Rites 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 […]
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Estuary Exploration with Paul Spitzer
Friday, April 7th, 2017Sunset 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; […]
Red Knots & Horseshoe Crabs: A Talk by Author Deborah Cramer, March 21
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017Sold Out! Join us for a talk by Deborah Cramer, author of The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird, an Ancient Crab, and an Epic Journey, Tuesday, March 21, at 7 p.m., at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies’ Kroon Hall, in New Haven. Each spring a small shorebird called the Red Knot migrates […]
Volunteers needed for shorebird monitoring
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017January 31, 2017 – Piping Plovers and other coastal birds will be arriving in Connecticut in March. The Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds is recruiting volunteer monitors and stewards who are interested in spending their days at the beach protecting this federally-threatened species. Monitoring and stewardship starts in early April and last until late August. […]
Volunteer Open House
Tuesday, January 24th, 2017Join us for our Volunteer Open House Sunday, March 5 from 1 – 3 p.m. If you’ve ever wanted to be a part of a team that works to protect and conserve our natural environment, then you won’t want to miss our Volunteer Open House! Volunteers help us in many ways: as teachers, hosts […]
Sweets and a tweet for your tweet heart!
Friday, February 3rd, 2017Eggs!
Friday, February 3rd, 2017Sunday, April 2 2 – 3 p.m. Come learn about how different animals, from snakes to piping plovers, lay eggs and how they protect their offspring from both the predators and the weather. This program is for children ages 7 and up with an actively participating adult. Members $5/person, family maximum $20; Non-members $7/person, family maximum […]
Breeding Bird Survey at Deer Pond Farm
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017With the new addition of Deer Pond Farm to The Connecticut Audubon family, we’re going to change the location of this walk to give you a special tour of the new sanctuary! Mike Aurelia will be leading a group through Deer Pond Farm in Sherman looking for late spring migrants and breeding birds. Sunday, June 18, […]
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017SATURDAY, MARCH 11 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $45 per person *New this year* Craft beers by local breweries including: Two Roads and New England Brewing Also Featuring Live Music by Matt Miklus and his String Band Famous Audubon chili recipes Live Birds of Prey Live auction of Audubon prints run by TV personality […]
