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Feb 10, '19 Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal February 5, 2019 Feb 5th - 16th - The tiny country of Guatemala, with its ancient Mayan culture and history, volcanic vistas, and incredible birdlife, is a dream come true for the adventure traveler. Guatemala is home to more than 700 species of birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Travel to cloud forest and tropical rain forest, from the Pacific Slope to the central highlands, in search of Guatemala's many regionally endemic species. The Tikal portion of the trip opens views into the Mayan past as you witness the sunrise from atop pyramids nestled within tropical splendor. Its unique history and geography, combined with a modern tourist infrastructure, good roads, comfortable lodges, and inviting food, have made Guatemala the new premier destination. Don't miss out on a trip to remember! Leader: Lucretia Bingham Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,898 Members / $5,598 More information about Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Tanzania Safari Tanzania Safari February 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th - Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari Montauk Escape Montauk Escape February 8, 2019 Feb 8th - 10th - The town of Montauk, on the far eastern tip of Long Island, is one of the best winter birding spots. The open ocean and the harbor provide opportunities to see many winter waterfowl not so commonly found in Connecticut. Eiders, all three scoter species, gulls, alcids, grebes, loons, and other winter specialties are among the many birds one can expect. Enjoy the quiet of an off-season resort town and the fresh air of winter beaches. Leader: Any Griswold Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $655 Members / $855 Nonmembers More information about Montauk Escape Photography Class with Fred Bird-How to Use Your Digital Camera Photography Class with Fred Bird-How to Use Your Digital Camera February 10, 2019 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Learn how to operate your digital camera and its many functions. Bring your camera and owner's manual to class. Select one date and please register at 860-928-4948. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members. Map to Photography Class with Fred Bird-How to Use Your Digital Camera More information about Photography Class with Fred Bird-How to Use Your Digital Camera	Feb 11, '19 Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal February 5, 2019 Feb 5th - 16th - The tiny country of Guatemala, with its ancient Mayan culture and history, volcanic vistas, and incredible birdlife, is a dream come true for the adventure traveler. Guatemala is home to more than 700 species of birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Travel to cloud forest and tropical rain forest, from the Pacific Slope to the central highlands, in search of Guatemala's many regionally endemic species. The Tikal portion of the trip opens views into the Mayan past as you witness the sunrise from atop pyramids nestled within tropical splendor. Its unique history and geography, combined with a modern tourist infrastructure, good roads, comfortable lodges, and inviting food, have made Guatemala the new premier destination. Don't miss out on a trip to remember! Leader: Lucretia Bingham Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,898 Members / $5,598 More information about Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Tanzania Safari Tanzania Safari February 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th - Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari 20% Off Bird Seed All Month 20% Off Bird Seed All Month February 11, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month Photography Class with Fred Bird-How to Use Your Digital Camera Photography Class with Fred Bird-How to Use Your Digital Camera February 11, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Learn how to operate your digital camera and its many functions. Bring your camera and owner's manual to class. Select one date and please register at 860-928-4948. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members. Map to Photography Class with Fred Bird-How to Use Your Digital Camera More information about Photography Class with Fred Bird-How to Use Your Digital Camera	Feb 12, '19 Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal February 5, 2019 Feb 5th - 16th - The tiny country of Guatemala, with its ancient Mayan culture and history, volcanic vistas, and incredible birdlife, is a dream come true for the adventure traveler. Guatemala is home to more than 700 species of birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Travel to cloud forest and tropical rain forest, from the Pacific Slope to the central highlands, in search of Guatemala's many regionally endemic species. The Tikal portion of the trip opens views into the Mayan past as you witness the sunrise from atop pyramids nestled within tropical splendor. Its unique history and geography, combined with a modern tourist infrastructure, good roads, comfortable lodges, and inviting food, have made Guatemala the new premier destination. Don't miss out on a trip to remember! Leader: Lucretia Bingham Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,898 Members / $5,598 More information about Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Tanzania Safari Tanzania Safari February 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th - Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari 20% Off Bird Seed All Month 20% Off Bird Seed All Month February 11, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month Registration Opens for Summer Camp Registration Opens for Summer Camp February 12, 2019 8:00 am - More information about Registration Opens for Summer Camp Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper February 12, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper Great Backyard Bird Count, Info Session Great Backyard Bird Count, Info Session February 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Informational session for the Great Backyard Bird Count, at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, Old Lyme More information about Great Backyard Bird Count, Info Session	Feb 13, '19 Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal February 5, 2019 Feb 5th - 16th - The tiny country of Guatemala, with its ancient Mayan culture and history, volcanic vistas, and incredible birdlife, is a dream come true for the adventure traveler. Guatemala is home to more than 700 species of birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Travel to cloud forest and tropical rain forest, from the Pacific Slope to the central highlands, in search of Guatemala's many regionally endemic species. The Tikal portion of the trip opens views into the Mayan past as you witness the sunrise from atop pyramids nestled within tropical splendor. Its unique history and geography, combined with a modern tourist infrastructure, good roads, comfortable lodges, and inviting food, have made Guatemala the new premier destination. Don't miss out on a trip to remember! Leader: Lucretia Bingham Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,898 Members / $5,598 More information about Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Tanzania Safari Tanzania Safari February 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th - Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari 20% Off Bird Seed All Month 20% Off Bird Seed All Month February 11, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month Birding Rhode Island Coast Birding Rhode Island Coast February 13, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Spend the day cruising the Rhode Island coast, visiting Charlestown Breachway and Napatree Point. Take the opportunity to see this summertime destination without the tourists. These two locations are always full of birdlife. Leader: Andy Griswold. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $85 Members / $95 Nonmembers More information about Birding Rhode Island Coast Nature Nursery Nature Nursery February 13, 2019 10:00 am - 10:45 am More information about Nature Nursery Project FeederWatch at The Coastal Center Project FeederWatch at The Coastal Center February 13, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 Map Wednesdays and Thursdays, through March 28 (See below for specific days and times) Join us at the Coastal Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays to learn more about backyard birds and participate in Project Feeder Watch. We'll observe and count the birds at our feeders using the Project Feeder Watch protocol. It's fun and easy to do! The season runs November - early April. Come for one day or more, it's up to you! Project Feeder Watch is a citizen science project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Citizen science is a way for the public to contribute to the scientific understanding of the natural world. This program runs rain or shine and is appropriate for adults or children age 16 and above. Free. Pre-registration required. For more information and to register, please contact Carol Kratzman at 203-878-7440, ext. 504. Wednesdays, 10 - 11 a.m., February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Project FeederWatch at The Coastal Center Wednesday Noon Walks Wednesday Noon Walks February 13, 2019 12:00 pm - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 8609284948 Map 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. Map to Wednesday Noon Walks More information about Wednesday Noon Walks After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 February 13, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to Trail Wood. After a quick snack, we will head out on the trails to explore and search for animal tracks and signs. 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 for the winter session (6 days total): $60 CAS members; $70 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6 Art and Nature After-School Program Art and Nature After-School Program February 13, 2019 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm More information about Art and Nature After-School Program	Feb 14, '19 Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal February 5, 2019 Feb 5th - 16th - The tiny country of Guatemala, with its ancient Mayan culture and history, volcanic vistas, and incredible birdlife, is a dream come true for the adventure traveler. Guatemala is home to more than 700 species of birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Travel to cloud forest and tropical rain forest, from the Pacific Slope to the central highlands, in search of Guatemala's many regionally endemic species. The Tikal portion of the trip opens views into the Mayan past as you witness the sunrise from atop pyramids nestled within tropical splendor. Its unique history and geography, combined with a modern tourist infrastructure, good roads, comfortable lodges, and inviting food, have made Guatemala the new premier destination. Don't miss out on a trip to remember! Leader: Lucretia Bingham Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,898 Members / $5,598 More information about Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Tanzania Safari Tanzania Safari February 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th - Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari 20% Off Bird Seed All Month 20% Off Bird Seed All Month February 11, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Thursday Morning Tracking Walks February 14, 2019 8:30 am - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4849 Map Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran Barnaski, longtime volunteer, tracker and nature photographer. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. FREE to CAS members; $5 non-members. Map to Thursday Morning Tracking Walks More information about Thursday Morning Tracking Walks Project FeederWatch at The Coastal Center Project FeederWatch at The Coastal Center February 14, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 Map Wednesdays and Thursdays, through March 28 (See below for specific days and times) Join us at the Coastal Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays to learn more about backyard birds and participate in Project Feeder Watch. We'll observe and count the birds at our feeders using the Project Feeder Watch protocol. It's fun and easy to do! The season runs November - early April. Come for one day or more, it's up to you! Project Feeder Watch is a citizen science project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Citizen science is a way for the public to contribute to the scientific understanding of the natural world. This program runs rain or shine and is appropriate for adults or children age 16 and above. Free. Pre-registration required. For more information and to register, please contact Carol Kratzman at 203-878-7440, ext. 504. Wednesdays, 10 - 11 a.m., February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Project FeederWatch at The Coastal Center After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 February 14, 2019 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? Send them to the Center in Pomfret. After a quick snack, we will head out on the trails to explore and search for animal tracks and signs. 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 for the winter session (6 days total): $60 CAS members; $70 non-members. Map to After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6 More information about After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6	Feb 15, '19 Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal February 5, 2019 Feb 5th - 16th - The tiny country of Guatemala, with its ancient Mayan culture and history, volcanic vistas, and incredible birdlife, is a dream come true for the adventure traveler. Guatemala is home to more than 700 species of birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Travel to cloud forest and tropical rain forest, from the Pacific Slope to the central highlands, in search of Guatemala's many regionally endemic species. The Tikal portion of the trip opens views into the Mayan past as you witness the sunrise from atop pyramids nestled within tropical splendor. Its unique history and geography, combined with a modern tourist infrastructure, good roads, comfortable lodges, and inviting food, have made Guatemala the new premier destination. Don't miss out on a trip to remember! Leader: Lucretia Bingham Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,898 Members / $5,598 More information about Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Tanzania Safari Tanzania Safari February 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th - Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari 20% Off Bird Seed All Month 20% Off Bird Seed All Month February 11, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month	Feb 16, '19 Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal February 5, 2019 Feb 5th - 16th - The tiny country of Guatemala, with its ancient Mayan culture and history, volcanic vistas, and incredible birdlife, is a dream come true for the adventure traveler. Guatemala is home to more than 700 species of birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Travel to cloud forest and tropical rain forest, from the Pacific Slope to the central highlands, in search of Guatemala's many regionally endemic species. The Tikal portion of the trip opens views into the Mayan past as you witness the sunrise from atop pyramids nestled within tropical splendor. Its unique history and geography, combined with a modern tourist infrastructure, good roads, comfortable lodges, and inviting food, have made Guatemala the new premier destination. Don't miss out on a trip to remember! Leader: Lucretia Bingham Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $4,898 Members / $5,598 More information about Guatemala: Tropical Birds and Tikal Tanzania Safari Tanzania Safari February 7, 2019 Feb 7th - 20th - Visit this stunning landscape to view the animals of the Serengeti! Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators abound. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, described as the either wonder of the world; Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley; and Oldupai Gorge, where the Leakeys made their famous archaeological discoveries of early hominids. Witness the migration of thousands of wildebeest. Travelers are accompanied by senior director of science and conservation Miley Bull and local guides. Zanzibar Retreat and Kilimanjaro Trek extensions are available. Call 860-767-0660 or email mbell@ctaudubon.org to inquire/sign-up. $5,398 Members / $6,198 Nonmembers More information about Tanzania Safari 20% Off Bird Seed All Month 20% Off Bird Seed All Month February 11, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about 20% Off Bird Seed All Month Owl Walks Owl Walks February 16, 2019 5:30 am - 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-4948 Map Join Andy in search of wintering owls. We will attempt to find screech, barred, and great horned owls. Most of the calling is done from the road. Program is cancelled if bad weather arises (rain, snow, high winds). Fee $5 CAS members; $10 non-members Map to Owl Walks More information about Owl Walks Great Backyard Bird Count, Field Session Great Backyard Bird Count, Field Session February 16, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Field session for the Great Backyard Bird Count, at the Connecticut College Arboretum, New London More information about Great Backyard Bird Count, Field Session

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