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Sorting Out Bird Songs Thursday, November 8, 7 – 9 p.m. has been POSTPONED until Tuesday, November 13. Birdsong can be an incredible aid to finding and identifying birds. Instructor Frank Gallo, an avid student of birdsong, will introduce the basics of birding by ear, using sound resources, as well as the tips, tricks, and […]

Tank Time LIVE Animal Demonstration & Feeding Saturdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 6, 20, and Dec. 3, 12:30 pm Meet a new animal each week and steal a peek into their worlds. From snakes and turtles, to insects and amphibians, there is sure to be something for everyone! All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by […]

Session I:  Saturday & Sunday, January 11 & 12, 2014  (Adult CPR possible)Session II:  Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13, 2014  (Adult CPR possible)  9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. each day SOLO’s 16-hour comprehensive introductory Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is a must for outdoor enthusiasts. Using mock rescue scenarios, skilled instructors provide participants […]

Connecticut Audubon Society’s “Let the Birdies Fly!” Golf Tournament promises another great day on one of Connecticut’s premier courses. This annual event has raised over $240,000 to support Connecticut Audubon Society’s mission of conserving Connecticut’s birds and their habitats through science-based education and advocacy. This year’s outing is set for Monday, September 24, at TPC […]

 Birds In Their Habitat Art Exhibit & Sale Saturday – Sunday, September 29 – 30, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m.Tickets are $5; call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 “Art of Identification” – David Allen Sibley Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Featuring…   David Allen Sibley 2012 Artist of the Year Each year, the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Fairfield […]

  Magnolia Warbler, gouache on paper by David Allen Sibley. Image courtsey of David Allen Sibley   On Saturday, September 29 from 11:00 until noon, David Allen Sibley will be speaking on “The Art of Identification”.  Sibley will talk about the universal appeal of nature study: our deep-seated desire to classify and understand the world around […]

The Executive Committee and the Board of Directors are recommending changes to the By-Laws of Connecticut Audubon Society for clarification and efficiency purposes. To understand the changes, you should read the entire text of the By-Laws (click here).  By way of summary, however, among the changes incorporated into the new By-Laws are the following:    • […]

Andrew C. Revkin, an award winning writer and blogger with the New York Times, who specializes in using digital technology to create a greater awareness of environmental issues, will be the keynote speaker at the 114th Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Audubon Society. The meeting is free, and Connecticut Audubon Society members as well as […]

Program Information Location: Programs can be held at your school or at the Center at Fairfield, unless otherwise noted. Grades: PreK – 2 (programs can be modified for other age groups; call our program coordinator at 203 259-6305 x109 to make arrangements) Program Length: 45-60 minutes Program DescriptionsANIMAL GROUPSIntroduce your students to the various characteristics […]

Newly-hatched plovers, terns and oystercatchers are scrambling around Connecticut’s beaches these days, and our network of monitors, working through the Audubon Alliance, is continuing to keep a close eye on their progress. It is still too early to judge whether it’s been a successful breeding year, but Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers and Least Terns – […]

Connecticut Audubon Society invites you to join us on the evening of Thursday, September 13, for our Annual Meeting, featuring a keynote address by Andrew C. Revkin, a former science and environment reporter for The New York Times and current senior fellow at Pace University’s Pace Academy for Applied Environmental Studies Andy continues to write […]