Calendar Entry Fairfield

Friday, April 5 from 6:30-8pm  What’s teeny tiny, seldom seen, but often heard?  Give up?  It’s the Spring Peeper Frog!!  Come join us as we listen for spring peepers in our marsh and look for more secretive animals like spotted salamanders and frogs, as well as the shy and increasingly rare woodcock. Bring a flashlight and learn […]

Saturday, March 30 from  10:00 -11:30 a.m.  OR 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. “Eggs-plore” what’s hatching at the Center at Fairfield’s 17thannual “egg-stravaganza!” Fun-filled family activities include an egg hunt (ideal for children 8 and under), spring-themed craft making, live animal meet-and-greet, and a visit from a very special rabbit. Our morning egg hunt includes a […]

Friday, March 15  from  4 – 4:30 p.m.  Gulp, crunch, slurp, chomp!  It’s meal time for the animals at the Center at Fairfield.  This month come see what’s on the menu for the Center’s resident land turtles. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters as our naturalist feeds them.  All […]

Saturday, March 9 from 10-11 a.m.  Most everyone knows what a Northern Cardinal looks like, but can you tell the difference between a Purple Finch and a House Finch when they arrive at your feeder?The Center at Fairfield is offering a “Birding for Beginners” program with an emphasis on how to recognize the birds that […]

Friday, March 1  from 4-4:30 p.m. Once a month a Connecticut Audubon Society animal ambassador ventures from its cage, pen or perch to greet Center visitors up close. This month, come meet the Center’s resident Barred Owl closer than you ever have before. This interactive program is full of fun and interesting facts about what makes […]

Tuesdays:  January  – February 12  1:30 – 2:15pm For children ages 2-4 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Curious Nature Mind’s Wanted!   Willing to sing songs, create grand art and learn about the nature that is all around us?  Check!  Ready to tromp in the woodlands and streams looking for animal life?  Double-check!  If […]

November 16  from 7:00 – 9:00pm  Have you ever wondered what goes on in the woods after night falls? When the sun goes down, many animals are just starting their day and the nighttime is alive with activity. Become a night watcher with Connecticut Audubon Society Teacher-Naturalist Colleen Noyes and explore the sanctuary looking for […]

Friday, October 12 from 4 – 4:30 p.m. Come watch as our naturalists feed some of the Center’s resident turtles. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission by donation to support our Animal Care Program is greatly appreciated. […]

September 29 and 30 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The Connecticut Audubon Society brings together talented artists who specialize in avian art during its third annual Birds In Their Habitat juried artists’ exhibition and sale. Gifted artists working in a variety of media have been selected to display and sell their works by a […]

Friday, September 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Gala Preview Party, with open bar, buffet, variety of wines and Silent Auction. Tickets are $75; call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.  The Connecticut Audubon Society brings together talented artists who specialize in avian art during its third annual Birds In Their Habitat juried artists’ exhibition and sale. Gifted artists working in […]

Tuesday, September 18 from 4-4:30 p.m.  Join us for a live animal program featuring the Center’s resident education animals. Our animal care volunteers and staff naturalist will share interesting facts and stories about our animals. Get up close with some of our mammals, reptiles, amphibians and a few creepy crawlies. All ages are welcome. Children […]

Saturday, September 8 from noon – 1:30 p.m. at Ash Creek Open Space in Fairfield Late summer at the shore is an incredible time to explore. The Long Island Sound estuary is warmed by the hot summer sun and filled with a bounty of creatures. Come explore the amazing natural world of Ash Creek with […]

Saturday, June 23          8:00 -10:00 a.m.  Have you ever wanted to participate in scientific research but thought you didn’t have the proper know-how? Here is your opportunity to conduct important research as a Citizen Scientist without having to go through years of training and education! Come join Michelle Eckman and Scott Kruitbosch as they lead […]

  Saturday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  During this one-day event, the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield, along with over 200 other organizations and attractions throughout the state, will open its doors and offer special incentives (discounts, free admission, special offers, etc.) to visitors.    This exciting statewide event, sponsored by the […]

Saturday, June 2 from 10:00am – 11:00am  Take a walk with us to celebrate Connecticut National Trail Days.  This leisurely guided 1.5 mile hike through the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Larsen Sanctuary will pass through the sanctuary’s temperate deciduous forest as well as ponds, a garden marsh, meadow and swamp.  There will be time to explore […]

10:00am-11:00am  On Saturday, June 2, 2012, Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield will host a nature walk in celebration of American Hiking Society’s 19th annual National Trails Day.®  This leisurely guided 1.5 mile hike through the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Larsen Sanctuary will pass through the sanctuary’s temperate deciduous forest as well as ponds, a garden […]

Saturday, May 19          9-11 a.m.   It’s that time of year when our feathered friends are making their journeys back north towards their breeding grounds. Fortunately for us, many of them find our Larsen Sanctuary to be a wonderful stopover site for rest, food and water. Some may even decide to call the sanctuary home […]

Introduction to Backyard Birding with Dick Worth Saturday May 12   10-11 a.m.   Spring is here and the birds are flitting around, making their way north or just getting ready to establish territories for the summer. All that flitting around sure can make them tricky to identify – we have just the remedy!  Join long-time […]