Artist In-Residence Program at our Trail Wood Sanctuary in Hampton produces inspirational work. This year's class is no exception. The beauty found in their paintings, photography and written word well reflect the tranquility of Trail Wood. A great boost in the dead of winter, come celebrate this year's artists and writers and their experiences at the Opening Reception Sunday, January 20th 2-4 PM. Exhibits will be on display until February 24th at the Center for Pomfret. Admissions to this event is free to all. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Trail Wood Reflections: Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit Opening Reception	21 East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon A PLASTIC OCEAN A PLASTIC OCEAN January 21, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 8609284948 Map Writer/director Craig Leeson's search for the elusive Blue Whale. What he finds instead is a sea of plastic waste. A team of scientists and researchers travel the globe to assess the fragile state of our oceans. Q&A after the film with Sena Wazer, member of the Cetacean Society and ocean advocate. FREE event and offered in partnership with the Pomfret Green Team. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about A PLASTIC OCEAN	22 East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Little Natualists - Colors of Winter Little Natualists - Colors of Winter January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 10:45 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 Map nuary 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 10 – 10:45 a.m. Winter winds are blowing so come on down and get cozy at the Coastal Center. Explore the colors of winter and learn how animals and plants survive the winter months. From blue jays to purple urchins and more, join us for a different colorful adventure each week. Each class includes a story, hands-on activities, and a craft for child and adult to do together. For children age 2-4 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Class fee includes one child and one adult. Members $8/class; Non-members $13/class. Pre-registration required. January 22: Click here to register. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=1+Milford+Point+Road++Milford+CT+06460+ More information about Little Natualists - Colors of Winter Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper January 22, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper	23 East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Nursery Nature Nursery January 23, 2019 10:00 am - 10:45 am More information about Nature Nursery Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks January 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 8609284948 Map Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. Map to Wednesday Noon Walks More information about Wednesday Noon Walks After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 January 23, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to Trail Wood. After a quick snack, we will head out on the trails to explore and search for animal tracks and signs. The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Wildlife lessons will be quietly inserted along the way. We will go outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee for the winter session (6 days total): $60 CAS members; $70 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 Art and Nature After-School Program Art and Nature After-School Program January 23, 2019 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Art and Nature After-School Program Helping Birds in Winter Helping Birds in Winter January 23, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Learn how to help birds in winter at Wild Birds Unlimited in Niantic. This is a joint program with Wild Birds Unlimited. More information about Helping Birds in Winter	24 East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Thursday Morning Tracking Walks January 24, 2019 8:30 am - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4849 Map Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran Barnaski, longtime volunteer, tracker and nature photographer. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. FREE to CAS members; $5 non-members. Map to Thursday Morning Tracking Walks More information about Thursday Morning Tracking Walks After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 January 24, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to the Center in Pomfret. After a quick snack, we will head out on the trails to explore and search for animal tracks and signs. The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Wildlife lessons will be quietly inserted along the way. We will go outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee for the winter session (6 days total): $60 CAS members; $70 non-members. Map to After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 More information about After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6	25 East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off!	26 East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Winter Nature Walk Winter Nature Walk January 26, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Winter Nature Walk at Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme More information about Winter Nature Walk
27 East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon January 16, 2019 Jan 16th - 27th - With its equatorial latitude and several distinct climates, Ecuador offers an amazing variety of birdlife: over 1,600 species, about 20 percent of the world's numbers - more diversity in less space than any other country in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon is mainly tropical rainforest elevated 1,300 feet above sea level. White its borders contrain a mere slice of the Amazon, its rainforest is diverse, with quiet blackwater lagoons, raging chocolately rivers, dense tree canopies, and flooded forests. As a general rule, the farther you travel from civilization and roads, the more wildlife you'll see. The tour starts in Quito, crosses the Andes, and reaches remote areas of pristine Amazon habitats. Leader: TBD Optional post-trip extensions! Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,998 Members / $5,798 Nonmembers More information about East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Trail Wood Non-Fiction Book Club Trail Wood Non-Fiction Book Club January 27, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Lead by avid non-fiction reader and Hampton resident Jacqueline Jacobsohn, the Book Club will combine lively book discussions and leisurely walks on the trails. First book: Wandering Through Winter by Edwin Way Teale. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about Trail Wood Non-Fiction Book Club	28 Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Winter Ecology Walk with Jim Arrigoni Winter Ecology Walk with Jim Arrigoni January 28, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Monday, January 28 3 p.m. To register, click here Where do frogs go in the winter? What species of birds are already laying eggs in January? Why do some mammals hibernate while others do not? Conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will answer these questions & more on a gentle 1.5-mile walk around the trails. Allow for an average of two hours and 1.5 -2 miles. Dress for the weather. Think head, hands and feet! Wool hats, gloves and socks are really good choices. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure. Inclement weather cancels. Free for members $5 Non-members $10 Family non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Winter Ecology Walk with Jim Arrigoni	29 Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Little Naturalists - Color of Winter Little Naturalists - Color of Winter January 29, 2019 10:00 am - 10:45 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 Map January 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 10 – 10:45 a.m. Winter winds are blowing so come on down and get cozy at the Coastal Center. Explore the colors of winter and learn how animals and plants survive the winter months. From blue jays to purple urchins and more, join us for a different colorful adventure each week. Each class includes a story, hands-on activities, and a craft for child and adult to do together. For children age 2-4 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Class fee includes one child and one adult. Members $8/class; Non-members $13/class. Pre-registration required. January 29: Click here to register. Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Little Naturalists - Color of Winter Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper January 29, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper	30 Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! January 22, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store Holiday Sale - 30% Off! Nature Nursery Nature Nursery January 30, 2019 10:00 am - 10:45 am More information about Nature Nursery Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks January 30, 2019 12:00 pm - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 8609284948 Map Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. Map to Wednesday Noon Walks More information about Wednesday Noon Walks After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 January 30, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to Trail Wood. After a quick snack, we will head out on the trails to explore and search for animal tracks and signs. The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Wildlife lessons will be quietly inserted along the way. We will go outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee for the winter session (6 days total): $60 CAS members; $70 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 Art and Nature After-School Program Art and Nature After-School Program January 30, 2019 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Art and Nature After-School Program	31 Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Thursday Morning Tracking Walks January 31, 2019 8:30 am - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4849 Map Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran Barnaski, longtime volunteer, tracker and nature photographer. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. FREE to CAS members; $5 non-members. Map to Thursday Morning Tracking Walks More information about Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Harlequins of Newport Harlequins of Newport January 31, 2019 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Harlequin Duck, the fashion plate of the winter seas, is a rare site in Connecticut, but travelers are nearly guaranteed to see some at Sachuest Point in Rhode Island, where a large percentage of the dwindling North American population spends the winter. Look for Harlequins and other winter ducks at the point, and take a tour of additional spots around Newport. Stop for dinner at a favorite local eatery before heading home. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $85 Members / $95 Nonmembers More information about Harlequins of Newport After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 January 31, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to the Center in Pomfret. After a quick snack, we will head out on the trails to explore and search for animal tracks and signs. The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Wildlife lessons will be quietly inserted along the way. We will go outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee for the winter session (6 days total): $60 CAS members; $70 non-members. Map to After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 More information about After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6

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East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon

East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon

East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon

East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon

East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon

East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon

East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon

East of the Andes: Ecuador's Amazon