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For a better understanding of the Trout Brook Valley Conservation and Management Plan, we have prepared this short question and answer page, based on excerpts from the report itself. 1. What were the objectives of the CAS research?The objectives were to describe the physical and biological characteristics of Trout Brook Valley; identify threatened, endangered or […]

December 2012 – The short days of late December are among the most beautiful of the year for getting outdoors. The light is sharp, the air is crisp (or not), and if we’re lucky there might be an inch or two of snow for contour and relief. Nature is a respite, an inspiration, a solace, […]

Thursday, December 13  4 – 4:30 p.m. Gulp, crunch, slurp, chomp!  It’s meal time for the animals at the Center at Fairfield.  This month come see what’s on the menu for the Center’s resident snakes. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters as our naturalist feeds them.  All ages are welcome; […]

 Introduction to Backyard Birding with Dick Worth:  Saturday December 8 from 10:00 – 11:00am Join long-time birder and naturalist Richard Worth who will teach you how to identify Connecticut’s birds by sight and sound. Backyard birding begins at the feeder, so you’ll also learn who is at the feeder at this time of year, their […]

Thursday, December 64-4:30 p.m.   Once a month a Connecticut Audubon Society animal ambassador ventures from its cage, pen or perch to greet Center visitors up close.  This month, come meet the Center’s resident hedgehog closer than you ever have before. This interactive program is full of fun and interesting facts about what makes the […]

  Milton the barn owl was among those in attendance at the Connecticut Audubon Society’s recent annual Holiday Tea. Milton, one the Audubon’s resident educational animals, is often present at is educational programs and special events.From left are Tea Committee Member Judy Wilkinson, Tea co-chair Bonnie Hirschfeld and Connecticut Audubon Society staff naturalist Caitlin Holmberg […]

Friday, November 30 from 4-4:30 p.m.  Join us for a live animal program featuring the Center’s resident education animals. Our animal care volunteers and staff naturalist will share interesting facts and stories about our animals. Get up close with some of our mammals, reptiles, amphibians and a few creepy crawlies. All ages are welcome. Children […]

Saturday, November 17  10-11 a.m. Join long-time birder and naturalist Richard Worth who will teach you how to identifyConnecticut’s birds by sight and sound. Backyard birding begins at the feeder, so you’ll also learn who is at the feeder at this time of year, their feeding habits, and their characteristics. Worth will discuss ways to […]

November 2012 – If you find yourself on the trails of our Larsen Sanctuary in Fairfield these days, keep your eyes and ears open for unusual activity. You may see movement in the distance and, with leaves falling and covering the ground, you’re likely to hear feet scuffling loudly (or maybe not if there’s snow). […]

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14   from  10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Curious Nature Mind’s Wanted!   Willing to sing songs, create grand art and learn about the nature that is all around us?  Check!  Ready to tromp in the woodlands and streams looking for animal life?  Double-check!  If this sounds like your […]

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14   from   10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Curious Nature Mind’s Wanted!   Willing to sing songs, create grand art and learn about the nature that is all around us?  Check!  Ready to tromp in the woodlands and streams looking for animal life?  Double-check!  If this sounds like your […]

November 2012 – When Hurricane Sandy hit, the dunes we constructed last year at Stratford Point to control erosion did their job, protecting the point from a storm surge that might have inundated an area extending well beyond our coastal restoration project. Built of long, geo-textile tubes filled with sand and soil, and covered with […]

A letter from the president of Connecticut Audubon Society about the Leadership Phase of our Annual Appeal: Connecticut Audubon Society has started the leadership phase of the 2012 CAS Annual Appeal. During the leadership phase, our campaign chairs and committee will be focusing on Connecticut Audubon’s strongest supporters and inviting them to make a leadership […]

  While residents went  to the polls to decide our next president, the animals at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield flapped their wings and pressed a lot of paws hoping their favorite  candidate would win the Center’s annual animal election.  This year’s slate included  Simon the Hedgehog,  Tony the Box Turtle, Vega the Bearded Dragon […]

It’s obviously been a tough few days in Connecticut and it’s likely to continue on the tough side as folks assess storm damage and wait for power to return. At Connecticut Audubon Society we sustained a bit of damage but basically pulled through OK at our five conservation centers and other facilities. The Milford Point […]

An expert panel of environmental educators, activists and outdoors advocates will join Connecticut Audubon Society for a community forum to discuss ways to improve outdoor education for children, on the evening of November 29, in Old Lyme. The forum is co-sponsored by the Old Lyme Land Trust, the Lyme Land Conservation Trust and Connecticut Audubon […]