Calendar of Events
Events in October 2024
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September 29, 2024 | September 30, 2024 |
October 1, 2024(2 events) Tuesday Morning Bird WalkTuesday Morning Bird WalkOctober 1, 2024 8:00 am -Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Nature TotsNature TotsOctober 1, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Nature Tots |
October 2, 2024(5 events) Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at Birdcraft)Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at Birdcraft)October 2, 2024 8:00 am - 11:00 am BirdcraftBirdcraft More information about Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at Birdcraft) Bird Walk at West Rock Ridge State ParkBird Walk at West Rock Ridge State ParkOctober 2, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am West Rock Ridge State ParkWest Rock Ridge State Park More information about Bird Walk at West Rock Ridge State Park Little NaturalistsLittle NaturalistsOctober 2, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Join us for this parent/caregiver and child nature class designed for children who are 3 to 5 years old. Activities will encourage discovery, explorations, and expression through stories, hands-on activities, and art. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Little Naturalists Toddlers, Trails, and TalesToddlers, Trails, and TalesOctober 2, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 amParents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $4 per child per session for CAS members; $8 per child per session. (Fee is for one toddler with one adult.) More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Trail Wood TroubadoursTrail Wood TroubadoursOctober 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmPlay and sing songs written from 1959-1963, the years the Teale’s lived at Trail Wood. A PDF of chords and lyrics will be provided. Simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Limited to 10 participants per session. Registration required. Email trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free. More information about Trail Wood Troubadours |
October 3, 2024(1 event) Fall Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond FarmFall Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond FarmOctober 3, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074  Fall tree photo by Diane Nizlek October 3, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm More information about Fall Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm |
October 4, 2024(1 event) October First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond FarmOctober First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond FarmOctober 4, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 October 4, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm More information about October First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond Farm |
October 5, 2024(1 event) Family Birding BasicsFamily Birding BasicsOctober 5, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Learn to bird at the RTP Estuary Center! Spend time learning the basics of birding with an ID portion in the classroom, then practice out in the field on the grounds of our sanctuary. Program suitable for ages 12 and up. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Family Birding Basics |
October 6, 2024 | October 7, 2024 |
October 8, 2024(2 events) Tuesday Morning Bird WalkTuesday Morning Bird WalkOctober 8, 2024 8:00 am -Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Nature TotsNature TotsOctober 8, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Nature Tots |
October 9, 2024(3 events) Little NaturalistsLittle NaturalistsOctober 9, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Join us for this parent/caregiver and child nature class designed for children who are 3 to 5 years old. Activities will encourage discovery, explorations, and expression through stories, hands-on activities, and art. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Little Naturalists Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at the Milford Coastal Center)Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at the Milford Coastal Center)October 9, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Coastal Center at Milford PointCoastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Milford, CT 06460 More information about Naturalist Training Program (Class meets at the Milford Coastal Center) Toddlers, Trails, and TalesToddlers, Trails, and TalesOctober 9, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 amParents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $4 per child per session for CAS members; $8 per child per session. (Fee is for one toddler with one adult.) More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales |
October 10, 2024(1 event) The Fledgling Four -- Film ScreeningThe Fledgling Four -- Film ScreeningOctober 10, 2024 6:30 pm -Every family has its stories. Joe Gowac, East Hampton wildlife videographer and photographer and second grade teacher, has documented the stories of a Barred Owl family, living in the woods near him. Join Joe as he shows his film and discusses the owls and their behaviors. He will describe the making of this entertaining and revealing nature film. Registration appreciated but not required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about The Fledgling Four -- Film Screening | October 11, 2024 |
October 12, 2024(6 events) Fall Bird Walk at Falls River PreserveFall Bird Walk at Falls River PreserveOctober 12, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 amAs summer winds down and cooler weather starts to approach, many of our migratory birds are making their southbound journeys to their wintering grounds in the southern US, and Central & South America. We'll search for warblers, vireos, thrushes and more in some of the best birding spots in southeastern CT. More information about Fall Bird Walk at Falls River Preserve October Second Saturday Hike (faster pace) at Deer Pond FarmOctober Second Saturday Hike (faster pace) at Deer Pond FarmOctober 12, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 October 12, 2024, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Deer Pond Farm More information about October Second Saturday Hike (faster pace) at Deer Pond Farm Black Bears and How to Live with ThemBlack Bears and How to Live with ThemOctober 12, 2024 1:00 pm - Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield More information about Black Bears and How to Live with Them Hawk Watch at Deer MeadowHawk Watch at Deer MeadowOctober 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Hawk Watch at Deer Meadow Naturalist Writing in The Last Green Valley -- TLGV Walktober WalkNaturalist Writing in The Last Green Valley -- TLGV Walktober WalkOctober 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThis walk is one of a series across the Last Green Valley related to a Big Read Program at Eastern Connecticut State University. Join a community of readers and nature lovers to explore the relationship between humanity and nature as part of a year-long program inspired by the transformative journey across New England in Andrew Krivak’s The Bear. Call 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org to register. Free. More information about Naturalist Writing in The Last Green Valley -- TLGV Walktober Walk Shorebird Walk at Bluff Point State ParkShorebird Walk at Bluff Point State ParkOctober 12, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmJoin us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut and learn how you can help these charismatic birds. More information about Shorebird Walk at Bluff Point State Park |
October 13, 2024(1 event) Song Writing Workshop with Sally RogersSong Writing Workshop with Sally RogersOctober 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmFun for families or children 10 and older! Folk singer, songwriter, educator, and former Connecticut State Troubadour, Sally Rogers (https://sallyrogers.com/) helps students discover their own creativity and musical genius through songwriting. This workshop will begin with a warm-up, group sing-along. A listening walk follows to find inspiration in nature to create a group song. Sponsored by the New England School of Performing Arts. Call 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org to register. Free; donations appreciated. More information about Song Writing Workshop with Sally Rogers | October 14, 2024 |
October 15, 2024(2 events) Tuesday Morning Bird WalkTuesday Morning Bird WalkOctober 15, 2024 8:00 am -Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Nature TotsNature TotsOctober 15, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Nature Tots |
October 16, 2024(4 events) Little NaturalistsLittle NaturalistsOctober 16, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Join us for this parent/caregiver and child nature class designed for children who are 3 to 5 years old. Activities will encourage discovery, explorations, and expression through stories, hands-on activities, and art. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Little Naturalists Naturalist Training ProgramNaturalist Training ProgramOctober 16, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield More information about Naturalist Training Program Toddlers, Trails, and TalesToddlers, Trails, and TalesOctober 16, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 amParents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $4 per child per session for CAS members; $8 per child per session. (Fee is for one toddler with one adult.) More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales Sparrows WebinarSparrows WebinarOctober 16, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Often overlooked compared to more colorful birds, sparrows are a study in details. The “Little Brown Jobs” can often be difficult to identify, and with so many species mixed together, it can seem quite the daunting task. In this webinar Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will give you clues on how to figure out which species you’re spying through your binoculars. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+More information about Sparrows Webinar |
October 17, 2024(2 events) The Bon -- Inaugural Charity Golf Event in FairfieldThe Bon -- Inaugural Charity Golf Event in FairfieldOctober 17, 2024 9:00 am - 6:00 pm The Country Club of FairfieldThe Country Club of Fairfield More information about The Bon -- Inaugural Charity Golf Event in Fairfield Fall Bird Walk at Deer Pond FarmFall Bird Walk at Deer Pond FarmOctober 17, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 October 17, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm More information about Fall Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm |
October 18, 2024(1 event) Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird WalkPlainfield Fish Hatchery Bird WalkOctober 18, 2024 8:00 am -Located in Plainfield, the 2,000-acre Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery offers a variety of habitats and is one of the top birding spots in Windham County. Expect songbirds, raptors and waterbirds. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. Registration required. Call 860-928-4948 or email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. More information about Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk |
October 19, 2024(2 events) Bird Walk at Sherwood IslandBird Walk at Sherwood IslandOctober 19, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sherwood IslandSherwood Island More information about Bird Walk at Sherwood Island Screech Owl HikeScreech Owl HikeOctober 19, 2024 7:00 pm -Hike the sanctuary looking for screech owls. Moderately difficult. You must be able to hike in the dark and keep up with the group. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Registration required. Call 860-928-4948 or email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. More information about Screech Owl Hike |
October 20, 2024(1 event) Bats: Winged WondersBats: Winged WondersOctober 20, 2024 2:00 pm -Maureen Heidtmann, one of only three licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Connecticut specializing in caring for bats, joins us for an overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our nine local species. She will cover myths and misconceptions about bats, the many roles they play in ensuring a healthy planet, the perils they face as they struggle to survive, and their amazing resilience. Registration appreciated but not required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Bats: Winged Wonders | October 21, 2024 |
October 22, 2024(2 events) Tuesday Morning Bird WalkTuesday Morning Bird WalkOctober 22, 2024 8:00 am -Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Nature TotsNature TotsOctober 22, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Nature Tots |
October 23, 2024(2 events) Naturalist Training ProgramNaturalist Training ProgramOctober 23, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Naturalist Training Program Toddlers, Trails, and TalesToddlers, Trails, and TalesOctober 23, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 amParents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $4 per child per session for CAS members; $8 per child per session. (Fee is for one toddler with one adult.) More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales | October 24, 2024 |
October 25, 2024(1 event) Trail Wood Bird WalkTrail Wood Bird WalkOctober 25, 2024 8:00 am -Andy will point out various species of birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. Registration required. Call 860-928-4948 or email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. More information about Trail Wood Bird Walk |
October 26, 2024(1 event) Saw-whet Owl Banding DemonstrationSaw-whet Owl Banding DemonstrationOctober 26, 2024 7:00 pm -Join Andy and fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. See these amazing, tiny owls up close. Bring a camera. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. Registration required. Call 860-928-4948 or email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. More information about Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration |
October 27, 2024 | October 28, 2024 |
October 29, 2024(2 events) Tuesday Morning Bird WalkTuesday Morning Bird WalkOctober 29, 2024 8:00 am -Join Andy to look for birds. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. You will visit various locations around the sanctuary to see what's around. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Nature TotsNature TotsOctober 29, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Nature Tots |
October 30, 2024(2 events) Naturalist Training ProgramNaturalist Training ProgramOctober 30, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Naturalist Training Program Toddlers, Trails, and TalesToddlers, Trails, and TalesOctober 30, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 amParents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Register by calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $4 per child per session for CAS members; $8 per child per session. (Fee is for one toddler with one adult.) More information about Toddlers, Trails, and Tales | October 31, 2024 |
November 1, 2024(2 events) November First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond FarmNovember First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond FarmNovember 1, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 November 1, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm More information about November First Friday Hike (casual pace) at Deer Pond Farm Saw-whet Owl Banding DemonstrationSaw-whet Owl Banding DemonstrationNovember 1, 2024 7:00 pm -Join Andy and fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls. See these amazing, tiny owls up close. Bring a camera. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. Registration required. Call 860-928-4948 or email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. More information about Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration |
November 2, 2024(2 events) A Book of Days: Nature Lovers, Their Journals, and PhenologyA Book of Days: Nature Lovers, Their Journals, and PhenologyNovember 2, 2024 2:00 pm -Join Katherine Hauswirth, a naturalist and writer, as she discusses nature journaling to increase awareness and preserve experiences. She will also cover some history of this practice, especially in Connecticut and New England, and how it ties in with citizen science and phenology – the recording of observations across the seasons. The Morning Light, the Lily White: Daily Dips into Nature and Spirit is Katherine’s most recent book. It contains short essays about “goings-on” in the natural world. A former artist-in-residence at Edwin Way Teale’s Trail Wood in Hampton, Katherine has made daily observations across the calendar year, as Edwin did in his book, A Walk Through the Year. You’ll want Katherine’s book in hand to start 2025. Registration appreciated, but not required. Free admission. More information about A Book of Days: Nature Lovers, Their Journals, and Phenology Last Light of Fall WalkLast Light of Fall WalkNovember 2, 2024 3:30 pm - 5:00 pmAppreciate the last of Daylight Saving Time with a late afternoon, autumn walk. Weather permitting. Registration appreciated, but not required. Call 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org to register. Fee: free CAS members; $5 non-members. More information about Last Light of Fall Walk |
