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April 2, 2018
10 - 10:45 a.m.
For ages 2-3 with a participating adult.
We’ll look for birds at the feeders and in the sanctuary. Meet a bird up close, create a craft and visit the Birds of Prey compound. Fee is: $16 for non-members and $16 for members. Preregistration is required.
April 3, 2018
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.
April 4, 2018
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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April 4, 2018
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.
April 4, 2018
A sure harbinger of spring, this fascinating little bird puts on a riveting mating display at dusk. As long as the weather and temperature cooperate, we should hear & see them in action. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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April 5, 2018
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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April 5, 2018
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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April 6, 2018
Usually dry by summer, snowmelt and spring rains fill vernal pools in early spring. The call of peepers and wood frogs follow. On Friday and Saturday mornings in April and May, our trained volunteers are out counting egg masses and looking for frogs and salamanders at vernal pools in northeast CT. If you have a vernal pool near you, please let us know. Register for one of the training sessions at 860-928-4948.
Fee: $ 10 CAS members; $15 non-members.
Field work: Fri/Sat mornings, Apr & May
April 7, 2018
Meet at the Center and carpool to this new Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson. This property contains early successional habitat, mature conifer forest, a secluded 20 acre lake, and acres of submerged shrub lands. Bring a spotting scope or share with the group. At this time of year migrating waterfowl including Goldeneye, Bufflehead, and Ring-necked Ducks should be found. Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members.
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April 7, 2018
Usually dry by summer, snowmelt and spring rains fill vernal pools in early spring. The call of peepers and wood frogs follow. On Friday and Saturday mornings in April and May, our trained volunteers are out counting egg masses and looking for frogs and salamanders at vernal pools in northeast CT. If you have a vernal pool near you, please let us know. Register for one of the training sessions at 860-928-4948.
Fee: $ 10 CAS members; $15 non-members.
Field work: Fri/Sat mornings, Apr & May
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April 7, 2018
This is a great way to earn a badge or two, Pre-registration required. For details click the link.
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April 7, 2018
Learn how to build a fire using both ancient and modern techniques (with or without matches) in this continuing survival course taught by the Baranski brothers. Fee: $3 CAS members; $7 non-members.
April 8, 2018
Join volunteer coordinator Craig Repasz for a review in Bird Atlas protocol. Free program.
April 8, 2018
In his newest book, author Todd McLeish journeys along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska tracking the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters – nearly hunted to extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries. Todd will share stories of his adventures while outlining the natural history of these adorable marine mammals. Fee: $3 CAS members; $7 non-members.
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April 9, 2018
April 9 - 11 (Monday - Wednesday)
Ages 4-6 and 7–8
School breaks are a great time to experience the hands-on learning activities offered at the Center. Both outdoors and indoors, a variety of fun, nature-based offerings are planned for each day. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to explore the Sanctuary. After all the fresh air, we’ll come inside to meet animals and make crafts. Snack provided. Send a nut-free lunch.
Half day 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fee: Members $48/day, non-members $64/day.
Pre-registration required.
April 10, 2018
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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April 10, 2018
April 9 - 11 (Monday - Wednesday)
Ages 4-6 and 7–8
School breaks are a great time to experience the hands-on learning activities offered at the Center. Both outdoors and indoors, a variety of fun, nature-based offerings are planned for each day. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to explore the Sanctuary. After all the fresh air, we’ll come inside to meet animals and make crafts. Snack provided. Send a nut-free lunch.
Half day 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fee: Members $48/day, non-members $64/day.
Pre-registration required.
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April 11, 2018
April 9 - 13 (Monday - Friday)
Ages 4-6 and 7–8
School breaks are a great time to experience the hands-on learning activities offered at the Center. Both outdoors and indoors, a variety of fun, nature-based offerings are planned for each day. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to explore the Sanctuary. After all the fresh air, we’ll come inside to meet animals and make crafts. Snack provided. Send a nut-free lunch.
Half day 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fee: Members $48/day, non-members $64/day.
Pre-registration required.
April 11, 2018
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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April 11, 2018
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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April 12, 2018
Backyard birding is social and fun for all ages. Join Cathy Hagadorn and Deirdra Wallin as we review the basics of bird ID, how to best attract birds to your feeder. Angela Dimmitt, president of Western Connecticut Bird Club will also join us to share some fun facts about our local birds as well as share updates on the Birds of Sherman list! Additionally, you will learn how to make your yard a birding destination year round. We’ll display a few bird feeders, binoculars and ID books. This is event is open to all at no cost and the Sherman Senior Center provides transportation to senior Sherman residents or disabled. To register, please contact Suzette Berger at shermanseniorcenter@gmail.com or 860-354-2414 x 1.
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April 13, 2018
Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society, for an afternoon spring migration walk at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, CT. With over 835 acres, including ponds and vernal pools, we’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of spring while looking for Red-winged Blackbirds, Eastern Phoebes, American Redstarts and many more! We’ll also take time to discuss Purple Martins and the recently installed nesting gourds.
April 13, 2018
Our executive director, Patrick Comins, is leading a trip to White Sands Beach to look at early spring skies.
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April 14, 2018
Led by Bob MacDonnell, this class is for intermediate photographers. Held at Rocky Neck.
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April 14, 2018
20% off all seed
Pre-order forms available on the website.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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April 14, 2018
SOLD OUT
Celebrate the return of the Ospreys!
Please join us for the Coastal Center’s 8th Annual Return of the Osprey Party.
Enjoy beautiful sunset views, live music, good friends, hearty hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer.
An online auction, silent auction and raffle items.
All proceeds will benefit environmental education programs at the Coastal Center.
Casual smart attire.
$45 per person/$80 per couple.
Click here to register online.
If you cannot attend but wish to contribute to Return of the Osprey click here.
For more information please call 203-878-7440.
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April 15, 2018
Led by Joe Attwater at Barn Island. For new birders, curious about how to identify birds, use a field guide, or just enjoy being outside!
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April 16, 2018
From Eggs to Legs
10 - 10:45 a.m.
Birds aren’t the only animals that hatch from eggs. We’ll explore a variety of egg shapes and sizes and learn about some of these animals. Single class: members $12/class, non-members $16/class
April 17, 2018
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.
April 18, 2018
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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April 20, 2018
Join Cathy Hagadorn, director at Deer Pond Farm and volunteer Elissa Johnson, environmental science teacher for our first collaborative book club with the Sherman Library. We’ll be discussing the Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate?Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben (2016, 288 pp.) Peter Wohlleben, a forester presents scientific information throughout and describes how trees communicate and support one another much like a human family. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration he has observed. He speaks to the interconnectedness of nature, recognizing the role and impact of birds in the woods and forest. Please register with Sherman Library at SL@biblio.org or 860-354-2455 where books are also available.
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April 21, 2018
Oliver Nurseries, 1159 Bronson Road, Fairfield
The Connecticut Audubon Society is teaming up with Oliver Nurseries in Fairfield to offer native Connecticut trees, shrubs and perennials at remarkable discounts to Connecticut Audubon members.
April 21, 2018
Come on out to help “spruce up” Trail Wood. Bring work gloves/rakes etc.
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April 22, 2018
Oliver Nurseries, 1159 Bronson Road, Fairfield
The Connecticut Audubon Society is teaming up with Oliver Nurseries in Fairfield to offer native Connecticut trees, shrubs and perennials at remarkable discounts to Connecticut Audubon members.
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April 22, 2018
Volunteers – the general public and school groups – can help restore the shoreline at Stratford Point at two upcoming events for Earth Da.
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April 22, 2018
Join Paul Dinice, expert fly fisherman, for an informative afternoon of fishing talk. Paul will share his love and knowledge of fishing along the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound.
Discover fishing locations on the lower Housatonic from the Derby Dam to the Sound. Learn about river access points, and the ins and outs of fishing gear, flies, bait, and fish imitations.
He will also hand out a limited number of “A Guide to Stripers in the Housatonic”.
Paul began spin fishing and fly fishing at a very early age and has been exclusively fly fishing since 1980. Paul’s “home” club/organization is the Housatonic Fly Fisherman’s Association and for the past 35 years he has written “Fly of the Month” column of the HFFA newsletter and website.
Pre-regsitration required.
$8 members; $10 non-members. Click here to register.
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April 23, 2018
10- 10:45 a.m.
We’ll roll logs looking for salamanders and become scientists as we make slime! Pre-registration required.
April 24, 2018
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.
April 25, 2018
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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April 25, 2018
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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April 26, 2018
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.
April 27, 2018
We will set out with the goal of hearing and observing a Virginia Rail. We will also look for any other species of birds. Possible species of interest include Common Snipe and Vesper Sparrow. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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April 28, 2018
Join Robert Judd, local arborist and Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator at Deer Pond Farm and advanced master gardener, for an enjoyable walk and talk learning how our trees are part of a social network and are influenced by the environment.
This walk is a follow up to the collaborative book discussion on Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate?Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben (2016) between The Connecticut Audubon Society and the Sherman Library.
We’ll explore the concepts of the book while observing the phenological stages of various trees such as our native Amelanchier canadensis (Serviceberry Shadblow), Cornus florida (Dogwood) and our Malus (apple) trees.
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April 28, 2018
Help us re-plant the beds at the Henry Carter Hull Library.
April 29, 2018
If you are new to bird watching this is a good weekend to start! Some of the colorful spring birds are back and the leaves aren’t out yet. Expect to see Yellow warblers, Blue-winged warblers, Black and white warblers. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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April 30, 2018
April 30
10 - 10:45 a.m.
Come visit our ponds, marshes and stream. Meet an animal that lives in the water, make a craft and have a turtle race. Pre-registration required
