Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Invites Community to Rhythm of the River 

Annual Benefit Celebrates & Supports Conservation

Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center invites the community to Rhythm of the River, a fun, whimsical, tented event on the lawn on September 13, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The annual benefit raises funds to support conservation events, workshops, and education programs.

Enjoy rhythmic sounds of steel drums along the Lieutenant River with music by Caribbean Vibes Steel Band; signature cocktails by Ripe Bar Juice; hors d’oeuvres by Coffees Country Market, including lobster rolls and freshly shucked oysters from Copps Island; and a live and silent auction.

All proceeds from this event will support the science-based environmental education, research, and advocacy programs of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center.

Docents from A Place Called Hope will greet guests with three estuary birds of prey: the Barred Owl, a male American Kestrel and a Peregrine Falcon.

A live auction will include a weekend in the Adirondack Mountains near Lake Placid at a private four-bedroom home with all the bells and whistles; a fun and festive cocktail party for 24 at the RTP Estuary Center; a handcrafted, custom copper and bronze birdbath by designer Roger DiTarando; sail the estuary waters aboard a gorgeously restored 47’ antique commuter with drinks and nibbles for six. A silent auction will feature a host of special experiences and items, from local restaurants to luxurious facials, to original art, golf and tennis membership to fine liquor.

The cost for the event is $150. Tickets are limited.

To purchase tickets, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2024/05/rhythm-of-the-river-tickets/ 

“I am thrilled to join our community in celebrating this year’s annual benefit,” said Alisha Milardo, director of Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center. “This event is not only a chance to gather and reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made, but also an opportunity to strengthen our commitment in providing funding for scholarships, school programming, and educational supplies to enhance and support the learning in the school districts with whom we partner.”

Sponsors for Rhythm of the River include Dennis & Verity Powers, Lester And Phyllis Foster Foundation, ESSENCE Center for Beauty and Wellness, Leslie Alexander & Norris Manser, SAYBROOK POINT Resort & Marina, Caulfield & Ridgway Inc., Kate & Rick Millard, Senator Norm Needleman & Jacqueline Hubbard, Nina Cuccio Peck Architecture & Interiors, One N Main, Reynolds Subaru, Sapia Builders, Wilcox Tree Experts, and Wilcox Energy.