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May 7, 2024(1 event) Early Morning Bird WalkMay 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 |
May 8, 2024(1 event) Firefly AtlasMay 8, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 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 |
May 9, 2024(4 events) Bird Walk at BirdcraftMay 9, 2024 7:30 am - 8:30 am BirdcraftBirdcraft More information about Bird Walk at Birdcraft Trail Wood Bird WalkMay 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 RichardsonMay 9, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Smith Richardson PreserveSmith Richardson Preserve More information about Bird Walk at Smith Richardson CT River Lecture Series - Resilient ConnecticutMay 9, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 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 |
May 10, 2024(2 events) Freidman Forest Bird WalkMay 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 WalkMay 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 |
May 11, 2024(8 events) Bird Banding Demo at BirdcraftMay 11, 2024 8:00 am - 10:00 am BirdcraftBirdcraft More information about Bird Banding Demo at Birdcraft Bird Walk in the Larsen SanctuaryMay 11, 2024 8:00 am - 10:00 am Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Bird Walk in the Larsen Sanctuary Gellert Preserve Bird WalkMay 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 ImagingMay 11, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 amBring 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 & MigrantsMay 11, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 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 WildlifeMay 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Center at FairfieldCenter at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 More information about Living with Connecticut's Wildlife Nature Sketchbook JournalingMay 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmRoxanne 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 WalkMay 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary CenterThe Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Old Lyme, CT 06371 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 |
