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June 18, 2017(2 events)

Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

May 7, 2017 N/A - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibit and sale through end of July

Nancy spends much of her time hiking nearby woodlands capturing her vision of nature. Photography provides a way to share her observations with others. Free to the public.

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MEMBER EVENT: Late Spring bird watch at Deer Pond Farm

June 18, 2017 9:15 am - 11:15 am

RSVP Required. To register contact membership@ctaudubon.org or 203-259-0416 x106.

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June 19, 2017(1 event)

Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

May 7, 2017 N/A - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibit and sale through end of July

Nancy spends much of her time hiking nearby woodlands capturing her vision of nature. Photography provides a way to share her observations with others. Free to the public.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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June 20, 2017(3 events)

Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

May 7, 2017 N/A - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibit and sale through end of July

Nancy spends much of her time hiking nearby woodlands capturing her vision of nature. Photography provides a way to share her observations with others. Free to the public.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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Trail Wood Bird Walks

June 20, 2017 8:00 am - Trail Wood
Trail Wood
93 Kenyon Rd.
Hampton, CT 06247
860-928-4948

Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he finds various nesting birds at our Hampton sanctuary. Hooded warblers, chestnut-sided warblers, indigo buntings, and blue-winged warblers should be found. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+

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Sea Squirts: The Sea Around Us

June 20, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An introduction to nature for children ages 3 - 5 and their favorite adult.
 
Read The Sea That Feeds Us and discover how we are all connected. All plants and animals depend on each other. Observe the life at the beach.

Explore the wonders of nature through stories, a nature lesson, and a craft to do together. 

Members $8/class, Non-members $10/class, Additional siblings $5/class.

Pre-registration required. To register call 203-878-7440 ext. 502.

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June 21, 2017(3 events)

Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

May 7, 2017 N/A - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibit and sale through end of July

Nancy spends much of her time hiking nearby woodlands capturing her vision of nature. Photography provides a way to share her observations with others. Free to the public.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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Wednesday Noon Walks

June 21, 2017 12:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

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.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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NEW Wednesday Photography Workshops

June 21, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

June 21 & 28; 
July 12, 19, & 26; 
Aug 2, 11 or 12 (TBD), & 16
Most sessions 6-8 p.m.

Geoff Bolte, owner of Clarus Studios, is a wonderful all around photographer. He will be offering an 8-week series on nature photography, sharing his skills and techniques under a variety of day time and night time conditions. Plenty of outside shooting depending on weather. 

Topics to be covered include: 

  • Basic Photography Skills
  • Nature at Conn Audubon – animals & plants of the Bafflin Sanctuary
  • Night Sky Photography –sunsets/meteor showers
  • Fast Shutter Photography – bubbles & hummers/birds
  • Slow Shutter Photography – tools for slower/panning/silky water
  • Macro Photography – water drops
  • Editing Basics – lightroom/photoshop
  • Free Range – snap what you like

Fees: $10/per class CAS members; $20/per class non-members OR
$40/8-week session CAS members; $80/8-week session non-members.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

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June 22, 2017(2 events)

Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

May 7, 2017 N/A - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibit and sale through end of July

Nancy spends much of her time hiking nearby woodlands capturing her vision of nature. Photography provides a way to share her observations with others. Free to the public.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

More information about Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

Birding Basics with Seniors

June 22, 2017 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Westbrook Senior Center

The RTPEC is teaming up with Westbrook Senior Center for a session of Birding Basics. Beginning with a binocular tutorial and shorebird slideshow, seniors will walk to the Patchogue River behind the senior center to watch Ospreys, Great Egrets and Willets. 

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June 23, 2017(1 event)

Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

May 7, 2017 N/A - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibit and sale through end of July

Nancy spends much of her time hiking nearby woodlands capturing her vision of nature. Photography provides a way to share her observations with others. Free to the public.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

More information about Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

June 24, 2017(2 events)

Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

May 7, 2017 N/A - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Exhibit and sale through end of July

Nancy spends much of her time hiking nearby woodlands capturing her vision of nature. Photography provides a way to share her observations with others. Free to the public.

https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+

More information about Nature’s Canvas Photography by Nancy L. Barrett

Nature Photography 101

June 24, 2017 9:00 am - 11:00 am

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

 

Rocky Neck State Park

Join the RTPEC for tips and tricks to become better nature photographers. 

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

 

 

 

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