Calendar of Events
The week's events
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Earth Day Walk
Earth Day Walk
April 21, 2024See the changes spring brings to Trail Wood and celebrate Earth Day, which occurs the following day. Join Trail Wood caretakers Laura and Paul Tedeschi for a walk featuring readings from Edwin Way Teale’s A Walk Through the Year and North with the Spring. Weather permitting. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $5.00 nonmembers.
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
April 23, 2024Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Bird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond FarmBird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond Farm
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April 23, 2024
Yellow Warbler Photo by Brian Bennett
April 23, 2024, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Deer Pond Farm
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members
Come out and enjoy an afternoon bird and nature walk at Deer Pond Farm! This is a very exciting time of year when birds migrate up from the southern United States and beyond. On this guided program with CT Audubon’s conservation manager, Stefan Martin, we’ll share how you can help protect migrating birds and record sightings of spring migrants. Red-winged Blackbirds are busy belting out their songs, Eastern Bluebirds are picking their homes for the upcoming breeding season, and Eastern Phoebes are fly-catching along the edges of meadows.
Register here for the April 23 bird and nature walk.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074Little Nature ExplorersLittle Nature Explorers
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April 23, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824 -
Birds of Pratt Cove
Birds of Pratt Cove
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April 25, 2024Historically, Ospreys return to Pratt and Post Coves in late March and typically one or more pairs build nests at locations that allow excellent viewing from the Deep River Land Trust’s Evelyn Hawthorne and Smyth Sanctuaries. The natural history and unique adaptations of these unique “fish hawks” will be the focus of our walk, but as we walk the mostly level ¼ mile trail, we will also scan the marsh for waders, waterfowl and other raptors. The woodland margins can be excellent for spotting early spring land migrants as well.
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Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
April 26, 2024Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members.
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Long Pond Bird Walk
Long Pond Bird Walk
April 27, 2024This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson, just south of Webster Lake, has varied habitats. We will hope to find some interesting duck species as well as some early arriving spring migrants, such as Louisiana Waterthrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Blue-headed Vireo. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Spring Nature WalkSpring Nature Walk
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April 27, 2024As the snow melts and temperatures start to rise, nature goes through many changes. Animals come out of hibernation, plants start to bloom, and insects are more active. We look and listen for these first signs of spring and more through the beautiful forests and wetlands of a couple of great preserves in Southeastern CT.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371Benefits of Sustainable Landscape Practices & What You Can Do to HelpBenefits of Sustainable Landscape Practices & What You Can Do to Help
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April 27, 2024Learn about bringing eco-friendly landscaping practices to your yard with Burt DeMarche, president of LaurelRock Exceptional Residential Landscapes, an award-winning firm that takes a holistic approach to landscape design, construction and property maintenance.
Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824Family Day at the RTP Estuary CenterFamily Day at the RTP Estuary Center
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April 27, 2024Join us for an afternoon of family fun along the banks of the Lieutenant River! Enjoy games, science and nature activities, art and more. At 3pm we will welcome local band Sunny Train! The Lion's Club will also be on site providing food and drinks.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371
