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August 2018
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			1 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Wildflower Identification Wildflower Identification August 1, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map Join us as we explore the botanical diversity of Deer Pond Farm on a gentle walk focusing on the identification and importance of native wildflowers. There will be a brief lesson on Lawrence Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, which employs a simple-to-use system for quickly identifying the plants of the northeastern United States. You may wish to bring binoculars, a hand lens for smaller flowers, and a wildflower guidebook if you have one. Map to Deer Pond Farm More information about Wildflower Identification	2 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Guided Trail Walk Guided Trail Walk August 2, 2018 8:30 am - 9:30 am Guided Trail Walk at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington More information about Guided Trail Walk	3 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield	4 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield
5 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield	6 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 August 6, 2018 9:00 am - Summer camp is held through Friday, August 10 Just steps away from Long Island Sound with nature at our doorstep, programs offer hands-on, science-based exploration and enrichment activities that will inspire a life-long interest in wildlife and the environment. Activities take advantage of the Coastal Center at Milford Point’s natural features and seashore habitats! Beach Bums (ages 4-5) August 6-10 Click here to download the Camp brochure. Camp Forms: Registration Information Mail-in Registration Form Medical Form Medical Authorization Release Form More information about CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 FNC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 FNC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 August 6, 2018 9:00 am - Summer camp is held through Friday, August 17 Click here for additional summer camp sessions. Spaces are still available for the Connecticut Audubon Society’s summer camp in Fairfield, which offers full and half-day sessions in a unique learning environment. Campers ages 4 through 14 attend week-long, science and nature-themed programs that use the varied habitats of the Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary and the Center’s interactive classroom facilities to inspire and build a life-long connection to, and appreciation for, the natural world. The staff is led by teacher-naturalists, with education/science experience, and is trained in first aid, CPR and Epi-Pen. High staff-to-camper ratio ensures a safe camp experience. Options for before and after care, and “lunch bunch” are available for half-day sessions. Preschool Programs Ages 4-5 (half-day sessions) Creature Feature: August 6-10 Completed Kindergarten-5th Grade Camps Amazing Adaptations: August 6-10 Click here to download the Camp brochure. Register for Summer Camp at the Center at Fairfield here! Camp Forms: Registration Information Registration Form Medical Form Medical Authorization Release Form Junior Counselor Application More information about FNC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10	7 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 August 6, 2018 9:00 am - Summer camp is held through Friday, August 10 Just steps away from Long Island Sound with nature at our doorstep, programs offer hands-on, science-based exploration and enrichment activities that will inspire a life-long interest in wildlife and the environment. Activities take advantage of the Coastal Center at Milford Point’s natural features and seashore habitats! Beach Bums (ages 4-5) August 6-10 Click here to download the Camp brochure. Camp Forms: Registration Information Mail-in Registration Form Medical Form Medical Authorization Release Form More information about CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 The Secret Life of Underwater Plants The Secret Life of Underwater Plants August 7, 2018 9:30 am - 10:30 am Explore the world of underwater plants from the Connecticut River with college research interns Halee and Eva. More information about The Secret Life of Underwater Plants Guided Estuary Paddle Guided Estuary Paddle August 7, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Guided Estuary Paddle at Smith Neck Town Landing, Old Lyme More information about Guided Estuary Paddle	8 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 August 6, 2018 9:00 am - Summer camp is held through Friday, August 10 Just steps away from Long Island Sound with nature at our doorstep, programs offer hands-on, science-based exploration and enrichment activities that will inspire a life-long interest in wildlife and the environment. Activities take advantage of the Coastal Center at Milford Point’s natural features and seashore habitats! Beach Bums (ages 4-5) August 6-10 Click here to download the Camp brochure. Camp Forms: Registration Information Mail-in Registration Form Medical Form Medical Authorization Release Form More information about CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 A Walk Among Trees A Walk Among Trees August 8, 2018 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join Jesse Gillis for an evening stroll through Watch Rock Preserve, and learn to identify trees. More information about A Walk Among Trees	9 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 August 6, 2018 9:00 am - Summer camp is held through Friday, August 10 Just steps away from Long Island Sound with nature at our doorstep, programs offer hands-on, science-based exploration and enrichment activities that will inspire a life-long interest in wildlife and the environment. Activities take advantage of the Coastal Center at Milford Point’s natural features and seashore habitats! Beach Bums (ages 4-5) August 6-10 Click here to download the Camp brochure. Camp Forms: Registration Information Mail-in Registration Form Medical Form Medical Authorization Release Form More information about CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 Guided Trail Walk Guided Trail Walk August 9, 2018 8:30 am - 9:30 am Guided trail walk at Hammonasset State Beach Greenway Trail, Madison More information about Guided Trail Walk	10 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 August 6, 2018 9:00 am - Summer camp is held through Friday, August 10 Just steps away from Long Island Sound with nature at our doorstep, programs offer hands-on, science-based exploration and enrichment activities that will inspire a life-long interest in wildlife and the environment. Activities take advantage of the Coastal Center at Milford Point’s natural features and seashore habitats! Beach Bums (ages 4-5) August 6-10 Click here to download the Camp brochure. Camp Forms: Registration Information Mail-in Registration Form Medical Form Medical Authorization Release Form More information about CC Summer Camp: August 6-August 10 Early Morning Walks with Miley Bull Aug 10 Early Morning Walks with Miley Bull Aug 10 August 10, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map Join our senior director of science and conservation for an early morning bird walk at Deer Pond Farm. All level of birders are welcome on these relaxing excursions along the trails on our way to various birding hot spots. We will look and listen for early fall migrants as we collect data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas survey. Possible sightings include: American Redstart, Yellow Warbler and many other warblers moving through. Our resident woodpeckers, flycatchers, tanagers and grosbeaks are also likely to be seen or heard. Map to Deer Pond Farm More information about Early Morning Walks with Miley Bull Aug 10	11 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Family Friendly Birding Basics Walk Family Friendly Birding Basics Walk August 11, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map The world of birdwatching can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! This gentle introduction assumes nothing, except that you are curious to learn more about enjoying these wondrous creatures. We will cover use of binoculars and the variety of clues that help to identify different kinds of birds. Bring binoculars if you have them (if not, you can borrow a pair), and all the questions you have about birdwatching but were afraid to ask. Map to Deer Pond Farm More information about Family Friendly Birding Basics Walk
12 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Photography Fun Aug 12 Photography Fun Aug 12 August 12, 2018 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map Join avid wildlife photographers Brian Bennett, Sharon Cuartero and Rich Stone for a bird walk with a focus on photography. They will help you understand the capabilities and limitations of your camera. You will also learn the basics of f-stop, shutter speed, focus and ISO. Map to Deer Pond Farm More information about Photography Fun Aug 12	13 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield FNC Summer Camp: August 13-August 17 FNC Summer Camp: August 13-August 17 August 13, 2018 9:00 am - Summer camp is held through Friday, August 17 Spaces are still available for the Connecticut Audubon Society’s summer camp in Fairfield, which offers full and half-day sessions in a unique learning environment. Campers ages 4 through 14 attend week-long, science and nature-themed programs that use the varied habitats of the Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary and the Center’s interactive classroom facilities to inspire and build a life-long connection to, and appreciation for, the natural world. The staff is led by teacher-naturalists, with education/science experience, and is trained in first aid, CPR and Epi-Pen. High staff-to-camper ratio ensures a safe camp experience. Options for before and after care, and “lunch bunch” are available for half-day sessions. Preschool Programs Ages 4-5 (half-day sessions) Camp Extravaganza: August 13-17 Completed Kindergarten-5th Grade Camps Camp Extravaganza: August 13-17 Click here to download the Camp brochure. Register for Summer Camp at the Center at Fairfield here! Camp Forms: Registration Information Registration Form Medical Form Medical Authorization Release Form Junior Counselor Application More information about FNC Summer Camp: August 13-August 17	14 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Guided Paddle Guided Paddle August 14, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Guided Paddle at Messerschmidt Pond, Westbrook More information about Guided Paddle	15 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield	16 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Guided Trail Walk Guided Trail Walk August 16, 2018 8:30 am - 9:30 am Guided trail walk at Selden Creek Preserve, Hadlyme More information about Guided Trail Walk	17 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Birding Basics Birding Basics August 17, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for an evening hike through Bluff Point State Park as we search for nocturnal bird species. More information about Birding Basics	18 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Estuary Explorations - Guided Ecology Paddle Estuary Explorations - Guided Ecology Paddle August 18, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Connecticut Audubon Society conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni on a guided paddle to Chapman Pond. More information about Estuary Explorations - Guided Ecology Paddle Family Friendly American Sign Language Nature Walk Aug 18 Family Friendly American Sign Language Nature Walk Aug 18 August 18, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map Take a leisurely scenic walk and learn related signs in American Sign Language. You will learn the signs for the animals, bugs, plants and bodies of water that we see along the way from our leader, Josie Garcia, Certified Teacher of the Deaf. Map to Deer Pond Farm More information about Family Friendly American Sign Language Nature Walk Aug 18 Advanced Volunteer Training Aug 18 Advanced Volunteer Training Aug 18 August 18, 2018 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map Current volunteers may join Connecticut Audubon Society Master Naturalist, Diane Nizlek and botanist, Jim Cortina to learn fern identification and reproduction as well as a few fun facts on some of the oldest plants on our planet and their connection to our local birds. Map to Deer Pond Farm More information about Advanced Volunteer Training Aug 18 New Volunteer Training Aug 18 New Volunteer Training Aug 18 August 18, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map Join us to learn about The Connecticut Audubon Society, Deer Pond Farm and the specifics on being a volunteer here with us. Map to Deer Pond Farm More information about New Volunteer Training Aug 18
19 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield	20 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield	21 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Guided Paddle Guided Paddle August 21, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Guided Paddle at Rogers Lake, Old Lyme More information about Guided Paddle	22 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield	23 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Guided Trail Walk Guided Trail Walk August 23, 2018 8:30 am - 9:30 am Guided trail walk at Chatfield Hollow, Killingworth More information about Guided Trail Walk	24 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Early Morning Bird Walks with Miley Bull Aug 24 Early Morning Bird Walks with Miley Bull Aug 24 August 24, 2018 8:00 am - 10:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map Join our senior director of science and conservation for an early morning bird walk at Deer Pond Farm. All level of birders are welcome on these relaxing excursions along the trails on our way to various birding hot spots. We will look and listen for early fall migrants as we collect data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas survey. Possible sightings include: American Redstart, Yellow Warbler and many other warblers moving through. Our resident woodpeckers, flycatchers, tanagers and grosbeaks are also likely to be seen or heard. Map to Deer Pond Farm More information about Early Morning Bird Walks with Miley Bull Aug 24	25 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Shorebird Workshop at the Coastal Center at Milford Point Shorebird Workshop at the Coastal Center at Milford Point August 25, 2018 8:00 am - 11:00 am (Rain date: Sunday, August 26) Sharpen your shorebird identification skills at Milford Point, one of the best places to see shorebirds in the state! Connecticut Audubon Executive Director Patrick Comins and other experts will conduct an indoor session followed by outdoor field study. Thousands of shorebirds gather at Milford Point in August to rest and feed on their migration south. You can expect (or hope) to see Semipalmated, Baird’s (shown at left), Buff-Breasted, Stilt, White-rumped, Pectoral, and Western sandpipers, among others. This event is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) and the Connecticut Audubon Society. Meet in the Coastal Center parking lot. The workshop is free and open to COA and Connecticut Audubon members and non-members alike. Contact Chris Loscalzo at closcalz@optonline.net or 203-389-6508. More information about Shorebird Workshop at the Coastal Center at Milford Point Family Friendly Ponds, Wetlands & Streams Aug 25 Family Friendly Ponds, Wetlands & Streams Aug 25 August 25, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 Map This walk will focus on the variety of freshwater habitats of Deer Pond Farm and the fascinating animals that depend on them. Water is essential for life, and even though it is all around us, it is like another world. Many strange animals are doing interesting things under the water’s surface, which we’ll observe with dry feet from the water’s edge. Map to Deer Pond Farm More information about Family Friendly Ponds, Wetlands & Streams Aug 25
26 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield	27 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield	28 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Guided Paddle Guided Paddle August 28, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Guided Paddle at Powers Lake, East Lyme More information about Guided Paddle	29 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield	30 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Guided Trail Walk Guided Trail Walk August 30, 2018 8:30 am - 9:30 am Guided trail walk at Chapman Mill Pond Trail, Westbrook More information about Guided Trail Walk	31 Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield August 1, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Nature Store August Sale at the Center at Fairfield

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