Calendar of Events

Events in May 2024

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			1 Spring Bird Walk at Stratford Point Spring Bird Walk at Stratford Point May 1, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am Stratford Point Stratford Point 1207 Prospect Drive Stratford, CT 06615 View Location Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=1207+Prospect+Drive+++Stratford+CT+06615+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at Stratford Point, Trail Wood Troubadours Trail Wood Troubadours May 1, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join our casual group on the first Wednesday of every month to play music written from 1959 to 1993, the years Edwin and Nellie Teale lived at Trail Wood. Songs can be viewed in advance on a PDF. Chords and words will be projected on screen so everyone can follow along! Limited to 10 participants. Registration required by calling Paul Tedeschi at 860-798-2134 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free, donations appreciated! More information about Trail Wood Troubadours	2 Fairfield Shop & Stroll into Spring Fairfield Shop & Stroll into Spring May 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Town of Fairfield Town of Fairfield CT 06824 View Location Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=+++CT+06824+ More information about Fairfield Shop & Stroll into Spring	3 Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk May 3, 2024 1:00 pm - Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk, Virginia Rail Bird Walk Virginia Rail Bird Walk May 3, 2024 6:00 pm - Our goal is to hear and observe Virginia Rail. We also will keep our eyes open for other species, such as Common Snipe and Vesper Sparrow. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Virginia Rail Bird Walk	4 Beginners Bird Walk Beginners Bird Walk May 4, 2024 8:00 am - This is a good weekend to start bird watching! Some of the colorful spring birds are back and the leaves aren’t out yet, so they are easier to spot. Expect to see Yellow, Blue-winged, and Black and White Warblers. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Beginners Bird Walk, Beginners Bird Walk in Hartford Beginners Bird Walk in Hartford May 4, 2024 8:00 am - Beginners Bird Walk Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. Keney Park, Hartford Join Catie Resor for a morning walk around the pond at Keney Park to see and hear the birds that call our Urban Greenspaces home. Meet Catie in the parking lot of the Keney Park Pond House (323 Edgewood St, Hartford, CT). Email kreamer@ctaudubon.org to register More information about Beginners Bird Walk in Hartford, Migration Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm Migration Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm May 4, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map $10 for members, $20 for non-members Spring migrants are returning, and the air is full of bird song, as males claim territory and try to attract mates for the breeding season. Join Stefan Martin, CT Audubon’s Conservation Manager at Deer Pond Farm for a guided bird walk to explore the trails in search of warblers, vireos, flycatchers and more! Register here for the May 4 Migration Bird Walk. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Migration Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm, Spring Bird Walk at The Millrace Spring Bird Walk at The Millrace May 4, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Spring is one of the most exciting times to go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some of the best birding spots in southern CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at The Millrace
5	6	7 Early Morning Bird Walk Early Morning Bird Walk May 7, 2024 8:00 am - Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Early Morning Bird Walk	8 Firefly Atlas Firefly Atlas May 8, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Firefly Atlas is a national program designed to better understand and conserve the diversity of fireflies in North America. Fireflies use a pattern of light producing flashes to find and recognize each other. Participants will first attend a training session at the center to discuss how to collect data for Firefly Atlas and how to recognize flash patterns. Using monitoring supplies provided by RTPEC, volunteers will choose a local observation site. Participants will start monitoring after sunset and record information on habitat, weather, firefly species, and flash patterns. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Firefly Atlas	9 Bird Walk at Birdcraft Bird Walk at Birdcraft May 9, 2024 7:30 am - 8:30 am Birdcraft Birdcraft 314 Unquowa Road Fairfield, CT 06824 View Location Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=314+Unquowa+Road++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Bird Walk at Birdcraft, Trail Wood Bird Walk Trail Wood Bird Walk May 9, 2024 8:00 am - Walk the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton, looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Trail Wood Bird Walk, Bird Walk at Smith Richardson Bird Walk at Smith Richardson May 9, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Smith Richardson Preserve Smith Richardson Preserve 39 Sasco Creek Road Westport, CT 06880 United States View Location Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=39+Sasco+Creek+Road++Westport+CT+06880+United+States More information about Bird Walk at Smith Richardson, CT River Lecture Series - Resilient Connecticut CT River Lecture Series - Resilient Connecticut May 9, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map One hundred year and five hundred year weather-related events are coming with more frequency and, as we see the catastrophic damage of storms across the country, we are reminded of our own vulnerability. Our coastal communities and diverse ecosystems that support, not just our wildlife, but our local economies and way of life remain at risk of the next superstorm. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Connecticut took steps to work with communities to assess risk and create adaptation plans to mitigate the effects of future events. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about CT River Lecture Series - Resilient Connecticut	10 Freidman Forest Bird Walk Freidman Forest Bird Walk May 10, 2024 8:00 am - We will explore this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve, looking for Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. More information about Freidman Forest Bird Walk, Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk May 10, 2024 1:00 pm - Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk	11 Bird Banding Demo at Birdcraft Bird Banding Demo at Birdcraft May 11, 2024 8:00 am - 10:00 am Birdcraft Birdcraft 314 Unquowa Road Fairfield, CT 06824 View Location Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=314+Unquowa+Road++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Bird Banding Demo at Birdcraft, Bird Walk in the Larsen Sanctuary Bird Walk in the Larsen Sanctuary May 11, 2024 8:00 am - 10:00 am Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Bird Walk in the Larsen Sanctuary, Gellert Preserve Bird Walk Gellert Preserve Bird Walk May 11, 2024 8:00 am - This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Abington features a variety of habitats -- open field, shrubland, and woodland. We can expect Prairie and Blue-winged Warblers, Indigo Bunting, and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Gellert Preserve Bird Walk, iPhone Insta Imaging iPhone Insta Imaging May 11, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Bring your smartphone for a workshop and walk with @trailwoodjournal’s Laura Tedeschi. We will discuss image settings and making observations to get the best image compositions or details with your phone. It is a way of using technology to pay closer attention to your surroundings. Nellie Teale said it best, “Walk slow, you’ll see more.” Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about iPhone Insta Imaging, Mushrooms & Migrants Mushrooms & Migrants May 11, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map May is the best month for birds in Connecticut, when spring migration hits its peak and a huge number of birds are moving through the state. Spring is also a great time to head out and look for mushrooms, as the wet and warmer weather makes for ideal conditions for fruiting bodies to show up. Join us as we search for both mushrooms and migrating songbirds in the diverse habitats of the Connecticut College Arboretum. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Mushrooms & Migrants, Living with Connecticut's Wildlife Living with Connecticut's Wildlife May 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Center at Fairfield Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=2325+Burr+Street++Fairfield+CT+06824+ More information about Living with Connecticut's Wildlife, Nature Sketchbook Journaling Nature Sketchbook Journaling May 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Roxanne Steed will teach the practice of the "10 minute-sketch-walk." You will learn various aspects of keeping a nature journal, including how to finish its pages with paint and detail. Items to bring: a watercolor sketchbook, permanent markers, a portable watercolor kit, a small cup to hold water, and paper towels. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $15 CAS members; $25 non-members. More information about Nature Sketchbook Journaling, Shorebird Walk Shorebird Walk May 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Situated along Long Island Sound and at the mouth of the Connecticut River, Old Saybrook is in a unique position to attract a wide variety of shorebird species. Some species will stick around and nest on the sandy beaches and salt marshes, and others will follow the Connecticut River to breeding grounds further north. Join us as we look for the species and more during one of the most exciting times to bird in the state! https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Shorebird Walk
12 Mother's Day Bird Walk Mother's Day Bird Walk May 12, 2024 8:00 am - Join Andy as he looks for various migrants. Bring your mother or grandmother to see the colorful birds of spring. Many species can be found by this date, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non- members; free for mothers. More information about Mother's Day Bird Walk, Mother's Day Walk Mother's Day Walk May 12, 2024 2:00 pm - Treat Mom to an enjoyable afternoon outdoors! Weather permitting. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $5 nonmembers. More information about Mother's Day Walk	13	14 Early Morning Bird Walk Early Morning Bird Walk May 14, 2024 8:00 am - Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Early Morning Bird Walk, Spring Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm Spring Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm May 14, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map May 14, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon at Deer Pond Farm Free Spring is a beautiful time to learn how to identify trees, with many trees flowering and leafing out. Join John Ehrenreich, author of Native Trees of Connecticut, and naturalist Diane Nizlek for a spring tree walk. We'll start with some of the basics of tree identification and then go out to identify some of the trees at Deer Pond Farm. Register here for the May 14 tree identification walk. This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Spring Tree ID Walk at Deer Pond Farm	15 20 Warbler Day 20 Warbler Day May 15, 2024 6:00 am - 2:00 pm Traveling to numerous locations at the peak of warbler migration, we will try to find 20 species of warbler in one day. This is the 14th year of this event. We once found 21 warbler species. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members. More information about 20 Warbler Day, Warblers Webinar Warblers Webinar May 15, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Often known as “jewels of the bird world”, warblers are among the most sought-after birds during spring migration, as dozens of species make their way into and through Connecticut on their northbound journeys. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over the incredible migrations these birds undertake, and which ones you can expect to see in Connecticut in spring. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Warblers Webinar	16 Cabbage Hill Bird Walk Cabbage Hill Bird Walk May 16, 2024 8:00 am - This beautiful new land trust preserve has a variety of habitats, including a large hayfield with breeding Bobolink. We will visit the old family graveyard in the middle of the forest. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Cabbage Hill Bird Walk, CT River Lecture Series - Exploring the CT River CT River Lecture Series - Exploring the CT River May 16, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Whether you are planning a summer or fall expedition to explore the northern reaches of the Connecticut River or you just want to learn more from the comfort of home, Patrick Lynch’s latest book: A Field Guide to the Connecticut River: From New Hampshire to Long Island Sound is the book for you. Building off the success of his Field Guide to Long Island Sound this latest offering from author, illustrator, photographer, and naturalist, arrives in bookstores in April. Patrick is joining us to relate more about this river we call our own and what we will find along its long journey to the Sound. The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is delighted to present this Connecticut resident and former member of the Board of the Connecticut Audubon Society. Join us and celebrate his new book. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about CT River Lecture Series - Exploring the CT River, Frog and Toad Calls Frog and Toad Calls May 16, 2024 6:30 pm - Learn to identify frogs and toads by their calls, which you can hear from February through October. Follow up with a walk around the pond. We should hear Spring Peepers, Green Frogs, and Pickerel Frogs. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. More information about Frog and Toad Calls	17 Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk May 17, 2024 1:00 pm - Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk, Shorebird Walk at Bluff Point State Park Shorebird Walk at Bluff Point State Park May 17, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Bluff Point is part of Connecticut’s only National Estuarine Research Reserve and is an important spot for migrating shorebirds and nesting Piping Plovers. It’s coastal forests are home to warblers, vireos, orioles, and more, and wading herons and egrets feed from the salt marshes. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Shorebird Walk at Bluff Point State Park	18 Bird Banding Demonstration Bird Banding Demonstration May 18, 2024 9:00 am - Watch Andy and fellow banders catch birds, record data about them (species, sex, age, size, weight, condition, etc.), band, and safely release them. You may have an opportunity to release a bird yourself. Limited to 20 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Bird Banding Demonstration, Forest Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm Forest Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm May 18, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map $10 for members, $20 for non-members The forest is filled with various feathered friends this time of year. Many birds are here for the nesting season and others are passing through on their way to more northern breeding grounds in New England and Canada. Join Angela Dimmitt Western CT Bird Club president and local bird expert on this guided forest bird walk. We hope to see warblers, sparrows, hawks, ravens and more. Register here for the May 18 Forest Bird Walk. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Forest Bird Walk at Deer Pond Farm, Shorebird Walk at Harkness State Park Shorebird Walk at Harkness State Park May 18, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map With sweeping views of Long Island Sounds, the beaches and mudflats of Harkness State Park are the perfect stopover sites for migrating shorebirds. The sound and Goshen cove also hold waterfowl and wading birds. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Shorebird Walk at Harkness State Park, Bird Walk at Sherwood Island State Park Bird Walk at Sherwood Island State Park May 18, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sherwood Island Sherwood Island Sherwood Island State Park Westport, CT 06880 View Location Map https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=Sherwood+Island+State+Park++Westport+CT+06880+ More information about Bird Walk at Sherwood Island State Park, Beginner Birding at Deer Pond Farm Beginner Birding at Deer Pond Farm May 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map $10 for members, $20 for non-members Why do people love birding? Birds are works of art in nature with their beautiful plumage, songs, and calls. The science of their migration, flight and nest building is unique for each species. Learning more about birds and where they live connects people to nature. Birding is for everyone! It is multigenerational and can be great exercise. Join Deer Pond Farm’s Director, Cathy Hagadorn, for this beginner birding walk to learn more about how to observe birds in various habitats. We have binoculars to borrow, and we’ll have our spotting scope set up. We’ll also cover bird watching ethics and apps for learning about and tracking your bird and wildlife observations. Register here for the May 18 Beginner Birding program. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Beginner Birding at Deer Pond Farm, Shorebird Walk at Hammonasset Shorebird Walk at Hammonasset May 18, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map One of the best birding destinations in the state, Hammonasset boasts more bird species recorded than any other in Connecticut. With sandy and rocky beaches, salt marshes, and open fields, it’s a shorebird paradise. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Shorebird Walk at Hammonasset
19 90 Bird Day (17th annual) 90 Bird Day (17th annual) May 19, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm We have 10 hours to reach our goal of hearing or seeing at least 90 species of birds. We will visit many locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center. Interesting sightings from past years include Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, and Hooded Warbler. Bring lunch, drinks, and snacks. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members. More information about 90 Bird Day (17th annual), Shorebird Walk at Barn Island Shorebird Walk at Barn Island May 19, 2024 8:00 am - 10:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Barn Island is a globally important bird area, with over 1,000 acres of diverse habitat in management. We’ll search the extensive salt marshes for migrating and nesting shorebirds and wading birds in one of the largest coastal reserves in CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Shorebird Walk at Barn Island, Shorebird/Coastal Bird Family Walk at Rocky Neck State Park Shorebird/Coastal Bird Family Walk at Rocky Neck State Park May 19, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Rocky Neck State Park’s large saltmarsh is the perfect spot to look for shorebirds, waterfowl, herons, and egrets. Osprey and Bald Eagles fly overhead, and the beaches are home to gulls and terns. Join us on this family friendly walk as we look for the diverse array of birds that rely on this coastal park! https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Shorebird/Coastal Bird Family Walk at Rocky Neck State Park	20 Trail Wood Bird Walk Trail Wood Bird Walk May 20, 2024 8:00 am - Walk the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton, looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, and Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Trail Wood Bird Walk	21 Early Morning Bird Walk Early Morning Bird Walk May 21, 2024 8:00 am - Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Early Morning Bird Walk	22	23 Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk May 23, 2024 8:00 am - We will explore this fantastic birding location, expecting to find Cerulean, Worm-eating, and Prairie Warblers and both Cuckoo species. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk	24 Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk May 24, 2024 1:00 pm - Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk	25 Spring Bird Walk at Clark Park Spring Bird Walk at Clark Park May 25, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Spring is one of the most exciting times to go birding in CT, as many species of shorebirds and songbirds make their way back to the state from their wintering grounds further south. Join us as we search for spring migrants at some of the best birding spots in southern CT. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Spring Bird Walk at Clark Park
26 Boston Hollow Bird Watch Boston Hollow Bird Watch May 26, 2024 8:00 am - We will explore Boston Hollow in Ashford, with its northern forest feel. Expect to see Blackburnian and Canada Warblers, Winter Wrens, and Northern Waterthrush, to name a few. We will stay on the road to bird. Limited to 16 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members. More information about Boston Hollow Bird Watch	27	28 Early Morning Bird Walk Early Morning Bird Walk May 28, 2024 8:00 am - Join Andy on one or more of these early morning walks. He will point out various species of birds to you. There are hundreds of acres of protected land to visit. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars and, if you have one, a spotting scope. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Early Morning Bird Walk	29 Birds in Your Garden at Deer Pond Farm Birds in Your Garden at Deer Pond Farm May 29, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Deer Pond Farm Deer Pond Farm 57 Wakeman Hill Road Sherman, CT 06784 USA (860) 799-4074 Map $10 for members, $20 for non-members Join us at Deer Pond Farm for a presentation on Birds in Your Garden. Master gardener and Deer Pond Farm office manager, Barbara Wood, will begin this program in the classroom with an introduction to how you can support birds in your garden. Then we’ll head out for a walk through the pollinator garden to learn how diverse seasonal plantings can support birds and pollinators year-round! Register here for the May 29 Birds in Your Garden program. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=57+Wakeman+Hill+Road++Sherman+CT+06784++USA More information about Birds in Your Garden at Deer Pond Farm	30 Chaney Preserve Bird Walk Chaney Preserve Bird Walk May 30, 2024 8:00 am - Nesting Hooded, Prairie, and Worm-eating Warblers and Scarlet Tanager are a few of the expected birds at this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Montville. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $20 CAS members, $30 non-members. More information about Chaney Preserve Bird Walk, Odonata Centrail Training Odonata Centrail Training May 30, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 Map Odonata Central is a national program designed to expand the understanding of the distribution, biogeography, biodiversity, and identification of Odonata—dragonflies and damselflies—in the Western Hemisphere. Participants will first attend a training session at the center to discuss the biology of odonates and how to collect requested data. With monitoring supplies from RTPEC, volunteers will choose a location to monitor, photographing and identifying dragonflies and damselflies that they encounter. https://maps.google.com/maps?z=16&daddr=++Old+Lyme+CT+06371+ More information about Odonata Centrail Training	31 Nightingale Forest Preserve North Bird Walk Nightingale Forest Preserve North Bird Walk May 31, 2024 8:00 am - This is a new Wyndham Land Trust preserve. Expect to see Black-throated Blue and Canada Warblers, and Broad-winged Hawk. Limited to 8 participants. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members. More information about Nightingale Forest Preserve North Bird Walk, Friday Afternoon Guided Walk Friday Afternoon Guided Walk May 31, 2024 1:00 pm - Enjoy an invigorating hike on the trails of the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary in Hampton. Limited to 12 participants. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Fee: Free CAS members; $3 non-members. More information about Friday Afternoon Guided Walk

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