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Thinking Thursday Walk & Talk: “Invasive Plant Species”
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018Advanced Volunteer Training: Bird Breeding Basics
Wednesday, January 24th, 2018Wednesday, February 28 1 – 2 p.m Current volunteers may join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society, as he leads us in learning about the bird breeding season. This will include finding a place to breed, finding mates, and building nests. Current volunteers may RSVP to Deirdra Wallin, […]
Guided Winter Nature Walk
Wednesday, January 24th, 2018Wednesday, February 28 2 p.m. (1.5-2 hours) 1.5 -2.5 miles Join Miley Bull, senior director of science and conservation for The Connecticut Audubon Society, at the Deer Pond Farm in Sherman to learn a little about the upcoming breeding season. Although our owls have already begun their breeding season, other birds such as Black-capped Chickadees, Tufted Titmice […]
News Release: Osprey Nation Reaches Conservation Milestone
Monday, February 19th, 2018February 19, 2018 – For years conservationists have known that the population of Ospreys in Connecticut is large and thriving. But for the first time now, they know where almost all of the Osprey nests in the state are located and that there are probably very few unknown nests to be found. That’s a key […]
Registration – Nature Nursery – Birds
Friday, February 16th, 2018Nature Nursery – Series
Friday, February 16th, 2018Registration – Nature Nursery March 26 Signs of Spring
Friday, February 16th, 2018Registration for Offshore Wind and Clean Energy
Friday, February 16th, 2018This program is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.
Thinking Thursday Walk & Talk: “Invasive Plant Species”
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018Thursday, March 1 10 a.m. to noon 1.5 -2.5 miles mildly hilly trails Join Karen Cowperthwaite, licensed landscape architect, and Michele MacKinnon, advanced master gardener, at Deer Pond Farm for a guided walk along trails during National Invasive Species Awareness Week to learn about the non-native plant species that have been introduced in Connecticut. We will […]
Walking Wednesday
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018Wednesday, March 21 2 p.m. (1-1.5 hours) 1.5 – 2.5 mile flat loop Join Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman and master naturalist, for our first Walking Wednesday for fresh spring air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way! We’ll enjoy easy walking trails as we […]
Family Friendly Walk & Activity: “Benefits of Nature”
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018Saturday, March 24 CANCELLED 10 a.m. – noon 1 mile flat loop Join Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator at Deer Pond Farm and professionally registered horticultural therapist for a short walk around our property while learning about the physical, cognitive, social and psychological benefits of spending time outside in nature in recognition of National Horticultural Therapy Awareness Week. We’ll conclude […]
Frogs, Feathers & Fern Walk
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018Friday, March 30 10 a.m. – noon 1.5 -2.5 mile loop over mildly hilly trails Join Cathy Hagadorn, director at the Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, to learn about the early spring mix of nature: tadpoles, stop over birds, emerging fiddleheads and more! We’ll discover these natural wonders as we walk along the trails and take […]
May Wildflower Hike
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018Tuesday, May 8 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 1.5 – 2.5 mile loop Spring is busting out all over on Deer Pond Farm trails! Join Karen Cowperthwaite, landscape architect, to explore the woodland and wetland trails of Deer Pond Farm in Sherman. We’ll marvel at jack-in-the-pulpit and be charmed by delicate wild geranium and violets. […]
Family Friendly Walk & Talk: “Baby Birds & More”
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018Saturday, May 12 – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER 10 a.m. – noon 1 – 1.5 mile loop Why do birds sing? How and where do they raise babies? How can we use the signs around us to know if birds are breeding? Join Dr. Allyson Jackson, assistant professor of environmental studies at Purchase College SUNY, for […]
Member Welcome at Deer Pond Farm
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018Thursday, May 10 4 p.m. Guided Walk To register, click here 6 – 8 p.m. Refreshments and musical entertainment To register, click here Join us for a special members-only event at our newest sanctuary: Deer Pond Farm! With over 800 acres, Deer Pond Farm is by far our largest sanctuary and encompasses land in both Connecticut […]
1 p.m. Egg Hunt Registration 2018
Friday, February 9th, 2018Egg Hunt is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.
10 am Egg Hunt Registration 2018
Friday, February 9th, 2018Egg Hunt is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.
Junior Animal Care Keeper
Friday, November 17th, 2017Tuesdays, January 16 – February 20 3:30 – 5 p.m. Students in grades 6 and 7 Help care for the Center’s animals. From gross to glamorous, learn about animal husbandry care, preparing and offering food and ensuring they have a healthy setting. Six-week series: members $60/child: non-members $80/child. Pre-registration required. To register click here or call 203-259-6305 ext. […]
Spring Walk
Tuesday, February 27th, 2018Saturday, May 5 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Hike the trails with our naturalist and discover what spring has to offer: skunk cabbage, peepers calling, migrating birds. For all ages. No strollers please. Bring binoculars! Donation suggested. Pre-registration required. To register click here. The walk is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street.
Nature Nursery – Butterflies
Thursday, February 22nd, 2018May 7 10 – 10-:45 a.m. We’ll head to the fields in search of butterflies and then come inside to create a special butterfly craft. Please wear appropriate clothes for indoor and outdoor activities. Pre-registration required. To register click here. Nature Nursery is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. […]
