Farm-to-Table Veggies on the Menu at The Connecticut Audubon Society in Fairfield Animals have to eat healthy too, and thanks to volunteers from the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc., critter residents at The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Fairfield will soon be dining on home-grown organic greens fresh from their own garden. […]
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Veggies for the Animals
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016Test Steward Form
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Fire Throat: Blackburnian Warbler
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016Blackburnian Warbler: At our Birdcraft Sanctuary we had seven individual Blackburnian Warblers in one day recently! Andy Griswold, director of our EcoTravel program, writes about the species.
National Trail Days
Saturday, June 4th, 2016Saturday, June 410 a.m. and 1 p.m. Choose from one of two guided 1-hour hikes: 10:00 am or 1:00 pm. The leisurely 1.5 mile journey will pass through the Larsen Sanctuary where we’ll discover a temperate deciduous forest, ponds, garden marsh, meadow and swamp, while observing several bird habitats and ecological points of interest and discussing […]
Evening Grosbeak: Bird Finder for October 28, 2016
Friday, October 28th, 2016Evening Grosbeak: Several were heard flying over Sherwood Island State Park in Westport and in the town of Canton recently, so it’s worth keeping an eye on your feeders.
Hooded Warbler: Bird Finder for May 12
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016Hooded Warbler. A very striking bird with a bright yellow face and underparts, black hood and bib, and a greenish back.
Spring Owl Prowls
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016Wednesday, May 25 from 7:30– 9:15 p.m. When the sun retreats, owls awaken to go in search of prey. Some say that owls are wise; others say that they have sparked legends of ghosts. Whatever the truth, we’ll uncover the mysteries of these amazing nocturnal hunters, while learning about the species that co-exist in our area. […]
Bird Finder for May 4: Wood Duck
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016The male Wood Duck is one of Connecticut’s most colorful puddle ducks.
The 6-Minute Guide to Helping Connecticut’s Ospreys
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Go Solar with RGS Energy to Benefit Connecticut Audubon
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016The benefits of solar energy to the environment are obvious. If you are thinking about moving to solar, consider RGS Energy – it is likely to benefit you, the environment and us. And if it benefits us, it benefits conservation in Connecticut. The Connecticut Audubon Society has entered into a partnership that will bring us […]
Nature Nursery
Monday, May 23rd, 2016Monday, May 23 from 10 – 10:45 a.m. For children ages 2-3 years accompanied by an actively participating adultCenter at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Join us for outdoor fun and adventure as spring unfolds in the Larsen Sanctuary. We’ll listen for frogs calling, view turtles sunning and watch birds journey back from their winter travels. Please […]
Feeding Time
Saturday, May 21st, 2016Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. Come watch while our animal caretakers feed some of our resident animals. Discover fun facts about these creatures while you get an up-close view. Free. This program is held at Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. Pre-registration required. Call for reservations: 203-259-6305 ext. 109.
Owl Tales
Saturday, May 14th, 2016Saturday, May 1410:30 a.m. Owls fly, hoot, eat and they leave behind all sorts of tracks and traces, like owl pellets! Find out what a pellet is, meet our non-releasable owls up close and head to the woods looking for signs of owls. $5/person. All ages welcome, children must be able to sit during an owl […]
Bird Finder for April 28: Brown Thrasher
Thursday, April 28th, 2016The cinnamon-colored Brown Thrasher may more often be heard than seen as it spends much of its time hidden in its preferred shrub habitat.
Spring Walks
Saturday, May 7th, 2016Saturday, May 7 10:30 – Noon Hike the trails with our naturalist and discover what spring has to offer in the Sanctuary: skunk cabbage, peepers calling, migrating birds. All ages welcome, but no strollers please. Bring binoculars if you have them! This program is held at Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. Pre-registration required. Call for […]
2016 Big Day
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016The results are in. Frank Gallo and his team traveled throughout Connecticut on Sunday counting birds to raise funds for our Milford Point Coastal Center. Their total: 179 species, about eight below their average (Frank says it was a slow migration day with few lingering ducks). Still, 179 […]
Animal Care Volunteer
Monday, May 2nd, 2016Animal Care Team Our Animal Care Program provides a unique opportunity for teenagers, ages 13-18 years old, to experience animal husbandry first hand. Animal Care volunteers assist with daily feeding, habitat cleaning, and general animal care housekeeping, as well as handling animals under direct supervision. read more>> Our live animal residents include permanently injured or […]
Garden Volunteer
Monday, May 2nd, 2016Garden Volunteer Are you interested in learning about plants and all apsects of gardening? We offer a variety of volunteer opporutnnities, including garden maintenance in our green-house; outdoor herb, perennial, and large butterfly gardens! You can be involved in planting, weeding, edging, and sprucing up the Center at Fairfield Gardens. We welcome all levels of […]
Pollinator & Garden Open House Event
Monday, April 25th, 2016Saturday May 21, 2016 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bugs and birds need your help! Come learn about the decline of our pollinators (bees, butterflies, bats, and birds) and what you can do to make a difference! This family friendly event at the Coastal Center has something for everyone: kid crafts, free pollinator seed packets, […]
