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Special Event & Fundraiser
Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon
& Erika Wheeler Concert

Sat., Oct. 2, 5-8:30 p.m.

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Special Event: Guided Tours of

Edwin Way Teale’s Trail Wood

Oct. 9-10, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

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YOUTH, FAMILY & ADULT PROGRAMS

Late Summer Bird Walk

Thurs., Aug. 26, 8 a.m.

Join Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz as we search for various bird species.  Maybe we’ll find a mixed flock of early migrant warblers or flocks of young birds. Fee: $5 CAS Members, $10 Non-members.

Second Sunday Afternoon Walks

Sun., Sept. 12, 2 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 10, 2 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 14, 2 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 12, 2 p.m.

Delight in the cool of autumn afternoons at Trail Wood with caretaker Vern Pursley. Walk the trails, read excerpts from Edwin Way Teale’s books and allow life to slow down for a few hours in the quiet that is Trail Wood. Free, although donations are always appreciated.

After School Nature Club

Fall Session for Grades 2–5

on Weds., Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 3:30-5:15 p.m.

Do your children need some time to blow off steam after school?  Send them to Trail Wood. We will fill their afternoons with fresh air and hikes on our sanctuary with some lessons on wildlife quietly inserted when the right moment arises along the trail. Fee per session (6 programs): $50 CAS Members, $60 Non-members. ("November Session" begins Oct. 27; see below.)

Bird Walks

Thurs., Sept. 16, 8 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 14, 8 a.m.

Join Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out various bird species.  Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing.  We may visit a nearby preserve owned by the Wolf Den Land Trust. Fee: free CAS Members, $5 Non-members.

Monthly Moonlight Walks

Sat., Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 22, 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 19,  6:30 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 18,  6:30 p.m.

Get the nocturnal view of Trail Wood under the magic of moonlight. Catch the reflection of the moonshine off the beaver pond, listen for the denizens of the night and delight in the beauty of it all.  Warm up around the woodstove with a cup of tea. Fee: free CAS Members, $3 Non-Members.

Special Event & Fundraiser
Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon: Erika Wheeler Concert

Sat., Oct. 2, 5-8:30 p.m.

Celebrate Trail Wood and The Teales' legacy under the harvest moon. Join other Friends of Trail Wood for our annual fundraiser as we listen to nationally recognized singer and songwriter Erika Wheeler and feast on delectable local food and drink. Bring your favorite harvest dessert – be it peach, pear, apple, squash or pumpkin. Come join the fun, bring a friend and support Trail Wood while you are at it! Cost: $30 per person. Call our Center at Pomfret at 860-928-4948 for an invitation and more information.

Special Event -- Guided Tours of Edwin Way Teale’s Trail Wood

Sat., Oct. 9, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 10, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Bring family and friends and join Connecticut Audubon Society staff for a leisurely, two-hour walk along the trails that Edwin Way Teale and his wife Nellie named at their former home, Trail Wood in Hampton.  Learn how Monument Hill got its name, why the Old Colonial Road is a part of Connecticut’s history, what the writing cabin was for and how and why the Teales named the places they traversed almost daily on their 168-acre homestead. Meet in the Visitor’s Parking Lot at 93 Kenyon Road in Hampton. The walk is recommended for those 8 years and older (children must be accompanied by an adult) who are accustomed to hiking two or more miles. Free although donations are always appreciated.

After School Nature Club

November Session for Grades 2–5

on Weds., Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 3:30-5:15 p.m.

Do your children need some time to blow off steam after school?  Send them to Trail Wood. We will fill their afternoons with fresh air and hikes on our sanctuary with some lessons on wildlife quietly inserted when the right moment arises along the trail. Fee per session (4 programs): $35 CAS Members, $45 Non-members.

Owl Walk

Fri., Nov. 26, 5 p.m.

Join Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he attempts to call in various owl species. Screech, Barred, and Great-Horned Owls are the likely ones at this time of year.  Maybe a Saw-whet will show up?  We carpool to several locations and the majority of our owls will be seen from the road. Fee: $5 CAS Members, $10 Non-members.

Private Guided Bird & Nature Walks. This service is offered year round. Each walk can be geared toward your expectations and locations. Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz can take you to your next life bird, to local hot spots, or just use his knowledge to find birds and wildlife for you. Owl walks are very successful in small groups. This is an excellent gift for that outdoors enthusiast who has everything.

Off-Site Programs for Libraries, Senior Centers, Civic Groups & Others. We can bring the wildlife video, bird programs and other presentations to your organization or meeting. Call for more information and to schedule a program.

New Service Offered: Bird Surveys on Private or Public Property. Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz is available to survey the bird population of your property and provide guidance on how to best manage it for birds. Private property owners, Land Trusts, Towns or other groups that want an inventory of what birds are breeding or using their property should consider this service, as should conservation groups that are evaluating potential land purchases. The best time of year to conduct nesting bird surveys is May and June. Call early to schedule a Bird Survey as the calendar fills up quickly this time of year: 860-928-4948.