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With access to over 1,650 acres of land, we will seek out a variety of bird species. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. (On some occasions a spotting scope is useful.) Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
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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.
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Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Fee: $60 CAS members for the 6-day session; $70 non-members. More info & forms at ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home.
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7 - 8 a.m.
Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. Pre-registration required.
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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.
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Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for the Connecticut Audubon Society, during the peak of spring bird migration!
With over 835 acres of diverse habitats supporting over 100 species of birds, Deer Pond Farm is perfect for looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas project. Each walk has a different theme and though we cannot guarantee you’ll see the themed bird during the walk, we will provide information on the species and show their preferred habitat as well as nesting boxes we have installed . All levels of birders are welcome.
Join Andy as he points out various birds at Trail Wood and a nearby preserve. Expect to find Hooded Warblers! Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
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Spring wildflowers and singing migrants will be on display in upland forest and floodplain habitats.
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Hike the trails with our naturalist and discover what spring has to offer: skunk cabbage, peepers calling, migrating birds. For all ages. No strollers please. Bring binoculars! Donation suggested. Pre-registration required.
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Join local nature writer Katherine Hauswirth as she shares her passion for the nature almanac and nature journaling!
For the Love of Nature: Exploring the Nature Almanac and the Nature Journal
Alison Davis will lead this workshop. The group will use all of their senses and their sense of wonder to feel the amazing natural
life at Trail Wood and write about their experiences. Bring a notebook and pencil.
Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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10 - 10:45 a.m.
We’ll head to the fields in search of butterflies and then come inside to create a special butterfly craft. Pre-registration required.
With access to over 1,650 acres of land, we will seek out a variety of bird species. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. (On some occasions a spotting scope is useful.) Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
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Spring is busting out all over on Deer Pond Farm trails! Join Karen Cowperthwaite, landscape architect, to explore the woodland and wetland trails of Deer Pond Farm in Sherman. We’ll marvel at jack-in-the-pulpit and be charmed by delicate wild geranium and violets. We’ll look for bloodroot and baneberry, columbine and mayflowers, trillium and blue cohosh as well as those wetland beauties false hellebore, may apple, and golden alexanders. Enjoy these spring bloomers in their natural habitats and learn about their benefits for pollinators and birds.
Andy will lead the group by car to various locations to observe numerous bird species from the road. If you’ve been reluctant to go on a bird walk due to limited mobility, this is your opportunity. He will call the birds to you! Register at 860-928-4948. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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.
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Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Fee: $60 CAS members for the 6-day session; $70 non-members. More info & forms at ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home.
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7 - 8 a.m.
Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. Pre-registration required.
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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.
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Join us for a special members-only event at our newest sanctuary: Deer Pond Farm!
With over 800 acres, Deer Pond Farm is by far our largest sanctuary and encompasses land in both Connecticut and New York.
Come explore the grounds after hours. Take a leisurely stroll around the pond and listen to the spring peepers, or keep your eyes to the sky for warblers and other birds springing back in Connecticut.
We will have refreshments and musical entertainment.
This event is to thank you, our members, for being so supportive of our work protecting Connecticut’s environment. It’s free to attend however registration is required.We can’t wait to see you there!
Interested in becoming a member? Membership has many benefits! These include: discounts on nature store purchases, programs and EcoTravel trips; invitations to exclusive members only events; printed copy of the annual State of the Birds; and more. For more information on becoming a member, click here.
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Peak migration is near this time. We hope to find species such as Nashville Warbler and Blackburnian Warbler. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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Not sure how to tell the difference between a Song Sparrow and a House Sparrow? Join teacher/naturalist Joe Attwater to learn how to identify birds in the field, just in time for Migration Madness!
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Why do birds sing? How and where do they raise babies? How can we use the signs around us to know if birds are breeding? Join Dr. Allyson Jackson, assistant professor of environmental studies at Purchase College SUNY, for a nature walk through Deer Pond Farm to better understand the birds that breed in our region. For those interested in the Connecticut Bird Atlas, we will talk about how to identify and rank signs of breeding, which is important for your atlas counts.
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10:30 - Noon
Inside we’ll learn how to use a compass and then head out into the sanctuary to put our new skills to work. You’ll be challenged to set a course and, using coordinates, navigate your way through the Larsen Sanctuary. For ages 8 and up. $5/person. Pre-registration is required.
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!
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We are going to attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day. We’ll be travelling to numerous locations. This is our 9th year doing this program. Last year we found 21 species! Register at 860-928-4948.
Fee: $15 CAS members; $30 non-members.
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Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for the Connecticut Audubon Society, during the peak of spring bird migration!
With over 835 acres of diverse habitats supporting over 100 species of birds, Deer Pond Farm is perfect for looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas project. Each walk has a different theme and though we cannot guarantee you’ll see the themed bird during the walk, we will provide information on the species and show their preferred habitat as well as nesting boxes we have installed . All levels of birders are welcome.
With access to over 1,650 acres of land, we will seek out a variety of bird species. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. (On some occasions a spotting scope is useful.) Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
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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.
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Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Fee: $60 CAS members for the 6-day session; $70 non-members. More info & forms at ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home.
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7 - 8 a.m.
Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. Pre-registration required.
Meet at the Center and carpool to this large forest in Thompson. Canada Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, and Northern Waterthrush are some of the expected species. Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members.
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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.
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3 - 4 p.m.
Join us for a walk through the marsh, beach and upland areas of the Coastal Center to view and learn about the birds that are here this time of year, including our resident Osprey pair. For ages 10 and up. Pre-registration required. $10 for non-members and $5 for members.
This time of year is typically the peak of the spring bird migration, so anything is possible. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
This time of year is typically the peak of the spring bird migration, so anything is possible. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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Our magnificent owl ambassadors show off their adaptation for night hunting. Participants will learn about their unique physical and behavioral adaptations, their habitats, diets, calls and tips on how to spot them in the wild. $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here.
This is a Migration Madness event. Migration Madness is Connecticut Audubon's statewide celebration of the birds of Connecticut. Learn more here.
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Falconer Christine Peyreigne of Christine’s Critters will present an interactive, educational program featuring live birds of prey including a Bald Eagle and a flight demonstration with a falconry bird. $5 for members $10 for non-members
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The goal is to hear or see at least 90 species of birds in nine hours or less. We’ll be visiting many locations within a 10-mile radius. Last year we reached our goal with time to spare! Bring a lunch, drinks, and a snack. Call 860-928-4948 to register.
Fee: $20 CAS members; $35 non-members.
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Saturday, May 19
10 a.m.
All Connecticut Bird Atlas Volunteers, and anyone else who wants to submit data for the Bird Atlas, are invited to attend this training session led by Volunteer Coordinator Craig Repasz.
Craig will review the Atlas Breeding Protocol, discuss the breeding codes and give technical support for entering data and for navigation. Please come with your questions.
Anyone involved or interested in this project, not just registered volunteers, is invited. Note that the material will be specific to the Bird Atlas and may not appeal to those mainly looking to improve their birding skills.
Any interested person may submit data during the three-year survey, not just registered volunteers. If you're unfamiliar with the project, click here and here to learn about it.
Admission is free, but please click here to reserve your seat. Donations to support the Connecticut Audubon Society are welcome.
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1 p.m. – Songbirds Up Close with wildlife rehabilitator Kasha Breau. Many songbirds are returning to nest and some sustain injuries. Learn what it takes to revive them. Fee: $3 CAS members; $7 non-members.
3 p.m. – Live Birds of Prey with Horizon Wings. See magnificent eagles, owls and hawks native to northeastern Connecticut. Not to be missed! Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to create a bird-friendly sanctuary in your backyard. $10 non-members, $5 members. Pre-registration required.
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Join us at Deer Pond Farm for our Migration Madness events! These are part of a three day statewide event to support the conservation work of the Connecticut Audubon Society.
Birders of all skill levels can also engage in a fun and friendly Bird-a-thon competition to find and count birds throughout Connecticut. Timed for the peak of bird migration!
For more information on this statewide event and to see the full schedule, click here.
Migration Madness: Statewide Celebration of Birds in Connecticut
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.
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Celebrate high spring at the Connecticut River's mouth by observing Osprey behavior along the edge of the historical salt marsh Osprey Colony.
With access to over 1,650 acres of land, we will seek out a variety of bird species. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. (On some occasions a spotting scope is useful.) Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
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Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for the Connecticut Audubon Society, during the peak of spring bird migration!
With over 835 acres of diverse habitats supporting over 100 species of birds, Deer Pond Farm is perfect for looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas project. Each walk has a different theme and though we cannot guarantee you’ll see the themed bird during the walk, we will provide information on the species and show their preferred habitat as well as nesting boxes we have installed . All levels of birders are welcome.
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.
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7 - 8 a.m.
Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. Pre-registration required.
Join Andy as he points out various birds at Trail Wood and a nearby preserve. Expect to find Hooded Warblers! Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
We’ll explore the famous Boston Hollow area of Ashford. Much of the land is owned by Yale. It is a unique area with a Northern forest feel. We will bird from the road in most cases. Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members.
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Walk through oak forests and forested uplands, listening for Connecticut's breeding birds.
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Enjoy a walk through a secluded tall forest with a rich diversity of tree and understory plants, presented as a memorial to the late Janie Davison.
With access to over 1,650 acres of land, we will seek out a variety of bird species. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. (On some occasions a spotting scope is useful.) Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
Explore a new preserve near the RI border and some nearby state forest land. Forest interior birds should be found on the new preserve and nearby wetlands should provide some exciting finds! We will carpool from the Center. Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members.
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.
Meet at the Center and carpool to this large forest in Thompson. Whip-poor-wills and Praire Warblers nest at the scenic vista!
Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members.
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Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for the Connecticut Audubon Society, during the peak of spring bird migration!
With over 835 acres of diverse habitats supporting over 100 species of birds, Deer Pond Farm is perfect for looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas project. Each walk has a different theme and though we cannot guarantee you’ll see the themed bird during the walk, we will provide information on the species and show their preferred habitat as well as nesting boxes we have installed . All levels of birders are welcome.
