Calendar of Events

Events in June 2018

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May 27, 2018
May 28, 2018(1 event)

Estuary Explorations: Connecticut Bayou and Tall Forest

May 28, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Enjoy a walk through a secluded tall forest with a rich diversity of tree and understory plants, presented as a memorial to the late Janie Davison.

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May 29, 2018(1 event)

EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS

May 29, 2018 8:00 am - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

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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May 30, 2018(2 events)

KILLINGLY BIRD WALK

May 30, 2018 8:00 am - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Explore a new preserve near the RI border and some nearby state forest land. Forest interior birds should be found on the new preserve and nearby wetlands should provide some exciting finds! We will carpool from the Center. Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members.

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WEDNESDAY NOON WALKS

May 30, 2018 12:00 pm -

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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May 31, 2018(2 events)

BULL HILL BIRD WALK II

May 31, 2018 8:00 am - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Meet at the Center and carpool to this large forest in Thompson. Whip-poor-wills and Praire Warblers nest at the scenic vista!

Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members.

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Purple Martin & Bluebird Trail Walk

May 31, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for the Connecticut Audubon Society, during the peak of spring bird migration!

With over 835 acres of diverse habitats supporting over 100 species of birds, Deer Pond Farm is perfect for looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas project. Each walk has a different theme and though we cannot guarantee you’ll see the themed bird during the walk, we will provide information on the species and show their preferred habitat as well as nesting boxes we have installed . All levels of birders are welcome.

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June 1, 2018
June 2, 2018(2 events)

Learn to Letterbox

June 2, 2018 10:00 am - 12:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Old Lyme, CT 06371

Learn about Letterboxing in this fun family event, and enjoy a short field trip nearby! 

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National Trail Days

June 2, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1 - 2 p.m.

On our Sanctuary walk we’ll discover ponds, a garden marsh, temperate deciduous forest, meadow, and swamp, while observing bird habitats. We’ll see  ecological points of interest and discuss efforts to protect them. Terrain is easy to moderate. 10% off all purchases in the Nature Store! This is a free event. Pre-registration required.

 

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June 3, 2018
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June 7, 2018
June 8, 2018(2 events)

Early Morning Bird Walk with Miley Bull

June 8, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society for early morning bird walks at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, CT. With over 835 acres, offering diverse habitats, supporting over 100 species of birds, we’ll be looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for The Connecticut Bird Atlas project. All levels of birders are welcome.

 

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Advanced Volunteer Training: Protect Our Pollinators

June 8, 2018 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Current Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers and Master Naturalists are invited to this training by Mary Wilson and Holly Kocet, founders of local non-profit organization Protect Our Pollinators. We will learn about our pollinators-who they are, what they need and how they help us. The use of pesticides and alternatives will be presented as well. 

 

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June 9, 2018(3 events)

Birding Basics

June 9, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Preserve
The Preserve
Ingham Hill Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT

Explore dense forests and wetlands at The Preserve in Old Saybrook.

Map to The Preserve

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Connecticut Open House Day

June 9, 2018 10:30 am - 11:30 am

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

 

Does your family enjoy watching American robins searching for worms in your backyard, or a red-tailed hawk soaring overhead? Then join our Naturalist to discover more about birds. You'll learn the basics on how to identify birds, and then go on a walk to put your skills to work. 10% off on feeders and field guides in the Nature Store, too! This is free event is for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.  Call to register

 

 

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Planting for Pollinators and Birds!

June 9, 2018 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Birds and pollinators are on the lookout for food, shelter, and places to nest. Discover the plants and shrubs that attract birds and pollinators to your yard.

Pre-registration required. $5 members; $10 non-members.

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June 10, 2018(1 event)

Project Limulus: Horseshoe Crabs and Long Island Sound

June 10, 2018 1:00 pm -

Gather inside for a short information session about Project Limulus and discover what they have learned about horseshoe crabs in Long Island Sound. Then head to the beach in search of these amazing creatures.

Presented by Project Limulus researchers from Sacred Heart University.

Participants should wear shoes or boots that can get wet and sandy. Pre-registration required. $5 members; $10 non-members.

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June 11, 2018
June 12, 2018(1 event)

Sea Squirts: Perfect Pollinators

June 12, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An introduction to nature for children ages 3-5 and their favorite adult. Bees aren’t the only animals that move pollen around. Hummingbirds and butterflies do the job, too. Explore our pollinator garden and see what’s buzzing! Click here to register. Members $8/class; non-members $10/class. Additional siblings, $5/class. Pre-registration required. Please wear appropriate indoor/outdoor attire.

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June 13, 2018(2 events)

Early Morning Bird Walk with Miley Bull

June 13, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society for early morning bird walks at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, CT. With over 835 acres, offering diverse habitats, supporting over 100 species of birds, we’ll be looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for The Connecticut Bird Atlas project. All levels of birders are welcome.

 

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Fern Walk

June 13, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Enjoy a shady stroll along the trails of Deer Pond Farm and discover the various ferns common to Connecticut. Connecticut Audubon Society Master Naturalist volunteers, Diane Nizlek and Jim Cortina will share the basics of identification and reproduction as well as a few fun facts on some of the oldest plants on our planet and their connection to our local birds.

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June 14, 2018
June 15, 2018
June 16, 2018(1 event)

Sketching Birds From Life

June 16, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn simple building-blocks for sketching bird subjects. You’ll sketch some mounts from the Center at Fairfield’s collection and then move to the birds of prey compound. Members $15, Non-members $20. Adults only. Rain or shine. Pre-registration required. To register, click here or call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.

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June 17, 2018
June 18, 2018
June 19, 2018
June 20, 2018
June 21, 2018(2 events)

Early Morning Bird Walk with Miley Bull

June 21, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society for early morning bird walks at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, CT. With over 835 acres, offering diverse habitats, supporting over 100 species of birds, we’ll be looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for The Connecticut Bird Atlas project. All levels of birders are welcome.

 

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Invasive Plant Walk

June 21, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join Karen Cowperthwaite, licensed landscape architect at Deer Pond Farm for a guided walk along trails to learn about the non-native plant species. We will examine why certain plants are labeled invasive, the impact they have on our native plant species and the harm that is caused to our bird and other wildlife habitats. Information regarding managing and controlling invasive plants will also be presented.

 

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June 22, 2018
June 23, 2018(1 event)

Field Sketching at Larsen Sanctuary

June 23, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explore using your sketchbook to improve your observational skills and knowledge as a naturalist! You’ll take a walk through the Larsen Sanctuary with your sketchbook and talk about techniques and strategies for successful field sketching. Members $15, Non-members $20. Adults only. Rain or shine. Pre-registration required. To register, click here or call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.

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June 24, 2018(1 event)

Book Talk and Signing with Frank Gallo

June 24, 2018 1:00 pm -

Join us for a book talk and signing with Frank Gallo, former associate director of the Coastal Center at Milford Point. His recently completed bird finding guide, Birding in Connecticut, is full of information valuable to birders of all skill levels. Containing clear and up-to-date bar graphs showing seasonal occurrence and abundance for every Connecticut bird species, it also has QR code links to continually updated information on the occurrence and abundance of birds at each location. With its beautiful illustrations, maps and color photographs, Birding in Connecticut is the ideal resource for experts and novices alike.

This is a free event. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.

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June 25, 2018
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June 29, 2018
June 30, 2018(2 events)

Estuary Explorations - Nehantic State Forest

June 30, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Nehantic State Forest
Nehantic State Forest

Find respite from the hot and hectic Connecticut shoreline with a guided ecology tour of the 5,000-acre Nehantic State Forest in Lyme.

* This program was rescheduled from Saturday, June 23*

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Nature Journaling

June 30, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Find out how to create an illustrated journal to record your insights and observations from nature! Gather inspiration during a walk through the Larsen Sanctuary with your sketchbooks and then move indoors to work on an illustrated journal entry. Members $15, Non-members $20. Adults only. Rain or shine. Pre-registration required. To register, click here or call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.

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