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April 3, 2022
April 4, 2022
April 5, 2022(4 events)

Early Morning Bird Walks

April 5, 2022 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret
218 Day Road
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
18609284948

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.

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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

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.

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Little Nature Explorers

April 5, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Fairfield
Center at Fairfield
2325 Burr Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
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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

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.

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April 6, 2022(1 event)

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

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.

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April 7, 2022(1 event)

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

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.

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April 8, 2022(3 events)

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
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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

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

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Spring Peeper Prowl

April 8, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Center at Fairfield
Center at Fairfield
2325 Burr Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
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April 9, 2022(4 events)

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

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

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Spring Bird Seed Sale

April 9, 2022 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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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
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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

 

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.

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Fairfield
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Coastal Center
Glastonbury
Pomfret
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RTP Estuary Center
Deer Pond Farm
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