Calendar of Events

Name: BERRIES, BIG TREES AND BOUNDARIES – FORESTRY WORK AT DEER POND FARM WALK
Start: 2021-04-10T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2021-04-10T12:00:00-05:00

The week's events

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Apr 4, '21	Apr 5, '21 Connecticut River Ecology Virtual Course Connecticut River Ecology Virtual Course April 5, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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	Apr 6, '21 For the Birds - Waterfowl: Geese, Ducks and Swans For the Birds - Waterfowl: Geese, Ducks and Swans April 6, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map 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. March 30 -Week 2: Some of the most well-known waterfowl are dabbling ducks. In week two, learn about Connecticut’s amazing dabbling duck species. April 6 -Week 3: Connecticut’s shore and large water bodies are full of diving ducks in winter. Week three investigates Connecticut’s diving duck species including wear to find and how to identify these beautiful birds https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about For the Birds - Waterfowl: Geese, Ducks and Swans	Apr 7, '21 Spring Bird Seed Sale (Pre-orders due) Spring Bird Seed Sale (Pre-orders due) April 7, 2021 N/A - Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Spring Bird Seed Sale (Pre-orders due) Larsen Trails Hiking Challenge Larsen Trails Hiking Challenge April 7, 2021 10:30 am - 12:00 pm More information about Larsen Trails Hiking Challenge Vernal Pools: From Bugs to Birds Webinar Vernal Pools: From Bugs to Birds Webinar April 7, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Vernal 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	Apr 8, '21 After-School Nature Explorers After-School Nature Explorers April 8, 2021 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about After-School Nature Explorers	Apr 9, '21 Spring Peeper Prowl Spring Peeper Prowl April 9, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm More information about Spring Peeper Prowl	Apr 10, '21 Spring Migration Walk at Griswold Preserve Spring Migration Walk at Griswold Preserve April 10, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am Spring 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 WALK BERRIES, BIG TREES AND BOUNDARIES – FORESTRY WORK AT DEER POND FARM WALK April 10, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, April 10 10 a.m. to noon Register here 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 FREE Member child $15 Non-members $5 Non-member child More information about BERRIES, BIG TREES AND BOUNDARIES – FORESTRY WORK AT DEER POND FARM WALK

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