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May 3, 2021
Trail Monitors & Co-Leaders
Monday, May 3, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom
No fee
To register: email Deirdra Wallin, center manager at dwallin@ctaudubon.org
Join our conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni and our center manager Deirdra Wallin to learn how you can support our trail system and our guided programs for public usage. They will share applicable protocols and forms utilized.
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May 3, 2021
Interested 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.
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May 4, 2021
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.
April 27 -Week 2: Many species of warbler have been recorded in Connecticut. Week 2 will start to cover each Connecticut species including identification, habitat, range, and more!
May 4- Week 3: Week 3 finishes up Connecticut species identification including less common species seen over the years.
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May 6, 2021
We will explore this fantastic Joshua's Trust preserve and likely find Cerulean Warblers and Worm-eating Warblers! Limit 7 people. Masks required. Carpooling permitted with proof of COVID vaccination. Pre-register by emailing the walk leader, Andy Rzeznikiewicz arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. Fee $20 CAS members, $30 non-members.
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May 7, 2021
This State-owned property contains fields, meadows, swamp, pine forest and river frontage. Expect to see Pine Warblers, Orchard Orioles, Field Sparrows and Blue winged Warblers. Limit 7 people. Masks required. Carpooling permitted with proof of COVID vaccination. Pre-register by emailing the walk leader, Andy Rzeznikiewicz arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. Fee $20 CAS members, $30 non-members.
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May 7, 2021
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
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May 7, 2021
Join plant enthusiast Anne Christie and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk at Trail Wood. Bring a camera if you like. All ages welcome. (Inclement weather will cancel.) Please pre-register by calling 860-928-4948. FREE to CAS members, $3 non-members.