Calendar of Events

Name: Family Birding Basics
Start: 2024-10-05T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-05T11:00:00-05:00
Location: The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Events in September 2024

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1 Wetlands and Woodlands Wetlands and Woodlands September 1, 2024 N/A - Diane Nizlek Art Exhibition Diane is an alum of both the Trail Wood Artist-In-Residence and the Volunteer Naturalist Training programs. While she has previously exhibited at the Center at Pomfret with others, Wetlands and Woodlands is a solo show of her paintings and photographs. Free admission. More information about Wetlands and Woodlands	2	3 Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Tuesday Morning Bird Walk September 3, 2024 8:00 am - Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk	4 Little Naturalists Little Naturalists September 4, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for this parent/caregiver and child nature class designed for children who are 3 to 5 years old. Activities will encourage discovery, explorations, and expression through stories, hands-on activities, and art. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Little Naturalists Trail Wood Troubadours Trail Wood Troubadours September 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Play and sing songs written from 1959-1963, the years the Teale’s lived at Trail Wood. A PDF of chords and lyrics will be provided. Simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Limited to 10 participants per session. Registration required. Email trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free. More information about Trail Wood Troubadours	5	6 First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond Farm First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond Farm September 6, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Free Explore up to three of the 15 miles of trails spanning the preserve on this monthly volunteer-led hike. It’s a great way to socialize, get some fresh air, exercise, and learn more about Deer Pond Farm! Register here for the September 6 hike. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond Farm	7 Bird Watching by Kayak on the CT River Bird Watching by Kayak on the CT River September 7, 2024 8:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday September 7, 2024 Join us as we partner with L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs for this unique birding experience. Beginning and ending at the Glastonbury Boat Launch, Connecticut Audubon staff will lead you in looking and listening for the birds that inhabit the CT River banks and coves while L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery staff provides kayaking instruction and guidance. All kayaks, paddles, PFD’s and binoculars will be provided! More information about Bird Watching by Kayak on the CT River Guided Paddle on the 4 Mile River Guided Paddle on the 4 Mile River September 7, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Join us as we explore some of southeastern Connecticut’s most scenic waterways by boat! Enjoy birds, wildlife, and fun on the water! Each participant must bring their own kayak/canoe and PFD. Sunscreen, bug spray, and binoculars are encouraged. More information about Guided Paddle on the 4 Mile River
8	9	10 Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Tuesday Morning Bird Walk September 10, 2024 8:00 am - Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk	11 Shorebird Walk at Mamacoke Island Shorebird Walk at Mamacoke Island September 11, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Most of North America's shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. 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. More information about Shorebird Walk at Mamacoke Island Little Naturalists Little Naturalists September 11, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for this parent/caregiver and child nature class designed for children who are 3 to 5 years old. Activities will encourage discovery, explorations, and expression through stories, hands-on activities, and art. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Little Naturalists Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at the Milford Coastal Center) Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at the Milford Coastal Center) September 11, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 Map Class location: Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Rd., Milford, CT https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=1+Milford+Point+Road++Milford+CT+06460+ More information about Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at the Milford Coastal Center) Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Toddlers, Trails, and Tales September 11, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. 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 child per session for CAS members; $8 per child per session. (Fee is for one toddler with one adult.) More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Swallow Paddle Swallow Paddle September 11, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 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. Each participant must provide their own kayak or canoe and PFD. More information about Swallow Paddle	12	13 Rhythm of the River Rhythm of the River September 13, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Please join us to celebrate the Rhythm of the River and our Center’s mission! Revel in the rhythmic sounds of steel drums along the Lieutenant River. This fun, whimsical event with special feathered guests, is tented on the Lawn. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a live and silent auction will be available. Our annual benefit supports the science-based environmental education, research, and advocacy programs of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Rhythm of the River	14 Second Saturday Hike (faster pace) at Deer Pond Farm Second Saturday Hike (faster pace) at Deer Pond Farm September 14, 2024 9:00 am - 11:30 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Free Enjoy a brisk hike at Deer Pond Farm in the crisp fall air! Volunteer Peggy will lead this 4–5-mile hike with a 2-2.5-mile pace. We’ll be stepping it out and there will be some gradual climbs. Feel free to pack lunch and enjoy the view from the teaching terrace after the hike. Register here for the September 14 hike. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Second Saturday Hike (faster pace) at Deer Pond Farm Shorebird Walk at Seaside State Park Shorebird Walk at Seaside State Park September 14, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am 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. More information about Shorebird Walk at Seaside State Park
15	16	17 Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Tuesday Morning Bird Walk September 17, 2024 8:00 am - Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk RTPEC Bird Walk RTPEC Bird Walk September 17, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for an hour on a weekday morning as we tour one of the CT Audubon's newest sanctuaries along the Lieutenant River, looking for fall migrants and the last summer residents. Registration is required. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about RTPEC Bird Walk Free Member Zoom Event – Pamela Lowell “My Summer with Ospreys” Free Member Zoom Event – Pamela Lowell “My Summer with Ospreys” September 17, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Author presentation with Pamela Lowell on the writing of her book “My Summer with Ospreys: a therapist’s journey towards hope, community and healing our planet“. Tuesday September 17th 7:00 PM Register Here : https://www.ctaudubon.org/2024/08/free-member-zoom-event/ As a trauma specialist, Pamela Lowell expertly guides us to the connections between therapy, the life of an artist, and the natural world as a place of healing. Lowell, an avid birder, jumped at the chance to accompany Mass Audubon in their weekly Osprey nest monitoring project on the Westport River. She hoped to get some photos of cute Osprey chicks that she could use in her paintings. But what happened next was nothing short of transformative. In journal format, Lowell weaves together a deeply personal and exciting narrative as a passenger on the Lucky Me--along with a cast of dedicated staff and volunteers. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy descriptions of the nest monitoring process, banding, and translocation of Osprey chicks. Pamela perfectly captures our dilemma of being poised between desperate worry and the urgent need to do something specific to help our planet. With her original illustrations throughout, this book inspires us all to be better stewards and healers of our ever-changing world. More information about Free Member Zoom Event – Pamela Lowell “My Summer with Ospreys”	18 Bird Walk: Plumage & Foliage at Deer Pond Farm Bird Walk: Plumage & Foliage at Deer Pond Farm September 18, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map September 18, 2024, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Deer Pond Farm $5 Member, $10 Non-Members Join Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer for an early migration bird walk. Many birds are in the process of molting out of breeding plumage and are beginning to head south for the winter. Learn tips and tricks for finding and identifying fall migrants. We’ll also review the science of fall foliage. Register here for the September 18 bird walk. This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Bird Walk: Plumage & Foliage at Deer Pond Farm Little Naturalists Little Naturalists September 18, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for this parent/caregiver and child nature class designed for children who are 3 to 5 years old. Activities will encourage discovery, explorations, and expression through stories, hands-on activities, and art. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Little Naturalists Naturalist Training Program Naturalist Training Program September 18, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Naturalist Training Program Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Toddlers, Trails, and Tales September 18, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. 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 child per session for CAS members; $8 per child per session. (Fee is for one toddler with one adult.) More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales	19	20 Trail Wood Bird Walk Trail Wood Bird Walk September 20, 2024 8:00 am - Andy will point out various species of birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Registration required. Call 860-928-4948 or email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. More information about Trail Wood Bird Walk	21 Bird Banding Demonstration Bird Banding Demonstration September 21, 2024 9:00 am - Watch Andy and fellow banders catch birds, record data about them (species, sex, age, size, weight, condition, etc.), band, and safely release them. You may have an opportunity to release a bird. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. Registration required. Call 860-928-4948 or email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. More information about Bird Banding Demonstration
22	23	24 Stump the Naturalists Stump the Naturalists September 24, 2024 N/A - Think You Can Stump Our Naturalists? Got a photo that has you puzzled? Spotted a plant or bug you just can't identify? Or maybe you know a strange fact that could challenge even the experts? Join us for a fun and lighthearted Zoom event where you can put the knowledge of CT Audubon's Naturalists to the test! Submit your photos and questions—whether it's an odd bird, a mysterious insect, an unusual plant, or an obscure nature fact—and watch as our naturalists try to solve the mystery. Register to join the event here: https://www.ctaudubon.org/2024/08/stump-the-naturalists-sm/ Once you register you will get the zoom link and an email where you can submit your photo or question. We'll do our best to address as many questions as possible, but time will be limited, so get yours in early! Let’s see if you can Stump the NATURALIST! More information about Stump the Naturalists Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Tuesday Morning Bird Walk September 24, 2024 8:00 am - Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk RTPEC Bird Walk RTPEC Bird Walk September 24, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for an hour on a weekday morning as we tour one of the CT Audubon's newest sanctuaries along the Lieutenant River, looking for fall migrants and the last summer residents. Registration is required. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about RTPEC Bird Walk Nature Tots Nature Tots September 24, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Nature Tots	25 Little Naturalists Little Naturalists September 25, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for this parent/caregiver and child nature class designed for children who are 3 to 5 years old. Activities will encourage discovery, explorations, and expression through stories, hands-on activities, and art. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Little Naturalists Naturalist Training Program Naturalist Training Program September 25, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Naturalist Training Program Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Toddlers, Trails, and Tales September 25, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. 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 child per session for CAS members; $8 per child per session. (Fee is for one toddler with one adult.) More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Shorebirds Webinar Shorebirds Webinar September 25, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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. More information about Shorebirds Webinar	26 Swallow Paddle Swallow Paddle September 26, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 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. Each participant must provide their own kayak or canoe and PFD. More information about Swallow Paddle	27 Gellert Preserve Bird Walk Gellert Preserve Bird Walk September 27, 2024 8:00 am - This Wyndham Land Trust hilltop preserve in Abington features a variety of habitats — open field, shrubland, and woodland. This is prime time for seeing migrating warblers, vireos, and hawks. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Registration required. Call 860-928-4948 or email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. More information about Gellert Preserve Bird Walk	28 Avian Research Up Close at Deer Pond Farm Avian Research Up Close at Deer Pond Farm September 28, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map September 28, 2024, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Deer Pond Farm $5 Member, $10 Non-Members Join us at Deer Pond Farm in collaboration with Dr. Chad Seewagen and Dr. Sarah Deckel of the Great Hollow Nature Preserve to get a close-up look at how permitted researchers safely catch migrating songbirds, mark them with identification bands, collect measurements and other data. We’ll also review the behavioral and physiological adaptations that allow these tiny birds to fly thousands of miles between their northern breeding grounds and southern wintering grounds. Register here for the September 28 program. This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Avian Research Up Close at Deer Pond Farm Family Ecology Day Family Ecology Day September 28, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am All ages are invited to participate in a morning of ecology exploration with the RTP Estuary Center! Participate in seasonal activities around our sanctuary. Seasonal activities may include: macroinvertebrate exploration with scopes, plant ID in the pollinator garden, searching for birds with binoculars, animal tracking, and more! More information about Family Ecology Day Family Shorebird Walk at Harkness Family Shorebird Walk at Harkness September 28, 2024 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Summer is a great time to see shorebirds along the CT coast. We'll look and listen for these charasmatic birds and enjoy some of our most beautiful coastal parks. Walk is suitable for ages 5 and up. More information about Family Shorebird Walk at Harkness
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Fairfield

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Trail Wood

Calendar of Events

Events in September 2024

Wetlands and Woodlands

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Trail Wood Troubadours

First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond Farm

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Toddlers, Trails, and Tales

Second Saturday Hike (faster pace) at Deer Pond Farm

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Toddlers, Trails, and Tales

Trail Wood Bird Walk

Bird Banding Demonstration

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Toddlers, Trails, and Tales

Gellert Preserve Bird Walk

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk

Toddlers, Trails, and Tales

Trail Wood Troubadours