Calendar of Events
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February 17, 2019(2 events) Tanzania SafariTanzania SafariFebruary 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th -Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari Winter Poetry WalkWinter Poetry WalkFebruary 17, 2019 2:00 pm - Trail WoodTrail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Join Hampton resident John Wertam, a Trail Wood and poetry enthusiast, for a winter walk at Trail Wood, stopping as whimsy and circumstance dictate to experience nature and read poetry that tries to capture our love of the outdoors. If you are so inclined, bring a copy of your favorite poem that relates to the feeling and awe of being in the presence of nature, put it in your back pocket and maybe we will get a change to share it. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd++Hampton+CT+06247+More information about Winter Poetry Walk |
February 18, 2019(3 events) Tanzania SafariTanzania SafariFebruary 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th -Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari 20% Off Bird Seed All Month20% Off Bird Seed All MonthFebruary 18, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pmMore information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month TRASHEDTRASHEDFebruary 18, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Center at Pomfret218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 8609284948 An award-winning documentary written and directed by British film-maker Candida Brady. Watch actor Jeremy Irons investigate the global scale and impact of wasteful consumerism and pollution, and discover how communities around the world are reducing consumption toward a goal of zero waste. Q&A after film with Winston Averill, recycling and trash expert from the Quiet Corner. FREE to the public and offered in partnership with the Pomfret Green Team. Map to Center at PomfretMore information about TRASHED |
February 19, 2019(4 events) Tanzania SafariTanzania SafariFebruary 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th -Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari 20% Off Bird Seed All Month20% Off Bird Seed All MonthFebruary 18, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pmMore information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month Little Naturalists - Colors of WinterLittle Naturalists - Colors of WinterFebruary 19, 2019 10:00 am - 10:45 am Coastal Center at Milford PointCoastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 Tuesdays: Ja 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. Map to Coastal Center at Milford PointMore information about Little Naturalists - Colors of Winter Full Moon Owl Prowl with Jim Arrigoni at Deer Pond FarmFull Moon Owl Prowl with Jim Arrigoni at Deer Pond FarmFebruary 19, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Tuesday, February 19 Join conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni and Stefan Martin, local expert birder on a short nocturnal foray to the edge of the expansive forest at Deer Pond Farm, where we will broadcast the calls of a few of our native owl species to see if we can elicit a response. Sighting or hearing an owl cannot be guaranteed, although the experience of walking in the winter woods under a full moon is sure to memorable. We’ll also discuss the characteristics and ecology of different owl species, the challenges they face in winter, and the ethics of birdwatching in the era of birding apps and Bluetooth speakers. Be sure to dress warmly, and bring a flashlight or headlamp. 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 More information about Full Moon Owl Prowl with Jim Arrigoni at Deer Pond Farm |
February 20, 2019(7 events) Tanzania SafariTanzania SafariFebruary 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th -Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari 20% Off Bird Seed All Month20% Off Bird Seed All MonthFebruary 18, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pmMore information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month Project FeederWatch at The Coastal CenterProject FeederWatch at The Coastal CenterFebruary 20, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am Coastal Center at Milford PointCoastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 Wednesdays and Thursdays, through March 28 Join us at the Coastal Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays to learn more about backyard birds and participate in Project Feeder Watch. We'll observe and count the birds at our feeders using the Project Feeder Watch protocol. It's fun and easy to do! The season runs November - early April. Come for one day or more, it's up to you! Project Feeder Watch is a citizen science project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Citizen science is a way for the public to contribute to the scientific understanding of the natural world. This program runs rain or shine and is appropriate for adults or children age 16 and above. Free. Pre-registration required. For more information and to register, please contact Carol Kratzman at 203-878-7440, ext. 504. Wednesdays, 10 - 11 a.m., February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 More information about Project FeederWatch at The Coastal Center Wednesday Noon WalksWednesday Noon WalksFebruary 20, 2019 12:00 pm -218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 8609284948 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 WalksMore information about Wednesday Noon Walks After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6February 20, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Trail WoodTrail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 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 ProgramArt and Nature After-School ProgramFebruary 20, 2019 3:45 pm - 5:00 pmMore information about Art and Nature After-School Program |
February 21, 2019(6 events) 20% Off Bird Seed All Month20% Off Bird Seed All MonthFebruary 18, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pmMore information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month Thursday Morning Tracking WalksThursday Morning Tracking WalksFebruary 21, 2019 8:30 am -218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4849 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 WalksMore information about Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Monthly Bird WalksMonthly Bird WalksFebruary 21, 2019 1:00 pm -218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 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 WalksMore information about Monthly Bird Walks Project FeederWatch at The Coastal CenterProject FeederWatch at The Coastal CenterFebruary 21, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Coastal Center at Milford PointCoastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 Wednesdays and Thursdays, through March 28 Join us at the Coastal Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays to learn more about backyard birds and participate in Project Feeder Watch. We'll observe and count the birds at our feeders using the Project Feeder Watch protocol. It's fun and easy to do! The season runs November - early April. Come for one day or more, it's up to you! Project Feeder Watch is a citizen science project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Citizen science is a way for the public to contribute to the scientific understanding of the natural world. This program runs rain or shine and is appropriate for adults or children age 16 and above. Free. Pre-registration required. For more information and to register, please contact Carol Kratzman at 203-878-7440, ext. 504. Wednesdays, 10 - 11 a.m., February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 More information about Project FeederWatch at The Coastal Center After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6February 21, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 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-6More information about After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 FrogWatch USA TrainingFrogWatch USA TrainingFebruary 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmFrogWatch USA training at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, Old Lyme More information about FrogWatch USA Training |
February 22, 2019(1 event) 20% Off Bird Seed All Month20% Off Bird Seed All MonthFebruary 18, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pmMore information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month |
February 23, 2019(3 events) 20% Off Bird Seed All Month20% Off Bird Seed All MonthFebruary 18, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pmMore information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring ProgramWildlife Tracking and Monitoring ProgramFebruary 23, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 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 Walk in the WoodsWinter Walk in the WoodsFebruary 23, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pmMore information about Winter Walk in the Woods |
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