Save the Date! Every Saturday in May from 9:00 to 1:00, the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) is offering nature walks with Ph.D. ecologist Paul Spitzer. After brown bag lunch and ecological discussion, optional afternoon field trip extensions will be offered for interested participants. Field trips will take place in various Lyme and Old Lyme natural areas […]
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May Saturday Field Trips with Paul Spitzer
Friday, March 24th, 2017Egg Hunt
Friday, March 10th, 2017Saturday, April 15 Center at Fairfield The Egg Hunt morning and afternoon sessions are sold out. No Walk Ins.
Do the Rot Thing – Composting Basics
Friday, March 17th, 2017Saturday, May 13 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ever wonder how banana peels, crackers, coffee grounds and an apple core transform into soil? Stop by the Center and see our composting bins, gather information sheets, and unravel the mysteries of composting and vermicomposting. Crafts for kids, coffee for adults (yes we’ll compost the grounds!) and […]
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Spring Lecture Series
Tuesday, March 14th, 2017May 2, 5 p.m., Old Lyme Town Hall David Kozak from Connecticut DEEP will address the impact of sea level rise specifically on the Connecticut River Estuary and what steps can be taken to mitigate the effects. Read more here. RSVP here. May 9, 4 p.m., Essex Meadows Kimberly Damon-Randall, from NOAA’s National […]
Red Knots & Horseshoe Crabs: A Talk by Author Deborah Cramer, March 21
Thursday, March 2nd, 2017SOLD OUT! Tonight’s talk by Deborah Cramer at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, is sold out! Each spring a small shorebird called the Red Knot migrates from Tierra del Fuego to the Arctic, stopping on the way on Atlantic Coast beaches, including several in Connecticut. Its flight coincides with a different migration […]
Connecticut Audubon’s 119th Annual Meeting
Monday, October 16th, 2017Members of the Connecticut Audubon Society enjoyed a breathtaking raptor exhibition and then voted in three new members of the Board of Directors at our 119th Annual Meeting, in Sherman, on Sunday, October 15. Read our 2017 Annual Report, highlighted by short profiles of 10 conservation leaders of today and of the future! Held at […]
Girl Scout Badge Day
Thursday, February 16th, 2017Saturday, April 22 Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Join our teacher/naturalists as they lead scouts on a hike in the Larsen Sanctuary all while satisfying badge requirements! Brownie Bugs 9 – 10 a.m. 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Brownie Hikers 9 – 10 a.m. 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Junior – Junior Animal Habitat 9 – 11 a.m. […]
Estuary Exploration with Paul Spitzer
Friday, April 7th, 2017Rites of Spring in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Saturdays in May, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Register Now! Estuary Explorations will be led by PhD ecologist Paul Spitzer, a protégé of internationally recognized naturalist and painter, Roger Tory Peterson. Each exploration will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the possibility of extending […]
Sunset Sips at the Coastal Center
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017Join us after work on Thursday, June 21 for our 3rd annual Sunset Sips at the Coastal Center! Enjoy a sunset happy hour from 6-8 p.m. with refreshments, live music, and a chance to relax and watch the sky light up with color! Enjoy a rare opportunity to watch a beautiful sunset over the salt […]
Connecticut Audubon Adventurers
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017This winter the RTPEC ran five weekly, after-school programs in Old Lyme’s Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library for grades 3-6. The final class is scheduled for March 21 from 3:30 to 4:30. So far, our program has included water chemistry, estuary species identification, and all about birds including their emotive and quirky calls. Next week, we will address […]
Live Owls in Old Saybrook
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) launched its first program for the Old Saybrook Acton Library in February of 2017. Our debut featured our teacher/naturalist Amelia Graham and a CT Audubon bird handler and educator. The star of the program was Solo, an injured Barred Owl who survived a wing amputation after being caught in barbed […]
Winter Walk
Saturday, November 12th, 2016Saturday, February 25 10:30 a.m. – Noon Hike the trails with us and discover the beauty of winter in the Sanctuary. All ages welcome, no strollers please. Donation suggested. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register. The Walk is being held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street.
Nature Nursery
Saturday, November 12th, 2016Mondays, January 9 – February 27 10 – 10:45 a.m. (no class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20) Ages 2-3 with a participating adult Each week we’ll learn fun nature facts, create crafts and meet exciting animals. Six-week series fee: members $60, non-members $80. Single class fee: members $12/class, non-members $16/class. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. […]
Kids Day Off
Monday, November 14th, 2016Friday, February 17 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages 4 – 8 Spend the day off at the Center exploring nature and discovering what animals do in the winter. Inside we’ll play games, make crafts and meet some of the Center’s animals. Snack provided. Please send a nut-free lunch. Members $45/child, non-members $50/child. This program […]
Animal Camouflage
Friday, February 3rd, 2017Sunday, February 19 2–3 p.m. The wilderness can be pretty dangerous for a critter. To help stay safe, many animals use camouflage to blend into their environment. Come learn about the many creatures who are masters of disguise. Children will create their own camouflaged creature to take home! For children between the ages of 4 […]
Junior Animal Care Keeper
Saturday, November 12th, 2016Tuesdays, January 17 – February 21 3:30 – 5 p.m. Students in grades 6 and 7 Help care for the resident non-releasable animals who live at the Center. From gross to glamorous, learn about animal husbandry care, preparing and offering food and ensuring they have a healthy environment. Six-week series: members $60/child: non-members $80/child. Pre-registration […]
Afterschool Nature Club
Saturday, November 12th, 2016Thursdays, January 26 – March 2 3:45 – 5 p.m. Grades K to 2 Spend winter afternoons exploring our Sanctuary experiencing the season. We’ll take a hike, meet animals, play games and have a snack. Six-class series: members $60/child; and non-members $80/child. Pre-registration required. Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register. To register on-line click here. The program is held […]
Great Backyard Bird Count at the Coastal Center
Monday, February 13th, 2017It’s time for the annual citizen-science project known as the Great Backyard Bird Count! Join us at the Coastal Center at Milford on February 19 where we’ll have panoramic views of the Long Island Sound’s tidal salt marshes, barrier beaches, tide pools, and coastal dunes. Peep through the scopes in the main room or head up to the […]
School’s Out Fun-Day!
Friday, January 27th, 2017Friday. February 17 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Children ages 3-5 School’s out! Wondering what to do? We’ve got the recipe for fun! The ingredients include indoor activities and crafts, preparing the daily menu for our education animals, and outdoor exploration of the winter beach. Come dressed for outdoor explorations. All participants should bring their […]
What’s on the Menu?
Friday, February 3rd, 2017Sunday, February 26 2 – 3 p.m. Explore the simple feeders you can make with items from your kitchen. Learn to recognize the hungry diners at your feeder, and make your own special bird food mix for your feathered friends. Appropriate for adults and families with children age 6 and up. Members $5/person, family maximum $20; […]
