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April 8, 2018(2 events)

Bird Atlas Training

April 8, 2018 10:00 am -

Join volunteer coordinator Craig Repasz for a review in Bird Atlas protocol. Free program.

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RETURN OF THE SEA OTTER

April 8, 2018 2:00 pm - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

‘RETURN OF THE SEA OTTER:
THE STORY OF THE ANIMAL THAT EVADED EXTINCTION ON THE PACIFIC COAST’

In his newest book, author Todd McLeish journeys along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska tracking the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters – nearly hunted to extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries. Todd will share stories of his adventures while outlining the natural history of these adorable marine mammals. Fee: $3 CAS members; $7 non-members.

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April 9, 2018(1 event)

Spring Break Camp

April 9, 2018 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

April 9 - 11 (Monday - Wednesday)

Ages 4-6 and 7–8

School breaks are a great time to experience the hands-on learning activities offered at the Center. Both outdoors and indoors, a variety of fun, nature-based offerings are planned for each day. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to explore the Sanctuary. After all the fresh air, we’ll come inside to meet animals and make crafts. Snack provided. Send a nut-free lunch.

Half day 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fee: Members $48/day, non-members $64/day.

 

Pre-registration required.

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April 10, 2018(2 events)

EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS

April 10, 2018 8:00 am - Center at Pomfret
Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

With access to over 1,650 acres of land, we will seek out a variety of bird species. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. (On some occasions a spotting scope is useful.) Fee: Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.

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Spring Break Camp

April 10, 2018 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

April 9 - 11 (Monday - Wednesday)

Ages 4-6 and 7–8

School breaks are a great time to experience the hands-on learning activities offered at the Center. Both outdoors and indoors, a variety of fun, nature-based offerings are planned for each day. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to explore the Sanctuary. After all the fresh air, we’ll come inside to meet animals and make crafts. Snack provided. Send a nut-free lunch.

Half day 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fee: Members $48/day, non-members $64/day.

Pre-registration required.

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April 11, 2018(3 events)

Spring Break Camp

April 11, 2018 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

April 9 - 13 (Monday - Friday)

Ages 4-6 and 7–8

School breaks are a great time to experience the hands-on learning activities offered at the Center. Both outdoors and indoors, a variety of fun, nature-based offerings are planned for each day. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to explore the Sanctuary. After all the fresh air, we’ll come inside to meet animals and make crafts. Snack provided. Send a nut-free lunch.

Half day 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fee: Members $48/day, non-members $64/day.

 

Pre-registration required.

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WEDNESDAY NOON WALKS

April 11, 2018 12:00 pm -

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.

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AFTER SCHOOL NATURE CLUB - SPRING SESSION: GRADES 1 – 6

April 11, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Trail Wood
Trail Wood
93 Kenyon Rd.
Hampton, CT 06247
860-928-4948

Do your kids need to blow off steam after school? The afternoons will be filled with fresh air, exercise and fun. Fee: $60 CAS members for the 6-day session; $70 non-members. More info & forms at ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home.

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April 12, 2018(1 event)

Backyard Birding at the Sherman Senior Center

April 12, 2018 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Backyard birding is social and fun for all ages. Join Cathy Hagadorn and Deirdra Wallin as we review the basics of bird ID, how to best attract birds to your feeder. Angela Dimmitt, president of Western Connecticut Bird Club will also join us to share some fun facts about our local birds as well as share updates on the Birds of Sherman list! Additionally, you will learn how to make your yard a birding destination year round. We’ll display a few bird feeders, binoculars and ID books. This is event is open to all at no cost and the Sherman Senior Center provides transportation to senior Sherman residents or disabled. To register, please contact Suzette Berger at shermanseniorcenter@gmail.com or 860-354-2414 x 1.

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April 13, 2018(2 events)

Afternoon Spring Migration Walk

April 13, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society, for an afternoon spring migration walk at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, CT. With over 835 acres, including ponds and vernal pools, we’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of spring while looking for Red-winged Blackbirds, Eastern Phoebes, American Redstarts and many more! We’ll also take time to discuss Purple Martins and the recently installed nesting gourds.

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Stargazing in Spring

April 13, 2018 8:00 pm -

Our executive director, Patrick Comins, is leading a trip to White Sands Beach to look at early spring skies. 

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April 14, 2018(3 events)

Photographing Birds in Action

April 14, 2018 8:15 am - 11:15 am

Led by Bob MacDonnell, this class is for intermediate photographers. Held at Rocky Neck.

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Seed Sale

April 14, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

20% off all seed

Pre-order forms available on the website.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Return of the Osprey Party

April 14, 2018 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

SOLD OUT

Celebrate the return of the Ospreys!
Please join us for the Coastal Center’s  8th Annual Return of the Osprey Party. 

Enjoy beautiful sunset views, live music, good friends, hearty hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer.

An online auction, silent auction and raffle items.

All proceeds will benefit environmental education programs at the Coastal Center.

Casual smart attire. 

$45 per person/$80 per couple.

Click here to register online.

If you cannot attend but wish to contribute to Return of the Osprey click here.

For more information please call 203-878-7440.

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