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October 17, 2021(1 event)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 17, 2021 N/A -
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT
860-928-4948

A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut.  She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers. 

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October 18, 2021(2 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 18, 2021 N/A -
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT
860-928-4948

A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut.  She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers. 

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Fall Bird Walk With Stefan Martin

October 18, 2021 8:00 am - 10:00 am

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October 19, 2021(4 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 19, 2021 N/A -
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT
860-928-4948

A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut.  She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers. 

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Tuesday Morning Bird Walks

October 19, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
860-928-4948

(Registration NOT necessary.)

Every Tuesday in September and October at 8 a.m.

Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

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Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center

October 19, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Old Lyme, CT 06371

Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members

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For the Birds - Birds of Prey

October 19, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Old Lyme, CT 06371

Among the most capable predators in the world, birds of prey fascinate us with their incredible speed and power. Learn about what makes these birds so amazing and which species you can expect to see in Connecticut.

October 5 – Week 1: Week one starts with an overview of bird of prey adaptations, migration, and identification tips for identifying between the groups.
October 12 -Week 2: Connecticut has a wide variety of bird of prey species. In week two, delve into the vulture, falcon, kite, eagle and accipiter species found in Connecticut. 
October 19 -Week 3: Buteo species are the most difficult birds of prey to identify. Week 3 will go through the different hawk species found in Connecticut.

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October 20, 2021(1 event)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 20, 2021 N/A -
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT
860-928-4948

A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut.  She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers. 

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October 21, 2021(4 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 21, 2021 N/A -
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT
860-928-4948

A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut.  She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers. 

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Trail Wood Bird Walks

October 21, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am
93 Kenyon Road
Hampton, CT 06247
18609284948

Thursdays, Sept. 16 & Oct. 21 at 8 a.m.

Andy will search for various bird species on these guided walks. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.

 

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Bird Walk with Miley Bull

October 21, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am
57 Wakeman Hill Road
Sherman, CT 06784

Fall migration is upon us! This is a perfect time to explore the fields and food plots of Deer Pond Farm. Many birds are moving from their breeding range to their wintering range. These birds as well as our resident birds can be seen resting and refueling here. This includes a variety of sparrows that enjoy seeds from the millet and sorghum. Join us to learn which birds migrate, why and the factors that affect them. We’ll help you identify different sparrow species and to better understand their food and habitat preferences.

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Naturalist Training Program

October 21, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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October 22, 2021(3 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 22, 2021 N/A -
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT
860-928-4948

A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut.  She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers. 

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Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood

October 22, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
93 Kenyan Road
Hampton, CT 06247
Tonga
860-928-4948
Every Friday at 1 p.m.
Join nature enthusiast Amy Porter for a leisurely walk at Trail Wood. All ages welcome. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Members free; Non-members $3.
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Concert - Mark & Beverly Davis Guitor Duo

October 22, 2021 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Come join us on October 22nd at 7:30pm to listen to the beautiful music of Mark and Beverly Davis.  They have performed together since 2001 including at many international festivals in Europe and Australia. The duo is well known locally for the intensity of their performances and ability to communicate with the audience.  The program of classical guitar duets will include Elizabethan lute music, Baroque works by Vivaldi and Scarlatti, as well as beloved Ed Flower compositions based on traditional British Isles folk songs.  Call 860-928-4948 to register.  Mask and Covid vaccination required.  Fee: $10 CAS members, $20 non-members.

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October 23, 2021(6 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 23, 2021 N/A -
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT
860-928-4948

A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut.  She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers. 

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Ecological Expeditions - River Health

October 23, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Old Lyme, CT 06371

Monday, October 18; 6pm – Zoom Webinar 
Saturday, October 23, 9-11 am – Field session at Banningwood Preserve, Lyme

America’s rivers have greatly improved since the Clean Water Act was passed “to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters.” We’ll discover how the rich and abundant diversity of invertebrates living on and within the stream bottom can provide exacting information about water and habitat quality. You will never look at a stream in the same way again! Terrain is gentle.

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Winterizing Your Yard and Garden for Wildlife Walk

October 23, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am Coastal Center at Milford Point
Coastal Center at Milford Point
1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
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Fall Bird Seed Sale

October 23, 2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Halloween Parade at the RTP Estuary Center

October 23, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Join us for a family Halloween Spooktacular at the RTP Estuary Center! Create Halloween decorations that help save birds, get hands-on with some spooky science, and participate in the costume parade! Come dressed in your Halloween costume, and bring your holiday spirit. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Parade will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.
 
Program is free however, registration required. Program will take place rain or shine. Masks optional for outdoors, required if indoors.
Suggested donation $10
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Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration

October 23, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
18609284948

Saturdays, Oct. 23, 30 at 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m.

Observe Andy and his fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. Bring a camera and see these amazing tiny owls up close. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.

Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm.

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