Calendar of Events

Name: Viginia Rail Bird Walk
Start: 2022-04-30T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2022-04-30T19:00:00-05:00

Events in April 2022

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					1 First Friday Hike First Friday Hike April 1, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about First Friday Hike	2 Birding Walk at the Coastal Center Birding Walk at the Coastal Center April 2, 2022 9:00 am - 11:30 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 12038787440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Birding Walk at the Coastal Center Girl Scout Eco Quest Girl Scout Eco Quest April 2, 2022 10:00 am - 12:15 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 View Location Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Girl Scout Eco Quest Spring Wildlife Walk: Vernal Pools Spring Wildlife Walk: Vernal Pools April 2, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Spring Wildlife Walk: Vernal Pools
3	4	5 Early Morning Bird Walks Early Morning Bird Walks April 5, 2022 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map Every Tuesday in April & May at 8am (except May 3rd -no walk). No pre-registration required. With access to over 1,650 acres of land we will seek out a variety of bird species. Bring binoculars or spotting scope. Fee $10 members; $20 non-members. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Early Morning Bird Walks MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING April 5, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited. ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs to apply. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING Little Nature Explorers Little Nature Explorers April 5, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map Map to Center at Fairfield More information about Little Nature Explorers Amphibians Three Part Web Series Amphibians Three Part Web Series April 5, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map This unique course sheds light on some of our most mysterious, secretive and fascinating wildlife – the amphibians! After learning about the characteristics and habitats of Connecticut’s 23 species of salamanders, newts, frogs and toads, conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will highlight interesting and unusual aspects of their ecology and how this information can be put to good use! April 5 - Week 3 will explore conservation and management issues that are important to ensuring a secure future for amphibians in Connecticut. It will conclude with recommendations that YOU can follow to benefit these often under-appreciated animals. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Amphibians Three Part Web Series	6 Live on Location: Exploring Vernal Pools! Live on Location: Exploring Vernal Pools! April 6, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Vernal pools are unique and seasonal wetland habitats which support a diverse set of plants and animals. From breeding frogs and salamanders to water beetles and dragonfly larvae, these ecosystems enhance forest food webs and provide critical habitat for many species. In this hybrid webinar, join conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni live in the field as he explores a local vernal pool. Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will discuss what makes these habitats so important and distinct. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Live on Location: Exploring Vernal Pools!	7 RTP Estuary Center Presents Season of the Osprey Filmmaker in Live Zoom RTP Estuary Center Presents Season of the Osprey Filmmaker in Live Zoom April 7, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center CT Map Join us for a free, interactive virtual presentation: An evening with filmmaker Jacob Steinberg, producer, and director of the PBS Nature program Season of the Osprey. Participants will enjoy a unique opportunity to hear behind the scene stories and ask questions about the creation of this extraordinary documentary, filmed primarily in Old Lyme’s own Great Island Marsh over a period of 7 years. Season of the Osprey has been called “dazzling” and “the best footage of osprey flying, fishing and at the nest that I have ever seen” by Dr. Alan F. Poole of the Cornell Lab or Ornithology. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=+++CT++ More information about RTP Estuary Center Presents Season of the Osprey Filmmaker in Live Zoom	8 Birding Walk at the Coastal Center Birding Walk at the Coastal Center April 8, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 United States 2038787440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Birding Walk at the Coastal Center Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood April 8, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Join Trail Wood enthusiast and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. All ages welcome. Free to members/ $3 non-members. Cancels for inclement weather https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood Spring Peeper Prowl Spring Peeper Prowl April 8, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 View Location Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Spring Peeper Prowl	9 Vernal Pools of the Arboretum Vernal Pools of the Arboretum April 9, 2022 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Each spring, as snow melts and temperatures rise, vernal pools come to life! Many amphibian species rely on vernal pools pools for breeding and unique plants and insects can be found in these seasonal wetlands as well. Join us to search the vernal pools that dot the Connecticut College Arboretum, and look in the other wetland habitats on the property for amphibians, birds, insects, and more! Free for members of either the CT Audubon Society or CT College Arboretum; $10 for non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Vernal Pools of the Arboretum Spring Bird Seed Sale Spring Bird Seed Sale April 9, 2022 10:00 am - 3:00 pm More information about Spring Bird Seed Sale Spring Eggs-stravaganza & Hunt (Coastal Center) Spring Eggs-stravaganza & Hunt (Coastal Center) April 9, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 United States 2038787440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Spring Eggs-stravaganza & Hunt (Coastal Center) April 9th Shorebird Walk and Concert with UK Band Hector Gannet April 9th Shorebird Walk and Concert with UK Band Hector Gannet April 9, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map Join us at 4 pm on April 9th for the walk - and/or come along to enjoy music at Two Roads at 6 pm. $1 per beer purchased will be donated to Connecticut Audubon for shorebird work. Following our outing at Milford Point, the event moves to Two Roads Brewing Co @ 1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford where the band will commence performing at 6 pm. The Hector Gannet band cares deeply about wildlife and has a special affinity for the Gannet; it is a threatened species in the UK. Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about April 9th Shorebird Walk and Concert with UK Band Hector Gannet
10 Second Sunday Walks Second Sunday Walks March 13, 2022 – June 12, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Road Hampton, 06247 8609284948 Map Each walk will begin with an Edwin Way Teale reading. Fee FREE to members/ $5 non-members. Moms FREE May 8th. Map to Trail Wood More information about Second Sunday Walks	11	12 MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING April 12, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited. ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs to apply. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center April 12, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Located on 5 acres on the Lieutenant River, the RTP Estuary Center is the perfect place to watch for migrating songbirds as they pass through on their way further north or stay put in Connecticut for the summer to breed. Join us as we search for some of our most beloved springtime birds and welcome them back to Connecticut! https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center	13 Wrens & Vireos Webinar Wrens & Vireos Webinar April 13, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Birds are a noisy bunch, especially in spring when they begin to breed. Among the most vocal are the wrens and vireos, some of most well loved species. In this webinar Joe Attwater will go over these charismatic little birds and which ones to expect in the state. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Wrens & Vireos Webinar	14 Birding Walk (Coastal Center) Birding Walk (Coastal Center) April 14, 2022 8:00 am - 10:00 am Coastal Center Coastal Center 1 Milford Point Rd Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center More information about Birding Walk (Coastal Center) Spring Bird Walk at McCulloch Family Open Space Spring Bird Walk at McCulloch Family Open Space April 14, 2022 9:11 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Spring is one of the most exciting times to be a birder in Connecticut, as many bird species make their way from their wintering grounds further south to warmer climates. Join us as we search for warblers, vireos, tanagers and more in some of the best birding spots around Connecticut! $ 10 members; $15 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at McCulloch Family Open Space	15 Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood April 15, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Join Trail Wood enthusiast and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. All ages welcome. Free to members/ $3 non-members. Cancels for inclement weather https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood	16 Egg Hunt Egg Hunt April 16, 2022 9:30 am - More information about Egg Hunt Birding Walk Birding Walk April 16, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Birding Walk
17	18	19 MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING April 19, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited. ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs to apply. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz April 19, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map All day outdoor fun and exploration. Come for one or all three. Limited to 10 kids per day. Information and forms at ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $55/day for CAS members; $65/day for non-members. State COVID regulations will be followed. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz Spring Vacation Adventures Spring Vacation Adventures April 19, 2022 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map School’s closed! We’re open! Leave your devices & screens behind, get outdoors and become an eco-explorer. Join our teacher/naturalists for outdoor adventures at the Coastal Center as we investigate the habitats of Milford Point. Games, crafts, stories, and science experiments round out the fun. Participants should bring a water bottle, a nut-free snack for morning and afternoon & a nut-free lunch. No food is provided. Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Spring Vacation Adventures Birding Walk (Coastal Center) Birding Walk (Coastal Center) April 19, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Coastal Center Coastal Center 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center More information about Birding Walk (Coastal Center) Reptiles Three-Part Webinar Series Reptiles Three-Part Webinar Series April 19, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Connecticut’s reptiles are charismatic species that are cherished and beloved, though sometimes they are poorly understood. After getting acquainted with the characteristics and habitats of Connecticut’s 28 species of turtles, lizard & snakes, conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will highlight interesting and unusual aspects of their ecology and how such information can be put to good use to benefit their conservation. April 19 -Week 1 will cover the 13 species of turtles found in Connecticut. Identification characteristics and habitat associations will be emphasized, as well as unique attributes of their behavior. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Reptiles Three-Part Webinar Series	20 APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz April 20, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map All day outdoor fun and exploration. Come for one or all three. Limited to 10 kids per day. Information and forms at ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $55/day for CAS members; $65/day for non-members. State COVID regulations will be followed. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz Spring Vacation Adventures Spring Vacation Adventures April 20, 2022 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map School’s closed! We’re open! Leave your devices & screens behind, get outdoors and become an eco-explorer. Join our teacher/naturalists for outdoor adventures at the Coastal Center as we investigate the habitats of Milford Point. Games, crafts, stories, and science experiments round out the fun. Participants should bring a water bottle, a nut-free snack for morning and afternoon & a nut-free lunch. No food is provided. Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Spring Vacation Adventures Spring Birding Webinar Spring Birding Webinar April 20, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map There is no better time to be a birder in Connecticut than in spring, as we welcome back our vociferous vireos, secretive thrushes, and the bright gems of the bird world, the warblers, among many others. In this webinar Joe Attwater will go over how to make the best of springtime for birding and which species you can expect to see in the state. Sponsored by New Pond Farm Education Center's Schroeder Education Fund https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Birding Webinar	21 APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz April 21, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map All day outdoor fun and exploration. Come for one or all three. Limited to 10 kids per day. Information and forms at ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $55/day for CAS members; $65/day for non-members. State COVID regulations will be followed. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz Spring Vacation Adventures Spring Vacation Adventures April 21, 2022 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map School’s closed! We’re open! Leave your devices & screens behind, get outdoors and become an eco-explorer. Join our teacher/naturalists for outdoor adventures at the Coastal Center as we investigate the habitats of Milford Point. Games, crafts, stories, and science experiments round out the fun. Participants should bring a water bottle, a nut-free snack for morning and afternoon & a nut-free lunch. No food is provided. Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Spring Vacation Adventures April Break Camp April Break Camp April 21, 2022 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map Map to Center at Fairfield More information about April Break Camp	22 Spring Vacation Adventures Spring Vacation Adventures April 22, 2022 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map School’s closed! We’re open! Leave your devices & screens behind, get outdoors and become an eco-explorer. Join our teacher/naturalists for outdoor adventures at the Coastal Center as we investigate the habitats of Milford Point. Games, crafts, stories, and science experiments round out the fun. Participants should bring a water bottle, a nut-free snack for morning and afternoon & a nut-free lunch. No food is provided. Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Spring Vacation Adventures April Break Camp April Break Camp April 22, 2022 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map Map to Center at Fairfield More information about April Break Camp Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood April 22, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Join Trail Wood enthusiast and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. All ages welcome. Free to members/ $3 non-members. Cancels for inclement weather https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood	23 Bafflin Bird Walk Bafflin Bird Walk April 23, 2022 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map Some of the early arriving spring migrants should be around such as Louisiana Waterthrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Blue-headed Vireos. Fee: $10 members/ $20 non-members PLEASE REGISTER: arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone, date/title of walk, # of people. Andy will confirm. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Bafflin Bird Walk Beyond Birding in the Field - Birding by Ear Beyond Birding in the Field - Birding by Ear April 23, 2022 9:00 am - 11:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map As spring approaches and the trees begin to leaf out, it becomes more difficult to see birds, and birders must rely more on sound. With mating season approaching, birds are also more vocal as they establish territory. Learn how to identify birds by song and call, and how to check against a field guide and phone app. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Beyond Birding in the Field - Birding by Ear
24	25	26 MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING April 26, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited. ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs to apply. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING Spring Bird Walk at Falls River Preserve Spring Bird Walk at Falls River Preserve April 26, 2022 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Spring is one of the most exciting times to be a birder in Connecticut, as many bird species make their way from their wintering grounds further south to warmer climates. Join us as we search for warblers, vireos, tanagers and more in some of the best birding spots around Connecticut! $ 10 members; $15 non-members https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at Falls River Preserve Little Nature Explorers Little Nature Explorers April 26, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map Map to Center at Fairfield More information about Little Nature Explorers Reptiles Three-Part Webinar Series Reptiles Three-Part Webinar Series April 26, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Connecticut’s reptiles are charismatic species that are cherished and beloved, though sometimes they are poorly understood. After getting acquainted with the characteristics and habitats of Connecticut’s 28 species of turtles, lizard & snakes, conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will highlight interesting and unusual aspects of their ecology and how such information can be put to good use to benefit their conservation April 26 -Week 2 will cover the 15 species of snakes and lizards found in Connecticut. Identification characteristics and habitat associations will be emphasized, as well as unique attributes of their behavior. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Reptiles Three-Part Webinar Series	27	28 Birding Walk (Coastal Center) Birding Walk (Coastal Center) April 28, 2022 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Coastal Center Coastal Center 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center More information about Birding Walk (Coastal Center) Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center April 28, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Located on 5 acres on the Lieutenant River, the RTP Estuary Center is the perfect place to watch for migrating songbirds as they pass through on their way further north or stay put in Connecticut for the summer to breed. Join us as we search for some of our most beloved springtime birds and welcome them back to Connecticut! https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center	29 Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood April 29, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Rd. Hampton, CT 06247 860-928-4948 Map Join Trail Wood enthusiast and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. All ages welcome. Free to members/ $3 non-members. Cancels for inclement weather https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=93+Kenyon+Rd.++Hampton+CT+06247+ More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood	30 Ecological Expeditions - Vernal Pool Ecology Ecological Expeditions - Vernal Pool Ecology April 30, 2022 9:00 am - 11:30 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 View Location Map Monday, April 25; 6-7 p.m. on Zoom Saturday, April 30; 9-11:30 a.m. at The Preserve, Old Saybrook Long before the trees leaf out and the tropical birds arrive, life is already busy beneath the water’s surface of vernal pools. The Preserve’s woodland wetlands are breeding habitat for Spotted Salamanders and Wood Frogs as well as a surprising diversity of invertebrates. With the aid of a net and magnification devices, we’ll get a glimpse of the rich variety of vernal pool life. Terrain is gentle, but trails are muddy in spots; waterproof footwear is recommended. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Ecological Expeditions - Vernal Pool Ecology Viginia Rail Bird Walk Viginia Rail Bird Walk April 30, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map The goal is to hear and observe Virginia Rail, as well as other speicies of birds such as Common Snipe and Vesper Sparrow. Fee $10 members/ $20 non-members. PLEASE REGISTER: arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org Include name, phone, date/title of walk, # of people. Andy will confirm. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Viginia Rail Bird Walk

Fairfield

Birdcraft

Coastal Center

Glastonbury

Pomfret

EcoTravel

RTP Estuary Center

Deer Pond Farm

Trail Wood

Calendar of Events

Events in April 2022

Bull Hill Hike

Early Morning Bird Walks

MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING

Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood

Second Sunday Walks

MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING

Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood

MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING

APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz

APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz

APRIL VACATION CAMP - Hike, Bike and Bio-Blitz

Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood

Bafflin Bird Walk

MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING

Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood

Viginia Rail Bird Walk