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January 15, 2023 |
January 16, 2023(1 event) Monday Morning WalksMonday Morning WalksJanuary 16, 2023 8:30 am - 9:30 am Center at PomfretCenter at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Every Monday now thru March at 8:30am. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you like. No registration needed. Meet at the Center. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+More information about Monday Morning Walks | January 17, 2023 |
January 18, 2023(2 events) Toddler Trails and TalesToddler Trails and TalesJanuary 18, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am Center at Pomfret218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Resuming January 18 and then every Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m. - at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret Parents, grandparents, guardians, come out for some fresh air with your toddler for a nature walk and story or activity. Led by retired PCS kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Free. Registration recommended by calling 860-928-4948. Map to Center at PomfretMore information about Toddler Trails and Tales Grebes, Loons, & Cormorants WebinarGrebes, Loons, & Cormorants WebinarJanuary 18, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 You scan Long Island Sound and just as you train your binoculars on a bird in the water, it disappears under the waves. Grebes, loons, and cormorants spend most of their time under water, and are supremely adapted to do so. In this webinar, Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over how these species have adapted so well to life underwater. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Grebes, Loons, & Cormorants Webinar |
January 19, 2023(2 events) Winter Hike - Nightingale Forest SouthWinter Hike - Nightingale Forest SouthJanuary 19, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Center at Pomfret218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 This section of the forest has very limited access. Andy will guide you to see old foundations and a graveyard in the middle of the forest. Deep snow may cancel the hike due to parking issues. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members Please register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 (include name, phone, date/title, #of people) Map to Center at PomfretMore information about Winter Hike - Nightingale Forest South Owl ProwlOwl ProwlJanuary 19, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 When the sun goes down and we're settling in for the evening, owls are just getting started with their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to look for these fascinating birds, as many are already nesting, looking for mates, and establishing territory. We'll look and listen for these incredible birds and learn what makes them so unique in the bird world. Bring a headlamp or flashlight and binoculars, and bundle up! Appropriate for ages 10 and up. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Owl Prowl | January 20, 2023 |
January 21, 2023(5 events) Intro to Wildlife TrackingIntro to Wildlife TrackingJanuary 21, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Saturday, January 21 from 9 a.m. - noon Saturday, February 25 from 9 a.m. - noon Led by experienced trackers Fran Baranski and Cheryl Dzura-Duke, participants will learn the art of recognizing animal tracks and sign. Dress for the weather as a majority of time will be spent outside on the trails. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. Map to Center at PomfretMore information about Intro to Wildlife Tracking Winter Bird Walk at Rocky NeckWinter Bird Walk at Rocky NeckJanuary 21, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 While many things are dormant in winter, there are still plenty of bird species to see out and about during the colder months, including some of our most charismatic species. We'll bundle up and search for these hardy birds at some of the best birding spots in southern CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Winter Bird Walk at Rocky Neck Winter Tree ID WalkWinter Tree ID WalkJanuary 21, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Even without leaves, trees offer many clues about their identify: 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 our seasonal Tree ID Program. This program will begin indoors in our classroom, where identification basics will be reviewed before hitting the trails to put our new ID skills to work. Please note, masks will be required for the indoor portion of this program. Thank you for your cooperation! Register here. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USAMore information about Winter Tree ID Walk Girl Scout Eco Quest: Daisy LevelGirl Scout Eco Quest: Daisy LevelJanuary 21, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Girl Scout Eco Quest: Daisy Level Eastern Coyotes in ConnecticutEastern Coyotes in ConnecticutJanuary 21, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Center at Pomfret218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Join Paul Colburn, CT DEEP master wildlife conservationist, for a presentation focusing on the history of coyotes in Connecticut, their habitat, diet, behaviors, and reproduction. He will offer practical recommendations for peaceful coexistence with our state's coyote population. Paul also will discuss wolves, coydogs, and coywolves. He will share his collection of artifacts. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. Map to Center at PomfretMore information about Eastern Coyotes in Connecticut |
