Holiday Tea

Milton the barn owl was among those in attendance at the Connecticut Audubon Society’s recent annual Holiday Tea. Milton, one the Audubon’s resident educational animals, is often present at is educational programs and special events.
From left are Tea Committee Member Judy Wilkinson, Tea co-chair Bonnie Hirschfeld and Connecticut Audubon Society staff naturalist Caitlin Holmberg with Milton.

The Connecticut Audubon Society annual Holiday Tea at the historic Birdcraft received an exceptional show of support again this year.  A few changes were introduced for 2012, including the new Holiday Candy Exchange with a choice selection of handmade candies made from treasured recipes.  “The annual Holiday Tea is always a wonderful way for us to thank our volunteers and members for all they do throughout the year in support of the Audubon’s educational programs in the Fairfield area.  A Candy Exchange was a fun addition to the Tea. Festive boxes in hand, people made their choices from an array of home made candies and the old adage, “Happy as a kid in a candy store” definitely came to mind”, said Bonnie Hirschfeld.  The Tea was co chaired by Board Members Bonnie Hirschfeld and Judy Richardson.  Read more>>>