This program provides a unique opportunity for teenagers, ages 13-18 years old, to assist with daily feeding, cleaning and general animal care housekeeping, as well as the handling of our animals under direct supervision. Our live animal residents include permanently injured or otherwise human-dependent reptiles, birds and mammals. Hours during the school year are Wednesdays […]
November 21, 2022 — The number of Osprey nests in Connecticut continued to grow in 2022, and the Osprey Nation volunteer monitoring project grew with it, allowing conservationists to keep a close eye on the species and its recovery from near extinction.
This program has been cancelled. Please visit our Programs and Events page for information on upcoming programs. Thank you!
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Register here for the RTP Estuary Center’s Afterschool Adventures Art and Science Program Winter Sessions 2. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218
Register here for the RTP Estuary Center’s Afterschool Adventures Art and Science Program Winter Sessions 1. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218
Register here for the RTP Estuary Center’s Afterschool Adventures Eco-Adventures Program Winter Sessions 2. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218
Register here for the RTP Estuary Center’s Afterschool Adventures Eco-Adventures Program Winter Sessions 1. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218
November 17, 2022 — Common witch hazel is, in the words of Edwin Way Teale, “a botanical individualist.” As I researched this remarkable plant, I couldn’t agree more. I would add that its individuality extends to historical and cultural realms as well. This large deciduous shrub is the last plant to come into bloom each year in the Northeast; its Y-shaped branches have been used as divining rods to discover underground water; it has played a fascinating role in Connecticut’s industrial history; and its extract has been hailed for hundreds of years as a balm for irritated skin, among other maladies, and continues to be used in cosmetics and personal care products to this day.
November 16, 2020 — Conservation organizations like Connecticut Audubon are starting to make a final push to persuade the U.S. Senate to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. Those of us at Connecticut Audubon have added our name to a letter supporting passage. It’s important to include as many names as possible, so we’re asking you to please consider adding your name as well.
Junior Naturalists Weekly Themes Look for Two NEW Themes for 2026! Eco-Engineers Become an environmental innovator! Campers will embark on a journey of discovery, connecting with nature while developing their engineering skills. This camp combines outdoor exploration, teamwork, and hands-on projects, all while fostering a love for the planet and empowering campers to […]
Ecology Camp Weekly Themes Eco-Adventurers June 22- 26 Get ready for an exciting adventure, where toads, insects, butterflies, and birds await! Captivating explorations, investigations, games, and creative activities will fill your days! We’ll use nets, water quality testing equipment, microscopes, and much more. Throughout the week, campers will also contribute to a […]