Calendar of Events

Name: Bafflin Sanctuary Bird Walk
Start: 2023-05-06T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-05-06T09:00:00-05:00

Events in April 2023

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						1 Spring Bird Walk at Darrow Pond Spring Bird Walk at Darrow Pond April 1, 2023 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 go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some of the best birding spots in southern CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at Darrow Pond Rocks & River Birds Rocks & River Birds April 1, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Designated as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, Mamacoke Island and the surrounding bodies of water, are home to a diverse array of bird species. Located on the Thames River, this natural area within the Connecticut College Arboretum also offers a stunning geological experience, as cliffs rise dramatically from the center of the island, and numerous geological features can be seen throughout. Join CT Audubon’s Joe Attwater and Beverly Chomiak, Senior Lecturer in Geology and Environmental Studies, as we explore the unique history of this important bird habitat, and search for birds on the river. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Rocks & River Birds
2	3	4 Early Morning Bird Walks Early Morning Bird Walks April 4, 2023 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map At 8 a.m. every Tuesday in April and May (except May 2nd) No pre-registration. Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colors. Bring binoculars or spotting scope. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Early Morning Bird Walks Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program April 4, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map Tuesdays from March 28 thru May 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. 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. Space limited. For more info and application, see ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs to apply. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program	5 Bird Walk at the RTPEC Bird Walk at the RTPEC April 5, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for an hour on Wednesday mornings as we tour one of the CT Audubon's newest sanctuaries along the Lieutenant River, looking for early spring migrants and remaining winter species. Registration is required. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Bird Walk at the RTPEC Toddler Trails and Tales Toddler Trails and Tales April 5, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map Resuming January 18 and then every Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m. - at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret Parents, grandparents, guardians, come out for some fresh air with your toddler for a nature walk and story or activity. Led by retired PCS kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Free. Registration recommended by calling 860-928-4948. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Toddler Trails and Tales Junior Animal Care Junior Animal Care April 5, 2023 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 Junior Animal Care Trail Wood Troubadours Trail Wood Troubadours April 5, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Road Hampton, 06247 United States 18609284948 Map A gathering of music lovers who would like to join us every other month to play music that was written during the period that Edwin Way Teale lived at Trail Wood, 1959-1980. Songs in advance on a PDF and simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Free, donations appreciated! Registration srequired, space limited. Email trailwood@ctaudubon.org Map to Trail Wood More information about Trail Wood Troubadours	6 After-School Nature Explorers After-School Nature Explorers April 6, 2023 3:45 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 Full Moon Hike Full Moon Hike April 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 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 Full Moon Hike	7 First Friday Hikes at Deer Pond Farm First Friday Hikes at Deer Pond Farm April 7, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map Join us at Deer Pond Farm for a guided hike to kick off the spring season with fresh air, exercise & good company. Different trails and routes taken each month. The pace for this hike is more than a walk, less than a run! A great way to learn more about our conservation work and get familiar with the trail network here. Register HERE for the April 7 hike. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about First Friday Hikes at Deer Pond Farm Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood April 7, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Trail Wood Trail Wood 93 Kenyon Road Hampton, 06247 18609284948 Map Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. Map to Trail Wood More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood	8 Spring Bird Walk at Viney Hill Brook Park Spring Bird Walk at Viney Hill Brook Park April 8, 2023 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 go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some of the best birding spots in southern CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at Viney Hill Brook Park Egg Hunt Egg Hunt April 8, 2023 9:30 am - 3:00 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 Egg Hunt
9	10	11 Early Morning Bird Walks Early Morning Bird Walks April 11, 2023 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map At 8 a.m. every Tuesday in April and May (except May 2nd) No pre-registration. Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colors. Bring binoculars or spotting scope. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Early Morning Bird Walks Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program April 11, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map Tuesdays from March 28 thru May 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. 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. Space limited. For more info and application, see ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs to apply. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program April Break Camp April Break Camp April 11, 2023 10:30 am - 1:30 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 April Break Camp	12 April Break Camp April Break Camp April 12, 2023 10:30 am - 1:30 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 April Break Camp	13 April Break Camp April Break Camp April 13, 2023 10:30 am - 1:30 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 April Break Camp	14 April Break Camp April Break Camp April 14, 2023 10:30 am - 1:30 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 April Break Camp	15 Birds & Ecology of Pratt Cove Birds & Ecology of Pratt Cove April 15, 2023 8:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map As we walk the mostly level trails on the preserved lands of the Nature Conversancy and the Deep River Land Trust, this two hour program will explore the ecology and bird life of this freshwater tidal wetland. We'll scan the marsh for waders, waterfowl and raptors and search the woodland margins for early spring migrants as well. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Birds & Ecology of Pratt Cove 20% Off Bird Seed Sale 20% Off Bird Seed Sale April 15, 2023 10:00 am - 3:00 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 20% Off Bird Seed Sale
16	17	18 Early Morning Bird Walks Early Morning Bird Walks April 18, 2023 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map At 8 a.m. every Tuesday in April and May (except May 2nd) No pre-registration. Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colors. Bring binoculars or spotting scope. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Early Morning Bird Walks Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program April 18, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map Tuesdays from March 28 thru May 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. 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. Space limited. For more info and application, see ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs to apply. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program	19 Bird Walk at the RTPEC Bird Walk at the RTPEC April 19, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Join us for an hour on Wednesday mornings as we tour one of the CT Audubon's newest sanctuaries along the Lieutenant River, looking for early spring migrants and remaining winter species. Registration is required. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Bird Walk at the RTPEC Hummingbirds Webinar Hummingbirds Webinar April 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Tiny winged jewels of the bird world, hummingbirds are among the most loved and most sought after species in the world. Given their diminutive size and fast flight they are also some of the most difficult to see. In this webinar, Conservation and Education Cooridinator Joe Attwater will go over these incredible fliers and their amazing adaptations. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Hummingbirds Webinar	20 After-School Nature Explorers After-School Nature Explorers April 20, 2023 3:45 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	21	22 Long Pond Bird Walk Long Pond Bird Walk April 22, 2023 8:08 am - 9:08 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map Saturday, April 22 at 8 a.m. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson, CT, just south of Webster Lake, has some varied habitats. We should find some interesting duck species, as well as some early arriving spring migrants like Louisiana Waterthrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Blue-headed Vireos. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Long Pond Bird Walk Spring Gala Spring Gala April 22, 2023 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm More information about Spring Gala
23	24	25 Early Morning Bird Walks Early Morning Bird Walks April 25, 2023 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map At 8 a.m. every Tuesday in April and May (except May 2nd) No pre-registration. Andy Rzeznikiewicz will point out various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colors. Bring binoculars or spotting scope. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Early Morning Bird Walks Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program April 25, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map Tuesdays from March 28 thru May 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. 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. Space limited. For more info and application, see ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs to apply. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program	26	27 After-School Nature Explorers After-School Nature Explorers April 27, 2023 3:45 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	28	29 Spring Bird Walk at McCulloch Family Open Space Spring Bird Walk at McCulloch Family Open Space April 29, 2023 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 go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some of the best birding spots in southern CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at McCulloch Family Open Space Girl Scout Eco Quest Girl Scout Eco Quest April 29, 2023 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 Peter Mayer Concert Peter Mayer Concert April 29, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Map Save the date, more info to come. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=218+Day+Road++Pomfret+Center+CT+06259+ More information about Peter Mayer Concert
30 Beginners Bird Walk Beginners Bird Walk April 30, 2023 8:00 am - 9:00 am Center at Pomfret Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 United States 18609284948 Map Sunday, April 30 at 8 a.m. If you’re new to bird watching this is a good weekend to start! Some of the colorful spring birds will be back and the leaves aren’t out yet. Expect to see Yellow Warblers, Blue-winged Warblers or Black and White Warblers. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Map to Center at Pomfret More information about Beginners Bird Walk

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Calendar of Events

Events in April 2023

Monday Morning Walks

Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program

Toddler Trails and Tales

Woodcock Watches

Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood

Frog and Toad Calls

Early Morning Bird Walks

Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program

Toddler Trails and Tales

Trail Wood Troubadours

First Friday Hikes at Deer Pond Farm

Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood

Early Morning Bird Walks

Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program

Early Morning Bird Walks

Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program

Long Pond Bird Walk

Early Morning Bird Walks

Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program

Peter Mayer Concert

Beginners Bird Walk

Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program

Toddlers, Trails and Tales

Trail Wood Troubadours

First Friday Hikes at Deer Pond Farm

Friday Afternoon Guided Walks at Trail Wood

Bafflin Sanctuary Bird Walk