The Fairfield Nature Center building, including the Nature Store, will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. Trails remain open daily, dawn to dusk.
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Friday, September 20th, 2024
The Birds of Prey Compound at the Fairfield Nature Center is currently closed.
Osprey Nation report shows 2024 was a good year in Connecticut but Ospreys had trouble elsewhere
Monday, November 18th, 2024November 18, 2024—Ospreys in Connecticut flourished in 2024. The successful nesting season shows that the local revival of these previously imperiled hawks continues, although with concerns about a more difficult season to the south.
Recognition from the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
Monday, July 8th, 2024Connecticut Audubon is thrilled to have been honored by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce with its 2024 Environmental/Conservation Non-Profit Award. The award was presented at the Chamber’s annual recognition dinner at the Patterson Club, celebrating organizations that have made significant contributions to the Fairfield community. Accepting the award on behalf of the Fairfield Region, Director […]
Thankful for Interns’ Impact!
Thursday, June 20th, 2024It was hard saying goodbye to interns Ellen and Oliver who brought their great enthusiasm and talents to the Fairfield Nature Center this spring. The graduating seniors from Staples High School quickly became valuable members of our Center family, working with staff to complete key projects including trail maintenance and mapping; helping with summer camp […]
Frog Pond Restoration
Monday, May 20th, 2024On May 8, 2024 the Fairfield Nature Center hosted the Fairfield Garden Club and local town officials, including First Selectman Bill Gerber, for the ribbon cutting and re-opening of Frog Pond. Thanks to the generosity and vision of the Garden Club and the Frost family, as well as other project partners Oliver Nurseries and Loglisci […]
What to do with “abandoned” or “orphaned” birds
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020Have you found an abandoned bird? Birds and other wildlife that seem to be abandoned or orphaned at this time of year often are not actually abandoned orphaned. The Connecticut DEEP has advice about what to do if you find a bird that you think is abandoned.
Monitoring Air Quality in Fairfield
Friday, March 15th, 2024We’ve installed a PurpleAir monitor at our center as part of our ongoing commitment to environmental conservation. The monitor allows us to track local air quality and add to a community database, which can be used by weather tracking organizations, climate scientists, and the general public to learn more about the air around them. PurpleAir […]
Mobile App
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020Explore our centers and sanctuaries on your mobile device Soar through our centers and sanctuaries with this free app, which highlights unique and interesting features at each stop. Take one of our tours while you’re onsite or plan ahead with detailed directions and maps to your nearest Connecticut Audubon location. Features include: Tours of our […]
Parents Recognize Connecticut Audubon as One of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids
Monday, July 10th, 2023Once again, Connecticut Audubon made the list of favorite destinations in the state for children and families. In this year’s 2023 KidsOutAndAbout.com annual readers’ survey — out of dozens of choices — The Connecticut Audubon Society came in at #9 by parents voting in Fairfield County! This recognition shows how Connecticut Audubon’s environmental education activities […]
