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Nature Nursery – Winter 2018 registration
Friday, November 17th, 2017Organic Herb Wreath-Making with Sal Gilbertie
Thursday, August 10th, 2017SOLD OUT Saturday, November 18 10 a.m. – noon at the Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street This is an adult program. Herb wreaths wrap up the scents and symbols of the holiday season. For those who would like to fashion their own fresh and dried herb wreath, this is the perfect workshop to attend! […]
Non-Member registration – School Vacation Fun! Dec. 2017
Friday, November 17th, 2017Radical Reptiles, Awesome Amphibians
Friday, January 12th, 2018Friday, Feb. 16 10 a.m. to Noon Family Program – all ages with participating adult $5/child School may be closed but Connecticut Audubon’s Center at Fairfield is open Friday Feb. 16 for a morning family program about the awesome cold-blooded critters we know as reptiles and amphibians. At this interactive learning event we’ll creep, slither […]
Animal Story Time
Friday, November 17th, 2017Thursday, January 11 10 a.m. Drop in for an animal story followed by a hands-on animal encounter! Children of all ages (accompanied by a caregiver) are welcome to these sessions. We’ll read an age-appropriate book about a particular animal and then we’ll meet one up close! The fee is $2 per person. Preregistration required. To […]
Winter Storytelling and Cocoa — Meet Brisby – our new Barred Owl
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017Saturday, January 27 1 – 2 p.m. Join us for a cozy hour of storytelling and a visit with Brisby our newest owl as we sip hot cocoa. All ages are welcome! There is a $2 suggested donation. To register online click here. This program is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. […]
Meet Benoit at the Holiday Tea!
Monday, December 4th, 2017Meet Chocolatier Benoit Racquet, owner of BE Chocolat and creator of AudubonBons Belgian Chocolates. He will be at the Holiday Tea for a chocolate tasting and available to answer questions. AudubonBons and Be Chocolats will be available for sale. AudubonBons are the perfect holiday gift! The AudubonBons Collection has 4 flavors: Peppermint (dark chocolate twig) […]
State of the Birds 2017 Urges Connecticut Conservationists to Rally Behind the Upcoming Bird Atlas Project
Friday, December 1st, 2017Our State of the Birds report earned extensive coverage in the Connecticut media. Here are some examples: Hartford Courant Connecticut Post New London Day News stories also appeared in the New Haven Register, Stamford Advocate, Greenwich Time, Danbury News Times and elsewhere. Hartford, December 1 – The Connecticut Audubon Society released its annual Connecticut State […]
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Walk
Tuesday, November 21st, 2017CANCELLED! Saturday, January 27 1 p.m. Join us on a bilingual nature walk! Discover the beauty of our sanctuary in the winter. Moderate terrain- perfect for families, all ages or groups are welcome! This walk takes place in the Larsen Sanctuary at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. An English/Spanish speaking translator will accompany […]
Backyard Birding
Friday, September 8th, 2017Saturday, November 11 10 – 11 a.m. Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. Discover bird feeding habits and ways to attract them to your feeder. Free. Ages 12 and up. This event is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. To register call: 203-259-6305 ext. 109.
December Seed Sale
Friday, November 3rd, 2017December 9 All bird seed is 20% off Seed Pick-up is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. December is the month when the heaviest bird feeder traffic begins as days become windy and cold and nights are long and even colder. The lush, berry-laden vegetation of summer and fall have disappeared and insects have either […]
Franklin’s Gull
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017November 2, 2017. Franklin’s Gulls are extremely rare visitors to Connecticut.
Gallery Tour with artist Patrick Lynch
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017Join us for a private tour of illustrations From A Field Guide to Long Island Sound at the New Haven Free Public Library led by the artist Patrick Lynch at 6:30 p.m. Meet in the Think Tank room in the library basement where Patrick will open with a discussion on his art followed by a […]
Early Morning Migration Walk Registration
Friday, October 27th, 2017
Trees on the Trail Registration
Friday, October 27th, 2017
Take a Hike Tuesday Registration
Friday, October 27th, 2017Turkey Talk on the Trail Registration
Friday, October 27th, 2017Thinking Thursdays Walk & Talk “Let’s Talk Compost!” Registration
Friday, October 27th, 2017October morning migration walks with Miley Bull and Cathy Hagadorn.
Friday, September 8th, 2017Tuesday October 31 8 a.m. (2 – 3 hours each walk) 2 -3 miles moderate hilly terrain. October is a great time to appreciate foliage and feathers. Join us at Deer Pond as we explore the trails in search of late songbirds heading south. Sparrows and Thrushes will also be on the move. Dress for […]
Thinking Thursday Walk & Talk, “Let’s Talk Composting!”
Friday, October 27th, 2017Thursday, November 9 10 a.m. (2-3 hours) 1.5-2.5-miles mildly hilly trails Join Master Composter Deirdra Wallin at Deer Pond Farm on our first Thinking Thursday Walk & Talk! You’ll learn the benefits of increasing your recycling efforts via home composting and see how it mimics the natural process of decomposition in nature. Healthy soil supports […]
