Programs & Events at the Center at Pomfret
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 June
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Adult Programs
An Illuminating Look at Fireflies
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
One of the most pleasant associations with summer is going outside on warm evenings and watching fireflies. And, of course, children catching fireflies and putting them in jars to watch them flash. But why do fireflies flash? What are they ‘saying?’
UConn’s Dr. Andrew Moiseff will present an illuminating look at fireflies, covering their biology and life cycle, the behavioral role of flashing, how they generate their flashes, and a couple of their unique behaviors. After his talk, walk outside with Dr. Moiseff, watch the fireflies, and enjoy a June evening at Bafflin Sanctuary.
Registration requested but not required. Call 860-928-4948. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
Bird Walks and Watches
Registration is required for the following walks.
Email Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948.
Natchaug State Forest Bird Watch
Friday, June 20, 2025 at 8 A.M.
One last chance to hopefully see Blackburnian Warblers in nesting plumage. Many great species nest here. We’ll see how many we can find! Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Boston Hollow Bird Walk/Hike
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 8 A.M.
We’ll hike one of the interior trails in the Boston Hollow forest, hoping for nesting Black-throated Blue Warblers and Blackburnian Warblers! Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 8 A.M.
An excellent bird watching location with nesting Cerulean Warblers, Worm-eating Warblers, Prairie Warblers, Indigo Buntings, and many more! Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Whip-poor-will Watch at Robbins Preserve
Friday, July 11, 2025 at 8:45 P.M.
Robbins Preserve in Thompson is known to have nesting Whip-poor-wills and owls. We’ll watch for them under the full moon. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Trail Wood Bird Walk
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 8 A.M.
Walk the paths of Trail Wood searching for various bird species. Possibilities include Blue-winged Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, and many more. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Evening Bird Walks
Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6 P.M.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6 P.M.
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz to look for various species of birds. We may find newly-fledged young birds as well as mixed groups of post-breeding birds. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers.
Art Exhibition
Nature Reveals Itself
May through June 2025
In this exhibition, nature reveals itself in watercolors (Nancy Bergeron), metalworks (Cindy Carey), and charcoal drawings (Alice Kuzel) by three local artists. Free admission.
