Programs & Events at the Center at Pomfret
Holiday Nature Store
Children’s Programs
Toddlers, Trails, and Tales 
Session 1: Weds., Jan. 14 – Feb. 11, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Session 2: Weds., Feb. 18 – Mar. 18, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Parents, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers come out for some fresh air with your toddler, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story.
Join retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher Carolyn Otto for a morning of fun and learning. Dress for the weather as many activities are outdoors. Registration requested by calling 860-928-4948.
Fee: $5 per child per class or $20 per child per five-week session CAS members; $7 per child per class or $30 per five-week session non-members.
(Fee is for one toddler with one accompanying adult.)
Family Programs
The Secret Lives of Owls
See Live Owls from Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education
Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Owls have always been surrounded by an air of mystery, probably because most are nocturnal and not easy to spot in the wild. This is your chance to be only a few feet from an Eastern Screech Owl, a Barred Owl, a Barn Owl, and a Great-horned Owl! Discover the extraordinary features of owls, including exceptional eyesight and hearing, and the ability to fly silently. Registration is recommended. Register online or call 860-928-4948. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members; children aged 10 and under free. The program is recommended for children over 5.
Bird Walks
Registration is required for the following programs. Please register by emailing Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.
Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 9 a.m.
Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery, located in Plainfield, is one of the best winter bird watching areas in northeastern Connecticut. Expect various species of ducks, hawks, and songbirds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Owl Walk
Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 6 p.m.
We will drive to spots in Pomfret and take short walks to look for owls. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Bird Walk
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9 a.m.
The Eversource property in Brooklyn can be a good location to find various wintering birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Enjoy a late winter bird walk at the Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery, located in Plainfield. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Art Exhibitions
David Stumpo Retrospective
November 2025 through January 25, 2026
Closing Reception
Saturday, January 24, at 2 p.m. (Snow Date: January 25th)
The bird and wildlife work of late watercolor artist, David C. Stumpo (1946-2022), will be exhibited through January 25. Paintings, prints, and note and greeting cards are available for purchase. Free admission.
David opened Green Leaf Studios in Sterling in 2004 and lived his dream, becoming a full-time artist. His enjoyment of nature and birds is depicted in many of his beautiful paintings. One of David’s earliest shows was at the CAS Center at Pomfret. Over the years, he exhibited at the Center many times. Sarah Heminway, Director, Northeast Region, remarks, “We wanted to honor David with this retrospective exhibition of his exquisite watercolors.”
Walk Our Trails!
ATTENTION BAFFLIN SANCTUARY WALKERS
The Bafflin Sanctuary trails are open to the public from dawn to dusk.
To minimize wildlife disturbance, we ask all walkers to stay on designated trails.
Click here for a trail map.
Click here for trail rules.
Center Hours
Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Birds to look for in December
Read our Winter 2025-26 Newsletter.
