Saturday, June 16 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist for The Connecticut Audubon Society for this annual survey of breeding bird populations and locations. Last year we counted 35 species, including American Redstart, Barred Owl, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Ovenbird, and Willow Flycatcher. Dress fort he weather. Inclement weather cancels. Bring binoculars, camera […]
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Summer Bird Count
Friday, June 1st, 2018Advanced Volunteer Training: Protect Our Pollinators
Thursday, May 24th, 2018Friday, June 8 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Current Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers and Master Naturalists are invited to this training by Mary Wilson and Holly Kocet, founders of local non-profit organization Protect Our Pollinators. We will learn about our pollinators – who they are, what they need and how they help us. The use […]
Deer Pond Farm Welcomes Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist for The Connecticut Audubon Society
Friday, June 1st, 2018It is our pleasure to announce that Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist, began his new role with Connecticut Audubon Society on Friday June 1. Jim will primarily be in charge of land management at Deer Pond Farm and assisting with management projects on other western CAS sanctuaries. He will also continue to lead educational and outreach environmental conservation […]
Milford Point’s Coastal Ranger: Finding Rare Birds while Protecting the Vulnerable Ones
Friday, May 25th, 2018“Basically nobody birding in Connecticut today had ever seen the bird in the state. It was one of the best finds in the 25 years I’ve lived in Connecticut.” Milford, May 25, 2018 – Let’s face it – in an age of self-promotion and personal branding, being the IBA Coastal Ranger at Milford Point is not […]
Deer Pond Farm Invasive Plant Walk
Thursday, May 24th, 2018Deer Pond Farm Fern Walk
Thursday, May 24th, 2018May Migration Bird Walk with Miley Bull
Monday, April 16th, 2018Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for the Connecticut Audubon Society, during the peak of spring bird migration! With over 835 acres of diverse habitats supporting over 100 species of birds, Deer Pond Farm is perfect for looking and listening for a wide variety of birds, while collecting data for the Connecticut […]
Fern Walk
Thursday, May 24th, 2018Wednesday, June 13 10 a.m. Enjoy a shady stroll along the trails of Deer Pond Farm and discover the various ferns common to Connecticut. Connecticut Audubon Society Master Naturalist volunteers, Diane Nizlek and botanist Jim Cortina will share the basics of identification and reproduction as well as a few fun facts on some of the […]
Deer Pond Farm June 21 Early Morning Bird Walk
Thursday, May 24th, 2018June 13 Early Morning Bird Walk
Thursday, May 24th, 2018
June 8 Early Morning Bird Walk
Thursday, May 24th, 2018Birds & Pollinators: What’s the Connections?
Friday, June 1st, 2018Saturday, June 16 11 a.m. Join us as we explore phase one of the newly planted pollinator garden at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, CT. Karen Cowperthwaite, landscape architect will show each plant that was selected and explain why. Time permitting we’ll explore some nearby trails to see some of these plants in their natural […]
Advanced Volunteer Training: Bird Monitoring & Data Collection
Thursday, June 21st, 2018Thursday, July 12 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Current volunteers may join, Jim Arrigoni, conservation biologist, to learn about citizen science projects dedicated to monitoring trends in bird populations. Topics covered will include the rationale for monitoring and the nitty-gritty aspects of data collection. A variety of established projects will be addressed, including the Connecticut […]
Registration for Estuary Explorations – Nehantic State Forest
Friday, May 25th, 2018Register here for the June 30 Estuary Explorations. Questions? Email rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218.
Book Talk and Signing – Registration
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018
Thursday, May 17th, 2018
Due to the winter storm, the Nature Store will be closed on Monday, February 1.
Fall Programs
Thursday, October 18th, 2018Please click here for our complete Fall Program brochure.
Swallow Boat Cruise – September 23, 2018
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018Swallow Boat Cruise – September 16, 2018
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018Swallow Boat Cruise – September 9, 2018
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
