November 7, 2018 – Connecticut voters approved a Constitutional Amendment protecting Connecticut’s public lands yesterday. The Amendment requires the Connecticut General Assembly to hold a public hearing and gain a 2/3 majority vote before state-owned park, forest, wildlife management area, or farmland is sold, swapped, or given away. This means greater transparency for the public […]
Archive for September, 2018
Ballot question #2 wins!
Friday, September 21st, 2018Photograpy Fun!
Monday, September 17th, 2018Sunday, October 21 1 p.m. Avid wildlife photographers Brian Bennett, Sharon Cuartero and Rich Stone will lead this family friendly walk in which the emphasis is increasing your comfort level with your camera and nature photography. They will share a variety of helpful hints and help you understand the capabilities and limitations of your camera […]
Autumn Ecology Walk with Jim Arrigoni
Monday, September 17th, 2018Wednesday, October 24 4 p.m. Enjoy the crisp air and fall foliage on a walk with conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni. Many bird species have migrated south, but many remain, and others from the north have taken their place. Walk will emphasize highlights of this seasonal transition as plants and animals prepare for the cold months […]
Roseate Spoonbill, ready for its closeup. September 24, 2018
Friday, September 28th, 2018The Roseate Spoonbill spent much of Sunday, September 23, and Monday, September 24, in Stratford. Photographer Lesley Roy shared these shots with us. [slideshow_deploy id=’48703′]
Lincoln’s Sparrow
Friday, September 28th, 2018September 28, 2018 – No, sparrows are not all just “little brown jobs”! The intricate beauty of this snazzy sparrow will spice up your autumn birding.
Long Island Sound and other New England waters get added protection for vital herring fishery
Wednesday, September 26th, 2018September 26, 2018 – A memo from Executive Director Patrick Comins about a recent decision to protect the Northeast’s herring fishery I am thrilled to report some great and unexpected news. Yesterday the New England Fishery Management Council passed Amendment 8 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan. Having corresponded with Connecticut’s representatives on the […]
October Bird Walk – Registration
Monday, September 24th, 2018
Enchanted Forest 2018 (Member) – Registration
Monday, September 24th, 2018
Volunteers Refresh Coastal Center Gardens and Trails
Friday, September 21st, 2018Volunteers transformed the grounds of the Coastal Center during a Sunday outdoor community service day. An energetic Milford ShopRite Team Green and volunteers from Apple Inc.’s Trumbull office, tackled a wide variety of projects to clear and refresh the gardens and trails, with results that will benefit resident wildlife and seasonal visitors of all kinds. […]
Enchanted Forest 2018 (Non-member) – Registration
Friday, September 21st, 2018
