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February 1, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 2, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 3, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 3, 2026
Bill McKibben: Author Talk
February 3 at 7:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE to 7:00PM
Acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben will speak on his call to harness the power of the sun. “Our climate and our democracy are melting down but Bill, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history-if we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance.” Bill’s new book: Here Comes the Sun will be available at cost at the Center. Join us at the center or via Zoom.
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February 4, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 4, 2026
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February 4, 2026
Parents, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers come out for some fresh air with your toddler, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Join retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher Carolyn Otto for a morning of fun and learning. Dress for the weather as many activities are outdoors. Registration requested by calling 860-928-4948.
Fee: $5 per child per class or $20 per child per five-week session CAS members; $7 per child per class or $30 per five-week session non-members.
(Fee is for one toddler with one accompanying adult.)
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February 4, 2026
When the sun goes down and we're settling in for the evening, owls are just starting their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to look for these fascinating birds, as many are already nesting, looking for mates, and establishing territory. We'll look and listen to these incredible birds and learn what makes them unique in the bird world. Bring a headlamp or flashlight and binoculars, and bundle up!
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February 4, 2026
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February 5, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 5, 2026
When the sun goes down and we're settling in for the evening, owls are just starting their day. Winter is one of the best times of year to look for these fascinating birds, as many are already nesting, looking for mates, and establishing territory. We'll look and listen to these incredible birds and learn what makes them unique in the bird world. Bring a headlamp or flashlight and binoculars, and bundle up!
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February 6, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 6, 2026
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February 7, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 7, 2026
Winter may not seem like the best time to look for birds. However, as the temperature drops many species can still be found in the state, especially along the coast. Waterfowl seek open water, larks and buntings search for food in open areas, and sparrows seek shelter in brushy areas. We'll look for the hardy winter birds in some of the best spots in Connecticut.
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February 8, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 8, 2026
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February 9, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 10, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026
Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization~ Book by Bill McKibben
Join Us - February 10th 6:30PM
From the acclaimed environmentalist, a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future.
Our climate, and our democracy, are melting down. But Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history—if we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance.
Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels equal to a third of Pakistan’s electric grid in a year to the world’s sixth-largest economy—California—nearly halving its use of natural gas in the last two years, Bill McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy. And he shows how solar power is more than just a path out of the climate crisis: it is a chance to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. You can’t hoard solar energy or hold it in reserves—it’s available to all.
There’s no guarantee we can make this change in time, but there is a hope—in McKibben’s eyes, our best hope for a new civilization: one that looks up to the sun, every day, as the star that fuels our world.
https://ctaudubon.org/2025/11/february-book-club/
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February 11, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026
Parents, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers come out for some fresh air with your toddler, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Join retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher Carolyn Otto for a morning of fun and learning. Dress for the weather as many activities are outdoors. Registration requested by calling 860-928-4948.
Fee: $5 per child per class or $20 per child per five-week session CAS members; $7 per child per class or $30 per five-week session non-members.
(Fee is for one toddler with one accompanying adult.)
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February 11, 2026
Winter in Connecticut means it's time to head to large bodies of water and look for ducks. Many species breed further north and come to the Connecticut coast to overwinter, away from the frozen ponds and lakes they spent the summer on. In this webinar, learn about this charismatic group of birds and how to identify the ones in your area.
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February 12, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026
Every February, people from around the world contribute data to one of the largest community science projects in the world. It’s easy to be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count and you can do it anywhere you find birds! Learn how to participate in the count and what birds you can see in Connecticut in winter in our webinar, then search for birds with us at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center that weekend.
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February 12, 2026
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February 13, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 13, 2026
Give your child a day off from school to remember! We will fill the day with outdoor exploration, experiments, crafts, games, and more. Activities will include marsh, beach, and woodland explorations with our expert Teacher-Naturalists, meet-and-greets with our animal ambassadors, and discovering how the natural world around us works!
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February 13, 2026
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February 14, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 14, 2026
Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for winter and spring bird walks! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
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February 14, 2026
Every February, people from around the world contribute data to one of the largest community science projects in the world. It’s easy to be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count and you can do it anywhere you find birds! Learn how to participate in the count and what birds you can see in Connecticut in winter in our webinar, then search for birds with us at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center that weekend.
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February 14, 2026
Every February, people from around the world contribute data to one of the largest community science projects in the world. It’s easy to be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count and you can do it anywhere you find birds! Learn how to participate in the count and what birds you can see in Connecticut in winter in our webinar, then search for birds with us at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center that weekend.
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February 15, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 16, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 17, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 17, 2026
Outgrow the System
February 17 at 6:30 P.M.
“Change the system, not the climate” is a common demand in the climate movement. But what kind of system do we really want? Meet the new economic perspectives that have the potential to change the world by genuinely managing our resources. Discussion follows with moderator. Join us at the Center or via Zoom
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February 18, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
February 18, 2026
Enjoy a late winter bird walk at the Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery, located in Plainfield. Registration is required. Email Andy Rzeznikiewicz at arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026
Parents, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers come out for some fresh air with your toddler, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Join retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher Carolyn Otto for a morning of fun and learning. Dress for the weather as many activities are outdoors. Registration requested by calling 860-928-4948.
Fee: $5 per child per class or $20 per child per five-week session CAS members; $7 per child per class or $30 per five-week session non-members.
(Fee is for one toddler with one accompanying adult.)
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February 19, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 20, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 21, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 21, 2026
Winter may not seem like the best time to look for birds. However, as the temperature drops many species can still be found in the state, especially along the coast. Waterfowl seek open water, larks and buntings search for food in open areas, and sparrows seek shelter in brushy areas. We'll look for the hardy winter birds in some of the best spots in Connecticut.
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February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026
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February 22, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 22, 2026
Please join us for this series of 8 classes. We will learn about various watercolor tools, uses, products and techniques. The student will learn simple perspective techniques and composition skills. Drawing avian anatomy and painting exercises with watercolor will allow for experimentation and relaxation. We will look at the key Artists and art history that helped to shape much of what you will be learning, along with understanding how to use light and darks in your work to achieve dimension. This will all be accomplished step by step, class by class, with your Art Education teacher, Jeanne Board- Fayumi.
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February 23, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 24, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 24, 2026
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February 24, 2026
FrogWatch USA is a community science program designed to monitor frog and toad populations through their calls. Volunteers are trained to identify local frog and toad vocalizations and submit their data from their listening sessions. By participating in the program, volunteers help scientists monitor amphibian populations and the health of the ecosystem they inhabit. Learn how to be FrogWatch participant and contribute valuable data in your own area!
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February 24, 2026
Creating the Erie Canal
February 24 at 6:30 P.M.
This documentary, produced by Tom Garber to celebrate the bicentennial of the opening of the canal (1825), tells the captivating story of upstate New York pioneers who actually designed and built the world’s longest hand dug canal. It also relates the story of the loss of Haudenosaunee native American culture under the influence of manifest destiny. Tom will be available for questions following showing. Join us at the Center or via Zoom.
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February 25, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 25, 2026
Parents, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers come out for some fresh air with your toddler, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Join retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher Carolyn Otto for a morning of fun and learning. Dress for the weather as many activities are outdoors. Registration requested by calling 860-928-4948.
Fee: $5 per child per class or $20 per child per five-week session CAS members; $7 per child per class or $30 per five-week session non-members.
(Fee is for one toddler with one accompanying adult.)
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February 26, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 26, 2026
Join local birding expert Frank Mantlik for winter and spring bird walks! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year, so we'll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary's salt marsh, woodlands, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed.
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February 27, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 27, 2026
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February 28, 2026
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer. Free admission.
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February 28, 2026
Winter along the Connecticut River is a great time to see Bald Eagles as they head from frozen inland waters to the open waters along the coast. We'll search the shores of North Cove for eagles and other winter residents.
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February 28, 2026
As the temperature starts to drop in Connecticut, we begin to see the winter return of many of our waterfowl species. These ducks and geese breed further north, and when their inland bodies of water start to freeze, they head south to winter along the coast. Join us as we search for these charismatic birds along the coast of Connecticut.
