Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. On some occasions, a spotting scope will be useful. Andy will have one with him. No registration is required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers.
In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowing together to reveal what it means to see humans as "the younger brothers of creation". As she explores these themes, she circles toward a central argument: The awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the world. Once we begin to listen for the languages of other beings, we can begin to understand the innumerable life-giving gifts the world provides us and learn to offer our thanks, our care, and our own gifts in return.
If you are new to bird watching, this is a good weekend to start! Some of the colorful, spring birds are back and the leaves aren’t out yet. Expect to see Yellow, Blue-winged, and Black-and-white Warblers. Limited to 10 participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. On some occasions, a spotting scope will be useful. Andy will have one with him. No registration is required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
We’ll explore this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve. We are likely to see a Great Blue Heron rookery, and Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers! Limited to nine participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Bring along your mother or grandmother and join Andy Rzeznikiewicz to find returning birds. It’s the peak of spring migration! There are many beautiful birds to see and enjoy, including Bobolink and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 12 participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non- members; mothers free!
We’ll explore this fantastic bird watching location. Expect to see Cerulean, Worm-eating, and Prairie Warblers, and most likely one or both Cuckoo species. Limited to 10 participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. On some occasions, a spotting scope will be useful. Andy will have one with him. No registration is required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has a variety of habitats including fields, shrublands, and woodlands. Expect to find Prairie and Blue-winged Warblers, Indigo Bunting, and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to 10 participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
We are going to attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day during the peak of warbler migration. We will travel to numerous locations in our search. This is our 16th year doing this program. We have found as many as 21 warbler species! Limited to 16 participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members.
Hike the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton. We expect to find Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to eight participants. Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
This Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson, CT, just south of Webster Lake, has varied habitat. Expect to see Brown Thrasher, Prairie Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, and various migrants. Limited to 10 participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
The goal is to hear or see at least 90 species of birds in ten hours or fewer. 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 a snack. Limited to 16 participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $25 CAS members; $50 non-members.
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. On some occasions, a spotting scope will be useful. Andy will have one with him. No registration is required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Be among the first to visit the newest Wyndham Land Trust preserve, located in Brooklyn. In this 320-acre woodland, expect to see Scarlet Tanager, Ovenbird, Veery, and Chestnut-sided Warbler. Limited to 7 participants. Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz and fellow bird banders to see various songbirds up close. You will see how we gently catch them, record data, and safely release the birds. Participants may release a bird. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
We’ll meet at a location in Woodstock and travel to this new area. Expect to see Black-throated Blue and Canada Warblers and Broad-winged Hawk. Limited to eight participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Cost: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out various bird species. We have access to thousands of acres of protected land. Wear drab colored clothing and bring binoculars. On some occasions, a spotting scope will be useful. Andy will have one with him. No registration is required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Hike the paths of this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Hampton. We expect to find Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Veery, Blue-winged and Chestnut-sided Warblers. Limited to eight participants. Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Andy Rzeznikiewicz will guide you around this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Montville. It contains a ten-acre clear-cut, large areas of mountain laurel, interesting rock features, and mature forest. Expect to see Hooded, Prairie, and Blue-winged Warblers, Acadian Flycatcher, and Scarlet Tanager. Limited to eight participants.Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Cost: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
We will explore the famous Boston Hollow area of Ashford. Much of the land is owned by Yale. It is a unique area, having a northern forest feel. We should see Blackburnian and Canada Warblers, Winter Wren, Northern Waterthrush, and many more. We will bird from the road. Limited to 18 participants. Registration required. Email arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 nonmembers.