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September 1, 2023
September 1, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
No Fee
Enjoy the late summer sunshine as we explore some of the 15 miles of trails spanning the preserve. It’s a great way to socialize, get some fresh air and exercise, and learn more about Deer Pond Farm!
Register here for the September 1 hike.
September 5, 2023
Visit various locations on and near the sanctuary to look for birds. Andy will guide you and help you identify them. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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September 5, 2023
As summer winds down and cooler weather starts to approach, many of our migratory birds are making their southbound journies to their wintering grounds in the southern US, and Central & South America. We'll search for warblers, vireos, thrushes and more in some of the best birding spots in southeastern CT.
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September 6, 2023
September 6, 10 a.m. to Noon
No fee
Master naturalists Diane Nizlek and John Ehrenreich, who is also the author of Native Trees of Connecticut, will lead an educational leaf identification hike at Deer Pond Farm. We'll start in the classroom with a lesson on the basics of leaf identification, including shape, size, and color. Then, we’ll take a hike on the trails to compare and contrast deciduous leaves and coniferous needles.
Register here for the September 6 leaf ID hike.
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September 6, 2023
Shorebirds are some of the champions of the bird world when it comes to migration. Most of the species that can be seen in CT breed in far north in the arctic, spending very little time on their breeding grounds before heading south again to their wintering grounds. In this webinar Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over this incredible group of birds and which ones you can expect to see in CT.
September 7, 2023
Join a group of music players and lovers who meet to play and sing songs that were written during the period the Teale’s lived at Trail Wood, 1959-1993. A PDF of chords and lyrics will be provided, and simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Registration is required; space is limited to 10 participants per session. Register by email trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free.
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September 8, 2023
Please join us at the Roger Tory Peterson Center Estuary Center for the 7th Annual Benefit! Experience a night celebrating oysters and our center’s mission. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a live and silent auction will be available. This annual benefit supports the science-based environmental education, research, and advocacy programs of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center.
September 12, 2023
Visit various locations on and near the sanctuary to look for birds. Andy will guide you and help you identify them. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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September 13, 2023
Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddler for a nature walk and story or activity. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $4 per session or $25 for all 8 weeks for CAS members; $8 per session or $50 for all 8 weeks for non-members. Price is for one toddler.
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September 14, 2023
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September 14, 2023
Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. The best way to see it is from a boat on the river, where you’ll be surrounded by swallows flying over the water. We’ll launch a kayak or canoe and paddle to the roosting site.
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September 15, 2023
September 15, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
No Fee
Looking for a challenge? Enjoy the thrill of a brisk hike at Deer Pond Farm in the crisp autumn air! Volunteer Peggy, an avid hiker, will lead this 4-6 mile hike with a 2-2.5 mile pace. We’ll be stepping it out and there will be some gradual climbs. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Also, bring plenty of water, bug repellent and any other hiking gear you may need. Feel free to pack a lunch and enjoy the view from the teaching terrace after the hike.
Register here for the fast September 15 hike.
September 15, 2023
Join volunteers at Trail Wood for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you wish. Register at 860-928-4948 or trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members ; $3 non-members.
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September 16, 2023
Most of North America's shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Late summer means many of those species are making their southbound migration back to their wintering grounds. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, and learn how you can help these charismatic birds.
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September 16, 2023
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September 16, 2023
This is the time of year to see many of the songbird species that breed further north as they make their way through the state. The Connecticut College Arboretum, which is surrounded by urban New London and the Thames River and has a diversity of habitats, is a key stopover site for numerous bird species that need to rest and refuel.
September 17, 2023
Watch Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow banders catch, band, and release birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
September 19, 2023
Visit various locations on and near the sanctuary to look for birds. Andy will guide you and help you identify them. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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September 19, 2023
Red-Tailed Hawk by Stefan Martin
September 19, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
No fee
Throughout the fall and early winter, birds of prey are on the move! Hawks, eagles, vultures, and falcons will be flying south, moving to their wintering grounds. Deer Pond Farm’s high vantage point of 1,200 feet elevation is a great place to observe and learn about these birds. Stop in anytime between 1 - 4 p.m. to join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin on the lawn behind the building. We will have spotting scopes set up, binoculars to borrow, and other raptor ID resources to utilize. Bring lawn chairs, binoculars, sunscreen, and a spotting scope if you have them! Although we can’t guarantee sightings, there will be plenty to learn about and see during the program.
Registration here appreciated, but not required.
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September 20, 2023
Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddler for a nature walk and story or activity. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $4 per session or $25 for all 8 weeks for CAS members; $8 per session or $50 for all 8 weeks for non-members. Price is for one toddler.
September 21, 2023
Enjoy a guided walk with Andy on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Search for various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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September 21, 2023
Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. The best way to see it is from a boat on the river, where you’ll be surrounded by swallows flying over the water. We’ll launch a kayak or canoe and paddle to the roosting site.
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September 21, 2023
Join us for a Zoom presentation as we celebrate Membership Month with author Leila Philip, the award winning writer of “Beaver Land : How One Weird Rodent Made America.” A portion of the book’s research maintains a close connection with CT Audubon, as a section of it was conducted right at our very own CT Audubon Sanctuary – Trail Wood.
September 22, 2023
Join volunteers at Trail Wood for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you wish. Register at 860-928-4948 or trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members ; $3 non-members.
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September 23, 2023
Join membership manager Deb Eccleston at Bafflin Sanctuary in Pomfret for a stroll through part of this beautiful 700 acre sanctuary. Of course we will be looking out for migrating birds but also will be taking in all the other natural wonders of a changing season in New England. Pre-registration is required
https://www.ctaudubon.org/free-member-walk-saturday-sept-23rd/
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September 23, 2023
As summer winds down and cooler weather starts to approach, many of our migratory birds are making their southbound journies to their wintering grounds in the southern US, and Central & South America. We'll search for warblers, vireos, thrushes and more in some of the best birding spots in southeastern CT.
September 26, 2023
Visit various locations on and near the sanctuary to look for birds. Andy will guide you and help you identify them. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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September 27, 2023
Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddler for a nature walk and story or activity. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $4 per session or $25 for all 8 weeks for CAS members; $8 per session or $50 for all 8 weeks for non-members. Price is for one toddler.
September 28, 2023
This is the prime time to find migrating fall warblers, vireos, and hawks. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has large fields and is located on a hilltop, so migrating birds should be plentiful. Two years ago, we found a reddish colored Baltimore Oriole. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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September 28, 2023
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September 28, 2023
Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. The best way to see it is from a boat on the river, where you’ll be surrounded by swallows flying over the water. We’ll launch a kayak or canoe and paddle to the roosting site.
September 29, 2023
Join volunteers at Trail Wood for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale sanctuary. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you wish. Register at 860-928-4948 or trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members ; $3 non-members.
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September 30, 2023
Join membership manager Deb Eccleston at Trail Wood Sanctuary in Hampton for a stroll through part of this beautiful 168 acre sanctuary. Of course we will be looking out for migrating birds, and Teale’s beavers, but also will be taking in all the other natural wonders of a changing season in New England. Pre-registration is required
https://www.ctaudubon.org/free-member-walk-sat-sept-30th/
