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November 1, 2023
Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddler for a nature walk and story or activity. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $4 per session or $25 for all 8 weeks for CAS members; $8 per session or $50 for all 8 weeks for non-members. Price is for one toddler.
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November 2, 2023
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November 2, 2023
Our final lecture of the season takes us into the splendid highland cloud forests of Central America to learn about one of the legendary birds of those habitats: the dazzling Resplendent Quetzal. Alan Poole, known to many of us locally for his research and writing on Ospreys, has spent portions of the past decade in Costa Rica, where quetzals reign supreme.
November 2, 2023
Join a group of music players and lovers who meet to play and sing songs that were written during the period the Teale’s lived at Trail Wood, 1959-1993. A PDF of chords and lyrics will be provided, and simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Registration is required; space is limited to 10 participants per session. Register by email trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free.
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November 3, 2023
Join us for our First Friday Hike in November! Our volunteer will lead you through Deer Pond Farm’s 850-acres of forests, wetlands, and meadows! This two-to-three-mile hike is a great way to become familiar with a bit of our 15-mile trail network. Please come dressed for the weather.
Register here for the November 3 hike.
November 3, 2023
Join volunteers at Trail Wood for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you wish. Register at 860-928-4948 or trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members ; $3 non-members.
November 3, 2023
Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders will capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. Bring a camera and see these amazing tiny owls up close. You will be fascinated. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
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November 4, 2023
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November 4, 2023
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November 4, 2023
from noon to 2 p.m. Please join us on Saturday, November 4, for the Connecticut Audubon Society's annual meeting. It's a special event this year to mark our 125th anniversary.
The meeting will be held at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, in the heart of the neighborhood where Connecticut Audubon was founded and the first meetings were held.
November 4, 2023
Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders will capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. Bring a camera and see these amazing tiny owls up close. You will be fascinated. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members
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November 7, 2023
Join us for a day of fall fun! Outdoor explorations, hands-on science experiments, games, and creative activities are in store! Dress to be outdoors rain or shine. Program is for ages 5 – 10.
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November 8, 2023
Fall in Connecticut means migration. In late morning and early afternoon, as many songbirds settle down from their night flights, our birds of prey are making use of warming temperatures and rising thermals to migrate. Many species make their way through and out of Connecticut, and the coastal forests jutting out into Long Island sound are a great spot to search for these majestic flyers.
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November 9, 2023
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November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023
Join volunteers at Trail Wood for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you wish. Register at 860-928-4948 or trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members ; $3 non-members.
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November 11, 2023
When you think of the soundscape for a forest, chances are one of the sounds you think of is the drumming of a woodpecker. Woodpeckers are among the most unusual groups of birds, with numerous adaptations for their lifestyle. All of the regularly occurring species of woodpecker can be found in the forests of the Connecticut College Arboretum, and with fewer leaves on the trees, late fall is one of the best times to search for them.
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November 11, 2023
November 11, 10 a.m. to Noon
No Fee
Gather with us this November for our Second Saturday Hike! Step it out with our volunteer, Peggy, for a four-to-five mile hike at Deer Pond Farm. Please dress for the weather. Register here for the November 11 hike.
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November 11, 2023
Roxanne Steed will teach you the various aspects of keeping a nature journal and how to finish your pages with paint and details. Discuss ways to make your images into larger paintings. Suggested supplies to bring: a watercolor sketchbook, permanent marker, portable watercolor kit, small cup to hold water, and paper towels. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $15 CAS members; $25 nonmembers.
November 12, 2023
Don't let cooler weather keep you inside! Join Trail Wood caretakers Laura and Paul Tedeschi for a walk on the trails. Each walk begins with an Edwin Way Teale reading. Heavy precipitation or high winds cancels. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free for CAS members, $3 non-members.
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November 14, 2023
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November 15, 2023
Most often seen soaring overhead or feeding on roadkill, vultures are some of the most misunderstood birds. But these incredible animals play a vital role in our ecosystem and are some of the most amazing fliers in the bird world. In this webinar, Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over this unique group of birds and which ones you can expect to see in CT.
November 17, 2023
Join volunteers at Trail Wood for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you wish. Register at 860-928-4948 or trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members ; $3 non-members.
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November 18, 2023
Late fall is a great time in CT to watch for migrating raptors, as many birds make their way back into the state from further north, or pass through on their way further south. We'll watch for Eagles, Hawks, and Falcons at the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Located on 5 acres on the Lieutenant River, the mix of open habitat, wetlands, and scrubby forests at the center attracts a diverse array of species. Drop in any time between 10 am and 1 pm! Participation is free though donations are welcome!
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November 21, 2023
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November 29, 2023
Walking the Cedar Island and Meg’s Point trails we will search for both land and water birds in a variety of habitats including sandy beach, rocky shore, salt marsh and woods. With fall migration still underway we are likely to record an excellent species list and are likely to encounter a few that are uncommon or rare in Connecticut.