Alisha Milardo, Director of the The Connecticut Audubon Society‘s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC), chats with Ann Nyberg of WTNH News 8 about the perfect spot on the Connecticut River for birdwatching , exploring nature advocacy, participating in educational programs, and more. Visit the RTPEC in Old Lyme, CT to enjoy the beauty of […]
RTP Estuary Center News & Announcements
RTPEC’s Director Alisha Milardo Appears on WTNH’s NYBERG
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024The Day: Old Lyme nature center focuses first on the kids
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024Elizabeth Regan, Staff Writer for The Day, recently visited the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center to learn more about the latest happenings on the property of the former Bee and Thistle Inn. Read an excerpt of the article: “Director Alisha Milardo during a recent tour said the new children’s center and improvements to the grounds […]
News 12 CT visits The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024Get inspired to be outdoors at The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Watch the Road Trip-Close to Home story by Lori Golias of News 12 Connecticut here:
Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Invites Community to Rhythm of the River
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024Annual Benefit Celebrates & Supports Conservation Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center invites the community to Rhythm of the River, a fun, whimsical, tented event on the lawn on September 13, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The annual benefit raises funds to support conservation events, workshops, and education programs. Enjoy rhythmic sounds of steel […]
Alisha Milardo, Director of RTPEC, appeared on Fox 61 to discuss the Monarch Watch program.
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024Alisha Milardo, Director of RTPEC, appeared on Fox 61 to discuss ways to support monarch butterflies, our participation in Monarch Watch and the exceptional programs at the RTP Estuary Center, highlighting that “making learning joyful is key.” Watch the full segment here:
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.
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 […]
RTP Estuary Center Opens The Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024Old Lyme July 17, 2024 — Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is excited to announce the opening of a new children’s education center on its 5-acre property in Old Lyme. Funded by private donations, The Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center is located in a renovated and expanded 1,632-square-foot cottage. The center, […]
Federal funds will go toward major conservation and education improvements at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Monday, March 25th, 2024March 25, 2024—Two environmental improvement projects planned for the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme have been awarded funding from the federal government. The Estuary Center will receive $800,000 to improve bird and wildlife habitat, and $500,000 to address climate control and energy efficiency for its historic building.
Senator Blumenthal & Governor Lamont, along with the Old Lyme Selectmen, join Environmental Advocates and CT Audubon on the 2nd Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Thursday, August 18th, 2022U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Governor Ned Lamont joined, state and local elected officials and leaders from Connecticut environmental nonprofits at The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center on Friday, August 12, 2022, to celebrate the recent conservation and open space preservation projects that have been empowered by the Great American Outdoors […]
Summer Camp at the RTPEC
Monday, August 8th, 2022We’re nearing the last couple of weeks of summer camp here at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme, and we’ve had a blast! From searching for fiddler crabs to creating habitat dioramas, our campers have experienced a wealth of different hands-on activities, and made new friends along the way. A couple of […]
News Release: Connecticut Audubon Agrees to Buy a Former Inn in Old Lyme as Headquarters for its Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Monday, November 2nd, 2020November 2, 2020 — The Connecticut Audubon Society and its Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center will soon have a great new facility in Old Lyme to continue to carry out the regional conservation, science research and education work that began five years when the RTPEC was established.
A Tribute to Eleanor P. Robinson, Co-Founder of RTP Estuary Center
Monday, January 3rd, 2022It is with sadness and a deep sense of loss that we bring news that our friend, board colleague, and co-founder of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, Eleanor Robinson, died on January 2nd at her home in Old Lyme. Eleanor Perkins Robinson arrived in Old Lyme with an understanding and affection for this place […]
