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October 3, 2021(2 events) Bird Banding DemonstrationBird Banding DemonstrationOctober 3, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Observe Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders capture and band numerous birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Each session should produce different bird species, as migration progresses. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about Bird Banding Demonstration Writing Workshop with Alison DavisWriting Workshop with Alison DavisOctober 3, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm93 Kenyon Road Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Come join Alison Davis as she leads you into nature for observations of the wonders at Trail Wood and prompts you to write while in the quiet of the outdoors. Meet fellow nature lovers and writers of all levels. $10 members, $20 non members. Call to register, space is limited to 10 participants : 860-928-4948 Map to Writing Workshop with Alison DavisMore information about Writing Workshop with Alison Davis | October 4, 2021 |
October 5, 2021(3 events) Tuesday Morning Bird WalksTuesday Morning Bird WalksOctober 5, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 (Registration NOT necessary.) Every Tuesday in September and October at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We’ll visit various locations around the sanctuary looking for concentrations of birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Map to Tuesday Morning Bird WalksMore information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walks Bird Walks at RTP Estuary CenterBird Walks at RTP Estuary CenterOctober 5, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Join us for an hour on Tuesday mornings as we tour the new home of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center along the Lieutenant River, looking for our remaining summer bird species and the numerous migrating birds making their way into the state. Registration is required. $5 members; $10 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center For the Birds - Birds of PreyFor the Birds - Birds of PreyOctober 5, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Among the most capable predators in the world, birds of prey fascinate us with their incredible speed and power. Learn about what makes these birds so amazing and which species you can expect to see in Connecticut. October 5 – Week 1: Week one starts with an overview of bird of prey adaptations, migration, and identification tips for identifying between the groups. More information about For the Birds - Birds of Prey | October 6, 2021 |
October 7, 2021(1 event) Naturalist Training ProgramNaturalist Training ProgramOctober 7, 2021 8:00 am - 11:00 amMore information about Naturalist Training Program |
October 8, 2021(2 events) Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibitNature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibitOctober 8, 2021 N/A -218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 860-928-4948 A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers. Map to Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibitMore information about Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail WoodFriday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail WoodOctober 8, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm93 Kenyan Road Hampton, CT 06247 Tonga 860-928-4948 Every Friday at 1 p.m. Join nature enthusiast Amy Porter for a leisurely walk at Trail Wood. All ages welcome. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Members free; Non-members $3. Map to Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail WoodMore information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood |
October 9, 2021(6 events) Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibitNature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibitOctober 9, 2021 N/A -218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 860-928-4948 A lifelong nature lover, Nancy spends a significant amount of her time photographing the natural environment and landscape surrounding her home in the northeast corner of Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places and her portfolio reminds us that travel to far-off destinations in not a requirement for wildlife and landscape photographers. Map to Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibitMore information about Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit Grasses: An Introduction to Identification with Lauren BrownGrasses: An Introduction to Identification with Lauren BrownOctober 9, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Grasses are all around us – along roadsides and riverbanks, in fields and marshes – but many people are scared to try identifying them, thinking that “they all look alike” and that their identification requires a specialized vocabulary and a microscope. Not so! Lauren Brown, More information about Grasses: An Introduction to Identification with Lauren Brown Nature HikeNature HikeOctober 9, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Do you know the seven principles of Leave No Trace while taking part in recreational activities? Increasing your awareness of them helps minimize our human impact on the forest ecosystem – plants, animals and other people. We will learn about the seven principles and how we can make a difference in preserving our natural habitat for future generations as we hike the western trails to an overlook. Each of us plays a vital role every time we spend time anywhere outdoors. Join our volunteers for fresh air, exercise and good company on a hike. Each month we’ll explore different trails and include information on various naturalist topics . Pace of hike adjusted to participants. Hiking poles are helpful. Approximately three miles. No Fee
Map to Nature Hike More information about Nature Hike Bird Walk with Stefan MartinBird Walk with Stefan MartinOctober 9, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Fall migration is upon us! This is a perfect time to explore the fields and food plots of Deer Pond Farm. Many birds are moving from their breeding range to their wintering range. These birds as well as our resident birds can be seen resting and refueling here. This includes a variety of sparrows that enjoy seeds from the millet and sorghum. Join us to learn which birds migrate, why and the factors that affect them. We’ll help you identify different sparrow species and to better understand their food and habitat preferences. Map to Bird Walk with Stefan MartinMore information about Bird Walk with Stefan Martin Starry Night at Farm PondStarry Night at Farm PondOctober 9, 2021 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmMore information about Starry Night at Farm Pond Screech Owl HikeScreech Owl HikeOctober 9, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Saturday, October 9 at 7 p.m. Come explore the core sanctuary with Andy, calling in Screech Owls and maybe a Barred Owl as well. Last year we encountered a record 9 screech owls, varying in all three phases of red, gray and brown. Recommended for people who can get around well while hiking in the dark on uneven trail conditions. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. Please register for the following programs by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone number, date & title of walk, and number of people. Andy will contact you to confirm Map to Screech Owl HikeMore information about Screech Owl Hike |
