Calendar of Events

Name: Nature Sketchbook Journaling
Start: 2024-02-10T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-02-10T16:00:00-05:00

The week's events

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Feb 4, '24 Trail Wood Reflections Trail Wood Reflections February 4, 2024 N/A - This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections	Feb 5, '24 Trail Wood Reflections Trail Wood Reflections February 5, 2024 N/A - This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections	Feb 6, '24 Trail Wood Reflections Trail Wood Reflections February 6, 2024 N/A - This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections Bird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond Farm Bird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond Farm February 6, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map $5 Members, $10 Non-Members In the spirit of Valentines Day, join CT Audubon’s conservation manager, Stefan Martin, at Deer Pond Farm to learn about local birds such as Bald Eagle and Great-horned Owl that are already preparing for the breeding season. Plus, prepare for the Great Backyard Bird Count citizen science project occurring from February 16-19! Register here for the February 6 bird and nature walk. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Bird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond Farm Owl Prowl at the Arboretum Owl Prowl at the Arboretum February 6, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map When most of us are heading to bed, many owl species are just starting their day. These incredible birds have unique adaptations for hunting at night, and are loved and admired by birders and non-birders alike. Late winter is one of the best times to see and hear these birds, as they start defending territory and finding mates. Join CT Audubon Society’s Joe Attwater as we search the Connecticut College Arboretum for these mysterious birds. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Owl Prowl at the Arboretum	Feb 7, '24 Trail Wood Reflections Trail Wood Reflections February 7, 2024 N/A - This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections Winter Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm Winter Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm February 7, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map No Fee Even without leaves, trees offer many clues about their identity: bark color and texture, overall form, habitat, and twig characteristics. Join Connecticut Audubon Society Master Naturalists John Ehrenreich, author of Native Trees of Connecticut, and Diane Nizlek for the winter edition of Deer Pond Farm’s seasonal Tree ID Program. This program will begin indoors, where identification basics will be reviewed before hitting the trails for a walk to put our new ID skills to work. If you wish, bring a bagged lunch and join us inside after the walk. Snow/weather date February 15. Register here for the February 7 tree identification walk. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Winter Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm Owls Webinar Owls Webinar February 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map As most of us are getting ready for bed owls are just getting started with their days. These fascinating birds capture the attention of birders and non-birders alike, and have some of the most unique adaptations of any group of birds. In this webinar, Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over how these birds have adapted to life in darkness, and which ones you can see in CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Owls Webinar Trail Wood Troubadours Trail Wood Troubadours February 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join 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! More information about Trail Wood Troubadours	Feb 8, '24 Trail Wood Reflections Trail Wood Reflections February 8, 2024 N/A - This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections Revealing the Natural World in Winter Revealing the Natural World in Winter February 8, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 View Location Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Revealing the Natural World in Winter Junior Animal Care Keepers Junior Animal Care Keepers February 8, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Junior Animal Care Keepers	Feb 9, '24 Trail Wood Reflections Trail Wood Reflections February 9, 2024 N/A - This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk February 9, 2024 1:00 pm - Enjoy 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. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk	Feb 10, '24 Trail Wood Reflections Trail Wood Reflections February 10, 2024 N/A - This exhibition is of written and visual works inspired by summer 2023 residencies at Trail Wood in Hampton. Featured artists and writers are Ginny Lowe Connors, Alison Granucci, Jennifer Iwasyk, Ashely Maker, and Diane Nizlek. Their works will be on display through March 2. Free admission. For more information about the Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence Program, click here. Applications for summer 2024 may be submitted through February. More information about Trail Wood Reflections Winter Waterfowl Walk Winter Waterfowl Walk February 10, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Winter in Connecticut means bundling up and heading to the coast to look for the numerous waterfowl species that overwinter here from breeding grounds further north. With sweeping views of Long Island Sound and Goshen Cove, Harkness Memorial State Park provides the perfect habitat for many of these birds. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Winter Waterfowl Walk Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm February 10, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map February 10, 10 a.m. to Noon No Fee Get your heart pumping on a fast-paced winter hike! Join us for fresh air, exercise, and good company on this volunteer-led hike through the beautiful forests, meadows and wetlands at Deer Pond Farm. Please dress for the weather. Register here for the February 10 hike. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Nature Sketchbook Journaling Nature Sketchbook Journaling February 10, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Roxanne 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. More information about Nature Sketchbook Journaling

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Calendar of Events

The week's events

Trail Wood Reflections

Trail Wood Reflections

Trail Wood Reflections

Bird & Nature Walk at Deer Pond Farm

Trail Wood Reflections

Winter Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm

Trail Wood Troubadours

Trail Wood Reflections

Trail Wood Reflections

Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

Trail Wood Reflections

Second Saturday Hike at Deer Pond Farm

Nature Sketchbook Journaling