Migration Magic is a month-long family-friendly celebration of Connecticut’s birds—May 1-31, 2024. It features more than three dozen bird walks at 28 preserves and parks in 20 communities around the state, plus an array of webinars, presentations, talks and even a concert. One highlight is the month-long Birdathon, for people of all ages and all […]
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Migration Magic 2024 in Fairfield
Monday, April 15th, 2024April Break Camp
Wednesday, January 31st, 2024Tuesday-Friday, April 16-19, 2024 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Young nature lovers, ages 4-5 and grades K-2, are invited to Connecticut Audubon’s April Break Camp in Fairfield, April 16 – 19. Have fun and adventures while welcoming back the animals and plants that have been hiding all winter. Teacher naturalists will lead campers on investigations […]
Little Nature Explorers – SOLD OUT
Friday, February 9th, 2024Tuesdays: April 23, 30, 2024 10 – 10:45 a.m. This program is sold out What do animals do in the spring? How do they prepare for the warmer temperatures? We’ll discover the answers to these questions and more in this engaging, indoor/outdoor program, for ages 2-3 accompanied by an actively participating adult. Pre-registration is required. Please […]
Benefits of Sustainable Landscape Practices & What You Can Do to Help
Monday, March 4th, 2024Saturday, April 27, 2024 10 to 11:30 a.m. A Free Program Are you eager to learn more about bringing eco-friendly landscaping practices to your yard? Join us for this program with Burt DeMarche, president of LaurelRock Exceptional Residential Landscapes, an award-winning firm that takes a holistic approach to landscape design, construction and property maintenance. His […]
Spring Bird Walk at Stratford Point
Thursday, March 14th, 2024Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 to 11 a.m. Connecticut Audubon’s Educator/Naturalist Dave Havens will lead this walk to observe and learn about native and migrating species at this premier bird watching site with panoramic coastal views. Located where the mouth of the Housatonic River meets Long Island Sound, more than 290 species have been recorded […]
Bird Walk at Birdcraft with Stefan Martin
Monday, March 18th, 2024Thursday, May 9, 2024 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban oasis. One of […]
Bird Walk at Smith Richardson with Stefan Martin
Monday, March 18th, 2024Thursday, May 9, 2024 10 a.m. to 12 noon Conservation Manager Stefan Martin leads this exploration of the diverse habitats of the Smith Richardson Preserve in Westport. Just a stone’s throw away from Long Island Sound we’ll have the chance to see returning songbirds like warblers and orioles, as well as coastal waterbirds such as […]
Bird Walk in the Larsen Sanctuary with Stefan Martin
Monday, March 18th, 2024Saturday, May 11, 2024 8 to 10 a.m. Join Conservation Manager Stefan Martin for this special prelude-to-Mother’s-Day walk to look for some of our returning songbirds. The Center at Fairfield’s Larsen Sanctuary is not only home to many of these species but is also an important stopover for some of these birds while they continue […]
Bird Banding Demonstration at Birdcraft
Monday, March 18th, 2024Saturday, May 11, 2024 (rain date May 18) 8 to 10 a.m. Free program Judy Richardson and her team offer a fascinating, up-close view of how bird banding works. Watch as birds are gently captured in the Birdcraft Sanctuary, their measurements are recorded, and they are fitted with an identification band before being released back […]
Living with Connecticut’s Wildlife
Monday, March 25th, 2024Saturday, May 11, 2024 1 to 3 p.m. A free program Connecticut’s citizens are blessed with the rich diversity of wildlife in the state, and this program is a great opportunity to learn all about our wild neighbors from Paul Colburn, master wildlife conservationist with Connecticut’s DEEP (Department of Energy and Environmental Protection). His presentation […]
