Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. Come watch while our animal caretakers feed some of our resident animals. Discover fun facts about these creatures while you get an up-close view. Free. This program is held at Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. Pre-registration required. Call for reservations: 203-259-6305 ext. 109.
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Saturday, May 21st, 2016Owl Tales
Saturday, May 14th, 2016Saturday, May 1410:30 a.m. Owls fly, hoot, eat and they leave behind all sorts of tracks and traces, like owl pellets! Find out what a pellet is, meet our non-releasable owls up close and head to the woods looking for signs of owls. $5/person. All ages welcome, children must be able to sit during an owl […]
Spring Walks
Saturday, May 7th, 2016Saturday, May 7 10:30 – Noon Hike the trails with our naturalist and discover what spring has to offer in the Sanctuary: skunk cabbage, peepers calling, migrating birds. All ages welcome, but no strollers please. Bring binoculars if you have them! This program is held at Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. Pre-registration required. Call for […]
2016 Big Day
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016The results are in. Frank Gallo and his team traveled throughout Connecticut on Sunday counting birds to raise funds for our Milford Point Coastal Center. Their total: 179 species, about eight below their average (Frank says it was a slow migration day with few lingering ducks). Still, 179 […]
Animal Care Volunteer
Monday, May 2nd, 2016Animal Care Team Our Animal Care Program provides a unique opportunity for teenagers, ages 13-18 years old, to experience animal husbandry first hand. Animal Care volunteers assist with daily feeding, habitat cleaning, and general animal care housekeeping, as well as handling animals under direct supervision. read more>> Our live animal residents include permanently injured or […]
Garden Volunteer
Monday, May 2nd, 2016Garden Volunteer Are you interested in learning about plants and all apsects of gardening? We offer a variety of volunteer opporutnnities, including garden maintenance in our green-house; outdoor herb, perennial, and large butterfly gardens! You can be involved in planting, weeding, edging, and sprucing up the Center at Fairfield Gardens. We welcome all levels of […]
Pollinator & Garden Open House Event
Monday, April 25th, 2016Saturday May 21, 2016 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bugs and birds need your help! Come learn about the decline of our pollinators (bees, butterflies, bats, and birds) and what you can do to make a difference! This family friendly event at the Coastal Center has something for everyone: kid crafts, free pollinator seed packets, […]
Lectures in Old Lyme and Essex
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is pleased to lead off the 2016 lecture series with discussions of the importance of preserving the biodiversity of our watershed forests and wetlands, and their relationship to one another, and to us. Thursday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Old Lyme Town Hall The Connecticut River Watershed: […]
Pollinator Garden Event
Monday, April 25th, 2016POLLINATOR PALOOZA and GARDEN OPEN HOUSE Saturday May 21 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bugs and birds need your help! Come learn about the decline of our pollinators (bees, butterflies, bats, and birds) and what you can do to make a difference! This family friendly event has something for everyone: kid crafts, free pollinator seed […]
Girl Scout Badge Days
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016Saturday April 23This is a great opportunity to earn a badge! Our teacher/naturalists will lead scouts on an exploratory hike through Larsen Sanctuary, all while satisfying badge requirements, journeys and achievements. Brownie Bugs and Brownie Hikers are being offered on April 23. For program descriptions, visit the Girl Scout website. The Program description for Brownie […]
2016 Lecture Series in Old Lyme and Essex
Thursday, April 21st, 2016Three discussions about the importance of preserving the biodiversity of our watershed forests and wetlands, and their relationship to one another, and to us. Thursday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Old Lyme Town Hall The Connecticut River Watershed: The Role of Our ForestsDr. Robert Askins, Katharine Blunt professor of biology at Connecticut College. Thursday, May 19, […]
Palm Warbler
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016Palm Warbler. If you wait until May to look for spring warblers in Connecticut, you might miss seeing this gem.
Spring Break Nature Palooza
Friday, April 15th, 2016April 15 SOLD OUT Join us as we welcome back the animals and plants that have been hiding all winter. We’ll investigate the sanctuary looking for evidence of spring’s arrival. The program includes live animals, crafts and outdoor exploration. Snack is provided. Bring lunch. Preregistration required.
2016 Lecture Series in Essex and Old Lyme
Friday, April 15th, 2016The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is pleased to lead off the 2016 lecture series with discussions of the importance of preserving the biodiversity of our watershed forests and wetlands, and their relationship to one another, and to us. Thursday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Old Lyme Town Hall The Connecticut River Watershed: […]
Boy Scout Badge Days
Saturday, April 2nd, 2016Saturday, Saturday April 2Attention all scouts, you won’t want to miss this great opportunity to earn a badge or two! Join Connecticut Audubon Society teacher/naturalists as they lead scouts on a hike through the beautiful Larsen Sanctuary all while satisfying badge requirements! Boy Scout – Bird Study 9AM – 12PMWebelos – Into the Wild and […]
Peeper Prowl
Friday, April 1st, 2016Friday, April 1 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Join us for an evening quest as we listen for peeper frogs in our marsh and look for secretive animals like spotted salamanders and woodcocks. Boots, flashlights and warm clothes please! Children must be with an adult. $6/person for CAS members, $8/person non-members. This event is held […]
Friday, April 1st, 2016
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Nature Tots
Tuesday, March 29th, 2016Tuesdays, March 29 through May 24 (no class April 12) from 2-4:30 p.m. For Ages 4 – 6 Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr StreetCrafts, songs, games and nature exploration. What better way for your child to spend a spring afternoon! 8 week series fee: $160/child for members; $224/child for non-members. (Child must be toilet trained and […]
Egg Hunt
Tuesday, March 29th, 2016Saturday, March 26 Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street THE EGG HUNT IS SOLD OUT!
