Coastal Center Programs & Events
September Bird Walks at the Coastal Center
Coastal Center at Milford Point
1 Milford Point Road
Milford CT 06460
This American Oystercatcher, with the leg band 5T, has been observed at Milford Point for eight years. We will be looking for birds like her, and more, during these bird walks!
Enjoy the great outdoors with us for some bird walks this September! Join Coastal Rangers Matt Joyce and Johann Heupel as they look for all types of early migrants, from warblers to sandpipers. These walks are timed for low tides, to leave plenty of room for participants to view shorebirds with minimal disturbance to them. You’ll get to explore Milford Point and look for hundreds if not thousands of shorebirds, such as Semipalmated Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Ruddy Turnstone, Black-bellied Plover, and Semipalmated Plover. We’ll also see protected species like Piping Plovers and American Oystercatchers. Be sure to bring good walking shoes and binoculars; walk leaders will make sure you see plenty of birds! Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
The Milford Point sandbar is just what it sounds like—a wide spit of sand, shadeless and fully exposed to Long Island Sound and the elements—so check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. We recommend bringing an extra layer, it tends to get windy at the coast.
Pricing:
Members, $15
Non-members, $20
Spaces are limited, and pre-registration is required.
Bird Walk Dates:
September 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with Johann Heupel, adults ages 18+ welcome
REGISTER HERE
September 15, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. with Johann Heupel, children ages 8+ welcome
REGISTER HERE
September 20, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. with Matt Joyce, children ages 8+ welcome
REGISTER HERE
These walks are subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered to transfer your registration to another date or receive a refund.
Beginner Adult Watercolor Class
Beginner and Intermediate Plein Air (Outdoor) Watercolor and Mixed Media Series
Avian and Marine Life: Fall 2025
Sundays, 1:30 – 3:30.
September 28.
October 5, 12, 19, 26.
November 2, 9, 16.
This series of 8 classes has been designed for beginners and for those who have already taken a Watercolor Series class (now referred to as the intermediate student) alongside your Art Education teacher, Jeanne Board-Fayumi. In this series, your classes will be held both indoors and/or outdoors, weather permitting, on the grounds of the Coastal Center.
You will use of a variety of artist materials. Beginner students will learn about watercolor tools, uses, products and techniques. They will also learn composition skills, perspective, and how and why to use your light and dark colors to achieve dimension in your work, a highly sought after skill by many artists.
Intermediate students will be expanding upon this knowledge, and use other artist media and new techniques. Art History will be discussed where appropriate. All students will have drawing and painting exercises as well, in order to relax and experiment.
Make sure to bring good shoes and an extra layer for outdoor work, a smock, and a mask for indoor work, if need be.
Class size limited to 12 adults.
Minimum enrollment of 6 participants for program to run.
Members $130; Non-members $170. This cost includes the expense of supplies.
Once registered, participants will need to complete a waiver. Email completed waiver to lcrocco@ctaudubon.org
Waivers will also be available the first day of the series.
All sessions will be held at the Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT.
Birthday Parties at the Coastal Center
Interested in hosting your child’s birthday at the Coastal Center? Milford Point is the perfect place to celebrate your child’s birthday, with a 45 minute nature program included.
Many of our birthday programs also include an animal meet-and-greet.
For details click HERE. To schedule a birthday party, please contact Louise Crocco at 203-878-7440 ext. 502 or via email: lcrocco@ctaudubon.org
Ongoing Programs
- In-person Programs at the Coastal Center, your school or local park. Click HERE for program brochure.
- For more school program information click HERE
- Scout Programs: For details click HERE.
