Ask any birder what they are most excited to see during spring migration and chances are they’ll say the same thing: warblers! In this webinar, teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will tell you all about these charismatic little birds
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May 4, 2020
Welcome to Mystery Monday! Let’s play a game of I Spy: Coastal Connecticut!
Every Monday The Coastal Center educators will post part of a picture of an organism found along the coast of Connecticut to our Program & Events page, the Coastal Center Facebook page and The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page.
Make your best guess–you can post your answer on The Coastal Center’s Facebook page: click here or on The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page: click here.
The answer will be posted Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on the Coastal Center's Program & Events webpage and Facebook pages. Check to see if your guess was correct and learn some fun facts about the creature!
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May 4, 2020
Join Connecticut Audubon’s Teacher/Naturalist Carol Kratzman and learn more about Connecticut’s woodpeckers: the unique super-powers (adaptations) of woodpeckers, their role in our backyard ecosystem, how to identify the various species using field marks, as well as tips for attracting them to your feeders, and the challenges of discouraging woodpeckers from pecking on your house. This program is geared towards adult beginning birders but all levels are welcome.
While we are offering this webinar free of charge, please consider a suggested donation of $10.
Click here to register. Upon completing your registration you will receive a Zoom link for the webinar.
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May 5, 2020
Come join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out the various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars (on some occasions a spotting scope is useful). Cost: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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May 5, 2020
Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours (ten four-hour sessions) of training, this may be the program for you. Registration is limited to 15 people
Syllabus for training - https://www.ctaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2020-Master-Naturalist-Training-Outline.docx
Registration application - https://www.ctaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2020-Master-Naturalist-Application.doc
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May 5, 2020
If there’s one group of birds that captivates birders and non-birders alike, it’s the raptors. These fierce-looking predators roam the skies constantly vigilant for prey. In this webinar, teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will go over which species you can expect to see, as well as what makes these birds such incredible hunters.
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May 6, 2020
Learn how to track your favorite animals across your backyard! This week RTPEC teacher-naturalist Morgan Allen will teach you how to identify the tracks of local critters as well as how to make your very own animal track stamp. Afterward, test your knowledge with a track ID game!
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May 7, 2020
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as we drive to various locations and observe numerous bird species from the road or your vehicle. He will call the birds to the group! Andy hopes many of his long time followers who felt they were unable to attend his regular walks anymore could join him for this new program. Call or go online to pre-register. Cost: $5 CAS members; $10 non members
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May 7, 2020
Executive Director Patrick Comins will give a presentation of our latest State of the Birds report, which focused on Long Island Sound. From hypoxia to sea level rise to watershed health, the report is a thorough summary of the key factors affecting Long Island Sound, an estuary of National Importance. Summaries of all of the Report’s articles are a part of the presentation, including articles by Patrick Lynch, Jenny Dickson, Mark Tedesco, Judy Benson, David Winkler, and others.
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May 8, 2020
Join plant enthusiast Anne Christie and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. They will share tips on how to get good nature shots. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. All ages welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non members.
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May 9, 2020
Carpool to the Long Pond Preserve in Thompson just south of Webster Lake. This property contains early successional habitat, mature conifer forest, a secluded 20 acre lake, and acres of submerged shrublands. We will likely find migrants and nesting species such as Prairie Warblers, Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Bunting, Field Sparrows, and Yellow Warblers. Meet at the Center to form the carpool. Cost $7 CAS members; $10 non-members
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May 10, 2020
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he finds various migrants. Bring your mother or grandmother out to see the assorted colorful birds of spring. Many species can be found by this date including bobolinks and scarlet tanagers. Cost: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. MOTHERS FREE
May 11, 2020
Welcome to Mystery Monday! Let’s play a game of I Spy: Coastal Connecticut!
Every Monday The Coastal Center educators will post part of a picture of an organism found along the coast of Connecticut to our Program & Events page, the Coastal Center Facebook page and The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page.
Make your best guess–you can post your answer on The Coastal Center’s Facebook page: click here or on The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page: click here.
The answer will be posted Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on the Coastal Center's Program & Events webpage and Facebook pages. Check to see if your guess was correct and learn some fun facts about the creature!
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May 12, 2020
Come join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out the various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars (on some occasions a spotting scope is useful). Cost: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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May 12, 2020
Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours (ten four-hour sessions) of training, this may be the program for you. Registration is limited to 15 people
Syllabus for training - https://www.ctaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2020-Master-Naturalist-Training-Outline.docx
Registration application - https://www.ctaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2020-Master-Naturalist-Application.doc
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May 12, 2020
This walk is designed for the person who can't get up early or works during the week. This time of year is the peak of the bird migration, so anything is possible. Cost: $5 CAS members/ $10 non members
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May 12, 2020
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May 13, 2020
Join RTPEC teacher-naturalist Morgan Allen again this week for a relaxing art experience. Paint a design on your backyard rocks and find creative places to put them. Morgan will show you how to plan out your design using the shape of your rock, how to layer up paint on your rock, and more!
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May 14, 2020
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out various birds at Trail Wood and a nerby preserve. In May we can expect to fin Hooded Warblers! Cost Free for CAS members; $5 non-members
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May 14, 2020
Salamanders quietly live most of their lives out of sight and beyond our perception, yet they play outsized roles in many Connecticut ecosystems. In this interactive webinar, conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will highlight the diversity of species that inhabit our area and the interesting ways they make their livings.
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May 15, 2020
We are going to attempt to find 20 species or warblers in one day. This sis the peak of warbler migration, we will be travelling to numerous locations in our search. This is our 11th year doing this program and we have found as many as 21 species during past events. Please register by phone or online. Cost: $20 CAS members; $40 non-members.
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May 15, 2020
Join plant enthusiast Anne Christie and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. They will share tips on how to get good nature shots. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. All ages welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non members.
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May 16, 2020
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow bird banders to see various songbirds up close. You will see how we gently catch them, record data, and safely release the birds. Participants may release a bird. Cost $5 CAS members; $10 non-members
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May 17, 2020
We will be visiting an new Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Eastford or Pomfret or both. The locations will be a surprise. Cost $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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May 18, 2020
Whether you are new to birding and want to join in this rich community, or are a seasoned veteran who wants to brush up on their skills, this Beyond Birding course will give you the tools to confidently and successfully be a birder. Our six-week course will cover a wide variety of topics to get you ready for spring migration and summer birding, some of the most exciting times of the year to be a birder!
May 18, 2020
Welcome to Mystery Monday! Let’s play a game of I Spy: Coastal Connecticut!
Every Monday The Coastal Center educators will post part of a picture of an organism found along the coast of Connecticut to our Program & Events page, the Coastal Center Facebook page and The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page.
Make your best guess–you can post your answer on The Coastal Center’s Facebook page: click here or on The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page: click here.
The answer will be posted Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on the Coastal Center's Program & Events webpage and Facebook pages. Check to see if your guess was correct and learn some fun facts about the creature!
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May 19, 2020
Come join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out the various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars (on some occasions a spotting scope is useful). Cost: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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May 19, 2020
Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours (ten four-hour sessions) of training, this may be the program for you. Registration is limited to 15 people
Syllabus for training - https://www.ctaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2020-Master-Naturalist-Training-Outline.docx
Registration application - https://www.ctaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2020-Master-Naturalist-Application.doc
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May 19, 2020
Ask any birder what they are most excited to see during spring migration and chances are they’ll say the same thing: warblers! In this webinar, teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will tell you all about these charismatic little birds
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May 20, 2020
15th annual 90 Day bird event. Come help us reach our goal of hearing or spotting at least 90 species of birds in ten hours or less. We will be visiting many locations within a 10 mile radius. Interesting sightings from past years include: Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, and Hooded Warbler. Bring lunch, drinks and a snack. Please register by phone or online. Cost $20 CAS members; $40 non members.
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May 20, 2020
Join RTPEC Teacher-naturalist Morgan Allen in this simple bird feeder creation to get you ready for Migration Madness! Explore two designs on how to attract birds to your yard and reuse materials found around the house!
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May 21, 2020
Learn about what “native” is, why that matters, and how to attract and sustain wildlife, while also managing your landscape to reduce water, fertilizer, and chemical use, which benefits our local waterways, and Long Island Sound.
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May 22, 2020
A Special Migration Madness 2020 Program!
Join Coastal Center teacher-naturalist Carol Kratzman as she shares the story of a nesting pair of Great Horned Owls from courtship to successfully fledging two babies in the trees behind her house.
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May 22, 2020
Join plant enthusiast Anne Christie and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. They will share tips on how to get good nature shots. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. All ages welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non members.
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May 23, 2020
We will meet at the Center and carpool to the Bull Hill forest in Thompson. Indigo Bunting, Prairie Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, and Northern Waterthrush are some of the expected species. Cost $7 CAS members; $12 non-members.
May 25, 2020
Welcome to Mystery Monday! Let’s play a game of I Spy: Coastal Connecticut!
Every Monday The Coastal Center educators will post part of a picture of an organism found along the coast of Connecticut to our Program & Events page, the Coastal Center Facebook page and The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page.
Make your best guess–you can post your answer on The Coastal Center’s Facebook page: click here or on The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page: click here.
The answer will be posted Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on the Coastal Center's Program & Events webpage and Facebook pages. Check to see if your guess was correct and learn some fun facts about the creature!
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May 26, 2020
Come join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out the various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars (on some occasions a spotting scope is useful). Cost: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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May 26, 2020
Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours (ten four-hour sessions) of training, this may be the program for you. Registration is limited to 15 people
Syllabus for training - https://www.ctaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2020-Master-Naturalist-Training-Outline.docx
Registration application - https://www.ctaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2020-Master-Naturalist-Application.doc
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May 26, 2020
Come learn all about NERRs, why they’re important, and what this designation will mean for you and your community!
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May 27, 2020
Interested in learning how to paint? Join RTP teacher-naturalist Morgan Allen for a beginner’s watercolor class where she will teach you how to paint using a step- by- step process to fill in the image of a dragonfly
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May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
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May 28, 2020
Join conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni as he describes the characteristics of Connecticut species including their behaviors and habitats, and what YOU can do to aid their conservation.
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May 29, 2020
Join plant enthusiast Anne Christie and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. They will share tips on how to get good nature shots. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. All ages welcome. Free to CAS members; $3 non members.
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May 30, 2020
Come join us as we explore the famous Boston Hollow are of Ashford. Much of the land is owned by Yale. It is a unique area due to its Northern forest feel. Expect to find Blackburnian warblers, Winter Wrens, Canada Warblers, Northern waterthrush to name a few. We will be birding from the road. Cost $7 CAS members; $12 non members
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May 30, 2020
Sherri Vogt, former teacher, congressional staffer and USA Army veteran uses Haiku writing to process life's many beautiful challenges. She will offer instruction on the basic construction of haiku and share examples, then lead a walk where we will observe and write, followed by a sharing session. Cost $5 CAS members; $8 non members
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May 31, 2020
Bring the family for a fun hike following a "treasure map" through Trail Wood. Stop at the house and receive a map and hint sheet for finding the hidden boxes. Each box contains facts about nature or the Teale's and Trail Wood with a sticker for your hint sheet. Collect all the stickers and get a prize at eh end of your adventure. Cost Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
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May 31, 2020
Visit the home of Edwin Way Teale and his wife Nellie to learn about their life and work. Wander through Edwin's intact study and feel his presence.
