Calendar of Events
The week's events
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Tanzania Safari
Tanzania Safari
Feb 7th - 20th
February 7, 2019 – February 20, 2019Visit 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
Winter Poetry WalkWinter Poetry Walk
February 17, 2019Join Hampton resident John Wertam, a Trail Wood and poetry enthusiast, for a winter walk at Trail Wood, stopping as whimsy and circumstance dictate to experience nature and read poetry that tries to capture our love of the outdoors. If you are so inclined, bring a copy of your favorite poem that relates to the feeling and awe of being in the presence of nature, put it in your back pocket and maybe we will get a change to share it. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
Trail Wood93 Kenyon RdHampton, CT 06247860-928-4948 -
Tanzania Safari
Tanzania Safari
Feb 7th - 20th
February 7, 2019 – February 20, 2019Visit 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
20% Off Bird Seed All MonthTRASHEDTRASHED
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February 18, 2019An award-winning documentary written and directed by British film-maker Candida Brady. Watch actor Jeremy Irons investigate the global scale and impact of wasteful consumerism and pollution, and discover how communities around the world are reducing consumption toward a goal of zero waste. Q&A after film with Winston Averill, recycling and trash expert from the Quiet Corner. FREE to the public and offered in partnership with the Pomfret Green Team.
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Tanzania Safari
Tanzania Safari
Feb 7th - 20th
February 7, 2019 – February 20, 2019Visit 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
20% Off Bird Seed All MonthLittle Naturalists - Colors of WinterLittle Naturalists - Colors of Winter
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February 19, 2019Tuesdays: Ja
nuary 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26
10 – 10:45 a.m.Winter winds are blowing so come on down and get cozy at the Coastal Center. Explore the colors of winter and learn how animals and plants survive the winter months. From blue jays to purple urchins and more, join us for a different colorful adventure each week. Each class includes a story, hands-on activities, and a craft for child and adult to do together.
For children age 2-4 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Class fee includes one child and one adult. Members $8/class; Non-members $13/class. Pre-registration required.
Coastal Center at Milford Point1 Milford Point RoadMilford, CT 06460203-878-7440Full Moon Owl Prowl with Jim Arrigoni at Deer Pond FarmFull Moon Owl Prowl with Jim Arrigoni at Deer Pond Farm
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February 19, 2019Tuesday, February 19
6 p.m.
To register, click hereJoin conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni and Stefan Martin, local expert birder on a short nocturnal foray to the edge of the expansive forest at Deer Pond Farm, where we will broadcast the calls of a few of our native owl species to see if we can elicit a response. Sighting or hearing an owl cannot be guaranteed, although the experience of walking in the winter woods under a full moon is sure to memorable. We’ll also discuss the characteristics and ecology of different owl species, the challenges they face in winter, and the ethics of birdwatching in the era of birding apps and Bluetooth speakers. Be sure to dress warmly, and bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Allow for an average of two hours and 1.5 -2 miles. Dress for the weather. Think head, hands and feet! Wool hats, gloves and socks are really good choices. Bring water bottle, walking stick, binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure. Inclement weather cancels.
Free for members
$5 Non-members
$10 Family non-members57 Wakeman Hill RoadSherman, CT 06784USA(860) 799-4074 -
Tanzania Safari
Tanzania Safari
Feb 7th - 20th
February 7, 2019 – February 20, 2019Visit 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
20% Off Bird Seed All MonthProject FeederWatch at The Coastal CenterProject FeederWatch at The Coastal Center
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February 20, 2019Wednesdays 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, 28Coastal Center at Milford Point1 Milford Point RoadMilford, CT 06460203-878-7440Wednesday Noon WalksWednesday Noon Walks
February 20, 2019Join 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.
218 Day RoadPomfret Center, CT 062598609284948After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6After School Nature Club - Trail Wood Winter Session K-6
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February 20, 2019Do 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
Trail Wood93 Kenyon RdHampton, CT 06247860-928-4948Art and Nature After-School ProgramOwl Prowl -
20% Off Bird Seed All MonthThursday Morning Tracking Walks
Thursday Morning Tracking Walks
February 21, 2019Stretch 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.
218 Day RoadPomfret Center, CT 06259860-928-4849Monthly Bird WalksMonthly Bird Walks
February 21, 2019Come out in search of wintering bird species. We will look for horned larks, ducks, hawks, sparrows, yellow bellied sapsuckers and more. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
218 Day RoadPomfret Center, CT 06259860-928-4948Project FeederWatch at The Coastal CenterProject FeederWatch at The Coastal Center
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February 21, 2019Wednesdays 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, 28Coastal Center at Milford Point1 Milford Point RoadMilford, CT 06460203-878-7440After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6After School Nature Club - Pomfret Winter Session Grade K-6
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February 21, 2019Do 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.
218 Day RoadPomfret Center, CT 06259860-928-4948FrogWatch USA TrainingFrogWatch USA Training
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February 21, 2019FrogWatch USA training at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, Old Lyme
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20% Off Bird Seed All Month
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20% Off Bird Seed All MonthWildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program
Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Program
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February 23, 2019Winter is a great time to find track and sign of fisher, river otter, mink, fox, bobcat, coyote and more in snow covered forests and fields. We are looking for adults who want to become trained wildlife trackers to monitor study sites in Willington, Canterbury and Woodstock. Learn to find and recognize tracks and to document sightings that support local conservation efforts. For info and registration, contact Paula Coughlin, Citizen Science Coordinator at 860-928-4948 or email paulacoughlin@charter.net Fee: $50 CAS members $60 non-members
Center at Pomfret218 Day RoadPomfret Center, CT 06259Winter Walk in the Woods
