Calendar Entry Fairfield

Friday, April 5 from 6:30-8pm  What’s teeny tiny, seldom seen, but often heard?  Give up?  It’s the Spring Peeper Frog!!  Come join us as we listen for spring peepers in our marsh and look for more secretive animals like spotted salamanders and frogs, as well as the shy and increasingly rare woodcock. Bring a flashlight and learn […]

Saturday, March 30 from  10:00 -11:30 a.m.  OR 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. “Eggs-plore” what’s hatching at the Center at Fairfield’s 17thannual “egg-stravaganza!” Fun-filled family activities include an egg hunt (ideal for children 8 and under), spring-themed craft making, live animal meet-and-greet, and a visit from a very special rabbit. Our morning egg hunt includes a […]

Friday, March 15  from  4 – 4:30 p.m.  Gulp, crunch, slurp, chomp!  It’s meal time for the animals at the Center at Fairfield.  This month come see what’s on the menu for the Center’s resident land turtles. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters as our naturalist feeds them.  All […]

Saturday, March 9 from 10-11 a.m.  Most everyone knows what a Northern Cardinal looks like, but can you tell the difference between a Purple Finch and a House Finch when they arrive at your feeder?The Center at Fairfield is offering a “Birding for Beginners” program with an emphasis on how to recognize the birds that […]

Friday, March 1  from 4-4:30 p.m. Once a month a Connecticut Audubon Society animal ambassador ventures from its cage, pen or perch to greet Center visitors up close. This month, come meet the Center’s resident Barred Owl closer than you ever have before. This interactive program is full of fun and interesting facts about what makes […]

Tuesdays:  January  – February 12  1:30 – 2:15pm For children ages 2-4 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Curious Nature Mind’s Wanted!   Willing to sing songs, create grand art and learn about the nature that is all around us?  Check!  Ready to tromp in the woodlands and streams looking for animal life?  Double-check!  If […]

November 16  from 7:00 – 9:00pm  Have you ever wondered what goes on in the woods after night falls? When the sun goes down, many animals are just starting their day and the nighttime is alive with activity. Become a night watcher with Connecticut Audubon Society Teacher-Naturalist Colleen Noyes and explore the sanctuary looking for […]

Friday, October 12 from 4 – 4:30 p.m. Come watch as our naturalists feed some of the Center’s resident turtles. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission by donation to support our Animal Care Program is greatly appreciated. […]