When was the last time a new species was discovered in this area? Not a rarity, like an off-course bird that resulted in a first-for-the-state record, but a completely new species? There’s fascinating news this morning that, in fact, we have a new addition to our regional fauna – a leopard frog that has a […]
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A New Species of Frog is Discovered in Connecticut and Metro New York
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012Tracking Legislation in Hartford
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012Connecticut Audubon Society worked on several bills in the state General Assembly in 2012. Details follow. Bills We SupportedAn Act Concerning the State’s Open Space Plan, SB 347An Act Increasing the Penalty for Poaching. HB 5263An Act Concerning the Use of Pesticides at Schools. HB 5121Bills We OpposedAn Act Modernizing the State’s Telecommunications Laws, SB […]
Creature Feature
Monday, March 12th, 2012March 21 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 must be […]
Live Birds of Prey
Sunday, March 11th, 2012Saturday, March 17, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sleek, strong, silent. Falcons, hawks and owls. Meet the Center at Fairfield’s live birds of prey up close! These birds cannot be released back into the wild, but now serve as bird ambassadors who help us tell the story of their status in Connecticut and what each of […]
Nature Nursery
Saturday, March 10th, 2012Children ages 2-4 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Wednesdays, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. March 14, 21, 28, April 4,11,25 and May 2 Curious Mind’s Wanted! Willing to sing songs and dance like a cricket? Ready to tromp in the mud looking for animal tracks? Able to wield a crayon and paintbrush with reckless […]
Mini Monsters
Saturday, March 10th, 2012March 10 10:30 – 12 p.m. Many people think of scorpions, lizards, cockroaches and other similar critters as creepy, icky or even downright scary. Come change those notions and find out how fascinating and important these animals really are during this slideshow and investigation program. Participants will have the opportunity to use hand lenses and […]
Sounds of a Spring Night
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012Friday, April 13 7 – 9 p.m. In early spring, the Larsen Sanctuary comes alive with the sounds of various creatures performing their mating rituals. Come experience the chorus of spring peepers and look for more secretive animals like spotted salamanders and frogs, as well as the shy and increasingly rare woodcock. Boots, flashlights and […]
Using Fire to Improve Habitat at Stratford Point
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012You know it’s a good day when a Bald Eagle flies directly overhead, clearly visible to the naked eye, and the sighting is not even the most interesting thing you’ve witnessed that day. The eagle flew over us at Stratford Point yesterday but took second place to the awesome brush fire the Connecticut Department of […]
Controlled Brush Fire Helps Restore Habitat at Stratford Point
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012February 2012 – As part of our ongoing work to restore the coastal habitat at Stratford Point, Connecticut Audubon Society collaborated with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to carefully burn about 20 acres of the Point’s grassland on Tuesday, February 28. The prescribed burn was designed to get rid of invasive plants […]
Visit with an Animal
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012The Last Saturday of the Month 1-1:30 p.m. Drop by anytime between 1:00- 1:30 p.m. and get up close to one of the Connecticut Audubon Society’s beloved creatures! During the last Saturday of every month, a Junior Animal Care volunteer will share some facts and stories about the featured creature of the day. Make sure to […]
Policy Agenda 2012: How We Are Making a Statewide Difference
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012March 2012 – Advocating for issues of statewide importance on your behalf is one of the ways we fulfill our mission of conserving Connecticut’s birds and their habitats. Our advocacy takes the form of legislative policy work in Hartford and grassroots work on the local level. You can follow our progress in Hartford. To see […]
Connecticut State of the Birds 2012: Where Is the Next Generation of Conservationists Coming From?
Friday, February 10th, 2012February 10, 2012 – Concerned with the dwindling amount of time kids are spending outdoors and its implications for the future of conservation, the Connecticut Audubon Society said today that it is increasing its emphasis on outdoor environmental education for young people and called on its partners in government, education and the environment to collaborate […]
Winter Break Nature Camp
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012For children in pre-K and grades K-3 February 21—24 from 9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Winter Break Lunch Bunch For children in pre-K and grades K-3 February 21-24 from 12:30 p.m.—2 p.m. We put on jackets, hats and mittens, but have you ever wondered how plants and animals survive all winter long? Explore the natural […]
Birdfeeder Bonanza
Thursday, February 16th, 2012Thursdays: February 2, 9, 16 from 4-4:30 p.m. Calling all feathered friends! This three part workshop is a birdfeeder bonanza! Each week you’ll make a different birdfeeder using recyclable materials that you can find around your house or in your yard. And you’ll learn what seed to put in each feeder and which birds will […]
Afternoon Adventure: Love Birds
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Tuesday, February 14 from 4-4:30 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Birdcraft. This “Afternoon Adventures” drop-in program starts with a love bird story. After our story we’ll check the birdfeeders for cardinals and other birds and make heart-shaped treats to feed our winter animal friends. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an […]
Feeding Frenzy: Turtles & Tortoises
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Friday, February 3, 4-4:30 p.m. Enjoy a brief presentation while our naturalist staff feeds the Center’s resident turtles and tortoises. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters. At least two turtles will be fed. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission by donation, to support […]
Creature Feature
Thursday, January 26th, 2012Creature Feature Thursday, January 26 4:00-4:30pm 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, birds, amphibians and a few creepy crawlies. All ages welcome. Children […]
Survival Snowshoes
Saturday, January 21st, 2012Survival Snowshoes January 21 1:00pm – 2:30 p.m. This “how-to” class provides children with all the basics to fashion a pair of back country snowshoes. Participants will make an actual pair of decorative snowshoes constructed from white pine boughs. While the snowshoes are really for decorative purposes, the skills learned can be used to make […]
Introduction to Backyard Birding with Dick Worth
Saturday, January 14th, 2012Second Saturday of the Month December through April 10:00am – 11:00am Look! Up in that tree! It’s a … umm … bird. Wish you could identify that bird in the tree? Have you ever heard an unusual bird call and wondered what species was singing? Or seen a bird on the wing and tried to […]
Nature Nursery at Burrr Street
Monday, January 9th, 2012Mondays, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. January 9, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27 and March 5 Curious Mind’s Wanted! Willing to sing songs and dance like a snow flake? Ready to tromp in the snow looking for animal tracks? Able to wield a crayon and paintbrush with reckless abandon? If this sounds like your child […]
