“If you want to be involved in a program that clearly is successful, this is it.” March 8, 2018 – Piping Plovers will be migrating back to Connecticut’s beaches any day now and conservationists are preparing to do everything possible to help them have a breeding season as successful as last year’s, starting with training […]
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Welcome the Piping Plovers Back by Volunteering for the Audubon Alliance
Thursday, March 8th, 2018Morning Migration Walk
Thursday, March 15th, 2018Afternoon Spring Migration Walk
Thursday, March 15th, 2018Morning Migration Walk
Thursday, March 15th, 2018Early Migration Walk
Thursday, March 15th, 2018Sea Squirts
Wednesday, May 31st, 2017An introduction to nature for children ages 3 – 5 and their favorite adult. Explore the wonders of nature through stories, a nature lesson, and a craft to do together. June 20 – The Sea Around Us (tidal pools) 10 – 11 a.m. Join us as we read The Sea That Feeds Us and discover how we are all […]
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Thursday, March 15th, 2018March 15, 2018. Within a forested area, Golden-crowned Kinglets flit from tree to tree gleaning insects but also search for seeds in piles of leaves and pine needles during the winter.
Friday, February 23rd, 2018
Online Auction – Bidding Open Through March 15! How would you like a private tour of the Hunt Slonem gallery with the artist himself? Or maybe a Keith Mueller Black Skimmer Decoy Carving. Or a round of golf and clinic for four players at the course at Yale, New Haven? They could be yours if you’re […]
Audubon Alliance 10:30 workshop
Monday, March 12th, 2018Location: Stratford Point, 1207 Prospect Drive, Stratford. Time: 10:30-noon
Audubon Alliance 9 a.m. workshop
Monday, March 12th, 2018Location: Stratford Point, 1207 Prospect Drive, Stratford. Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Morning Migration Walk – CANCELLED
Friday, March 30th, 2018Tuesday, April 3 10 a.m. to noon 1.5-2.5 mile loop Join us on this walk as we discuss the Eastern Bluebird with Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society. We’ll view the recently installed nesting boxes on this morning migration walk at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, CT. Dress for […]
Backyard Birding at the Sherman Senior Center
Tuesday, December 26th, 2017Thursday, April 12 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Sherman Senior Center Backyard birding is social and fun for all ages. Join Cathy Hagadorn, director, and Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator, of Deer Pond Farm as we review the basics of bird ID, how to best attract birds to your feeder. Angela Dimmitt, president of Western […]
Early Spring Wildflower Hike
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018Tuesday, April 10 – CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST! 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 1.5 – 2.5 mile loop Enjoy early spring on the trails! Join Karen Cowperthwaite, landscape architect, for a guided walk at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman and discover native woodland treasures and weird wetland wonders. We’ll look for trout lilies and marsh […]
Afternoon Spring Migration Walk
Friday, March 30th, 2018Friday, April 13 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 1.5-2.5 mile loop Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society, for an afternoon spring migration walk at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, CT. With over 835 acres, including ponds and vernal pools, we’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of spring while looking for […]
Family Friendly American Sign Language Nature Walk
Monday, July 23rd, 2018Cancelled due to weather Saturday, August 18 10 a.m. .5 mile loop Take a leisurely scenic walk and learn related signs in American Sign Language. You will learn the signs for the animals, bugs, plants and bodies of water that we see along the way from our leader, Josie Garcia, Certified Teacher of the Deaf. […]
The Bird Atlas: What It Is, What It Will Accomplish
Monday, March 12th, 2018The Connecticut Bird Atlas, in 636 words Adapted from “Using Science to Conserve Birds,” by Chris S. Elphick, Ph.D. Published originally in Connecticut State of the Birds 2017, “The New Bird Atlas: A Call to Action for Connecticut’s Conservationists” How many Cerulean Warblers are there in Connecticut? Is it possible that Black Rail still nest […]
Friday, March 9th, 2018
The Nature Store will be closed Tuesday March 13th through Friday, March 16th. The building is open however. Please use the main door when entering the building.
The Connecticut Bird Atlas
Monday, March 12th, 2018March 12, 2018 – The Connecticut Audubon Society is proud to be an official sponsor of the Connecticut Bird Atlas. We devoted our most recent issue of Connecticut State of the Birds to the project, and we’ve been hosting orientation sessions at our centers, but we recently made a financial contribution to the Atlas […]
Register: Stargazing
Friday, February 16th, 2018Use this form to register for Stargazing in Spring with Patrick Comins. Questions? Call us at 860-598-4218 or email rtpec@ctaudubon.org.
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018
Join us for a casual fleece and flannel event! Saturday, March 3, 2018 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield Craft beers by local breweries: New England Brewery Two Roads Live music by The Merwin Mountain Band Famous Audubon chili recipes Hearty hors d’oeuvres and open bar Online & Silent […]
