Youth and Family Programs
RTP Prog & Events
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 […]
RTP Estuary Center Afterschool Adventures Program
Monday, October 3rd, 2022Session 4 Tuesdays, March 3 – April 21 (*no afterschool April 14) 3:45 – 5 p.m. 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 on different weekly and […]
Owl Prowls
Friday, December 5th, 2025January 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 mates, establish […]
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 […]
Winter Bird Walks
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024Saturday, February 7; 1-3 p.m. Saturday, February 22; 9-11 a.m. Winter may not seem like the best time to look for birds. However, as the temperature drops, many species can still be found in the state, especially along the coast. Waterfowl seek open water, larks and buntings search for food in open areas, and sparrows […]
Great Backyard Bird Count
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026Webinar Via Zoom Thursday, February 12; 6-7 p.m. Walks Saturday, February 14; 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. RTP Estuary Center, Old Lyme Every February, people from around the world contribute data to one of the largest community science projects in the world. It’s easy to be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, and […]
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 […]
Bird of the Year
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026Tuesday, January 20; 6-7 pm The people have spoken, and Connecticut Audubon’s first bird of the year is the Pileated Woodpecker! One of the most spectacular birds of our eastern forests, the Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America, and one of the largest in the world. In this webinar, Conservation & Education […]
Ducks
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026Wednesday, February 11; 6-7 p.m. Winter in Connecticut means it’s time to head to large bodies of water and look for ducks. Many species breed further north and come to the Connecticut coast to overwinter, away from the frozen ponds and lakes they spent the summer on. In this webinar, learn about this charismatic group […]
