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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 |
