Give A Gift 2025 Think outside the box this year and Give a Gift that is unique and memorable! Surprise your friends and family this holiday season with one of our experiences below: Children’s Birthday Party Private Bird Walk – SOLD OUT Habitat Assessment Event Rental Space Click Here for more information and to purchase! […]
RTP Prog & Events
RTP Estuary Center Afterschool Adventures Program
Monday, October 3rd, 2022Registration Open For Session 3! Session 3 Dates Tuesdays; January 6-February 24, 3:45-5:00 p.m. * no program on February 17 The RTP Estuary Center’s afterschool program allows participants to engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences through STEAM-based activities. Participants will learn how to use various types of scientific equipment and design and conduct experiments based […]
February Vacation Week 2026
Thursday, December 4th, 2025Tuesday, February 17- Friday, February 20; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. *No Program on Monday, February 16 RTP Estuary Center Join us for our February Vacation Week program, filled with hands-on nature and science exploration! Weather permitting, we’ll head outdoors for seasonal activities that spark curiosity and connect kids with the winter environment. Throughout the week, participants […]
Shorebird Walks
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024Saturday, December 20; 1-3 p.m. Saturday, January 10; 9-11 a.m. Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic, but some spend the winter here in Connecticut. Some of these birds breed in Connecticut, while others start their southbound journey in late summer. Join […]
Owl Prowls
Friday, December 5th, 2025January 7, 8, 15, 22, 28, 29, and February 4, 5 All walks are 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. When the sun goes down, and we’re settling in for the evening, owls are just starting their day, making winter one of the best times to look and listen for these fascinating birds as they nest, seek […]
Waterfowl Walks
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025Saturday, January 24; 9- 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31; 9-11 a.m. As the temperature starts to drop in Connecticut, we begin to see the winter return of many of our waterfowl species. These ducks and geese breed further north, and when their inland bodies of water start to freeze, they head south to winter along […]
Planting For Birds
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025Spring Session – Saturday, March 14; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Summer Session – Saturday, June 13; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fall Session – Saturday, September 12; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Winter Session – Saturday, December 12; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. While habitat loss poses challenges for birds and wildlife worldwide, creating […]
All About Owls
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025Wednesday, January 14; 6-7 p.m. Perhaps no other family of birds captures the imagination of birders and non-birders alike more than owls. These nocturnal birds often remain mysterious to us, with their presence revealed mainly through their calls. In this webinar, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will go over these amazing birds and how […]
