December 8, 2015 — The Connecticut Audubon Society today released its Connecticut State of the Birds 2015 report, “Protecting and Connecting Large Landscapes,” and called for an increased emphasis on habitat connectivity and land preservation to improve the chances of survival for many of the state’s fish, bird, reptile, and mammal species. At a news […]
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Connecticut State of the Birds 2015: Protect and Connect
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015Usher in the New Year with a Morning Bird Walk
Saturday, January 2nd, 2016Saturday, January 2 at 9Adults and children ages 12+ Are you resolving to spend more time in nature this year? Get off to a good start on Saturday, Jan. 2 with a guided bird walk in The Connecticut Audubon Society’s magnificent Larsen Sanctuary in Fairfield. The walk and talk is an excellent opportunity to explore […]
Vacation Days: Inside – Out
Wednesday, December 30th, 2015Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday December 28, 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.For children ages 5-10 We’ll be inside and outside exploring the wonders of winter. Choose one or all three days for your child. Each day there will be different crafts, stories, games, experiments, and outdoor activities. Weather permitting, we will hike to […]
Bird Finder for December 23: Great Blue Heron
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015Connecticut’s waters are all free of ice this winter, which means that birds that need open water to forage are likely to be more common and widespread, including Great Blue Herons.
Happy New Year from All of Us at the Connecticut Audubon Society!
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015Click here to invest in Connecticut with a Gift to our Annual Fund!
Winter Solstice Gathering
Saturday, December 19th, 2015Saturday, December 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with us for inside and outside activities. The shortest day and longest night of the year is the official start to winter; (actual first day is 12/21). Create a colorful luminary to take home for the winter days ahead. Make a sundial to track the […]
Bagels and Birds of Prey
Saturday, December 19th, 2015Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9:30-11 a.m. Watching a bird while enjoying a bagel, what a relaxing way to take a break from the holiday frenzy and experience the serene majesty of the magnificent raptors at Center at Fairfield. Join us for a light bagel breakfast and up close presentation by a teacher naturalist who will introduce you to […]
Osprey Cam
Thursday, June 23rd, 2016The Ospreys have left for the season. We look forward to welcoming them back in late March or early April! Thank you all for watching! If you’re a fan of our Osprey Cam, consider joining Connecticut Audubon Society; if you are already a member, please make a donation to help us continue to provide […]
Where do the Animals go?
Saturday, December 12th, 2015Where do the Animals go? Saturday, December 12, 2 – 3:00 p.m. Where do the crabs, fish, and birds go when they leave our shores? Do they stick around or move to another area? Be a winter detective and discover what animals do when the weather gets cold. Join us for a story, hands-on activities, […]
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Saturday, December 12th, 2015Bird Finder for December 10: Townsend’s Solitaire
Thursday, December 10th, 2015Townsend’s Solitaire: A Townsend’s Solitaire is currently being seen in Cos Cob on Valley Wood Road
Connecticut State of the Birds 2015: Protect Large Landscapes and Connect Critical Habitats for the Benefit of the State’s Wildlife and People
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015December 8, 2015 — The Connecticut Audubon Society today released its Connecticut State of the Birds 2015 report, “Protecting and Connecting Large Landscapes,” and called for an increased emphasis on habitat connectivity and land preservation to improve the chances of survival for many of the state’s fish, bird, reptile, and mammal species. At a news […]
Winter Solstice Gathering
Wednesday, November 25th, 2015Saturday, December 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Come celebrate the Winter Solstice, with us. The shortest day and longest night of the year is the official start of winter; actually on 12/21. Create a colorful luminary to take home for the winter days ahead. Make a sundial to track the lengthening days. Discover the wonders of snowflakes. […]
2015 Dave Engelman Volunteer Benchmark Award Winner Toshia Barnett
Thursday, October 8th, 2015Toshia Barnett has been a member of our Regional Board at Glastonbury since 2003, and in that time she has literally volunteered for every special event at the center. For five years she was co-chair of the annual Earth Fair. She was co-chair of our photo contest in 2010 and 2011. She chaired one of […]
Winter Solstice Gathering
Monday, November 23rd, 2015Saturday, December 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with us. The shortest day and longest night of the year is the official start to winter; (actual first day is 12/21). Create a colorful luminary to take home for the winter days ahead. Make a sundial to track the lengthening days. Discover the wonders […]
Winter Detectives:
Monday, November 23rd, 2015Where do the Animals go? Saturday, December 12, 2 – 3:00 p.m. Where do the crabs, fish, and birds go when they leave our shores? Do they stick around or move to another area? Be a winter detective and discover what animals do when the weather gets cold. Join us for a story, hands-on activities, […]
SOLO Wilderness First Aid
Monday, November 21st, 2016Saturday and Sunday, January 7th and 8th, 2017 9:00 am-5:00 pm Hands-on scenarios provide realistic experience! Meets the ACA, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Connecticut Summer Camp Licensing Boards’ First Aid requirements Accepted as a re-certification course for WFR (80-hour first responder) Cost: $215 includes snack & drinks—Bring a bagged lunch both days. ($100 non-refundable) […]
Animal Encounter
Sunday, November 22nd, 2015Sunday November 22, 2015 Time 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Join our naturalist for hands experience with the resident reptiles here from around the world. Learn about the diversity of these unique creatures. Also learn about what makes a good pet choice when considering animals with scales! Please rsvp to 203-878-7440 Fee (one adult and […]
Rare Cottontails Found on Larsen Sanctuary in Fairfield
Tuesday, November 17th, 2015One of the region’s more elusive mammals, the New England cottontail, is alive and apparently well at our Roy and Margot Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary in Fairfield, we learned recently. That’s good news because more than 80 percent of the region’s New England cottontails have vanished in recent decades and the remaining population is being considered […]
