A-Fairfield Events

Wednesdays through October 29, 2025 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.* *on 9/24 class meets 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; on 10/1 meets 8 to 11 a.m. *Registration full The Naturalist Training Program provides classroom and field training over the span of eight weeks. It prepares adults of all experience levels to become naturalists in their […]

Friday, September 19, 2025 9:30 a.m. to Noon As summer comes to a close, millions of raptors will begin their fall migration. Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin to witness birds of prey making their journey south. We will meet at the trail head and walk to the Larsen Sanctuary’s Deer Meadow hawk platform for optimal […]

Tuesdays: Sept. 30; Oct. 14, 21, 28; Nov. 18, 25, 2025 10 – 10:45 a.m. What do animals do in the fall? How do they prepare for cooler temperatures? We’ll discover the answers to these questions and more in this engaging, indoor/outdoor program. Activities may include stories, crafts, games, experiments, live animal visitors and explorations. […]

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 8 to 10 a.m. Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin on this fall walk through the coastal meadows, shrubs, thickets, conifers and open woods of Connecticut Audubon’s Smith Richardson Wildlife Preserve in Westport. In addition to a variety of sparrows, other possible sightings include warblers (such as Yellow-rumped, American Redstart and Palm) […]

Thursday, October 16, 2025 10:30 a.m. Registration & Brunch 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 4:30 p.m. Cocktails, Auction & Dinner Join us for THE BON, our annual charity golf event in support of the Fairfield Region’s conservation, education, and advocacy work to protect CT’s wildlife and habitats. Registration includes a round of golf at the prestigious […]

Saturday, October 18, 2025 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pre-orders due Wednesday, October 8 The Nature Store at the Fairfield Nature Center will be offering premium bird seed at a 20% discount on Saturday, October 18. With the cooler months ahead, this is an ideal opportunity to stock up on your birds’ favorites. Knowledgeable staff are always available […]

Friday, October 24, 2025 5 – 7:15 p.m. You’ll have a fun (but not scary) experience being escorted through the luminary trail and learning about nocturnal animals in their natural habitats. Live animals — including owls — plus crafts, snacks and hot chocolate, will round out this nature-themed, outdoors-only event. Dress for the weather; costumes […]

Saturday, November 1, 2025 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 10 to 11:45 a.m. Our teacher/naturalists will lead scouts on hikes in the Larsen Sanctuary as well as other activities to help fulfill badge requirements (some requirements are the responsibility of the scout to complete independently). Scouts are welcome to participate in more than one badge. […]

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Program has filled; registration is closed Children in Kindergarten to Grade 2 will enjoy a day off from school filled with exploring the wonders of nature. We’ll hike the trails looking for signs of animals, use insect nets to investigate pond life, roll logs to see […]

Field Trips for Home Learning Groups: Enrich your home learning group by taking a field trip to the Center at Fairfield for hands-on, outdoor, environmental programs. Click here for program brochure.  Science in Nature — Distance Learning: Bring the excitement and learning of our Science in Nature programs to your classroom with these live, virtual […]

Enrich yourself, or the offerings of your group or organization, with our outreach learning programs. Ideal for individuals, libraries, scout troops, senior centers, Parks and Recreation departments and more, they can also be tailored to meet your specific needs. Programs can be in-person or virtual (via Zoom). Click here for brochure. Birds of Prey – […]

The Fairfield Nature Center provides programs that meet the needs of scouts and their leaders. Our teacher-naturalists will lead scouts through hands-on, science-based programs during which they will discover unique habitats and wildlife while working towards badge requirements. Our ongoing scouting programs may be scheduled for weekdays and weekends (based on availability). For Girl Scout […]

Celebrate your child’s birthday with Connecticut Audubon! We provide a fun-filled, 45-minute, nature-based program for your child and up to 15 guests, plus an additional 45 minutes for your own birthday fun. Age-specific themes (appropriate for ages 3 and up) to choose from include Naturalist Adventures, Slither and Slime, Creature Feature and more! You can […]