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February 18, 2018(1 event)

Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

January 21, 2018 - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

OPENING Reception and Reading
Sunday, January 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Exhibit through February 25

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 the Trail Wood experience. Free admission – donations always appreciated.

Map to Center at Pomfret

More information about Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

February 19, 2018(1 event)

Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

January 21, 2018 - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

OPENING Reception and Reading
Sunday, January 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Exhibit through February 25

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 the Trail Wood experience. Free admission – donations always appreciated.

Map to Center at Pomfret

More information about Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

February 20, 2018(3 events)

Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

January 21, 2018 - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

OPENING Reception and Reading
Sunday, January 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Exhibit through February 25

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 the Trail Wood experience. Free admission – donations always appreciated.

Map to Center at Pomfret

More information about Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

Sea Squirts: Groundhogs

February 20, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An introduction to nature for children ages 3-5 and their favorite adult.
Discover the wonders of nature through stories, a nature lesson, and a craft to do together.

Groundhog Day
February 6
This program has been rescheduled to Tuesday February 20.
10 – 11 a.m.
According to legend, on February 2nd, the groundhog (also known as the woodchuck) will come out of his burrow and look for his shadow. Is spring coming or will winter be here for six more weeks?

Members $8/class; non-members $10/class. Additional siblings, $5/class.
Pre-registration required. Please call: 203-878-7440.

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Bird Atlas Kickoff

February 20, 2018 6:30 pm -

Listen to Chris Elphick speak about the 2018 Bird Atlas at our new center.

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February 21, 2018(3 events)

Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

January 21, 2018 - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

OPENING Reception and Reading
Sunday, January 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Exhibit through February 25

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 the Trail Wood experience. Free admission – donations always appreciated.

Map to Center at Pomfret

More information about Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

Project FeederWatch

February 21, 2018 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Wednesday, February 7, 14, 21
Thursday, February 8, 15, 22
1:30 – 2: 30 p.m.

Get outside without going outside! Come to the Coastal Center and participate in the citizen science program Project FeederWatch. Learn about birds as we identify, count, and record the birds at our feeders.  
No need to go outside, we have a perfect view of the feeders through the center’s large observation windows. Our staff and volunteers will assist you with bird identification and the counting process. Bring your favorite binoculars and bird identification book or use our supplies.

Project FeederWatch studies the distribution and populations of winter bird species throughout the country. Our bird count data will be reported to Project FeederWatch and contributes to scientific studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

All skill levels are welcome for this free program.

Pre-registration preferred, please call 203-878-7440.

For more information please contact Carol Kratzman, 203-878-7440 ext. 504 or ckratzman@ctaudubon.org

More information about Project FeederWatch

February 22, 2018(4 events)

Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

January 21, 2018 - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

OPENING Reception and Reading
Sunday, January 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Exhibit through February 25

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 the Trail Wood experience. Free admission – donations always appreciated.

Map to Center at Pomfret

More information about Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

Project FeederWatch

February 22, 2018 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Wednesday, February 7, 14, 21
Thursday, February 8, 15, 22
1:30 – 2: 30 p.m.

Get outside without going outside! Come to the Coastal Center and participate in the citizen science program Project FeederWatch. Learn about birds as we identify, count, and record the birds at our feeders.  
No need to go outside, we have a perfect view of the feeders through the center’s large observation windows. Our staff and volunteers will assist you with bird identification and the counting process. Bring your favorite binoculars and bird identification book or use our supplies.

Project FeederWatch studies the distribution and populations of winter bird species throughout the country. Our bird count data will be reported to Project FeederWatch and contributes to scientific studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

All skill levels are welcome for this free program.

Pre-registration preferred, please call 203-878-7440.

For more information please contact Carol Kratzman, 203-878-7440 ext. 504 or ckratzman@ctaudubon.org

More information about Project FeederWatch

After School Nature Club

February 22, 2018 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Pomfret Winter Session–Grades K-6
Thursdays, Jan 18 & 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to the Center. After a quick snack, we will head out on the trails to explore and search for animal tracks and sign.  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: $60 for the 6-day session.

Map to Center at Pomfret

More information about After School Nature Club

February 23, 2018(1 event)

Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

January 21, 2018 - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

OPENING Reception and Reading
Sunday, January 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Exhibit through February 25

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 the Trail Wood experience. Free admission – donations always appreciated.

Map to Center at Pomfret

More information about Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

February 24, 2018(4 events)

Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

January 21, 2018 - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

OPENING Reception and Reading
Sunday, January 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Exhibit through February 25

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 the Trail Wood experience. Free admission – donations always appreciated.

Map to Center at Pomfret

More information about Trail Wood Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibit

Winter Walk in the Woods

February 24, 2018 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

10:30 a.m. - Noon

Hike the trails with us as we track prints and look for signs of animal winter activity.  Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa after all the hiking!  All ages welcome, no strollers please.  Members $3/person, non-members $6/person.  Preregistration is required.  Click here to register online.

This event is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street.

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Nature Sketchbook Journaling

February 24, 2018 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

You’ll spend time at the Bafflin Sanctuary in Pomfret, sketching and painting nature using pencil, pen and watercolor. Roxanne Steed will show you how to simplify what you see, and teach basic drawing and quick intuitive watercolor techniques. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Register at 860-928-4948 and for list of materials to bring.

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Family Fish Printing

February 24, 2018 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Join the Estuary Center for fish printing fun!

$3 for members

$5 non-members

More information about Family Fish Printing

 

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