November 21, 2016 – Although a handful of species have done surprisingly well, many Connecticut birds are suffering slow, steady population declines caused by the loss of their specialized nesting areas, the Connecticut Audubon Society reported today in its Connecticut State of the Birds 2016 report. Most alarmingly, one Connecticut species seems destined for extinction […]
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State of the Birds 2016: Gains, Losses and the Prospect of Extinction
Sunday, November 20th, 2016Bird Walk
Wednesday, August 17th, 2016Saturday, September 10 at 9 a.m.Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Hike the trails with our naturalist and learn what birds are migrating. Bring binoculars if you have them! Ages 12 and up. Donation suggested. Please call to reserve your spot. 203-259-6305 ext. 109
Farewell, Milton!
Thursday, March 16th, 2017March 16, 2017 – Thousands of visitors to our Center at Fairfield over the last 15 years met Milton, perched on the gloved hand of one of our animal caretakers. We received this today, from Tricia Kevalis, our education manager and summer camp director: “It is with great sadness that I am sending you […]
Sea Squirts
Tuesday, August 16th, 2016An introduction to nature for children ages 3 – 5 and their favorite adult. Participants are introduced to a different nature theme each session. Explore the wonders of nature through stories, a nature lesson, and a craft to do together. January 17, 2017 – Mixed up Chameleon (lizards) 10 – 11 a.m. Discover the amazing […]
Connecticut Audubon Opposes New Power Plant Construction in Killingly, Near its Center at Pomfret and Bafflin Sanctuary
Thursday, August 29th, 2019Statement from Nelson North, Executive Director of the Connecticut Audubon Society July 11, 2016 The Connecticut Audubon Society is the state’s original, independent Audubon, with six centers and 19 sanctuaries covering 2,600 acres around the state. These include the Center at Pomfret and the 700-acre Bafflin Sanctuary, which surrounds the center. Our statewide membership includes […]
Basic Hawk Identification
Monday, August 15th, 2016Saturday, October 22 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Learn the basics of hawk identification in the field, at the peak of hawk migration, with expert birder Frank Gallo. We’ll spend three hours at Stratford’s Boothe Park’s hawk station sorting through the different groups of hawks, from accipiters to eagles. Frank will address the finer points […]
Guided Canoe Tours 2016
Friday, August 5th, 2016Family Canoe Programs Through the Charles E. Wheeler Salt Marsh Sunday, October 2, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (fall foliage tour)* – Cancelled due to weather. Spend a lovely day with us on a relaxing guided canoe tour of the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh. Get away from the […]
Osprey Nation 2016 Slideshow
Monday, August 8th, 2016A collection of photos sent in by stewards throughout the 2016 season. [slideshow_deploy id=’28996′]
Are Sandhill Cranes Nesting in Connecticut?
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016August 2, 2016. Are Sandhill Cranes nesting in northwestern Connecticut? If they are, it would be the first documented nesting for the species in the state.
Farm-to-Table Veggies on the Menu
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016Animals have to eat healthy too, and thanks to volunteers from the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc., critter residents at the Center at Fairfield will soon be dining on home-grown organic greens fresh from their own garden. As part of on-going support to Connecticut Audubon, 17 NCL, Inc. Fairfield Chapter members spent […]
Sponsor a Bird
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016Sponsoring a Bird of Prey at the Center at Fairfield is a rewarding way to ensure the welfare of a bird that cannot survive on its own. It’s a unique present for someone special or as a treat for yourself! Your sponsorship will support the daily upkeep of your chosen bird, and the considerable amount […]
Scarlet Tanager
Thursday, July 7th, 2016July 7, 2016 – This beautifully-plumed bird is common enough in Connecticut that it’s hard not to find one if you’re looking in the right habitat, says this week’s author, Andy Rzeznikiewicz, our sanctuary manager in Pomfret.
Connecticut Open House Day
Saturday, June 11th, 2016Saturday, June 11 open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join us for Connecticut Open House Day — a unified celebration of the state’s fascinating world of art, history and tourism. The Center at Fairfield, along with more than 200 other organizations and attractions throughout the state, will open its doors and offer free admission to visitors. The […]
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016
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Veggies for the Animals
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016Farm-to-Table Veggies on the Menu at The Connecticut Audubon Society in Fairfield Animals have to eat healthy too, and thanks to volunteers from the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc., critter residents at The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Fairfield will soon be dining on home-grown organic greens fresh from their own garden. […]
Test Steward Form
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National Trail Days
Saturday, June 4th, 2016Saturday, June 410 a.m. and 1 p.m. Choose from one of two guided 1-hour hikes: 10:00 am or 1:00 pm. The leisurely 1.5 mile journey will pass through the Larsen Sanctuary where we’ll discover a temperate deciduous forest, ponds, garden marsh, meadow and swamp, while observing several bird habitats and ecological points of interest and discussing […]
Spring Owl Prowls
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016Wednesday, May 25 from 7:30– 9:15 p.m. When the sun retreats, owls awaken to go in search of prey. Some say that owls are wise; others say that they have sparked legends of ghosts. Whatever the truth, we’ll uncover the mysteries of these amazing nocturnal hunters, while learning about the species that co-exist in our area. […]
The 6-Minute Guide to Helping Connecticut’s Ospreys
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Nature Nursery
Monday, May 23rd, 2016Monday, May 23 from 10 – 10:45 a.m. For children ages 2-3 years accompanied by an actively participating adultCenter at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Join us for outdoor fun and adventure as spring unfolds in the Larsen Sanctuary. We’ll listen for frogs calling, view turtles sunning and watch birds journey back from their winter travels. Please […]
