Calendar of Events

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  • Beginners Bird Walk

    Beginners Bird Walk


    April 30, 2017

    Free $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

    Center at Pomfret
    218 Day Road
    Pomfret Center, CT 06259
  • Nature Nursery, Spring Fling

    Nature Nursery, Spring Fling


    May 1, 2017

    Mondays, March 27 - May 22

    10 - 10:45 a.m.

    (no class April 10)

    Ages 2-3 with a participating adult

    We’ll venture out into the sanctuary and listen for frogs calling, see turtles sunning themselves, and watch for birds journeying back from their long   winter travels. Inside activities may include stories, crafts, games, experiments, and live animal visitors. Please wear appropriate indoor/outdoor attire.

    Eight-week series fee: members $84, non-members $112. Single class fee: members $12/class,

    non-members $16/class.

     

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  • Early Morning Bird Walks

    Early Morning Bird Walks


    May 2, 2017

    Fee: $3 CAS members; $7 non-members.

    Center at Pomfret
    218 Day Road
    Pomfret Center, CT 06259
    Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program

    Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program


    May 2, 2017

     

     Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours (ten, four hour sessions) of training, this may be the program for you. Registration limited to 15. Check our website for additional information and an application at www.ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret

    Tuesdays, March 28 through May 30, 8 a.m.-Noon

    Center at Pomfret
    218 Day Road
    Pomfret Center, CT 06259
    Toddler Trails and Tales

    Toddler Trails and Tales


    May 2, 2017

    Center volunteer and mom of three, Melissa Telford will entertain your toddlers with stories, activities and fun along our trails. Wear clothes and boots appropriate for the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per child per day: $5 CAS members; $7 non-members.

    Center at Pomfret
    218 Day Road
    Pomfret Center, CT 06259
  • Wednesday Noon Walks

    Wednesday Noon Walks


    May 3, 2017

    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.

    After School Nature Club - Spring Session - Wednesdays

    After School Nature Club - Spring Session - Wednesdays


    May 3, 2017

    The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. We will be outside, so warm winter clothing and boots are a must. Fee: Members $60 for the 6-day session; Non-members $70 for the 6-day session.

    Trail Wood
    93 Kenyon Rd.
    Hampton, CT 06247
    860-928-4948
    Junior Animal Keeper

    Junior Animal Keeper


    May 3, 2017

    Wednesdays, March 29 - May 24

    (No class April 12)

    3:30 - 5 p.m.

    Students in grades 6 and 7

    Help care for the Center’s animals. From gross to glamorous, learn about animal husbandry care,     preparing and offering food and ensuring they have a healthy setting. Eight-week series: members $84/child: non-members $112/child.  Preregistration required.  Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.

     

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  • Thursday Morning Bird Walks with Milan Bull

    Thursday Morning Bird Walks with Milan Bull


    May 4, 2017

    Thursday Morning Bird Walks

    with Milan Bull

    Thursdays, April 20 - May 18

    7 - 8 a.m.

    Join Milan Bull, senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an   excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free.

     

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    After School Nature Club - Spring Session

    After School Nature Club - Spring Session


    May 4, 2017

    The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. We will be outside, so weather appropriate clothing and boots are a must. Fee: Members $60 for the 6-day session; Non-members $70 for the 6-day session. Download Permission Form.

    Center at Pomfret
    218 Day Road
    Pomfret Center, CT 06259
  • Bird Walk

    Bird Walk


    May 6, 2017

    Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

    Center at Pomfret
    218 Day Road
    Pomfret Center, CT 06259
    Estuary Exploration with Paul Spitzer

    Estuary Exploration with Paul Spitzer


    May 6, 2017

    These May field trips will run from 9:00-1:00 every Saturday, with registration and check-in from 8:30-8:50  in the Old Lyme I-95 park and ride. From there we will give everyone directions to the site. Please bring a bag lunch.

    Fee: $30/exploration or $25/student exploration or purchase the series (4 trips) for $100. 

    RSVP online or call 203-259-0416 x404. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Email agraham@ctaudubon.org with any questions.

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    Nature Sketchbook Journaling

    Nature Sketchbook Journaling


    May 6, 2017

    You’ll spend time outdoors at Trail Wood, sketching and painting from nature. Roxanne Steed will teach basic drawing and quick intuitive watercolor techniques. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Call 860-928-4948 to register.

    Trail Wood
    93 Kenyon Rd.
    Hampton, CT 06247
    860-928-4948
    Spring Walk

    Spring Walk


    May 6, 2017

    10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

    Hike the trails with our naturalist and discover what spring has to offer: skunk cabbage, peepers calling, migrating birds. All ages - no strollers please. Bring binoculars! Donation suggested.

     

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