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Tuesday, March 5  10 – 10:45 a.m. Join us for the make-up class for the February snow day. Winter winds are blowing so come on down and get cozy at the Coastal Center. Explore the colors of winter and learn how animals and plants survive the winter months. From blue jays to purple urchins and […]

Sunday, March 10 1 – 2 p.m. Calling all environmental engineers! Spring will be here before we know it. Birds will start their search for the perfect nesting spot to lay eggs and raise their young. Build a birdhouse with wood and recycled materials. Plans to make another at home and placement suggestions will be […]

Sunday, January 13 1 – 2 p.m. It’s winter! Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling and some animals have left Connecticut in search of warmer weather. What happens to the animals who stay and face the cold? Where does snow come from and what does it take to make a blizzard? Create your own winter […]

This program has been cancelled due to predicted weather conditions. Sunday, January 20 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Not all birds fly south for the winter. Many stay here in Connecticut and are showing off for you. The wonderful windows of the center’s observation room are your ticket to exploring the world of winter birds. Join our […]

Sunday, May 5 1 – 2 p.m. These small birds are often overlooked when they visit your yard and feeder. The tricks to identifying these little brown birds are the field marks, often subtle, sometimes quite bold.  This indoor program will set you on your way to mastering these common backyard birds.  Discover which ones […]

Sunday, February 3 1 – 2 p.m. Only one animal has a day named after him! Learn all about this “super sleeper” and other hibernators that live in the Northeast. How do these animals stay warm all winter long? How did Punxsutawney Phil come to predict an early spring or 6 more weeks of winter? […]

Thursday, December 27 10 a.m. We don’t always see the wildlife that lives around us but they are there. Come discover who wandered through by observing the many signs that they leave behind. Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator and Elizabeth O’Connor, environmental educator will lead this walk. Allow for an average of two hours and 1.5 -2 miles. […]