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March 28, 2021 |
March 29, 2021(2 events) Nest Box Monitoring Volunteer TrainingNest Box Monitoring Volunteer TrainingMarch 29, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmNest Box Monitoring Join our habitat steward Stefan Martin to learn about nest box monitoring – why nest boxes are important, appropriate protocol, including the use of Nest Watch and which species of birds have nest boxes at Deer Pond Farm. More information about Nest Box Monitoring Volunteer Training Connecticut River Ecology Virtual CourseConnecticut River Ecology Virtual CourseMarch 29, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 In this six-week online course, you will learn how rivers function in general and how the Connecticut River, in particular, has posed challenges and presented opportunities to people and other living things inhabiting the watershed. This weaving of the facets of nature and culture will enhance your appreciation of this special river and empower you to become a more effective environmental steward. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Connecticut River Ecology Virtual Course |
March 30, 2021(1 event) For the Birds - Waterfowl: Geese, Ducks and SwansFor the Birds - Waterfowl: Geese, Ducks and SwansMarch 30, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Coastal Connecticut is a great place to see numerous waterfowl species in winter and early spring. Learn about the adaptations these birds have to their aquatic lifestyles and how to find and identify Connecticut species. March 23 – Week 1: Standing out among flocks of waterfowl, geese and swans are our largest waterfowl species. Week one will discuss Connecticut geese and swan species including habitat, range, diet, and identification tips. More information about For the Birds - Waterfowl: Geese, Ducks and Swans |
March 31, 2021(1 event) The Wonderful World of OwlsThe Wonderful World of OwlsMarch 31, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about The Wonderful World of Owls |
April 1, 2021(2 events) After-School Nature ExplorersAfter-School Nature ExplorersApril 1, 2021 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about After-School Nature Explorers DISTRIBUTION & DETECTION OF FISHER IN CONNECTICUT: DEER POND FARM FINDINGS WEBINARDISTRIBUTION & DETECTION OF FISHER IN CONNECTICUT: DEER POND FARM FINDINGS WEBINARApril 1, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmSince 2018, Katerina Gillis has placed over 200 game cameras on private and public properties in Connecticut, including Deer Pond Farm in Sherman. Her photographic target is the fisher — a large weasel sometimes mistakenly called a fisher cat (mistakenly because it doesn’t fish and it’s not a cat). Katerina is a wildlife conservation and biology student at Central Connecticut State University. In the warm weather months, she works as the IBA Coastal Ranger at Connecticut Audubon’s Milford Point Coastal Center, where she leads the organization’s efforts to protect nesting Piping Plovers, terns, and American Oystercatchers. She’s also a student, and the game camera work is part of her master’s thesis project on the distribution of fishers in the state. Fishers range through much of North America. They were abundant in Connecticut until the 19th century, when logging and trapping all but eliminated them. They eventually re-established themselves in the northeast part of the state and were re-introduced into the northwest by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Have they found their way down the highlands to Sherman? It’s not a spoiler to say Katerina found not just fisher but other mammals at Deer Pond Farm as well. The details and her photos offer a rare look at animal nightlife in the thousand-foot hills of western Connecticut. She says fishers require specialized habitat and that if you think you hear fishers screaming at night, you’re probably wrong. “I’m surprised at how often people think that they have fisher in their backyard just based off of vocalizations when in reality its red foxes and raccoons that vocalize,” she says. You’re invited to join us on Zoom for Katerina’s free presentation, “Distribution & Detection of Fisher in Connecticut: Deer Pond Farm Findings,” on April 1, 2021, 7 p.m. More information about DISTRIBUTION & DETECTION OF FISHER IN CONNECTICUT: DEER POND FARM FINDINGS WEBINAR |
April 2, 2021(1 event) First Friday HikeFirst Friday HikeApril 2, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Join our volunteers, Mary Ann and Allison for fresh air, exercise and good company on a hike or snowshoe excursion. This month we’ll explore the western trails. Pace of hike adjusted to participants. Hiking pole and shoe traction device helpful. No Fee https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USAMore information about First Friday Hike |
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April 4, 2021 |
April 5, 2021(1 event) Connecticut River Ecology Virtual CourseConnecticut River Ecology Virtual CourseApril 5, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 In this six-week online course, you will learn how rivers function in general and how the Connecticut River, in particular, has posed challenges and presented opportunities to people and other living things inhabiting the watershed. This weaving of the facets of nature and culture will enhance your appreciation of this special river and empower you to become a more effective environmental steward. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Connecticut River Ecology Virtual Course |
April 6, 2021(1 event) For the Birds - Waterfowl: Geese, Ducks and SwansFor the Birds - Waterfowl: Geese, Ducks and SwansApril 6, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Coastal Connecticut is a great place to see numerous waterfowl species in winter and early spring. Learn about the adaptations these birds have to their aquatic lifestyles and how to find and identify Connecticut species. March 23 – Week 1: Standing out among flocks of waterfowl, geese and swans are our largest waterfowl species. Week one will discuss Connecticut geese and swan species including habitat, range, diet, and identification tips. More information about For the Birds - Waterfowl: Geese, Ducks and Swans |
April 7, 2021(3 events) Spring Bird Seed Sale (Pre-orders due)Spring Bird Seed Sale (Pre-orders due)April 7, 2021 N/A - Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Spring Bird Seed Sale (Pre-orders due) Larsen Trails Hiking ChallengeLarsen Trails Hiking ChallengeApril 7, 2021 10:30 am - 12:00 pmMore information about Larsen Trails Hiking Challenge Vernal Pools: From Bugs to Birds WebinarVernal Pools: From Bugs to Birds WebinarApril 7, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVernal pools are best known as important breeding habitat for amphibians like Wood Frogs and Spotted Salamanders, but they are so much more! This rich environment supports and enhances forest food webs, including many species of predatory birds like herons and owls as well as dabbling ducks like Wood Ducks. This special webinar will combine a traditional Zoom presentation along with a biologist exploring a Connecticut vernal pool in real-time! Conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will provide a live feed from a local vernal pool, while teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will discuss which bird species rely on these dynamic habitats. Bring your questions and a sense of exploration as we virtually travel to the world of vernal pools! More information about Vernal Pools: From Bugs to Birds Webinar |
April 8, 2021(1 event) After-School Nature ExplorersAfter-School Nature ExplorersApril 8, 2021 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about After-School Nature Explorers |
April 9, 2021(1 event) |
April 10, 2021(2 events) Spring Migration Walk at Griswold PreserveSpring Migration Walk at Griswold PreserveApril 10, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 amSpring is an exciting time to go birding in CT, as many species move into and through the state from wintering grounds further south. The diversity of species can be overwhelming, especially when identifying warblers high in the canopy or picking out songs in the dawn chorus. Join one of our spring migration walks to learn all about our spring migrants in some of the best birding spots in the southeastern part of the state! $10 for members; $15 for members. Space is limited to 12 participants. More information about Spring Migration Walk at Griswold Preserve BERRIES, BIG TREES AND BOUNDARIES – FORESTRY WORK AT DEER POND FARM WALKBERRIES, BIG TREES AND BOUNDARIES – FORESTRY WORK AT DEER POND FARM WALKApril 10, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, April 10 Join David Beers, Western District Service Forester with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for a walk through the trails of Deer Pond Farm. He’ll share his experience as a forester and work done at the sanctuary. David will explain the preserving of white oak old field trees and crown thinning to improve understory berry production for wildlife. Winter tree identification and boundary marking information will be included. $10 Members More information about BERRIES, BIG TREES AND BOUNDARIES – FORESTRY WORK AT DEER POND FARM WALK |
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April 13, 2021(1 event) |
April 14, 2021(3 events) Larsen Trails Hiking ChallengeLarsen Trails Hiking ChallengeApril 14, 2021 10:30 am - 12:00 pmMore information about Larsen Trails Hiking Challenge Spring Migration Walk at Hatchetts Hill PreserveSpring Migration Walk at Hatchetts Hill PreserveApril 14, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmSpring is an exciting time to go birding in CT, as many species move into and through the state from wintering grounds further south. The diversity of species can be overwhelming, especially when identifying warblers high in the canopy or picking out songs in the dawn chorus. Join one of our spring migration walks to learn all about our spring migrants in some of the best birding spots in the southeastern part of the state! $10 for members; $15 for members. Space is limited to 12 participants. More information about Spring Migration Walk at Hatchetts Hill Preserve |
April 15, 2021(1 event) |
April 16, 2021(1 event) |
April 17, 2021(3 events) Spring Migration Walk at Lay-Allen PreserveSpring Migration Walk at Lay-Allen PreserveApril 17, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 amSpring is an exciting time to go birding in CT, as many species move into and through the state from wintering grounds further south. The diversity of species can be overwhelming, especially when identifying warblers high in the canopy or picking out songs in the dawn chorus. Join one of our spring migration walks to learn all about our spring migrants in some of the best birding spots in the southeastern part of the state! $10 for members; $15 for members. Space is limited to 12 participants. More information about Spring Migration Walk at Lay-Allen Preserve Spring Migration Walk at Lay-Allen PreserveSpring Migration Walk at Lay-Allen PreserveApril 17, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 amSpring is an exciting time to go birding in CT, as many species move into and through the state from wintering grounds further south. The diversity of species can be overwhelming, especially when identifying warblers high in the canopy or picking out songs in the dawn chorus. Join one of our spring migration walks to learn all about our spring migrants in some of the best birding spots in the southeastern part of the state! $10 for members; $15 for members. Space is limited to 12 participants. More information about Spring Migration Walk at Lay-Allen Preserve Spring Bird Seed Sale: 20% OffSpring Bird Seed Sale: 20% OffApril 17, 2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Spring Bird Seed Sale: 20% Off |
April 18, 2021 |
April 19, 2021(1 event) Nature Discovery Preschool PodNature Discovery Preschool PodApril 19, 2021 9:30 am - 11:30 amMore information about Nature Discovery Preschool Pod |
April 20, 2021(3 events) Sanctuary Nature Walk to Deer MeadowSanctuary Nature Walk to Deer MeadowApril 20, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMore information about Sanctuary Nature Walk to Deer Meadow For the Birds - Wonderful WarblersFor the Birds - Wonderful WarblersApril 20, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Every spring, birders in Connecticut eagerly await the return of our wonderful warblers from their wintering grounds. Learn which species you can expect to see this spring and how to identify these small flying jewels. April 20 – Week 1: Week one begins with warbler migration and conservation as well as general tips on how to identify spring plumages. More information about For the Birds - Wonderful Warblers |
April 21, 2021(1 event) Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds: creating habitat for wildlife in cities and suburbsYoung, Gifted & Wild About Birds: creating habitat for wildlife in cities and suburbsApril 21, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmDr. Desiree Narango, the David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellow Postdoctoral Researcher at UMass Amherst, will speak about her studies of plant-animal interactions and wildlife diversity in urban areas across the United States. She will share information about the birds and insects we share our parks and yards with and how management decisions in urban green spaces impact conservation success in New England and beyond. She will also share resources to find information about nature-based gardening and participating in community-driven science. More information about Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds: creating habitat for wildlife in cities and suburbs |
April 22, 2021(2 events) After-School Nature ExplorersAfter-School Nature ExplorersApril 22, 2021 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about After-School Nature Explorers Habitat Enhancement at Deer Pond Farm & Your Backyard WebinarHabitat Enhancement at Deer Pond Farm & Your Backyard WebinarApril 22, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Thursday, April 22, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. As the Connecticut Audubon Society enters its fifth year of managing Deer Pond Farm, we have completed several projects to benefit birds and other biodiversity. In this webinar, we’ll describe: strategic plantings, including the rationale for selecting particular species for food or cover; invasive species management, including techniques used for various species; and providing nest boxes and other structures for cavity-nesting birds. Positive steps you can take at home will also be shared, as well as resources for additional information. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USAMore information about Habitat Enhancement at Deer Pond Farm & Your Backyard Webinar | April 23, 2021 |
April 24, 2021(3 events) Birding with Stefan MartinBirding with Stefan MartinApril 24, 2021 8:00 am - 10:00 amJoin birding experts for spring walks to explore the variety of bird species that call Deer Pond Farm home. With such diverse habitats, we can look forward to seeing birds such as the Eastern Bluebird, Red-shouldered Hawks, Pileated Woodpeckers and many others! All levels of birders are welcome on the walks. More information about Birding with Stefan Martin Garden PrepGarden PrepApril 24, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Would you like to have a garden? Need a little help to get started? Join Fabienne Audette, owner of Nibbling Brook Farm and No Fee https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USAMore information about Garden Prep Habitat Enhancement Tour at Deer Pond FarmHabitat Enhancement Tour at Deer Pond FarmApril 24, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m. to noon Join conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni at Deer Pond Farm for a tour of three habitat enhancement areas. This will include the Bird & Pollinator Garden, the Fall Migration Rest Stop and the Cathedral Trail Bird Ecotone. Plantings, nest box program and invasive species management will be discussed. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USAMore information about Habitat Enhancement Tour at Deer Pond Farm |
April 25, 2021(1 event) EXPLORING GRISWOLD PRESERVE FOR FISH, FROGS, AND BIRDSEXPLORING GRISWOLD PRESERVE FOR FISH, FROGS, AND BIRDSApril 25, 2021 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmJoin Connecticut Audubon Society long-time volunteer and past member of our Board of Directors, Michael Aurelia for an exploration of the Griswold Preserve in Old Lyme. This two-hour, relatively flat, mile-long guided hike will take participants through the preserve’s fishway for Alewives, large vernal pool, and upland forest to search for spring migratory birds. $10 for members; $15 for members. Space is limited to 12 participants. Program is suitable for ages 14 and up. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. More information about EXPLORING GRISWOLD PRESERVE FOR FISH, FROGS, AND BIRDS |
April 26, 2021(3 events) Garden Gaggle & Habitat Helpers Volunteer TrainingGarden Gaggle & Habitat Helpers Volunteer TrainingApril 26, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmGarden Gaggle & Habitat Helpers Join our conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni and our habitat steward Stefan Martin to learn about habitat enhancement volunteer opportunities. They will share and explain the value of opportunities including maintaining and monitoring our Bird & Pollinator Garden, identifying and removing invasive plants, and other projects such as seed collecting which support the conservation work at Deer Pond Farm. More information about Garden Gaggle & Habitat Helpers Volunteer Training Sketching Birds for Beginners Virtual CourseSketching Birds for Beginners Virtual CourseApril 26, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pmInterested in learning how to sketch local songbirds in their natural habitat? Grab your pencil and paper and join teacher-naturalist and artist Morgan Allen for a three-part bird ID and sketching workshop! Participants will learn basic sketching techniques, gain confidence in drawing, and discover tips and tricks for identifying songbirds of southern New England. Each session will offer strategies for illustration techniques as well as identification tips in order to develop your ability to recognize songbirds. Each weekly live session will be recorded and available for multiple views throughout the course. More information about Sketching Birds for Beginners Virtual Course Spring Migration Walk at Lohmann CT River PreserveSpring Migration Walk at Lohmann CT River PreserveApril 26, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmSpring is an exciting time to go birding in CT, as many species move into and through the state from wintering grounds further south. The diversity of species can be overwhelming, especially when identifying warblers high in the canopy or picking out songs in the dawn chorus. Join one of our spring migration walks to learn all about our spring migrants in some of the best birding spots in the southeastern part of the state! $10 for members; $15 for members. Space is limited to 12 participants. More information about Spring Migration Walk at Lohmann CT River Preserve |
April 27, 2021(2 events) For the Birds - Wonderful WarblersFor the Birds - Wonderful WarblersApril 27, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Every spring, birders in Connecticut eagerly await the return of our wonderful warblers from their wintering grounds. Learn which species you can expect to see this spring and how to identify these small flying jewels. April 20 – Week 1: Week one begins with warbler migration and conservation as well as general tips on how to identify spring plumages. More information about For the Birds - Wonderful Warblers |
April 28, 2021(2 events) Larsen Trails Hiking ChallengeLarsen Trails Hiking ChallengeApril 28, 2021 10:30 am - 12:00 pmMore information about Larsen Trails Hiking Challenge Rare Birds of Connecticut WebinarRare Birds of Connecticut WebinarApril 28, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmWell over 400 bird species have been recorded in CT. Of those, over a quarter of them are rare, sometimes only having been spotted once or twice in the state. Where did these birds come from, and why are they here? In this webinar, teacher naturalist Joe Attwater will go over the species that cause birders in the state to drop what they’re doing and grab their binoculars. Joe will discuss:
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April 30, 2021(1 event) Birding with Ryan MacLeanBirding with Ryan MacLeanApril 30, 2021 8:00 am - 10:00 amJoin birding experts for spring walks to explore the variety of bird species that call Deer Pond Farm home. With such diverse habitats, we can look forward to seeing birds such as the Eastern Bluebird, Red-shouldered Hawks, Pileated Woodpeckers and many others! All levels of birders are welcome on the walks. More information about Birding with Ryan MacLean |
May 1, 2021(1 event) Rain Gardens for PollinatorsRain Gardens for PollinatorsMay 1, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Rain Gardens for Pollinators Did you know a rain garden can also be a pollinator garden? Rain gardens are created to collect rain water from structures, like our homes and driveways to prevent runoff and keep the water in the ground. They also help filter out pollutants. Join Jane More information about Rain Gardens for Pollinators |