Calendar of Events
Events in May 2024
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Spring Bird Walk at Stratford Point
Spring Bird Walk at Stratford Point
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May 1, 2024Stratford PointTrail Wood TroubadoursTrail Wood Troubadours
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May 1, 2024Join our casual group on the first Wednesday of every month to play music written from 1959 to 1993, the years Edwin and Nellie Teale lived at Trail Wood. Songs can be viewed in advance on a PDF. Chords and words will be projected on screen so everyone can follow along! Limited to 10 participants. Registration required by calling Paul Tedeschi at 860-798-2134 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free, donations appreciated!
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Fairfield Shop & Stroll into Spring
Fairfield Shop & Stroll into Spring
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May 2, 2024Town of FairfieldCT 06824 -
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
May 3, 2024Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members.
Virginia Rail Bird WalkVirginia Rail Bird Walk
May 3, 2024Our goal is to hear and observe Virginia Rail. We also will keep our eyes open for other species, such as Common Snipe and Vesper Sparrow. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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Beginners Bird Walk
Beginners Bird Walk
May 4, 2024This is a good weekend to start bird watching! Some of the colorful spring birds are back and the leaves aren’t out yet, so they are easier to spot. Expect to see Yellow, Blue-winged, and Black and White Warblers. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Beginners Bird Walk in HartfordBeginners Bird Walk in Hartford
May 4, 2024Beginners Bird Walk
Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m.
Keney Park, Hartford
Join Catie Resor for a morning walk around the pond at Keney Park to see and hear the birds that call our Urban Greenspaces home. Meet Catie in the parking lot of the Keney Park Pond House (323 Edgewood St, Hartford, CT). Email kreamer@ctaudubon.org to registerMigration Bird Walk at Deer Pond FarmMigration Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm
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May 4, 2024$10 for members, $20 for non-members
Spring migrants are returning, and the air is full of bird song, as males claim territory and try to attract mates for the breeding season. Join Stefan Martin, CT Audubon’s Conservation Manager at Deer Pond Farm for a guided bird walk to explore the trails in search of warblers, vireos, flycatchers and more!
Register here for the May 4 Migration Bird Walk.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074Spring Bird Walk at The MillraceSpring Bird Walk at The Millrace
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May 4, 2024Spring is one of the most exciting times to go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some of the best birding spots in southern CT.
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
May 7, 2024Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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Firefly Atlas
Firefly Atlas
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May 8, 2024Firefly Atlas is a national program designed to better understand and conserve the diversity of fireflies in North America. Fireflies use a pattern of light producing flashes to find and recognize each other. Participants will first attend a training session at the center to discuss how to collect data for Firefly Atlas and how to recognize flash patterns. Using monitoring supplies provided by RTPEC, volunteers will choose a local observation site. Participants will start monitoring after sunset and record information on habitat, weather, firefly species, and flash patterns.
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Bird Walk at Birdcraft
Bird Walk at Birdcraft
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May 9, 2024BirdcraftTrail Wood Bird WalkTrail Wood Bird Walk
May 9, 2024Walk the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton, looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Bird Walk at Smith RichardsonBird Walk at Smith Richardson
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May 9, 2024Smith Richardson PreserveCT River Lecture Series - Resilient ConnecticutCT River Lecture Series - Resilient Connecticut
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May 9, 2024One hundred year and five hundred year weather-related events are coming with more frequency and, as we see the catastrophic damage of storms across the country, we are reminded of our own vulnerability. Our coastal communities and diverse ecosystems that support, not just our wildlife, but our local economies and way of life remain at risk of the next superstorm. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Connecticut took steps to work with communities to assess risk and create adaptation plans to mitigate the effects of future events.
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Freidman Forest Bird Walk
Freidman Forest Bird Walk
May 10, 2024We will explore this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve, looking for Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided Walk
May 10, 2024Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members.
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Bird Banding Demo at Birdcraft
Bird Banding Demo at Birdcraft
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May 11, 2024BirdcraftBird Walk in the Larsen SanctuaryBird Walk in the Larsen Sanctuary
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May 11, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824Gellert Preserve Bird WalkGellert Preserve Bird Walk
May 11, 2024This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Abington features a variety of habitats -- open field, shrubland, and woodland. We can expect Prairie and Blue-winged Warblers, Indigo Bunting, and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
iPhone Insta ImagingiPhone Insta Imaging
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May 11, 2024Bring your smartphone for a workshop and walk with @trailwoodjournal’s Laura Tedeschi. We will discuss image settings and making observations to get the best image compositions or details with your phone. It is a way of using technology to pay closer attention to your surroundings. Nellie Teale said it best, “Walk slow, you’ll see more.” Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
Mushrooms & MigrantsMushrooms & Migrants
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May 11, 2024May is the best month for birds in Connecticut, when spring migration hits its peak and a huge number of birds are moving through the state. Spring is also a great time to head out and look for mushrooms, as the wet and warmer weather makes for ideal conditions for fruiting bodies to show up. Join us as we search for both mushrooms and migrating songbirds in the diverse habitats of the Connecticut College Arboretum.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371Living with Connecticut's WildlifeLiving with Connecticut's Wildlife
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May 11, 2024Center at Fairfield2325 Burr StreetFairfield, CT 06824Nature Sketchbook JournalingNature Sketchbook Journaling
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May 11, 2024Roxanne Steed will teach the practice of the "10 minute-sketch-walk." You will learn various aspects of keeping a nature journal, including how to finish its pages with paint and detail. Items to bring: a watercolor sketchbook, permanent markers, a portable watercolor kit, a small cup to hold water, and paper towels. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $15 CAS members; $25 non-members.
Shorebird WalkShorebird Walk
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May 11, 2024Situated along Long Island Sound and at the mouth of the Connecticut River, Old Saybrook is in a unique position to attract a wide variety of shorebird species. Some species will stick around and nest on the sandy beaches and salt marshes, and others will follow the Connecticut River to breeding grounds further north. Join us as we look for the species and more during one of the most exciting times to bird in the state!
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Mother's Day Bird Walk
Mother's Day Bird Walk
May 12, 2024Join Andy as he looks for various migrants. Bring your mother or grandmother to see the colorful birds of spring. Many species can be found by this date, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non- members; free for mothers.
Mother's Day WalkMother's Day Walk
May 12, 2024Treat Mom to an enjoyable afternoon outdoors! Weather permitting. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $5 nonmembers.
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
May 14, 2024Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Spring Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond FarmSpring Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm
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May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm
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Spring is a beautiful time to learn how to identify trees, with many trees flowering and leafing out. Join John Ehrenreich, author of Native Trees of Connecticut, and naturalist Diane Nizlek for a spring tree walk. We'll start with some of the basics of tree identification and then go out to identify some of the trees at Deer Pond Farm.
Register here for the May 14 tree identification walk.
This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074 -
20 Warbler Day
20 Warbler Day
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May 15, 2024Traveling to numerous locations at the peak of warbler migration, we will try to find 20 species of warbler in one day. This is the 14th year of this event. We once found 21 warbler species. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members.
Warblers WebinarWarblers Webinar
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May 15, 2024Often known as “jewels of the bird world”, warblers are among the most sought-after birds during spring migration, as dozens of species make their way into and through Connecticut on their northbound journeys. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over the incredible migrations these birds undertake, and which ones you can expect to see in Connecticut in spring.
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Cabbage Hill Bird Walk
Cabbage Hill Bird Walk
May 16, 2024This beautiful new land trust preserve has a variety of habitats, including a large hayfield with breeding Bobolink. We will visit the old family graveyard in the middle of the forest. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
CT River Lecture Series - Exploring the CT RiverCT River Lecture Series - Exploring the CT River
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May 16, 2024Whether you are planning a summer or fall expedition to explore the northern reaches of the Connecticut River or you just want to learn more from the comfort of home, Patrick Lynch’s latest book: A Field Guide to the Connecticut River: From New Hampshire to Long Island Sound is the book for you. Building off the success of his Field Guide to Long Island Sound this latest offering from author, illustrator, photographer, and naturalist, arrives in bookstores in April. Patrick is joining us to relate more about this river we call our own and what we will find along its long journey to the Sound. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is delighted to present this Connecticut resident and former member of the Board of the Connecticut Audubon Society. Join us and celebrate his new book.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371Frog and Toad CallsFrog and Toad Calls
May 16, 2024Learn to identify frogs and toads by their calls, which you can hear from February through October. Follow up with a walk around the pond. We should hear Spring Peepers, Green Frogs, and Pickerel Frogs. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
May 17, 2024Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members.
Shorebird Walk at Bluff Point State ParkShorebird Walk at Bluff Point State Park
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May 17, 2024Bluff Point is part of Connecticut’s only National Estuarine Research Reserve and is an important spot for migrating shorebirds and nesting Piping Plovers. It’s coastal forests are home to warblers, vireos, orioles, and more, and wading herons and egrets feed from the salt marshes.
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Bird Banding Demonstration
Bird Banding Demonstration
May 18, 2024Watch Andy and fellow banders catch birds, record data about them (species, sex, age, size, weight, condition, etc.), band, and safely release them. You may have an opportunity to release a bird yourself. Limited to 20 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Forest Bird Walk at Deer Pond FarmForest Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm
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May 18, 2024$10 for members, $20 for non-members
The forest is filled with various feathered friends this time of year. Many birds are here for the nesting season and others are passing through on their way to more northern breeding grounds in New England and Canada. Join Angela Dimmitt Western CT Bird Club president and local bird expert on this guided forest bird walk. We hope to see warblers, sparrows, hawks, ravens and more.
Register here for the May 18 Forest Bird Walk.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074Shorebird Walk at Harkness State ParkShorebird Walk at Harkness State Park
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May 18, 2024With sweeping views of Long Island Sounds, the beaches and mudflats of Harkness State Park are the perfect stopover sites for migrating shorebirds. The sound and Goshen cove also hold waterfowl and wading birds.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371Bird Walk at Sherwood Island State ParkBird Walk at Sherwood Island State Park
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May 18, 2024Sherwood IslandBeginner Birding at Deer Pond FarmBeginner Birding at Deer Pond Farm
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May 18, 2024$10 for members, $20 for non-members
Why do people love birding? Birds are works of art in nature with their beautiful plumage, songs, and calls. The science of their migration, flight and nest building is unique for each species. Learning more about birds and where they live connects people to nature. Birding is for everyone! It is multigenerational and can be great exercise. Join Deer Pond Farm’s Director, Cathy Hagadorn, for this beginner birding walk to learn more about how to observe birds in various habitats. We have binoculars to borrow, and we’ll have our spotting scope set up. We’ll also cover bird watching ethics and apps for learning about and tracking your bird and wildlife observations.
Register here for the May 18 Beginner Birding program.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074Shorebird Walk at HammonassetShorebird Walk at Hammonasset
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May 18, 2024One of the best birding destinations in the state, Hammonasset boasts more bird species recorded than any other in Connecticut. With sandy and rocky beaches, salt marshes, and open fields, it’s a shorebird paradise.
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90 Bird Day (17th annual)
90 Bird Day (17th annual)
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May 19, 2024We have 10 hours to reach our goal of hearing or seeing at least 90 species of birds. We will visit many locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center. Interesting sightings from past years include Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, and Hooded Warbler. Bring lunch, drinks, and snacks. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members.
Shorebird Walk at Barn IslandShorebird Walk at Barn Island
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May 19, 2024Barn Island is a globally important bird area, with over 1,000 acres of diverse habitat in management. We’ll search the extensive salt marshes for migrating and nesting shorebirds and wading birds in one of the largest coastal reserves in CT.
The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterOld Lyme, CT 06371Shorebird/Coastal Bird Family Walk at Rocky Neck State ParkShorebird/Coastal Bird Family Walk at Rocky Neck State Park
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May 19, 2024Rocky Neck State Park’s large saltmarsh is the perfect spot to look for shorebirds, waterfowl, herons, and egrets. Osprey and Bald Eagles fly overhead, and the beaches are home to gulls and terns. Join us on this family friendly walk as we look for the diverse array of birds that rely on this coastal park!
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Trail Wood Bird Walk
Trail Wood Bird Walk
May 20, 2024Walk the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton, looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
May 21, 2024Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
May 23, 2024We will explore this fantastic birding location, expecting to find Cerulean, Worm-eating, and Prairie Warblers and both Cuckoo species. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
May 24, 2024Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members.
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Spring Bird Walk at Clark Park
Spring Bird Walk at Clark Park
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May 25, 2024Spring is one of the most exciting times to go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some of the best birding spots in southern CT.
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Boston Hollow Bird Watch
Boston Hollow Bird Watch
May 26, 2024We will explore Boston Hollow in Ashford, with its northern forest feel. Expect to see Blackburnian and Canada Warblers, Winter Wrens, and Northern Waterthrush, to name a few. We will stay on the road to bird. Limited to 16 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
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Early Morning Bird Walk
Early Morning Bird Walk
May 28, 2024Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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Birds in Your Garden at Deer Pond Farm
Birds in Your Garden at Deer Pond Farm
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May 29, 2024$10 for members, $20 for non-members
Join us at Deer Pond Farm for a presentation on Birds in Your Garden. Master gardener and Deer Pond Farm office manager, Barbara Wood, will begin this program in the classroom with an introduction to how you can support birds in your garden. Then we’ll head out for a walk through the pollinator garden to learn how diverse seasonal plantings can support birds and pollinators year-round!
Register here for the May 29 Birds in Your Garden program.57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074 -
Chaney Preserve Bird Walk
Chaney Preserve Bird Walk
May 30, 2024Nesting Hooded, Prairie, and Worm-eating Warblers and Scarlet Tanager are a few of the expected birds at this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Montville. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members, $30 non-members.
Odonata Centrail TrainingOdonata Centrail Training
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May 30, 2024Odonata Central is a national program designed to expand the understanding of the distribution, biogeography, biodiversity, and identification of Odonata—dragonflies and damselflies—in the Western Hemisphere. Participants will first attend a training session at the center to discuss the biology of odonates and how to collect requested data. With monitoring supplies from RTPEC, volunteers will choose a location to monitor, photographing and identifying dragonflies and damselflies that they encounter.
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Nightingale Forest Preserve North Bird Walk
Nightingale Forest Preserve North Bird Walk
May 31, 2024This is a new Wyndham Land Trust preserve. Expect to see Black-throated Blue and Canada Warblers, and Broad-winged Hawk. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Friday Afternoon Guided WalkFriday Afternoon Guided Walk
May 31, 2024Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members.
