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May 2, 2021
May 3, 2021(2 events)

Trail Monitors & Co-Leaders Volunteer Training

May 3, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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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Sketching Birds for Beginners Virtual Course

May 3, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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(2 events)

Nature Nursery

May 4, 2021 10:00 am - 10:45 am

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For the Birds - Wonderful Warblers

May 4, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
The 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.
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 5, 2021(2 events)

Larsen Trails Hiking Challenge

May 5, 2021 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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May 6, 2021(1 event)

Freidman Forest Bird Walk

May 6, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am
218 Day Road
Po Box 11
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
860-928-4948

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(3 events)

Sugar Brook Bird Walk

May 7, 2021 8:00 am - 9:00 am
218 Day Road
Po Box 11
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
860-928-4948

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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First Friday Hike

May 7, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm
57 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

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Friday Afternoon Walks

May 7, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
93 Kenyon Road
Hampton, CT 06247
860-928-4948

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.

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May 8, 2021

 

Fairfield
Birdcraft
Coastal Center
Glastonbury
Pomfret
EcoTravel
RTP Estuary Center
Deer Pond Farm
Trail Wood

 

 

 

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