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October 10, 2021(1 event)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 10, 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. 

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October 11, 2021(1 event)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 11, 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. 

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October 12, 2021(4 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 12, 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. 

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Tuesday Morning Bird Walks

October 12, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am
218 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.

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Bird Walks at RTP Estuary Center

October 12, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The 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

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For the Birds - Birds of Prey

October 12, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The 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.
October 12 -Week 2: Connecticut has a wide variety of bird of prey species. In week two, delve into the vulture, falcon, kite, eagle and accipiter species found in Connecticut. 
October 19 -Week 3: Buteo species are the most difficult birds of prey to identify. Week 3 will go through the different hawk species found in Connecticut.

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October 13, 2021(3 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 13, 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. 

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October 14, 2021(3 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 14, 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. 

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Fall Bird Walk at the Coastal Center

October 14, 2021 8:00 am - 10:00 am Coastal Center at Milford Point
Coastal Center at Milford Point
1 Milford Point Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7440
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Naturalist Training Program

October 14, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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October 15, 2021(2 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 15, 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. 

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Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood

October 15, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
93 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.
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October 16, 2021(5 events)

Nature's Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett on exhibit

October 16, 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. 

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Cabbage Hill Preserve Bird Walk

October 16, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
18609284948

Saturday, October 16 at 8 a.m.

This new Wyndham Land Trust Preserve in Woodstock is in the northwest part of the Nightingale Forest. This is the first bird walk to this great preserve. It contains a large hayfield on a hill, overgrown Christmas trees, shrubland, beaver pond, swamp and forest. An old cemetery from the early 1800’s in the middle of the forest is enclosed by a fabulous stone wall. 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.

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Girl Scout Eco Quest

October 16, 2021 10:00 am - 12:15 pm

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Trees Along the Trail: Fall Foliage & Adaptations

October 16, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
57 Wakeman Hill Road
Sherman, CT 06784

Why do leaves change color? What effect does weather have on fall foliage and how does this impact wildlife? How do trees adapt to the approach of winter? Enjoy the crisp autumn air as we share this information during our tree identification walk!

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Conservation Walk: Habitat Enhancements with Jim Arrigoni

October 16, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
57 wakeman Hill Road
Sherman, CT 06784

Conservation can mean different things and it may be undertaken in different ways by private landowners, land trusts, and environmental organizations. On this collaborative walk & talk event, Julie Hart, senior manager of stewardship and education from Dutchess Land Conservancy and Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist of CT Audubon will share how their organizations achieve a variety of conservation objectives. We’ll check out habitat enhancement projects and discuss options that you can employ in your home habitat, whether you live on a farm, a quarter acre lot, or even a city apartment.

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Fairfield
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Coastal Center
Glastonbury
Pomfret
EcoTravel
RTP Estuary Center
Deer Pond Farm
Trail Wood

 

 

 

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