Calendar of Events

Events in August 2017

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July 30, 2017(2 events)

Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

May 7, 2017 N/A - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibit and sale through end of July

Nancy spends much of her time hiking nearby woodlands capturing her vision of nature. Photography provides a way to share her observations with others. Free to the public.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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Summer Writing Workshop

July 30, 2017 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Trail Wood
Trail Wood
93 Kenyon Rd.
Hampton, CT 06247
860-928-4948

Katherine Hauswirth, former Trail Wood Writer In-Residence and author of The Book of Noticing: Collections and Connections on the Trail, will conduct this nature writing workshop. Meet fellow nature lovers and writers of all skill levels. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+

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July 31, 2017(1 event)

Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

May 7, 2017 N/A - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibit and sale through end of July

Nancy spends much of her time hiking nearby woodlands capturing her vision of nature. Photography provides a way to share her observations with others. Free to the public.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

More information about Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

August 1, 2017
August 2, 2017(2 events)

Wednesday Noon Walks

August 2, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

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+

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NEW Wednesday Photography Workshops

August 2, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

June 21 & 28; 
July 12, 19, & 26; 
Aug 2, 11 or 12 (TBD), & 16
Most sessions 6-8 p.m.

Geoff Bolte, owner of Clarus Studios, is a wonderful all around photographer. He will be offering an 8-week series on nature photography, sharing his skills and techniques under a variety of day time and night time conditions. Plenty of outside shooting depending on weather. 

Topics to be covered include: 

  • Basic Photography Skills
  • Nature at Conn Audubon – animals & plants of the Bafflin Sanctuary
  • Night Sky Photography –sunsets/meteor showers
  • Fast Shutter Photography – bubbles & hummers/birds
  • Slow Shutter Photography – tools for slower/panning/silky water
  • Macro Photography – water drops
  • Editing Basics – lightroom/photoshop
  • Free Range – snap what you like

Fees: $10/per class CAS members; $20/per class non-members OR
$40/8-week session CAS members; $80/8-week session non-members.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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August 3, 2017(1 event)

Evening Bird Walks

August 3, 2017 6:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

We will be looking for different species of birds. We might find newly fledged young birds. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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August 4, 2017
August 5, 2017(1 event)

Nature Sketchbook Journaling

August 5, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

You’ll spend time outdoors on the Bafflin Sanctuary, sketching and painting from nature. Roxanne Steed will teach basic drawing and quick intuitive watercolor techniques. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Call 860-928-4948 to register.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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August 6, 2017
August 7, 2017
August 8, 2017
August 9, 2017(1 event)

Wednesday Noon Walks

August 9, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

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+

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August 10, 2017
August 11, 2017(1 event)

NEW Wednesday Photography Workshops

August 11, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

June 21 & 28; 
July 12, 19, & 26; 
Aug 2, 11 or 12 (TBD), & 16
Most sessions 6-8 p.m.

Geoff Bolte, owner of Clarus Studios, is a wonderful all around photographer. He will be offering an 8-week series on nature photography, sharing his skills and techniques under a variety of day time and night time conditions. Plenty of outside shooting depending on weather. 

Topics to be covered include: 

  • Basic Photography Skills
  • Nature at Conn Audubon – animals & plants of the Bafflin Sanctuary
  • Night Sky Photography –sunsets/meteor showers
  • Fast Shutter Photography – bubbles & hummers/birds
  • Slow Shutter Photography – tools for slower/panning/silky water
  • Macro Photography – water drops
  • Editing Basics – lightroom/photoshop
  • Free Range – snap what you like

Fees: $10/per class CAS members; $20/per class non-members OR
$40/8-week session CAS members; $80/8-week session non-members.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

More information about NEW Wednesday Photography Workshops

August 12, 2017(1 event)

Guided Ecology Paddle

August 12, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explore the maze of channels in Whalebone Cove, one of the most placid and wildlife-filled habitats in the lower Connecticut River.We embark from the boat launch next to the Hadlyme Ferry Landing; please have your canoe or kayak ready to go at 9 AM. Life jackets are required, and binoculars are strongly recommended. Cost is $30 or $25 for students.

Rain date Saturday, August 19

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August 13, 2017(1 event)

Second Sunday Guided Walks

August 13, 2017 2:00 pm - Trail Wood
Trail Wood
93 Kenyon Rd.
Hampton, CT 06247
860-928-4948

Come for a guided walk, enjoy nature and good company, learn about Teale’s legacy. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+

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August 14, 2017
August 15, 2017
August 16, 2017(2 events)

Wednesday Noon Walks

August 16, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

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

NEW Wednesday Photography Workshops

August 16, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Geoff Bolte, owner of Clarus Studios, is a wonderful all around photographer. He will be offering an 8-week series on nature photography, sharing his skills and techniques under a variety of day time and night time conditions. Plenty of outside shooting depending on weather. 

Topics to be covered include: 

  • Basic Photography Skills
  • Nature at Conn Audubon – animals & plants of the Bafflin Sanctuary
  • Night Sky Photography –sunsets/meteor showers
  • Fast Shutter Photography – bubbles & hummers/birds
  • Slow Shutter Photography – tools for slower/panning/silky water
  • Macro Photography – water drops
  • Editing Basics – lightroom/photoshop
  • Free Range – snap what you like

Fees: $10/per class CAS members; $20/per class non-members OR
$40/8-week session CAS members; $80/8-week session non-members.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

More information about NEW Wednesday Photography Workshops

August 17, 2017(1 event)

Trail Wood Bird Walks

August 17, 2017 8:00 am - Trail Wood
Trail Wood
93 Kenyon Rd.
Hampton, CT 06247
860-928-4948

Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he finds various nesting birds at our Hampton sanctuary. Hooded warblers, chestnut-sided warblers, indigo buntings, and blue-winged warblers should be found. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+

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August 18, 2017
August 19, 2017
August 20, 2017
August 21, 2017
August 22, 2017
August 23, 2017(1 event)

Wednesday Noon Walks

August 23, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

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+

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August 24, 2017
August 25, 2017
August 26, 2017(2 events)

Evening Bird Walk/Nighthawk Watch

August 26, 2017 6:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

We will hike on the sanctuary looking for other birds as we keep one eye on the sky for migrating nighthawks. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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Evening Bird Walk/Nighthawk Watch

August 26, 2017 6:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

We will hike on the sanctuary looking for other birds as we keep one eye on the sky for migrating nighthawks. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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August 27, 2017
August 28, 2017
August 29, 2017
August 30, 2017(1 event)

Wednesday Noon Walks

August 30, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

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

August 31, 2017
September 1, 2017
September 2, 2017

 

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