Calendar of Events

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May 12, '19 Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee May 7, 2019 May 7th - 16th - Magee Marsh, on the south shore of Lake Erie, is a prime stopover of North American warblers. Every spring thousands of birders and photographers flock to this location to witness the spectacle of large songbird concentrations preparing to migrate across the great lake. Point Pelee national Park, situated on Lake Erie's north shroe, is one of the most important migration highways in North American and since 1918 has been preserved as a national sanctuary. It is located within the true deciduous forest region commonly called Carolininan Forest, in Canada only found on a narrow belt along Lake Erie's north shore, featuring plants and anials that are rare or absent elsewhere in Canada. The Pooiint is perfeclty situated as a migrant trap and in springtime can boast as many as 260 species, with a single-day high of 170! Trip via our luxury van from Connecticut. Leader: Matt Bell. THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO SEVEN PARTICIPANTS Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $2,998 Members / $3,398 Nonmembers More information about Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee John Sargent Art Exhibit John Sargent Art Exhibit May 12, 2019 N/A - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map ART EXHIBIT: Waterford, CT artist and Pomfret School graduate John Sargent will showcase his relief and Suminagashi prints. These nature inspired works are created from the textures of wood stumps, driftwood and plants, and floating ink on water. Exhibit in place till May 15th. Free to the public. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about John Sargent Art Exhibit Mother's Day Bird Walk Mother's Day Bird Walk May 12, 2019 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Bring your mother or grandmother out to see the assorted colorful birds of spring. Many species can be found this time of year including Bobolinks and Scarlet Tanagers. Fee $5 CAS members/ $10 non-members; MOTHERS FREE:) Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Mother's Day Bird Walk	May 13, '19 Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee May 7, 2019 May 7th - 16th - Magee Marsh, on the south shore of Lake Erie, is a prime stopover of North American warblers. Every spring thousands of birders and photographers flock to this location to witness the spectacle of large songbird concentrations preparing to migrate across the great lake. Point Pelee national Park, situated on Lake Erie's north shroe, is one of the most important migration highways in North American and since 1918 has been preserved as a national sanctuary. It is located within the true deciduous forest region commonly called Carolininan Forest, in Canada only found on a narrow belt along Lake Erie's north shore, featuring plants and anials that are rare or absent elsewhere in Canada. The Pooiint is perfeclty situated as a migrant trap and in springtime can boast as many as 260 species, with a single-day high of 170! Trip via our luxury van from Connecticut. Leader: Matt Bell. THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO SEVEN PARTICIPANTS Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $2,998 Members / $3,398 Nonmembers More information about Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee John Sargent Art Exhibit John Sargent Art Exhibit May 13, 2019 N/A - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map ART EXHIBIT: Waterford, CT artist and Pomfret School graduate John Sargent will showcase his relief and Suminagashi prints. These nature inspired works are created from the textures of wood stumps, driftwood and plants, and floating ink on water. Exhibit in place till May 15th. Free to the public. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about John Sargent Art Exhibit	May 14, '19 Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee May 7, 2019 May 7th - 16th - Magee Marsh, on the south shore of Lake Erie, is a prime stopover of North American warblers. Every spring thousands of birders and photographers flock to this location to witness the spectacle of large songbird concentrations preparing to migrate across the great lake. Point Pelee national Park, situated on Lake Erie's north shroe, is one of the most important migration highways in North American and since 1918 has been preserved as a national sanctuary. It is located within the true deciduous forest region commonly called Carolininan Forest, in Canada only found on a narrow belt along Lake Erie's north shore, featuring plants and anials that are rare or absent elsewhere in Canada. The Pooiint is perfeclty situated as a migrant trap and in springtime can boast as many as 260 species, with a single-day high of 170! Trip via our luxury van from Connecticut. Leader: Matt Bell. THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO SEVEN PARTICIPANTS Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $2,998 Members / $3,398 Nonmembers More information about Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee John Sargent Art Exhibit John Sargent Art Exhibit May 14, 2019 N/A - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map ART EXHIBIT: Waterford, CT artist and Pomfret School graduate John Sargent will showcase his relief and Suminagashi prints. These nature inspired works are created from the textures of wood stumps, driftwood and plants, and floating ink on water. Exhibit in place till May 15th. Free to the public. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about John Sargent Art Exhibit Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program May 14, 2019 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper May 14, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper	May 15, '19 Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee May 7, 2019 May 7th - 16th - Magee Marsh, on the south shore of Lake Erie, is a prime stopover of North American warblers. Every spring thousands of birders and photographers flock to this location to witness the spectacle of large songbird concentrations preparing to migrate across the great lake. Point Pelee national Park, situated on Lake Erie's north shroe, is one of the most important migration highways in North American and since 1918 has been preserved as a national sanctuary. It is located within the true deciduous forest region commonly called Carolininan Forest, in Canada only found on a narrow belt along Lake Erie's north shore, featuring plants and anials that are rare or absent elsewhere in Canada. The Pooiint is perfeclty situated as a migrant trap and in springtime can boast as many as 260 species, with a single-day high of 170! Trip via our luxury van from Connecticut. Leader: Matt Bell. THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO SEVEN PARTICIPANTS Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $2,998 Members / $3,398 Nonmembers More information about Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee John Sargent Art Exhibit John Sargent Art Exhibit May 15, 2019 - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map ART EXHIBIT: Waterford, CT artist and Pomfret School graduate John Sargent will showcase his relief and Suminagashi prints. These nature inspired works are created from the textures of wood stumps, driftwood and plants, and floating ink on water. Exhibit in place till May 15th. Free to the public. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about John Sargent Art Exhibit 20 Warbler Day 20 Warbler Day May 15, 2019 6:00 am - 2:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map We will search for 20 species of warblers in one day, travelling to numerous locations. Last year we found 21 species! Register at 860-928-4948. Fee: $15 CAS members; $30 non-members Map to Center at Pomfret More information about 20 Warbler Day Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks May 15, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 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 Center at Pomfret More information about Wednesday Noon Walks	May 16, '19 Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee May 7, 2019 May 7th - 16th - Magee Marsh, on the south shore of Lake Erie, is a prime stopover of North American warblers. Every spring thousands of birders and photographers flock to this location to witness the spectacle of large songbird concentrations preparing to migrate across the great lake. Point Pelee national Park, situated on Lake Erie's north shroe, is one of the most important migration highways in North American and since 1918 has been preserved as a national sanctuary. It is located within the true deciduous forest region commonly called Carolininan Forest, in Canada only found on a narrow belt along Lake Erie's north shore, featuring plants and anials that are rare or absent elsewhere in Canada. The Pooiint is perfeclty situated as a migrant trap and in springtime can boast as many as 260 species, with a single-day high of 170! Trip via our luxury van from Connecticut. Leader: Matt Bell. THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO SEVEN PARTICIPANTS Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $2,998 Members / $3,398 Nonmembers More information about Ohio's Magee Marsh and Canada's Point Pelee Cornwall, England: A Hiking Tour of the Coast Cornwall, England: A Hiking Tour of the Coast May 16, 2019 May 16th - 26th - Immerse yourself in maritime heath-lands, tropical valleys, moors, history, and legends. Connect with nature along coastal paths, beaches, and lanes bordered by carpets of brilliant pastel spring flowers or summer heathers in fields stitched together with hedgerows. Enjoy the quiet, the clean air, and the fresh scents as we explore this land of Daphne De Maurier, Doc Martin, and Poldark on daily hikes near the cliffs and in the countryside. Our native naturalist/guide knows the flora and fauna, geology, significant historic sites, folklore, birds and wildlife, back roads, country tea houses, local gossip, and scenic villages off the beaten track. Leader: Rami Haxhi Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $3,198 Members / $3,898 Nonmembers More information about Cornwall, England: A Hiking Tour of the Coast Bull Hill Bird Walk I Bull Hill Bird Walk I May 16, 2019 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Meet at the Center and carpool to this large forest in Thompson. Indigo Bunting, Prairie Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler and Northern Waterthrush are some of the expected species. Fee: $7 CAS member/ $12 non-members Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Bull Hill Bird Walk I Migration Madness: Plastic Pollution and Birds Lecture Migration Madness: Plastic Pollution and Birds Lecture May 16, 2019 7:00 pm - More information about Migration Madness: Plastic Pollution and Birds Lecture	May 17, '19 Cornwall, England: A Hiking Tour of the Coast Cornwall, England: A Hiking Tour of the Coast May 16, 2019 May 16th - 26th - Immerse yourself in maritime heath-lands, tropical valleys, moors, history, and legends. Connect with nature along coastal paths, beaches, and lanes bordered by carpets of brilliant pastel spring flowers or summer heathers in fields stitched together with hedgerows. Enjoy the quiet, the clean air, and the fresh scents as we explore this land of Daphne De Maurier, Doc Martin, and Poldark on daily hikes near the cliffs and in the countryside. Our native naturalist/guide knows the flora and fauna, geology, significant historic sites, folklore, birds and wildlife, back roads, country tea houses, local gossip, and scenic villages off the beaten track. Leader: Rami Haxhi Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $3,198 Members / $3,898 Nonmembers More information about Cornwall, England: A Hiking Tour of the Coast Afternoon Bird Walk Afternoon Bird Walk May 17, 2019 N/A - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Migration Madness Weekend. This time of year is typically the peak of the spring bird migration, so anything is possible. 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 Afternoon Bird Walk Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit May 17, 2019 N/A - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Brush up on your bird identification skills as you feast your eyes on bird photos by seven are nature photographers. Free to the public. Exhibit May 17th thru June 30. Opening Reception May 19th at 2pm https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit Migration Madness Walk Migration Madness Walk May 17, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am Migration Madness Walk with the RTPEC at the George & Woodward H. Griswold Preserve, Old Lyme More information about Migration Madness Walk Migration Madness - Private Preview Tour of NY Trails Migration Madness - Private Preview Tour of NY Trails May 17, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Friday, May 17 Private Preview Tour of our New York Trails 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join Cathy Hagadorn, director of Deer Pond Farm for a sneak peek of the western portion of our property with a beautiful New York vista. Birds know no borders, come and enjoy the western sunset from the highpoints on this hike and have bragging rights, in being part of the first official guided hike in this area. To register, click here https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Migration Madness - Private Preview Tour of NY Trails Migration Madness Walk Migration Madness Walk May 17, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Migration Madness Walk with the RTPEC at the Watch Rock Preserve, Old Lyme More information about Migration Madness Walk Migration Madness: Full Moon Walk Migration Madness: Full Moon Walk May 17, 2019 7:00 pm - More information about Migration Madness: Full Moon Walk	May 18, '19 Cornwall, England: A Hiking Tour of the Coast Cornwall, England: A Hiking Tour of the Coast May 16, 2019 May 16th - 26th - Immerse yourself in maritime heath-lands, tropical valleys, moors, history, and legends. Connect with nature along coastal paths, beaches, and lanes bordered by carpets of brilliant pastel spring flowers or summer heathers in fields stitched together with hedgerows. Enjoy the quiet, the clean air, and the fresh scents as we explore this land of Daphne De Maurier, Doc Martin, and Poldark on daily hikes near the cliffs and in the countryside. Our native naturalist/guide knows the flora and fauna, geology, significant historic sites, folklore, birds and wildlife, back roads, country tea houses, local gossip, and scenic villages off the beaten track. Leader: Rami Haxhi Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $3,198 Members / $3,898 Nonmembers More information about Cornwall, England: A Hiking Tour of the Coast Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit May 18, 2019 N/A - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Brush up on your bird identification skills as you feast your eyes on bird photos by seven are nature photographers. Free to the public. Exhibit May 17th thru June 30. Opening Reception May 19th at 2pm https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit Migration Madness - Early Bird Walk Migration Madness - Early Bird Walk May 18, 2019 6:00 am - 8:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Saturday, May 18 Early Bird Walk 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Join Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist and Angela Dimmitt, local expert birder to see how many birds we can identify as we explore a variety of habitats on the Connecticut section of Deer Pond Farm! Expected highlights: a diversity of stop-over warblers including Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, and Magnolia. To register, click here https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Migration Madness - Early Bird Walk Migration Madness: Bird Banding Demo Migration Madness: Bird Banding Demo May 18, 2019 8:00 am - 9:15 am More information about Migration Madness: Bird Banding Demo Migration Madness - Not-So-Early Bird Walk Migration Madness - Not-So-Early Bird Walk May 18, 2019 8:30 am - 10:30 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Saturday, May 18 Not-So-Early Bird Walk 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist as we continue to see how many birds we can identify as we explore a variety of habitats on the New York section of Deer Pond Farm! Expected highlights: a diversity of stop-over warblers including Chestnut-sided, Black & White, and Blackburnian. To register, click here https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Migration Madness - Not-So-Early Bird Walk Bird Banding Demonstration Bird Banding Demonstration May 18, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Migration Madness Weekend Fun: Watch our master bird banding crew in action. See birds up close as we gently catch them, record measurements, and safely release them. Participants may release a bird. 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 Bird Banding Demonstration Migration Madness Walk Migration Madness Walk May 18, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Migration Madness Walk with the RTPEC at Connecticut College Arboretum, New London More information about Migration Madness Walk Migration Madness - Children's Story Time Craft & Nature Walk Migration Madness - Children's Story Time Craft & Nature Walk May 18, 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 Saturday, May 18 Children’s Story Time with Craft & Nature Walk 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator and Christine Ranno, coordinator of children’s services from the Sherman Library in the bird and pollinator garden for some fresh air, exercise and fun! We’ll listen, look and learn as we explore our surroundings paying attention to our native plants, one of our nearby ponds and the wildlife that enjoy these habitats. An adult must accompany children. To register, click here https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Migration Madness - Children's Story Time Craft & Nature Walk Migration Madness: Intro to Backyard Birding Workshop Migration Madness: Intro to Backyard Birding Workshop May 18, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pm More information about Migration Madness: Intro to Backyard Birding Workshop Migration Madness Walk Migration Madness Walk May 18, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Migration Madness Walk at the RTPEC at Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme More information about Migration Madness Walk Birds & Sketchbook Journaling Birds & Sketchbook Journaling May 18, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Roxanne Steed will show you how to simplify what you see using drawing and watercolor techniques. Register at 860-928-4948 and for a list of materials to bring. Fee: $10 CAS members/ $20 non-members. 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