Calendar of Events

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  • Trail Monitors & Co-Leaders Volunteer Training

    Trail Monitors & Co-Leaders Volunteer Training


    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.

    Sketching Birds for Beginners Virtual Course

    Sketching Birds for Beginners Virtual Course


    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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  • Nature Nursery

    Nature Nursery


    May 4, 2021

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    For the Birds - Wonderful Warblers

    For the Birds - Wonderful Warblers


    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.

    The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
    Old Lyme, CT 06371

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  • Larsen Trails Hiking Challenge

    Larsen Trails Hiking Challenge


    May 5, 2021

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    Spring Migration Walk at Barn Island

    Spring Migration Walk at Barn Island


    May 5, 2021

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  • Freidman Forest Bird Walk

    Freidman Forest Bird Walk


    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.

    218 Day Road
    Po Box 11
    Pomfret Center, CT 06259
    860-928-4948
  • Sugar Brook Bird Walk

    Sugar Brook Bird Walk


    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.

    218 Day Road
    Po Box 11
    Pomfret Center, CT 06259
    860-928-4948
    First Friday Hike

    First Friday Hike


    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

    57 Wakeman Hill Road
    Sherman, CT 06784
    USA
    (860) 799-4074
    Friday Afternoon Walks

    Friday Afternoon Walks


    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.

    93 Kenyon Road
    Hampton, CT 06247
    860-928-4948

 

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