Calendar of Events

Name: Spring Wildlife Walk: Vernal Pools
Start: 2022-04-02T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2022-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Deer Pond Farm

Events in March 2022

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		1 Revealing the Natural World in Winter Revealing the Natural World in Winter March 1, 2022 10:00 am - 12:30 pm More information about Revealing the Natural World in Winter	2 Sanctuary Stroll (Coastal Center) Sanctuary Stroll (Coastal Center) March 2, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Sanctuary Stroll (Coastal Center)	3 Birding 101: Adult Learning Series Birding 101: Adult Learning Series March 3, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=1+Milford+Point+Road++Milford+CT+06460+ More information about Birding 101: Adult Learning Series Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds with Jenny Kroik Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds with Jenny Kroik March 3, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Artist Jenny Kroik talks about how painting and sketching can bring you closer to birds. Via Zoom. More information about Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds with Jenny Kroik	4	5 Spring Bird Walk at Haley Farm State Park Spring Bird Walk at Haley Farm State Park March 5, 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! Location: Haley Farm State Park, Groton https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at Haley Farm State Park
6 Adult Beginner Watercolor Class Adult Beginner Watercolor Class March 6, 2022 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Adult Beginner Watercolor Class	7	8 Spring Bird Walk at Smythe Preserve Spring Bird Walk at Smythe Preserve March 8, 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 Smythe Preserve	9 Home School Nature Programs Home School Nature Programs March 9, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Home School Nature Programs Birds in Your Backyard Webinar Birds in Your Backyard Webinar March 9, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Heading out to your local preserve or state park to look for wild birds is one of best parts of being a birder, and often the only way to find rarities. But right in your own backyard you can find numerous birds living fascinating lives, and these birds often are overlooked. In this webinar, Join Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over the lifecycles of those birds found in backyards across Connecticut. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Birds in Your Backyard Webinar	10 Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center March 10, 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 Birding 101: Adult Learning Series Birding 101: Adult Learning Series March 10, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=1+Milford+Point+Road++Milford+CT+06460+ More information about Birding 101: Adult Learning Series Woodcock Watches Woodcock Watches March 10, 2022 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map Andy will bring you to a location on our sanctuary to seek out the mating ritual of the American Woodcock. 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 Woodcock Watches	11	12 Woodcock Watches Woodcock Watches March 12, 2022 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map Andy will bring you to a location on our sanctuary to seek out the mating ritual of the American Woodcock. 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 Woodcock Watches
13 Nightingale Forest North Hike Nightingale Forest North Hike March 13, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map Hike this 364 acre addition to the Nightingale Forest Preserve. 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 Nightingale Forest North Hike Second Sunday Walks Second Sunday Walks March 13, 2022 – June 12, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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	14	15	16 Sanctuary Stroll (Coastal Center) Sanctuary Stroll (Coastal Center) March 16, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Sanctuary Stroll (Coastal Center) Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper March 16, 2022 3:30 pm - 5:00 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 Junior Animal Care Keeper	17	18	19 Ecological Expeditions - First Signs of Spring Ecological Expeditions - First Signs of Spring March 19, 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, March 14; 6-7 p.m. on Zoom Saturday, March 19; 9-11:30am at Mt. Pisgah, Durham Journey up the river to the southwesterly-most headwaters of the Connecticut River to the Pitch Pine and Bear Oak-clad summit of Mt. Pisgah. At 644 feet, this rocky summit offers views of Durham Meadows and the Metacomet Ridge to the west and the Hartford skyline to the north. Various species of soaring hawks, vultures and Common Ravens can be spotted. Moderately rugged hike on the New England Trail through Chalker Brook ravine. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Ecological Expeditions - First Signs of Spring
20 Birding Walk Birding Walk March 20, 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	21	22 Little Nature Explorers Little Nature Explorers March 22, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 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 Little Nature Explorers Amphibians Three Part Web Series Amphibians Three Part Web Series March 22, 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! March 22- Week 1 will cover the 12 species of salamanders found in Connecticut. Jim will discuss identification characteristics and habitats as well as unique behavioral adaptations. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Amphibians Three Part Web Series	23 Spring Bird Walk at Pleasant Valley Preserve Spring Bird Walk at Pleasant Valley Preserve March 23, 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! Location: Pleasant Valley Preserve, Lyme https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at Pleasant Valley Preserve Home School Nature Programs Home School Nature Programs March 23, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Home School Nature Programs Home School Nature Programs (Coastal Center) Home School Nature Programs (Coastal Center) March 23, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Home School Nature Programs (Coastal Center) Junior Animal Care Keeper Junior Animal Care Keeper March 23, 2022 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map Map to Center at Fairfield More information about Junior Animal Care Keeper	24 Girl Scout Eco Quest (Registration Deadline) Girl Scout Eco Quest (Registration Deadline) March 24, 2022 N/A - 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 (Registration Deadline) Woodcock Watches Woodcock Watches March 24, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map Andy will bring you to a location on our sanctuary to seek out the mating ritual of the American Woodcock. 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 Woodcock Watches Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds, with Shannon Curley and Jose Ramirez-Garofalo Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds, with Shannon Curley and Jose Ramirez-Garofalo March 24, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm "Grassland Birds Are Thriving In The Least Likely Place." A Zoom presentation with Shannon Curley, Ph.D., and Jose Ramirez-Garofalo, Ph.D., candidate Rutgers University. Thursday, March 24, 2022, 7 p.m. More information about Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds, with Shannon Curley and Jose Ramirez-Garofalo	25 Birding Walk at the Coastal Center Birding Walk at the Coastal Center March 25, 2022 8:00 am - 9:00 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 2038787440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Birding Walk at the Coastal Center	26 Beyond Birding in the Field - Using Equipment Beyond Birding in the Field - Using Equipment March 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 Every birder has their tried and tested set of equipment they bring out in the field. Learn what equipment you’ll need to be a successful birder and how to use them, just in time for spring birding. We’ll go over differences in binoculars and field guides to figure out which is right for you. Learn what apps you should have on your phone and how to make the most of them, as well as how to create an eBird account and species list. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Beyond Birding in the Field - Using Equipment Cabbage Hill Hike Cabbage Hill Hike March 26, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map This si a 112 acre Wyndam Land Trust Preserve in Woodstock. 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 Cabbage Hill Hike Wildlife in Winter – Spring is Coming! Wildlife in Winter – Spring is Coming! March 26, 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 Wildlife in Winter – Spring is Coming!
27	28	29 Bull Hill Hike Bull Hill Hike March 29, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 18609284948 Map Enjoy a guided hike around this large preserve. 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 Bull Hill Hike Little Nature Explorers Little Nature Explorers March 29, 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 Spring Bird Walk at Smythe Preserve Spring Bird Walk at Smythe Preserve March 29, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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 Smythe Preserve Amphibians Three Part Web Series Amphibians Three Part Web Series March 29, 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! March 29 -Week 2 will cover the 11 species of frogs and toads found in Connecticut. Jim will discuss identification characteristics, including vocalizations, and habitats as well as unique behaviors. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Amphibians Three Part Web Series	30 Sanctuary Stroll (Coastal Center) Sanctuary Stroll (Coastal Center) March 30, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Coastal Center at Milford Point Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06824 203-878-7440 Map Map to Coastal Center at Milford Point More information about Sanctuary Stroll (Coastal Center)	31 Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center Spring Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center March 31, 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

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Calendar of Events

Events in March 2022

Young, Gifted & Wild About Birds with Jenny Kroik

Woodcock Watches

Woodcock Watches

Nightingale Forest North Hike

Second Sunday Walks

Birding Walk

Woodcock Watches

Cabbage Hill Hike

Wildlife in Winter – Spring is Coming!

Bull Hill Hike