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October 1, 2021
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October 3, 2021
Observe Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders capture and band numerous birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Each session should produce different bird species, as migration progresses. 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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October 3, 2021
Come join Alison Davis as she leads you into nature for observations of the wonders at Trail Wood and prompts you to write while in the quiet of the outdoors. Meet fellow nature lovers and writers of all levels. $10 members, $20 non members. Call to register, space is limited to 10 participants : 860-928-4948
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October 5, 2021
(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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October 5, 2021
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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October 5, 2021
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 8, 2021
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 8, 2021
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October 9, 2021
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 9, 2021
Grasses are all around us – along roadsides and riverbanks, in fields and marshes – but many people are scared to try identifying them, thinking that “they all look alike” and that their identification requires a specialized vocabulary and a microscope. Not so! Lauren Brown,
co-author with Ted Elliman of Grasses, Sedges, Rushes: An Identification Guide, will show you how to tell one species from another using naked-eye characteristics and plain English. We will start with study in the classroom and then proceed to a riverfront property for identification in the field. It will be very useful for you to bring the above book, or its predecessor, Grasses: An Identification Guide by Lauren Brown. Participants will need transportation to proceed to the outdoor portion of the program. Registration required.
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October 9, 2021
Do you know the seven principles of Leave No Trace while taking part in recreational activities? Increasing your awareness of them helps minimize our human impact on the forest ecosystem – plants, animals and other people. We will learn about the seven principles and how we can make a difference in preserving our natural habitat for future generations as we hike the western trails to an overlook. Each of us plays a vital role every time we spend time anywhere outdoors.
Join our volunteers for fresh air, exercise and good company on a hike. Each month we’ll explore different trails and include information on various naturalist topics . Pace of hike adjusted to participants. Hiking poles are helpful. Approximately three miles.
No Fee
Saturday, October 9
10 a.m. to noon
Register here.
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October 9, 2021
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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October 9, 2021
Saturday, October 9 at 7 p.m.
Come explore the core sanctuary with Andy, calling in Screech Owls and maybe a Barred Owl as well.
Last year we encountered a record 9 screech owls, varying in all three phases of red, gray and brown.
Recommended for people who can get around well while hiking in the dark on uneven trail conditions.
Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
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October 10, 2021
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 11, 2021
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 12, 2021
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 12, 2021
(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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October 12, 2021
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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October 12, 2021
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 13, 2021
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 14, 2021
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 14, 2021
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October 15, 2021
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 15, 2021
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October 16, 2021
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 16, 2021
Saturday, October 16 at 8 a.m.
This new Wyndham Land Trust Preserve in Woodstock is in the northwest part of the Nightingale Forest. This is the first bird walk to this great preserve. It contains a large hayfield on a hill, overgrown Christmas trees, shrubland, beaver pond, swamp and forest. An old cemetery from the early 1800’s in the middle of the forest is enclosed by a fabulous stone wall. 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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October 16, 2021
Why do leaves change color? What effect does weather have on fall foliage and how does this impact wildlife? How do trees adapt to the approach of winter? Enjoy the crisp autumn air as we share this information during our tree identification walk!
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October 16, 2021
Conservation can mean different things and it may be undertaken in different ways by private landowners, land trusts, and environmental organizations. On this collaborative walk & talk event, Julie Hart, senior manager of stewardship and education from Dutchess Land Conservancy and Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist of CT Audubon will share how their organizations achieve a variety of conservation objectives. We’ll check out habitat enhancement projects and discuss options that you can employ in your home habitat, whether you live on a farm, a quarter acre lot, or even a city apartment.
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October 17, 2021
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
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 19, 2021
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 19, 2021
(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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October 19, 2021
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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October 19, 2021
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
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
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
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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October 21, 2021
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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October 22, 2021
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 22, 2021
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October 22, 2021
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
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 23, 2021
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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October 23, 2021
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October 23, 2021
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October 23, 2021
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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October 24, 2021
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 24, 2021
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October 25, 2021
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 26, 2021
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 26, 2021
(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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October 26, 2021
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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October 27, 2021
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 27, 2021
When you look in your field guide of eastern birds, you may be surprised to see falcons in a different section than other birds of prey. Why are birds grouped the way they are? In this webinar, teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will go over bird taxonomy and how ornithologists classify birds.
Joe will discuss:
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October 28, 2021
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 29, 2021
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 29, 2021
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October 29, 2021
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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October 30, 2021
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 30, 2021
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October 30, 2021
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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October 31, 2021
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 31, 2021
