Calendar of Events

Name: Winter Bird Walk at Griswold Point
Start: 2023-12-02T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-12-02T11:00:00-05:00
Location: The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Events in November 2023

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			1 Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Toddlers, Trails, and Tales November 1, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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. More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales	2 After-School Nature Explorers After-School Nature Explorers November 2, 2023 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about After-School Nature Explorers CT River Lecture Series - Quetzals: The Icons of the Cloud Forest CT River Lecture Series - Quetzals: The Icons of the Cloud Forest November 2, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about CT River Lecture Series - Quetzals: The Icons of the Cloud Forest Trail Wood Troubadours Trail Wood Troubadours November 2, 2023 6:00 pm - 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. More information about Trail Wood Troubadours	3 First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm November 3, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk November 3, 2023 1:00 pm - 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. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo November 3, 2023 7:00 pm - 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. More information about Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo	4 Boy Scout Badge Day Boy Scout Badge Day November 4, 2023 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Boy Scout Badge Day Fall Hawk Watch Fall Hawk Watch November 4, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Fall Hawk Watch 2023 Annual Meeting 2023 Annual Meeting November 4, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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. More information about 2023 Annual Meeting Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo November 4, 2023 7:00 pm - 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 More information about Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo
5	6	7 Vacation Day Program Vacation Day Program November 7, 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Vacation Day Program	8 Hawk Walk Hawk Walk November 8, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Hawk Walk	9 After-School Nature Explorers After-School Nature Explorers November 9, 2023 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about After-School Nature Explorers	10 School Day Off Fall Fun School Day Off Fall Fun November 10, 2023 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about School Day Off Fall Fun Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk November 10, 2023 1:00 pm - 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. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk	11 Woodpeckers Walk at Conn College Arbo Woodpeckers Walk at Conn College Arbo November 11, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Woodpeckers Walk at Conn College Arbo Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm November 11, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Tracking the Seasons with Nature Journaling in Ink and Watercolor Tracking the Seasons with Nature Journaling in Ink and Watercolor November 11, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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. More information about Tracking the Seasons with Nature Journaling in Ink and Watercolor
12 Second Sunday Walk Second Sunday Walk November 12, 2023 2:00 pm - 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. More information about Second Sunday Walk	13	14 Little Nature Explorers Little Nature Explorers November 14, 2023 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Little Nature Explorers	15 Vultures Webinar Vultures Webinar November 15, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Vultures Webinar	16	17 Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk November 17, 2023 1:00 pm - 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. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk	18 Hawk Watch at the RTPEC Hawk Watch at the RTPEC November 18, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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! https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Hawk Watch at the RTPEC
19	20	21 Little Nature Explorers Little Nature Explorers November 21, 2023 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Little Nature Explorers	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29 Fall Bird Walk at Hammonasset Fall Bird Walk at Hammonasset November 29, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Fall Bird Walk at Hammonasset	30

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Calendar of Events

Events in November 2023

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Toddlers, Trails, and Tales

Trail Wood Troubadours

First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo

Fall Hawk Watch

Saw-whet Owl Banding Demo

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm

Tracking the Seasons with Nature Journaling in Ink and Watercolor

Second Sunday Walk

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Nancy Barrett Photography Exhibition -- Birds of the Quiet Corner

First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm

Nancy Barrett Photography Exhibition -- Birds of the Quiet Corner