Outreach Programs
Schedule one of our interactive programs exclusively for your group! Webinars take place via Zoom. Programs are one hour in length including Q and A.
For information, pricing, and to schedule your program contact Heather Kordula, Education Program Manager at hkordula@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218
Webinar or In-Person Offerings
Backyard Birding
In this presentation participants will learn what birds you can expect to see in your backyard this time of year, how to make your yard a bird-friendly habitat, plus tips, tricks, and everything you need for making the most of your backyard birding!
Fall or Spring Migration
Spring and fall migrations offer fascinating insights into the journeys of birds traveling between their breeding and wintering grounds. In spring, as the weather warms and trees regain their foliage, birders in North America celebrate the return of warblers, vireos, thrushes, and other species from Central and South America, filling woodlands and wetlands with vibrant sights and sounds. Fall migration, however, marks the end of the breeding season, as many birds prepare to head south to escape the harsh northern winter. While birds may end up in the same wintering locations, their fall routes often differ from those in spring. Explore the challenges these birds face during migration, the species passing through Connecticut, and tips for identifying them during these incredible seasonal transitions.
Birding with Technology
It’s never been an easier time to be a birder, with new technologies that help you find birds and identify them in the field easily accessible on your phone and on the web. From eBird to Merlin, learn how to make the most of these technologies to plan your next birding trip or figure out what bird you saw out in the field.
Birding by Ear
Learning how to bird by ear is an important tool and useful field skill for birders though it can be difficult to pick out which bird is calling and from where. Learn how to identify birds by song and call, and which resources are most useful.
Raptors of CT
If there is one group of birds that captivates birders and non-birders alike, it’s the raptors! These fierce-looking predators roam the skies constantly vigilant for prey. In this webinar, participants will learn which species you can expect to see in Connecticut, how to identify them as well as what makes these birds such incredible hunters.
All About Owls
One of our most unique and mysterious family of birds, owls are most active when the rest of us are settling down for the night. In this webinar, participants will learn about the owl species of Connecticut and how to identify them by sight and sound!
Shorebirds
Perhaps no other group of birds connects continents like shorebirds, many of which make the longest migrations of any species. These incredible athletes also face numerous challenges, from coastal development to climate change. Learn about the migrations of these amazing birds, the conservation efforts going on to protect them, and the species you can expect to see in Connecticut.
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are the smallest and most brilliantly colored birds in the world and are among the most loved and most sought-after species. Given their diminutive size and fast flight they are also some of the most difficult to see, and the lives and behaviors of many species are relatively unknown. Learn about the fascinating lives of these diminutive birds, the adaptations to their lifestyle, and the threats they face.
Family Programs
Birdwatching Workshop
Learn to bird with a teacher-naturalist from the RTP Estuary Center! Participants will learn how to use binoculars, field guides and the Merlin app to identify birds and then practice in the field.
Building Bird Feeders
This program will cover everything you need to know about bird feeders, from how often you should clean them to what kind of seed different species prefer. We will also teach you how to make your own all-natural bird feeder to hang in your yard. Great for all ages! To follow along additional materials are needed.
