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April 29, 2018(1 event) BEGINNERS BIRD WALKBEGINNERS BIRD WALKApril 29, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 If you are new to bird watching this is a good weekend to start! Some of the colorful spring birds are back and the leaves aren’t out yet. Expect to see Yellow warblers, Blue-winged warblers, Black and white warblers. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about BEGINNERS BIRD WALK |
April 30, 2018(1 event) Nature Nursery - Water! Water! And More Water!Nature Nursery - Water! Water! And More Water!April 30, 2018 10:00 am - 10:45 amApril 30 Come visit our ponds, marshes and stream. Meet an animal that lives in the water, make a craft and have a turtle race. Pre-registration required
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May 1, 2018(1 event) EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSEARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSMay 1, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS |
May 2, 2018(2 events) WEDNESDAY NOON WALKSWEDNESDAY NOON WALKSMay 2, 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. More information about WEDNESDAY NOON WALKS AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6May 2, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Trail WoodTrail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Fee: $60 CAS members for the 6-day session; $70 non-members. More info & forms at ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+More information about AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6 |
May 3, 2018(2 events) Thursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan BullThursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan BullMay 3, 2018 7:00 am - 8:00 am
7 - 8 a.m. Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. Pre-registration required.
More information about Thursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan Bull AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUBAFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUBMay 3, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to the Center. 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 go outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee: $60 for the 6-day session. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB |
May 4, 2018(1 event) Wood Duck Pond Walk with Miley BullWood Duck Pond Walk with Miley BullMay 4, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 amJoin 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. More information about Wood Duck Pond Walk with Miley Bull |
May 5, 2018(3 events) TRAIL WOOD BIRD WALKSTRAIL WOOD BIRD WALKSMay 5, 2018 8:00 am - Trail WoodTrail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Join Andy as he points out various birds at Trail Wood and a nearby preserve. Expect to find Hooded Warblers! Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+More information about TRAIL WOOD BIRD WALKS Estuary Explorations: Upland ForestEstuary Explorations: Upland ForestMay 5, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSpring wildflowers and singing migrants will be on display in upland forest and floodplain habitats. More information about Estuary Explorations: Upland Forest Spring WalkSpring WalkMay 5, 2018 10:30 am - 11:30 am10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Hike the trails with our naturalist and discover what spring has to offer: skunk cabbage, peepers calling, migrating birds. For all ages. No strollers please. Bring binoculars! Donation suggested. Pre-registration required.
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May 6, 2018(2 events) For the Love of Nature: Exploring the Nature Almanac and the Nature JournalFor the Love of Nature: Exploring the Nature Almanac and the Nature JournalMay 6, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmJoin local nature writer Katherine Hauswirth as she shares her passion for the nature almanac and nature journaling! More information about For the Love of Nature: Exploring the Nature Almanac and the Nature Journal A LONG STILLNESS – WRITING WORKSHOPA LONG STILLNESS – WRITING WORKSHOPMay 6, 2018 2:00 pm - Trail WoodTrail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Alison Davis will lead this workshop. The group will use all of their senses and their sense of wonder to feel the amazing natural life at Trail Wood and write about their experiences. Bring a notebook and pencil. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+More information about A LONG STILLNESS – WRITING WORKSHOP |
May 7, 2018(1 event) Nature Nursery - ButterfliesNature Nursery - ButterfliesMay 7, 2018 10:00 am - 10:45 am10 - 10:45 a.m. We’ll head to the fields in search of butterflies and then come inside to create a special butterfly craft. Pre-registration required.
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May 8, 2018(2 events) EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSEARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSMay 8, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS May Wildflower HikeMay Wildflower HikeMay 8, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:30 pmSpring is busting out all over on Deer Pond Farm trails! Join Karen Cowperthwaite, landscape architect, to explore the woodland and wetland trails of Deer Pond Farm in Sherman. We’ll marvel at jack-in-the-pulpit and be charmed by delicate wild geranium and violets. We’ll look for bloodroot and baneberry, columbine and mayflowers, trillium and blue cohosh as well as those wetland beauties false hellebore, may apple, and golden alexanders. Enjoy these spring bloomers in their natural habitats and learn about their benefits for pollinators and birds. More information about May Wildflower Hike |
May 9, 2018(3 events) BIRD WATCH FOR FOLKS WITH LIMITED MOBILITYBIRD WATCH FOR FOLKS WITH LIMITED MOBILITYMay 9, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Andy will lead the group by car to various locations to observe numerous bird species from the road. If you’ve been reluctant to go on a bird walk due to limited mobility, this is your opportunity. He will call the birds to you! Register at 860-928-4948. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about BIRD WATCH FOR FOLKS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY WEDNESDAY NOON WALKSWEDNESDAY NOON WALKSMay 9, 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. More information about WEDNESDAY NOON WALKS AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6May 9, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Trail WoodTrail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Fee: $60 CAS members for the 6-day session; $70 non-members. More info & forms at ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+More information about AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6 |
May 10, 2018(3 events) Thursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan BullThursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan BullMay 10, 2018 7:00 am - 8:00 am
7 - 8 a.m. Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. Pre-registration required.
More information about Thursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan Bull AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUBAFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUBMay 10, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to the Center. 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 go outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee: $60 for the 6-day session. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB Member Welcome at Deer Pond FarmMember Welcome at Deer Pond FarmMay 10, 2018 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmJoin us for a special members-only event at our newest sanctuary: Deer Pond Farm! With over 800 acres, Deer Pond Farm is by far our largest sanctuary and encompasses land in both Connecticut and New York. Come explore the grounds after hours. Take a leisurely stroll around the pond and listen to the spring peepers, or keep your eyes to the sky for warblers and other birds springing back in Connecticut. We will have refreshments and musical entertainment. This event is to thank you, our members, for being so supportive of our work protecting Connecticut’s environment. It’s free to attend however registration is required.We can’t wait to see you there! Interested in becoming a member? Membership has many benefits! These include: discounts on nature store purchases, programs and EcoTravel trips; invitations to exclusive members only events; printed copy of the annual State of the Birds; and more. For more information on becoming a member, click here. More information about Member Welcome at Deer Pond Farm | May 11, 2018 |
May 12, 2018(4 events) BIRD WALKBIRD WALKMay 12, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Peak migration is near this time. We hope to find species such as Nashville Warbler and Blackburnian Warbler. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about BIRD WALK Birding BasicsBirding BasicsMay 12, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 amNot sure how to tell the difference between a Song Sparrow and a House Sparrow? Join teacher/naturalist Joe Attwater to learn how to identify birds in the field, just in time for Migration Madness! More information about Birding Basics Family Friendly Walk & Talk: "Baby Birds & More"Family Friendly Walk & Talk: "Baby Birds & More"May 12, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pmWhy do birds sing? How and where do they raise babies? How can we use the signs around us to know if birds are breeding? Join Dr. Allyson Jackson, assistant professor of environmental studies at Purchase College SUNY, for a nature walk through Deer Pond Farm to better understand the birds that breed in our region. For those interested in the Connecticut Bird Atlas, we will talk about how to identify and rank signs of breeding, which is important for your atlas counts. More information about Family Friendly Walk & Talk: "Baby Birds & More" Navigation ClassNavigation ClassMay 12, 2018 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
10:30 - Noon Inside we’ll learn how to use a compass and then head out into the sanctuary to put our new skills to work. You’ll be challenged to set a course and, using coordinates, navigate your way through the Larsen Sanctuary. For ages 8 and up. $5/person. Pre-registration is required.
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May 13, 2018(1 event) MOTHER’S DAY BIRD WALKMOTHER’S DAY BIRD WALKMay 13, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Bring your mother or grandmother out to see the assorted colorful birds of spring. Many species can be found this time of year including Bobolinks and Scarlet Tanagers. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members; Mothers Free! https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about MOTHER’S DAY BIRD WALK |
May 14, 2018(2 events) 20 WARBLER DAY20 WARBLER DAYMay 14, 2018 6:00 am - 2:00 pm Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 We are going to attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day. We’ll be travelling to numerous locations. This is our 9th year doing this program. Last year we found 21 species! Register at 860-928-4948. Fee: $15 CAS members; $30 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about 20 WARBLER DAY Frogs, Feathers & Ferns Walk with Miley BullFrogs, Feathers & Ferns Walk with Miley BullMay 14, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 amJoin 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. More information about Frogs, Feathers & Ferns Walk with Miley Bull |
May 15, 2018(1 event) EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSEARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSMay 15, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS |
May 16, 2018(2 events) WEDNESDAY NOON WALKSWEDNESDAY NOON WALKSMay 16, 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. More information about WEDNESDAY NOON WALKS AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6May 16, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Trail WoodTrail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Fee: $60 CAS members for the 6-day session; $70 non-members. More info & forms at ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+More information about AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6 |
May 17, 2018(3 events) Thursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan BullThursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan BullMay 17, 2018 7:00 am - 8:00 am
7 - 8 a.m. Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. Pre-registration required.
More information about Thursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan Bull BULL HILL BIRD WALK IBULL HILL BIRD WALK IMay 17, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Meet at the Center and carpool to this large forest in Thompson. Canada Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, and Northern Waterthrush are some of the expected species. Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about BULL HILL BIRD WALK I AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUBAFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUBMay 17, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to the Center. 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 go outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee: $60 for the 6-day session. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB |
May 18, 2018(4 events) Migration Madness: Beginning Bird WalkMigration Madness: Beginning Bird WalkMay 18, 2018 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm3 - 4 p.m. Join us for a walk through the marsh, beach and upland areas of the Coastal Center to view and learn about the birds that are here this time of year, including our resident Osprey pair. For ages 10 and up. Pre-registration required. $10 for non-members and $5 for members. More information about Migration Madness: Beginning Bird Walk AFTERNOON BIRD WALKAFTERNOON BIRD WALKMay 18, 2018 5:00 pm - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 This time of year is typically the peak of the spring bird migration, so anything is possible. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about AFTERNOON BIRD WALK AFTERNOON BIRD WALKAFTERNOON BIRD WALKMay 18, 2018 5:00 pm - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 This time of year is typically the peak of the spring bird migration, so anything is possible. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about AFTERNOON BIRD WALK Migration Madness: Silent Hunters of the NightMigration Madness: Silent Hunters of the NightMay 18, 2018 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmOur magnificent owl ambassadors show off their adaptation for night hunting. Participants will learn about their unique physical and behavioral adaptations, their habitats, diets, calls and tips on how to spot them in the wild. $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here. This is a Migration Madness event. Migration Madness is Connecticut Audubon's statewide celebration of the birds of Connecticut. Learn more here. More information about Migration Madness: Silent Hunters of the Night |
May 19, 2018(6 events) Live Birds of Prey with Christine's CrittersLive Birds of Prey with Christine's CrittersMay 19, 2018 1:30 am - 2:30 am1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Falconer Christine Peyreigne of Christine’s Critters will present an interactive, educational program featuring live birds of prey including a Bald Eagle and a flight demonstration with a falconry bird. $5 for members $10 for non-members More information about Live Birds of Prey with Christine's Critters 90 BIRD DAY (13TH ANNUAL)90 BIRD DAY (13TH ANNUAL)May 19, 2018 6:00 am - 3:00 pm Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 The goal is to hear or see at least 90 species of birds in nine hours or less. We’ll be visiting many locations within a 10-mile radius. Last year we reached our goal with time to spare! Bring a lunch, drinks, and a snack. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $20 CAS members; $35 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about 90 BIRD DAY (13TH ANNUAL) Migration Madness: Bird Banding DemonstrationMigration Madness: Bird Banding DemonstrationMay 19, 2018 8:00 am -More information about Migration Madness: Bird Banding Demonstration Connecticut Bird Atlas TrainingConnecticut Bird Atlas TrainingMay 19, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 amSaturday, May 19 All Connecticut Bird Atlas Volunteers, and anyone else who wants to submit data for the Bird Atlas, are invited to attend this training session led by Volunteer Coordinator Craig Repasz. Craig will review the Atlas Breeding Protocol, discuss the breeding codes and give technical support for entering data and for navigation. Please come with your questions. Anyone involved or interested in this project, not just registered volunteers, is invited. Note that the material will be specific to the Bird Atlas and may not appeal to those mainly looking to improve their birding skills. Any interested person may submit data during the three-year survey, not just registered volunteers. If you're unfamiliar with the project, click here and here to learn about it. Admission is free, but please click here to reserve your seat. Donations to support the Connecticut Audubon Society are welcome. More information about Connecticut Bird Atlas Training MIGRATION MADNESSMIGRATION MADNESSMay 19, 2018 1:00 pm - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 1 p.m. – Songbirds Up Close with wildlife rehabilitator Kasha Breau. Many songbirds are returning to nest and some sustain injuries. Learn what it takes to revive them. Fee: $3 CAS members; $7 non-members. 3 p.m. – Live Birds of Prey with Horizon Wings. See magnificent eagles, owls and hawks native to northeastern Connecticut. Not to be missed! Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about MIGRATION MADNESS Migration Madness: Gardening for the BirdsMigration Madness: Gardening for the BirdsMay 19, 2018 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Learn how to create a bird-friendly sanctuary in your backyard. $10 non-members, $5 members. Pre-registration required. More information about Migration Madness: Gardening for the Birds |
May 20, 2018(3 events) Migration Madness: Statewide Celebration of Birds in ConnecticutMigration Madness: Statewide Celebration of Birds in ConnecticutMay 20, 2018 7:00 am - 1:00 pmJoin us at Deer Pond Farm for our Migration Madness events! These are part of a three day statewide event to support the conservation work of the Connecticut Audubon Society. Birders of all skill levels can also engage in a fun and friendly Bird-a-thon competition to find and count birds throughout Connecticut. Timed for the peak of bird migration! For more information on this statewide event and to see the full schedule, click here. More information about Migration Madness: Statewide Celebration of Birds in Connecticut Migration Madness: Bird Banding DemonstrationMigration Madness: Bird Banding DemonstrationMay 20, 2018 8:00 am -More information about Migration Madness: Bird Banding Demonstration BIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATIONBIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATIONMay 20, 2018 9:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Watch our master bird banding crew in action. See birds up close as we gently catch them, record measurements and safely release them. Participants may release a bird. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about BIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATION |
May 21, 2018(1 event) Estuary Explorations: The Osprey GardenEstuary Explorations: The Osprey GardenMay 21, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pmCelebrate high spring at the Connecticut River's mouth by observing Osprey behavior along the edge of the historical salt marsh Osprey Colony. More information about Estuary Explorations: The Osprey Garden |
May 22, 2018(1 event) EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSEARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSMay 22, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS |
May 23, 2018(2 events) Warbler Wednesday with Miley BullWarbler Wednesday with Miley BullMay 23, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 amJoin 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. More information about Warbler Wednesday with Miley Bull WEDNESDAY NOON WALKSWEDNESDAY NOON WALKSMay 23, 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. More information about WEDNESDAY NOON WALKS |
May 24, 2018(2 events) Thursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan BullThursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan BullMay 24, 2018 7:00 am - 8:00 am
7 - 8 a.m. Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. Pre-registration required.
More information about Thursday Morning Bird Walks With Milan Bull TRAIL WOOD BIRD WALKSTRAIL WOOD BIRD WALKSMay 24, 2018 8:00 am - Trail WoodTrail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Join Andy as he points out various birds at Trail Wood and a nearby preserve. Expect to find Hooded Warblers! Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+More information about TRAIL WOOD BIRD WALKS | May 25, 2018 |
May 26, 2018(2 events) BOSTON HOLLOW BIRD WATCHBOSTON HOLLOW BIRD WATCHMay 26, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 We’ll explore the famous Boston Hollow area of Ashford. Much of the land is owned by Yale. It is a unique area with a Northern forest feel. We will bird from the road in most cases. Fee: $7 CAS members; $12 non-members. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about BOSTON HOLLOW BIRD WATCH Estuary Explorations: Upland WatershedEstuary Explorations: Upland WatershedMay 26, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pmWalk through oak forests and forested uplands, listening for Connecticut's breeding birds. More information about Estuary Explorations: Upland Watershed |
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May 28, 2018(1 event) Estuary Explorations: Connecticut Bayou and Tall ForestEstuary Explorations: Connecticut Bayou and Tall ForestMay 28, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pmEnjoy 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. More information about Estuary Explorations: Connecticut Bayou and Tall Forest |
May 29, 2018(1 event) EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSEARLY MORNING BIRD WALKSMay 29, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS |
May 30, 2018(2 events) KILLINGLY BIRD WALKKILLINGLY BIRD WALKMay 30, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter 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. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about KILLINGLY BIRD WALK WEDNESDAY NOON WALKSWEDNESDAY NOON WALKSMay 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. More information about WEDNESDAY NOON WALKS |
May 31, 2018(2 events) BULL HILL BIRD WALK IIBULL HILL BIRD WALK IIMay 31, 2018 8:00 am - Center at PomfretCenter 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. More information about BULL HILL BIRD WALK II Purple Martin & Bluebird Trail WalkPurple Martin & Bluebird Trail WalkMay 31, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 amJoin 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. More information about Purple Martin & Bluebird Trail Walk | June 1, 2018 |
June 2, 2018(2 events) Learn to LetterboxLearn to LetterboxJune 2, 2018 10:00 am - 12:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Learn about Letterboxing in this fun family event, and enjoy a short field trip nearby! https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Learn to Letterbox National Trail DaysNational Trail DaysJune 2, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm1 - 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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