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CANE training for Kindergarten and First Grade for Thursday, January 4th has been canceled due to the impending snow storm.

New Date – RESCHEDULED to Saturday May 26 (from May 19) 8 a.m. Interested in becoming a member of Western CT Bird Club? Contact President Angela Dimmitt.

The Connecticut Audubon Society invites applicants for a seasonal position at 30 hours per week beginning mid-April to mid-May through Labor Day depending on schedule. Some flexibility allowed for qualified students. The successful candidate will assist project coordinator and conservation scientists with monitoring, research, and management activities for nesting shorebirds on the coast of Connecticut. […]

Thursday, December 28 12:30 p.m. We are pleased to have volunteers to support our work! Our volunteers generously share their time, talents and knowledge. They have received training and serve in a variety of ways, including as co-leaders for our guided walks. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Program Coordinator Deirdra Wallin at dwallin@ctaudubon.org […]

Martin Torresquintero, New Haven, CT As a nature photographer Martín has explored many remote environments, primarily in South America, with renowned environmental photographer Andres Hurtado Garcia, his mentor. As a professional AMGA guide (American Mountain Guides Association), he has organized and guided high altitude photography trips with Kurt Diemberger, a legendary mountain photographer, and has […]

January 12 10 a.m. Sherman Public Library Join Cathy Hagadorn, Deer Pond Farm Center Director and Deirdra Wallin to learn about the birds we see and hear in Sherman, how to feed and identify them! Attendees will receive a bird house to decorate and put in their yards. To register, please email SLKids@biblio.org or call the […]

January 16 10 a.m. (1.5-2 hours) 2.5-3.5 mile loop; moderately hilly While we will not be flying, we will be keeping a consistent pace as we explore some different trails at Deer Pond Farm. Connecting with nature benefits our overall health and paves the way for our conservation efforts. Join us for some fresh air, […]

January 19, 10 a.m. (1.5-2 hours) 1.5 -2.5 miles Join Miley Bull, Senior Director of Science and Conservation at The Connecticut Audubon Society for fresh air and exercise along the trails of Deer Pond Farm! We’ll look for evidence of our local birds and other wildlife, while learning how their physical and behavioral adaptions allow them to […]

January 19 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. New Deer Pond Farm volunteers join Cathy Hagadorn, Deer Pond Farm Center Director, Deirdra Wallin and Miley Bull, Senior Director of Science and Conservation at The Connecticut Audubon Society at 1 p.m. to learn about the Connecticut Audubon Society, Deer Pond Farm and the specifics on being a volunteer here […]

January 24 1 p.m. (1.5-2 hours) 1.5-2.5 miles along mildly hilly trails Join Miley Bull, Senior Director of Science and Conservation at The Connecticut Audubon Society at Deer Pond Farm for a guided walk along the trails to enjoy the sights and sounds of our year-round and winter visiting birds, while learning about our woodpeckers. Dress […]

 The cruise leaves from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam, Connecticut. Appropriate for children eight years old and over. Call us at 860-767-0660 for more info.

Dear Friend, The summer season means birds are breeding and fledging, staff and volunteers are out managing the trails, and summer camp is in full swing. Summer comes with its challenges. But in this case, they’re good ones. Several generous donors gave us 3 challenges…they offered to match up to $10,000 for the Center at Glastonbury, […]