The photos of moose in Goshen that we posted on our blogs yesterday drew more than a thousand pageviews, and also prompted an email from Andrew LaBonte, a wildlife biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Andrew is based in North Franklin. He had been working with our previous conservation biologist, Twan […]
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Bull Moose
Friday, October 26th, 2012Special Opportunities
Saturday, October 27th, 2012Bird Surveys on Private or Public Property Sanctuary Manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz is available to conduct bird population surveys and can provide habitat management recommendations for your property. Private property owners, Land Trusts, municipalities or other groups that want an inventory of what bird species are breeding or using their property might be interested in this […]
For Connecticut’s Sake, Preserve Plum Island, N.Y.
Thursday, October 25th, 2012Plum Island, one of a string of small islands that extends off the tip of Orient Point, Long Island, is owned by the federal government and is being put up for sale. Its 840 acres are mostly undeveloped and encompass bluffs, beach, grasslands and other rare coastal habitat (more here). Roseate Terns, Piping Plovers, Least […]
Moose (and a Bear) at Our Croft Preserve in Litchfield County
Thursday, October 25th, 2012The motion-activated trail camera at our Richard G. Croft Memorial Preserve, in Goshen, captured some amazing photos of the resident family of moose (a male with a beautiful rack of antlers, one or two females, and a calf) recently. Here’s one of the photos. You can see more, along with a closeup of a bear […]
Enchanted Forest
Friday, October 19th, 2012Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a hoot of a Halloween at the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Enchanted Forest. An excellent nature-themed alternative or addition to the traditional Halloween celebration, the Enchanted Forest introduces fascinating, entertaining (and educational!) information about nocturnal animals in their natural habitat. Participants will have a fun – but not scary – […]
Junior Animal Care Keepers
Thursday, October 18th, 2012Wednesdays: September 18, 26 and October 3, 10, 17 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. If you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes at the Connecticut Audubon Society and meet our resident animals face to face, this program is for you! This five-week program provides 6th and 7th graders with the opportunity to join staff in […]
Join Our 2012 Annual Appeal!
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012A letter from the Chairs of our 2012 Annual Appeal … Dear CAS Supporter, The Connecticut Audubon Society, committed to protecting birds and their habitats in our state, is a leading conservation organization that has meant so much to us over the years. This year, to celebrate conservation and show our support of the work […]
Three of the Next Generation of Conservationists Learn About Raptors at Our Center at Fairfield
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012Colleen Noyes, one of our teacher-naturalists, took to heart the message of our Connecticut State of the Birds 2012 report this week. The report – titled Where Is the Next Generation of Conservationists Coming From? – argues that kids today spend less time outdoors interacting with nature than previous generations did, and posits that that […]
Shhhh! The Barred Owls Are Sleeping
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012Not long ago Kasha Breau, a teacher-naturalist at our Center at Glastonbury, helped a fellow in East Haddam return two Barred Owl nestlings to the sugar maple in which their nest was located. She also told him that if he watched the owlets, he’d see something fascinating: they’d lie on their stomachs on a limb […]
Restoring Habitat at Banks Farm South
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012October 2012 – Banks Farm South, 60 acres of meadows, wetlands and forest, hearkens back to Fairfield’s early farmland history. Wedged between a golf course and a gated community on the Fairfield-Westport town line, the sanctuary was originally owned by John Banks in the seventeenth century and has been farmed almost continually since. Robert and […]
Blogging Trout Brook Valley/Aspetuck Land Trust
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012Trout Brook Valley/Aspetuck Land Trust We’ve been chronicling our work for the Aspetuck Land Trust at Trout Brook Valley. Below are links to blog posts from December 2011 through June 2012. For more recent posts, visit out Conservation Services page. Saturday, December 3, 2011Connecticut Audubon Society to Develop Conservation & Management Plan for Aspetuck Land […]
Feeding Frenzy: Turtles
Friday, October 12th, 2012Friday, October 12 from 4 – 4:30 p.m. Come watch as our naturalists feed some of the Center’s resident turtles. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission by donation to support our Animal Care Program is greatly appreciated. […]
Celebrating 30 Years of Outdoor Education at the Center at Glastonbury
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012October 2012 – Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Glastonbury is celebrating its 30th anniversary this fall by highlighting its key role in Connecticut Audubon’s statewide education program. Founded on October 2, 1982, the Center at Glastonbury has been a gathering place for residents of Glastonbury, South Glastonbury, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Portland, Manchester, East Hartford, Hartford, […]
Birds In Their Habitat Art Exhibit and Sale
Monday, October 1st, 2012September 29 and 30 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The Connecticut Audubon Society brings together talented artists who specialize in avian art during its third annual Birds In Their Habitat juried artists’ exhibition and sale. Gifted artists working in a variety of media have been selected to display and sell their works by a […]
Birds In Their Habitat Gala Preview Party
Saturday, September 29th, 2012Friday, September 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Gala Preview Party, with open bar, buffet, variety of wines and Silent Auction. Tickets are $75; call 203-259-6305 ext. 109. The Connecticut Audubon Society brings together talented artists who specialize in avian art during its third annual Birds In Their Habitat juried artists’ exhibition and sale. Gifted artists working in […]
30 Years of Nurturing a Love of Nature
Friday, September 28th, 2012Where on Main Street can you find a Chilean rose tarantula living with more than 25 other species of animals? Answer: at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center in Glastonbury. For 30 years, the Center has encouraged children and adults to get to know and become friends with the more than 30 animals who reside there. […]
Ralph Wood of Glastonbury Is Elected As Connecticut Audubon Society’s New Chairman of the Board
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012September 2012 – Connecticut Audubon Society is pleased to announce that longtime Board member Ralph Wood, of Glastonbury, has been named Chairman our Board of Directors. Elected at our annual meeting on September 13, Ralph leads a board that includes a new Vice Chair, a new Secretary and one new Board member. Ralph takes over […]
Chimney Swift Tower Renovation Complete!
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012Junior Science Lab
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Participating Artists PAINTERS Sue deLearie Adair: Etching www.suedelearieadair.com Del-Bourree Bach: Acrylic www.natureartists.com Sabine Bonnar: Watercolor and Oil www.sabinebonnar.com Wendy Brockman: Graphite and Watercolor www.wendybrockman.com Mary Christiansen: Gouache and Graphite mary.christiansen@yahoo.com Michael DiGiorgio: Watercolor and Oil mdigiorgio@comcast.net Sharon Rowley Morgio: Oil and Watercolor https://sharonrmorgio.weebly.com Sean Murtha: Oil and Watercolor www.seanmurthaart.com Dorie Petrochko: Watercolor https://doriepetrochko.com Kelly Leahy […]
