Winter Naturalist Program

While the weather might seem uninviting, many mysteries and changes in nature are revealed in the winter landscape. With shorter days and longer, colder nights, plants and animals must adapt or relocate to survive the seasonal challenges. Lucky for us, this offers remarkable opportunities to explore and view the natural world in new ways.

Join us for this intriguing 5-class series that pulls back the curtain on New England wildlife and habitats in winter. Learn from field experts who is active, who is sleeping, who comes to spend the winter in Connecticut and why. Each week we'll explore a different topic: including insects, plants, birds, and marine creatures. All classes meet at the Fairfield Nature Center except the February 18 class is at Sherwood Island in Westport.

January 20--Winter Birds: Presenter, Stefan Martin, CT Audubon Conservation Manager.
January 27--Winter Walk: Presenter, Stefan Martin, CT Audubon Conservation Manager.
February 3--Winter Plants: Presenter, Botanist Jim Cortina (*3-hr class, 10am-1pm)
February 10--Planting for Wildlife: Presenter, Dave Havens, CT Audubon educator/naturalist.
February 17--Shore in Winter: Presenter, Dave Havens, CT Audubon educator/naturalist. (Meets at Sherwood Island Park in Westport).

Dress for the weather: warm coat, hat, gloves, hiking boots or snow boots if applicable. Binoculars are suggested and can be provided by Connecticut Audubon if needed.
Must be age 18 or older. Registration is required, and enrollment is limited so don't wait long to sign up!