Calendar of Events

Name: Additional Winter Tracking Hikes
Start: 2017-02-04T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2017-02-04T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Center at Pomfret

Events in January 2017

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1	2	3	4 Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks January 4, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map 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. - https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Wednesday Noon Walks	5	6	7 SOLO Wilderness First Aid SOLO Wilderness First Aid January 7, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, January 7th and 8th, 2017 9:00 am-5:00 pm Hands-on scenarios provide realistic experience! Meets the ACA, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Connecticut Summer Camp Licensing Boards’ First Aid requirements Accepted as a re-certification course for WFR (80-hour first responder) Cost: $215 includes snack & drinks—Bring a bagged lunch both days. ($100 non-refundable) Please register ASAP; payment is due in full upon registration Adult CPR possible—inquire; Maximum participants—20 More information about SOLO Wilderness First Aid
8 Second Sunday Walks Second Sunday Walks January 8, 2017 2:00 pm - Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map These walks are designed for anyone new to Trail Wood. Come for a guided walk. Learn of Teale’s nature writing and photography legacy. Cost: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about Second Sunday Walks Full Moon Walks Full Moon Walks January 8, 2017 7:00 pm - Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Trail Wood is beautiful by day and downright magical by night. Pull yourself away from the demands of the day, slow down for a bit, walk our trails and become familiar with the sights and sounds of a Trail Wood evening. Cost: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about Full Moon Walks	9 Nature Nursery Nature Nursery January 9, 2017 10:00 am - 10:45 am Mondays, January 9 - February 27 10 - 10:45 a.m. (no class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20) Ages 2-3 with a participating adult Each week we’ll learn fun nature facts, create crafts and meet exciting animals. Six-week series fee: members $60, non-members $80. Single class fee: members $12/class, non-members $16/class. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109. More information about Nature Nursery	10 Toddler Trails and Tales Toddler Trails and Tales January 10, 2017 12:15 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map It’s Back! Center volunteer and mom of three, Melissa Telford will entertain your toddlers with stories, activities and winter fun along our trails. Wear clothes and boots appropriate for the cold weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per child per day: $5 CAS members; $7 non-members. Cost for entire series: $35 CAS members; $45 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Toddler Trails and Tales	11 Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks January 11, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map 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. - https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Wednesday Noon Walks	12	13	14 Additional Winter Tracking Hikes Additional Winter Tracking Hikes January 14, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Sat. January 14 – Woodstock training/monitoring hike Sat. February 4 – Training hike; location TBA Sat. Feb 18 – Training hike; location TBA Sat. March 4 – Woodstock training/monitoring hike Willington/Canterbury to be added. All hikes are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and subject to change due to weather. Full training is six hikes; participants select hikes that suit their schedule throughout the year. Registration is required. Training fee per hike: $50 CAS members/$60 non-members. For more information, contact Paula Coughlin, Citizen Science Coordinator at 860-928-4948 or paulacoughlin@charter.net https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Additional Winter Tracking Hikes Backyard Birding - Free Backyard Birding - Free January 14, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 am 10 - 11 a.m. Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. Discover bird feeding habits and ways to attract them to your feeder. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109. More information about Backyard Birding - Free Nature Sketchbook Journaling Nature Sketchbook Journaling January 14, 2017 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map You’ll spend time outdoors sketching and painting from nature, using pencil, pen and watercolor. Learn new skills or develop ones you already have. Roxanne Steed will show you how to simplify what you see and teach basic drawing and quick intuitive watercolor techniques. Enhance your creativity, observe nature, record the day and enjoy the meditative qualities of sketching outdoors.* Cost per day: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. *Materials you’ll need to bring: – Pencil, eraser – Permanent, waterproof, blackdrawing pen – Watercolors (a travel size or kid’s set) – Watercolor Brush – Watercolor Sketchbook/journal (Regular paper will buckle) – Water bottle – Small plastic container for rinsing – Camp chair or stool to sit on outside https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Nature Sketchbook Journaling Trail Wood Owl Walk Trail Wood Owl Walk January 14, 2017 7:00 pm - Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he takes you around searching for wintering owls. Meet at the Trail Wood parking lot. We will attempt to find screech, barred, and great-horned owls. In some years saw-whet and long-eared owls are possible to find. We do most of the calling from the road. Program is cancelled due to bad weather. (rain, snow, high winds). Cost $5 members/ $10 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about Trail Wood Owl Walk
15 Winter Tracks & Traces Winter Tracks & Traces January 15, 2017 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Winter Tracks & Traces Sunday, January 15, 2017 2 - 3 p.m. Winter is a great time to look for animal tracks and traces! Come explore, and make a track guide to take on outdoor adventures. Dress for a short outdoor tracking walk. Appropriate for adults and families with children age 8 and up. Members $5/person, family maximum $20; Non-members $7/person, family maximum $28 More information about Winter Tracks & Traces	16	17 Sea Squirts Sea Squirts January 17, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 am A “mommy and me” introduction to nature at the Coastal Center. Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Children ages 3 – 5 and their parent or guardian will enjoy a story, nature lesson and make a creative craft to take home with them in this 8-week series. Class meets every month on the third Tuesday. (No program in December.) January 17, 2017 – Mixed up Chameleon (lizards) Discover the amazing lives of snakes and lizards as we visit with the Coastal Centers reptiles. More information about Sea Squirts Toddler Trails and Tales Toddler Trails and Tales January 17, 2017 12:15 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map It’s Back! Center volunteer and mom of three, Melissa Telford will entertain your toddlers with stories, activities and winter fun along our trails. Wear clothes and boots appropriate for the cold weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per child per day: $5 CAS members; $7 non-members. Cost for entire series: $35 CAS members; $45 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Toddler Trails and Tales Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper January 17, 2017 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesdays, January 17 - February 21 3:30 - 5 p.m. Students in grades 6 and 7 Help care for the resident non-releasable animals who live at the Center. From gross to glamorous, learn about animal husbandry care, preparing and offering food and ensuring they have a healthy environment. Six-week series: members $60/child: non-members $80/child. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register. More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper	18 Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks January 18, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map 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. - https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Wednesday Noon Walks After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session–Grades K-6 After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session–Grades K-6 January 18, 2017 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to Trail Wood. 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 be outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Cost: $60 for the 6-day session. Download the Permission Form. - See more at: https://www.ctaudubon.org/trail-wood/#sthash.KGOz0CB1.dpuf https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session–Grades K-6	19 Monthly Bird Walks Monthly Bird Walks January 19, 2017 1:00 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come out in search of wintering bird species. Andy Rzez will look for horned larks, ducks, hawks, sparrows, yellow-bellied sapsuckers and more. Cost: $5 members; $10 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Monthly Bird Walks After School Nature Club After School Nature Club January 19, 2017 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about After School Nature Club Afterschool Nature Club Afterschool Nature Club January 19, 2017 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Thursdays, January 19 – February 23 3:45 - 5 p.m. Grades K to 2 Spend winter afternoons exploring our Sanctuary experiencing the season. We’ll take a hike, meet animals, play games and have a snack. Six-class series: members $60/child; and non-members $80/child. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register. More information about Afterschool Nature Club	20	21 Winter Wildlife Tracking Workshop Winter Wildlife Tracking Workshop January 21, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map What’s in your backyard? Tracking activities, presentations, and mounted animal exhibit followed by an afternoon tracking hike on the sanctuary. Dress for the weather, bring water, lunch and snack. For more information, contact Paula Coughlin, Coordinator at paulacoughlin@charter.net. Fee: $50 CAS members/$60 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Winter Wildlife Tracking Workshop
22 Wildlife Artist David Stumpo -- Closing Reception Wildlife Artist David Stumpo -- Closing Reception January 22, 2017 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Come feast your eyes on Sterling resident and watercolorist David Stumpo’s popular bird paintings. His works, whether a framed original, limited edition print, or note cards, are always worth considering as gifts for the bird lovers in your circle of family and friends. Free to the public. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Wildlife Artist David Stumpo -- Closing Reception Winter Family Fun! Winter Family Fun! January 22, 2017 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm All the Colors of Winter Sunday, January, 22nd 2–3 p.m. Even in the midst of winter, if we really look, the world is filled with beautifully colored plants and animals. On our scavenger hunt, we’ll discover the many colors to be found outdoors before making marbled snowflakes to brighten the season. For children between the ages of 4 and 6 years with an actively participating adult. Members $5/person, family maximum $20; Non-members $7/person, family maximum $28 More information about Winter Family Fun!	23 Nature Nursery Nature Nursery January 23, 2017 10:00 am - 10:45 am Mondays, January 9 - February 27 10 - 10:45 a.m. (no class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20) Ages 2-3 with a participating adult Each week we’ll learn fun nature facts, create crafts and meet exciting animals. Six-week series fee: members $60, non-members $80. Single class fee: members $12/class, non-members $16/class. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109. More information about Nature Nursery	24 Toddler Trails and Tales Toddler Trails and Tales January 24, 2017 12:15 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map It’s Back! Center volunteer and mom of three, Melissa Telford will entertain your toddlers with stories, activities and winter fun along our trails. Wear clothes and boots appropriate for the cold weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per child per day: $5 CAS members; $7 non-members. Cost for entire series: $35 CAS members; $45 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Toddler Trails and Tales Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper January 24, 2017 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesdays, January 17 - February 21 3:30 - 5 p.m. Students in grades 6 and 7 Help care for the resident non-releasable animals who live at the Center. From gross to glamorous, learn about animal husbandry care, preparing and offering food and ensuring they have a healthy environment. Six-week series: members $60/child: non-members $80/child. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register. More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper	25 Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks January 25, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map 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. - https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Wednesday Noon Walks After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session–Grades K-6 After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session–Grades K-6 January 25, 2017 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to Trail Wood. 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 be outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Cost: $60 for the 6-day session. Download the Permission Form. - See more at: https://www.ctaudubon.org/trail-wood/#sthash.KGOz0CB1.dpuf https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session–Grades K-6	26 After School Nature Club After School Nature Club January 26, 2017 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about After School Nature Club Afterschool Nature Club Afterschool Nature Club January 26, 2017 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Thursdays, January 19 – February 23 3:45 - 5 p.m. Grades K to 2 Spend winter afternoons exploring our Sanctuary experiencing the season. We’ll take a hike, meet animals, play games and have a snack. Six-class series: members $60/child; and non-members $80/child. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register. More information about Afterschool Nature Club	27	28 Winter Story Telling and Cocoa Winter Story Telling and Cocoa January 28, 2017 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 1 - 2 p.m. Join us for a cozy hour of storytelling and visiting with live animals as we sip delicious hot cocoa. $2 suggested donation. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register. More information about Winter Story Telling and Cocoa
29 Winter Writing Workshop: Nature Writing – A Walk with Edwin Way Teale Winter Writing Workshop: Nature Writing – A Walk with Edwin Way Teale January 29, 2017 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Instructor: Hunter Liguore, Assist. Professor of Writing at Western Conn. State University Calling all nature enthusiasts! Let’s walk in the footsteps of Edwin Way Teale, at his Trail Wood homestead in Hampton, CT. We’ll spend the day walking, observing, and writing our reflections, as we explore Teale’s life and legacy through discussion, short readings, and writing exercises. Open to all levels of writers, historians, naturalists, and those interested in learning about Teale and nature writing. Cost: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Register at 860-928-4948. (Snow Date: Feb 5) https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about Winter Writing Workshop: Nature Writing – A Walk with Edwin Way Teale	30 Nature Nursery Nature Nursery January 30, 2017 10:00 am - 10:45 am Mondays, January 9 - February 27 10 - 10:45 a.m. (no class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20) Ages 2-3 with a participating adult Each week we’ll learn fun nature facts, create crafts and meet exciting animals. Six-week series fee: members $60, non-members $80. Single class fee: members $12/class, non-members $16/class. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109. More information about Nature Nursery	31 Toddler Trails and Tales Toddler Trails and Tales January 31, 2017 12:15 pm - Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map It’s Back! Center volunteer and mom of three, Melissa Telford will entertain your toddlers with stories, activities and winter fun along our trails. Wear clothes and boots appropriate for the cold weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per child per day: $5 CAS members; $7 non-members. Cost for entire series: $35 CAS members; $45 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Toddler Trails and Tales Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper January 31, 2017 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesdays, January 17 - February 21 3:30 - 5 p.m. Students in grades 6 and 7 Help care for the resident non-releasable animals who live at the Center. From gross to glamorous, learn about animal husbandry care, preparing and offering food and ensuring they have a healthy environment. Six-week series: members $60/child: non-members $80/child. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register. More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper

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Calendar of Events

Events in January 2017

Wednesday Noon Walks

Second Sunday Walks

Full Moon Walks

Toddler Trails and Tales

Wednesday Noon Walks

Additional Winter Tracking Hikes

Nature Sketchbook Journaling

Trail Wood Owl Walk

Winter Tracks & Traces

Toddler Trails and Tales

Wednesday Noon Walks

After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session–Grades K-6

Monthly Bird Walks

After School Nature Club

Winter Wildlife Tracking Workshop

Wildlife Artist David Stumpo -- Closing Reception

Winter Family Fun!

All the Colors of Winter

Toddler Trails and Tales

Wednesday Noon Walks

After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session–Grades K-6

After School Nature Club

Winter Writing Workshop: Nature Writing – A Walk with Edwin Way Teale

Toddler Trails and Tales

Wednesday Noon Walks

After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session–Grades K-6

Second Sunday Walks

After School Nature Club

Full Moon Walks

Additional Winter Tracking Hikes