Calendar Entry Fairfield

Friday, May 4 7 – 9 p.m. In early spring, the Larsen Sanctuary comes alive with the melodies of male frogs calling to the females to join them at the pond.  Come experience the chorus of spring peepers and look for more secretive animals like spotted salamanders and frogs, as well as the shy and […]

Tuesday, April 24, 4 – 4:30 p.m. Come watch as our naturalists feed some of the Center’s resident animals. 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 is free but donations of laundry detergent and dishwashing soap to support […]

April 16 – 19 (Prek, 3-5) and (Grades K-2) 9:30am — 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch 12:30pm—1:30pm Join us while we welcome back the animals and plants that have been hiding all winter.  See what those animals that never went into hiding during our mild winter are up to.  Together with our friendly and skilled teacher-naturalists, […]

April 14 1 p.m. — 2 p.m. Spring!  Just the thought of warmer days, flowers and the smell of fresh cut grass can bring a smile to your face…BUT, what would you do if:  you found an injured or baby bird on the ground? a woodpecker is drilling holes in the side of your house? […]

Introduction to Backyard Birding with Dick Worth Saturday, April 14,  10:00-11:00am Look! Up in that tree!  It’s a … umm … bird.  Wish you could identify that bird in the tree?  Have you ever heard an unusual bird call and wondered what species was singing?  Or seen a bird on the wing and tried to […]

Saturday, March 31  9:30 -11 a.m. & 1:30 – 3 p.m.  “Eggs-plore” what’s hatching at the Center at Fairfield’s 16th annual “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 […]

March 21,  4:00-4:30 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 must be […]

April 14 1 p.m. — 2 p.m. Spring!  Just the thought of warmer days, flowers and the smell of fresh cut grass can bring a smile to your face…BUT, what would you do if:  you found an injured or baby bird on the ground? a woodpecker is drilling holes in the side of your house? […]

March 21 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 must be […]

 Saturday, March 17,   10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sleek, strong, silent. Falcons, hawks and owls. Meet the Center at Fairfield’s live birds of prey up close! These birds cannot be released back into the wild, but now serve as bird ambassadors who help us tell the story of their status in Connecticut and what each of […]

Children ages 2-4 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Wednesdays, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. March 14, 21, 28, April 4,11,25 and May 2 Curious Mind’s Wanted! Willing to sing songs and dance like a cricket?  Ready to tromp in the mud looking for animal tracks? Able to wield a crayon and paintbrush with reckless […]

March 10 10:30 – 12 p.m.  Many people think of scorpions, lizards, cockroaches and other similar critters as creepy, icky or even downright scary. Come change those notions and find out how fascinating and important these animals really are during this slideshow and investigation program. Participants will have the opportunity to use hand lenses and […]

Friday, April 13 7 – 9 p.m. In early spring, the Larsen Sanctuary comes alive with the sounds of various creatures performing their mating rituals. Come experience the chorus of spring peepers and look for more secretive animals like spotted salamanders and frogs, as well as the shy and increasingly rare woodcock. Boots, flashlights and […]

The Last Saturday of the Month 1-1:30 p.m. Drop by anytime between 1:00- 1:30 p.m. and get up close to one of the Connecticut Audubon Society’s beloved creatures!  During the last Saturday of every month, a Junior Animal Care volunteer will share some facts and stories about the featured creature of the day.  Make sure to […]

For children in pre-K and grades K-3 February 21—24 from 9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.  Winter Break Lunch Bunch For children in pre-K and grades K-3 February 21-24 from 12:30 p.m.—2 p.m. We put on jackets, hats and mittens, but have you ever wondered how plants and animals survive all winter long? Explore the natural […]

Thursdays: February 2, 9, 16 from 4-4:30 p.m. Calling all feathered friends! This three part workshop is a birdfeeder bonanza! Each week you’ll make a different birdfeeder using recyclable materials that you can find around your house or in your yard. And you’ll learn what seed to put in each feeder and which birds will […]

Friday, February 3, 4-4:30 p.m. Enjoy a brief presentation while our naturalist staff feeds the Center’s resident turtles and tortoises. Discover fun facts and get an up-close view of these amazing critters. At least two turtles will be fed. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission by donation, to support […]

Creature Feature Thursday, January 26 4:00-4:30pm 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, birds, amphibians and a few creepy crawlies. All ages welcome. Children […]

Survival Snowshoes January 21 1:00pm – 2:30 p.m.  This “how-to” class provides children with all the basics to fashion a pair of back country snowshoes.  Participants will make an actual pair of decorative snowshoes constructed from white pine boughs.  While the snowshoes are really for decorative purposes, the skills learned can be used to make […]

Second Saturday of the Month December through April 10:00am – 11:00am  Look! Up in that tree!  It’s a … umm … bird.  Wish you could identify that bird in the tree?  Have you ever heard an unusual bird call and wondered what species was singing?  Or seen a bird on the wing and tried to […]