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April 30, 2018 – Michelle Eckman, the Connecticut Audubon Society’s director of education and interim director of the Center at Glastonbury, has been selected by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a citizens’ advisory panel on conservation. As a member of the new Land Conservation in Connecticut Council, Eckman will meet with Murphy quarterly in Hartford […]

Identifying Environmental Impacts of High Speed Rail Tunnel/Bypass On December 16, 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released its Preferred Alternative for improving passenger rail travel along the Northeast Corridor. This proposal would create a new 50-mile segment bypassing coastal southeastern Connecticut via an inland route between Old Saybrook and Kenyon, Rhode Island. The FRA […]

April 11, 12, 13 (Tuesday – Thursday) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages 5 – 9 When school’s closed the fun begins! Each day is filled with animals, fun, and friends. Climbing, jumping, crawling, and flying; animals move through their habitat in many different ways. Explore the variety of ways animals move as they find […]

March 25 This weekend’s Birding Basics walk might have been chilly, but it was worth it, as the RTPEC welcomed back some of the first ospreys of the year! The March walk took us to Founder’s Memorial Park in Old Saybrook, and our bird list included: Osprey Ring-Necked Duck Common Merganser Mute Swan Bufflehead Mallard […]

Are you interested in learning more about the popular hobby of birding? The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) is offering biweekly outings to local birding hot spots to observe winter populations of birds. Join us for Birding Basics, our free program for adults. To date, we have enjoyed forays to Long Island Sound and […]

The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) board and staff have launched several advocacy and education initiatives. Our most pressing concern involves the recent controversy regarding the creation of a new “bypass” or rail segment for the proposed high-speed rail line through Connecticut. The Connecticut Audubon Society took a firm stand opposing the proposed route. While […]

Sunday, March 26 2 – 3 p.m. It’s spring birds are returning from their winter away.  Let’s welcome our feathered friends back.  Come build your very own bird house to take home, and learn about our local birds.  For children ages 6 and up with an actively participating adult. Members $5/person, family maximum $20; Non-members […]

The Center at Fairfield is accepting applications for summer camp teachers. Details here.

Planting for Bees and Butterflies April 29, 10:30 AM The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) is teaming up with the Henry Carter Hull library for a morning of planting!  Join us on Saturday, April 29 as we re-plant one of the library beds and talk about how you can attract pollinators at home. We’ll […]

Saturday, March 18 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. Preregistration required.  Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register.  Backyard Birding is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street.  

Wednesdays, March 29 – May 24 (No class April 12) 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. Eight-week series: members $84/child: non-members $112/child.  Preregistration required.  To register […]

Wednesdays, March 29—June 7 (No class April 12) 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Calling all 3rd and 4th graders! Do you like to eat? Have you ever wondered where the salad on you dinner plate came from? Does the smell of fresh earth tingle our nose? If this sounds like YOU … come join our garden […]

International Migratory Bird Day at Birdcraft, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield Saturday, May 20 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.   Master bander Judy Richardson and her team will demonstrate the bird banding process. Join us for bagels and watch the team at work. Get an up-close view of every aspect of bird banding! All ages welcome. $7/person.  This event […]

Thursdays, May 18 7 – 8 a.m. Join Milan Bull senior director of Science and Conservation, for an early morning bird walk. This walk and talk is an ideal opportunity to see an excellent variety of birds along the trails. All levels of birders are welcome. Free. 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield. Click here to view a […]

Saturday, April 1   9 a.m. Attention all scouts, you won’t want to miss this great opportunity to earn a new badge… or two!  Join Connecticut Audubon Society teacher-naturalists as they lead scouts on an exploratory hike through the beautiful Larsen Sanctuary all while satisfying badge requirements!  Badge Day is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 […]

April 10, 11 and 12 (Mon – Wed) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages 4 – 6 Ages 7-8 no longer available School breaks are a great time to experience the hands-on learning activities offered at the   Center. Both outdoors and indoors, a variety of fun, nature-based offerings are planned for each day. Weather permitting, […]

Spots are still open! To register for camp online, click this link: Center at Fairfield Use these links for more information:  Camp brochure. Registration Information Registration Form Welcome Letter Medical Form Authorization for Administration of Medication Junior Counselor Registration Form     

Sunday, March 19 2 – 3 p.m. Tired of winter? Come make seed paper as we dream of warm sunny days to come. Using recycled paper, we’ll make our own plantable paper mixed with flower seeds. Appropriate for adults and families with children age 6 and up.  Members  $5/person, family maximum $20; Non-members   $7/person, family maximum $28 […]

Origins and Future of our Estuary and Tidal Wetlands Tuesday, May 2, 5:00 PM Old Lyme Town Hall In our Fall 2016 Lecture Series, we learned that those of us who live along the 41st parallel sit at what is anticipated to be the epicenter of the most severely impacted zone of sea level rise […]