The Connecticut Audubon Society presented Dan Miller, a longtime volunteer at the Center at Glastonbury, with its Dave Engelman Volunteer Benchmark Award at its annual meeting on Oct. 15, 2017, in Sherman, Conn. He was one of four honorees this year. Dan has spent the past nine years volunteering roughly 4,620 hours at the Center […]
Saturday, May 12 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Master bander Judy Richardson and her team will demonstrate the bird banding process. Join us to watch the team at work and get an up-close view of every aspect of bird banding! All ages welcome. $7/person. Pre-registration required. Click here to register. The Bird Banding demonstration will […]
Due to today’s high tide, heavy rain & winds, the Coastal Center will be closed today.
by Liz Acas, for the Connecticut Audubon Society March 8, 2018 – Richard O. Prum is an esteemed scientist, the winner of a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant, and the author of a New York Times pick for best book of 2017. But, importantly, executive director Patrick M. Comins told the audience at Connecticut Audubon’s sold-out […]
Monday, April 16 10 – 10:45 a.m. Birds aren’t the only animals that hatch from eggs. We’ll explore a variety of egg shapes and sizes and learn about some of these animals. Single class: members $12/class, non-members $16/class. Click here to register. Nature Nursery is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. […]
October 2018 – A graduate student at the University of Connecticut, Rowena Ahia sought a meaningful way to complete her community service hours for a scholarship. She found it at the Center in Glastonbury, where she started as a front desk volunteer. After training in bird handling, she moved to animal care. Now you’ll find […]
Saturday, March 10 10 – 11 a.m. Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. Discover bird feeding habits and ways to attract them to your feeder. This event is free. Click here to register. The program is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street.
Monday, March 26 10 -10:45 a.m. Ages 2-3 with a participating adult. Spring colors, sounds and movements surround us as we venture into the sanctuary to explore the signs of spring. Preregistration required. Fee is $16 for nonmembers and $12 for members. To register click here. Nature Nursery is held at the Center at Fairfield, […]
Saturday, April 14 5:30 p.m.
Spring Break Camp is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.