December 5, 2018 – Is it big news that a bird flew past our Deer Pond Farm preserve in Sherman? In the case of the Rusty Blackbird at 2:15 a.m. on November 8, the answer is yes. That lone fly over – of Euphagus carolinus, to be precise – was the first bird detected by […]
Mondays, January 8 – February 26 10 – 10:45 a.m. (no class Jan. 15 and Feb. 19) Ages 2-3 with a participating adult Each week we’ll learn fun nature facts, create crafts and meet exciting animals. Six-week series fee: members $60, non-members $80. Single class fee: members $12/class, non-members $16/class. Pre-registration required. Click here to […]
Saturday, February 24 10:30 a.m. – Noon Hike the trails with us as we track prints and look for signs of animal winter activity. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa after all the hiking! All ages welcome, no strollers please. Members $3/person, non-members $6/person. Preregistration is required. Click here to register online. This event is […]
April 16 – From Eggs to Legs 10 – 10:45 a.m. For ages 2-3 with a participating adult. Birds aren’t the only animals that hatch from eggs. We’ll explore a variety of egg shapes and sizes and learn about some of these animals. Fee is: $16 for non-members and $16 for members. Preregistration is […]
Girl Scout Badge Day is April 28, 2018. Brownie Bugs 9 – 10 a.m. 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Brownie Hikers 9 – 10 a.m. 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Junior Animal Habitat 9 – 11 a.m. Cadets Trees 9 – 11 a.m. $14/scout per badge. To register online, click the program of your choice which will […]
Wednesday, February 28 1 – 2 p.m Current volunteers may join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society, as he leads us in learning about the bird breeding season. This will include finding a place to breed, finding mates, and building nests. Current volunteers may RSVP to Deirdra Wallin, […]
Wednesday, February 28 2 p.m. (1.5-2 hours) 1.5 -2.5 miles Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society, at the Deer Pond Farm in Sherman to learn a little about the upcoming breeding season. Although our owls have already begun their breeding season, other birds such as Black-capped Chickadees, Tufted Titmice […]
February 19, 2018 – For years conservationists have known that the population of Ospreys in Connecticut is large and thriving. But for the first time now, they know where almost all of the Osprey nests in the state are located and that there are probably very few unknown nests to be found. That’s a key […]