March is Women’s History Month, and its relevance to the Connecticut Audubon Society is about as far from abstract as can be: our organization was founded, in 1898, by Mabel Osgood Wright at a time when the bird and habitat conservation movement was just getting started. And our first sanctuary – in fact, the first […]
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Monday, March 21st, 2016Hummingbirds with Milan Bull
Saturday, March 19th, 2016Saturday March 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Join Miley as he discusses the smallest warm-blooded creature on the planet. And, receive 10% off on hummingbird feeders! $5 suggested donation. Preregistration required. Please call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.
Common Loon
Friday, March 11th, 2016Common Loon: Common Loons may be the symbol of wild, northern lakes but in March these large diving birds are relatively easy to find in Connecticut’s coastal waters and larger freshwater lakes and rivers. It is the largest loon you are likely to see in Connecticut.
Report from Osprey Nation: Citizen Scientists Find a Thriving Population
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016March 8, 2016 – Connecticut’s Osprey population, which numbers at least 250 active nests, is thriving and healthy, and in all likelihood indicates that local rivers, lakes and Long Island Sound are clean enough to support ample fish for Ospreys to feed on. In addition, the fish seem to be free of toxins that would […]
Build a Birdfeeder
Saturday, March 19th, 2016Saturday, March 19 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. For all agesCenter at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street There’s nothing like a handmade feeder to get birds of a feather flocking together — to your yard. We’ll show you several ways to upcycle everyday recyclable finds and materials from nature to make feeders that your feathered friends will love. Fee […]
After-School Nature Club
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016Thursdays, March 17 through May 26 (no class April 14) from 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. For children K to 2nd grade Is spring fever and excess energy a challenge for your household? The After-School Nature Club may be the perfect remedy. As nature “springs” to life, we’ll take advantage of the warmer, longer days and […]
Bird Finder for March 3: Green-winged Teal
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016Green-winged Teal
As the calendar turns to March we will notice a drastic increase in the number and diversity of migrant dabbling ducks in our wetlands, including this tiny species.
Your help can make the Coastal Center at Milford Point better than ever!
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016Dear Friends, I promised a progress report for the Coastal Center at Milford Point and I’m happy to say that the hard work of our contractors, staff and volunteers is paying off. The contractors have erected the wall frames and are installing the drywall, and they’ve replaced the baseboard trim. Electricians are putting in new […]
The Connecticut Audubon Society Names Nelson North as Executive Director
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016Fairfield, Ct., April 6, 2016 – The Connecticut Audubon Society announced today that Nelson North of Southport has been appointed executive director of the organization. North has served as Connecticut Audubon’s director of Fairfield operations since 2007. North will oversee a staff of approximately 30, based in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury, Essex, and Pomfret, and will […]
Sal Gilbertie- Planting and Cooking with Herbs
Sunday, March 13th, 2016Saturday, March 12 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Nationally renowned herb expert Sal Gilbertie will help launch us into spring with a presentation on herbs – from garden to kitchen. One of the country’s leading growers and suppliers of herbs, Gilbertie has been at the forefront of the herb movement […]
Backyard Birding in March
Saturday, March 12th, 2016Saturday, March 12 from 10-11a.m.Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. Discover bird feeding habits, ways to attract them to your feeder and what birdseed to use.
Announcing the #CTBird Photo Contest
Saturday, March 5th, 2016Join the March Membership Month fun by entering our #CTBird Photo Contest! The winner will receive two tickets to one of our EcoTravel Swallow Spectacular Cruises on the Connecticut River in late summer.* The rules are simple: Take a photo of a bird in Connecticut Post it to The Connecticut Audubon Society Facebook page with […]
Osprey Nation Report
Friday, March 4th, 2016Sign up to receive a copy of the Osprey Nation 2015 final report, published in March 2016. Within a few minutes after you sign up, you will receive a general welcome email followed by an email with a link to the report. Thank you! Email Address First Name Last Name Sign Up By submitting this […]
Junior Animal Care Keeper
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016Tuesdays, March 1 – April 26 from 3:45-5:15 p.m.Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr StreetFor 6th and 7th graders Come interact one-on-one with critters from our live animal collection including reptiles, amphibians, birds and invertebrates. From glamorous to gross, you’ll learn about animal husbandry care, prepare and offer their food, and ensure they have a healthy […]
Sea Squirts: Pre-K Kids Winter Programs
Monday, February 29th, 2016SeaSquirts ~ a nickname for your 2 – 4 year old youngster when you join us at the Coastal Center for some fun family programs. Mondays 10 – 10:45 am February 1, 8, 22 and 29 Join us for one day or all five with a different winter theme each week. We’ll discover the […]
Bird Finder for February 23: Monk Parakeet
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016When we first heard earlier this year that Bald Eagles seemed to be trying to nest near the West River in New Haven, the initial report was that they had commandeered a Monk Parakeet nest. Which prompted the question among many: Parakeets? In Connecticut?
Winter Walk in the Woods
Saturday, February 27th, 2016Saturday, February 27 from 10:30 a.m. – Noon Join our naturalist on a hike through the Center at Fairfield’s Larsen Sanctuary. We’ll have fun exploring the sanctuary looking for animal tracks while searching the ponds, forest, swamp and garden marsh for birds and other wildlife. $2 per person The Walk is held at Center at Fairfield, […]
Saturday, February 27th, 2016
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Afterschool Nature Club
Thursday, February 25th, 2016Thursdays, through February 25 from 3:45-5:15 p.m. For grades K to 2 After a quick snack we’ll head out on the trails to run, jump and explore throughout the Larsen Sanctuary getting plenty of exercise and fresh air. Outdoors we’ll search for tracks and other signs of where the animals go in winter. Indoors we’ll […]
