Tuesdays, October 6 through November 10 (no class on Nov. 3) 3:30 to 5 p.m. For students in grades 6 and 7 Join us in caring for the resident non-releasable animals who call the Center at Fairfield their home. From glamorous to gross, learn about animal husbandry care, preparing and offering their food, and ensuring […]
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Junior Animal Care Keeper
Tuesday, November 10th, 2015Night Eyes
Friday, November 6th, 2015November 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.When the sun goes down, many animals are just starting their day and the nighttime is alive with activity. Become a night watcher with our teacher naturalists and explore the sanctuary looking for the many animals that prefer the cover of darkness. A campfire and s’mores will complete […]
Teacher-naturalists Wanted
Thursday, November 5th, 2015The Connecticut Audubon Society is seeking enthusiastic, energetic educators for our contract seasonal teacher-naturalist positions.
Election Day Results are In!
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015Tuesday, November 3 Lots of votes were cast at the Center for the “Favorite Critter”, but Pepper the Guinea Pig only won by a whisker over Rosie the Rat Snake!
Enchanted Forest
Friday, October 23rd, 2015Friday, October 23 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. You’ll have a fun – but not scary – experience being escorted through the luminary trail and learning about nocturnal animals in their natural habitat. After the hike, enjoy indoor activities and snacks. Dress for the weather. This is held rain or moon-shine! Guided walks leave every 15 […]
Gathering of Feathered Friends a successful evening for all!
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015Friends and supporters of The Connecticut Audubon Society flocked to Birdcraft for the “Gathering of Feathered Friends” on Friday, October 2. The evening featured music by members of the Bridgeport Symphony, and artwork for sale including paintings by Kelly Radding, and carved feathers by Bill Rice. This end-of-season event raised critical funds to support Connecticut […]
Backyard Birding
Saturday, October 10th, 2015Saturday, October 10 from 10 to 11 a.m.For adults and children ages 12 and up Fall is the perfect time for viewing birds, and it’s a great family activity that begins at your backyard feeder. Learn how to identify Connecticut’s birds by sight and sound. Learn about bird feeding habits, ways to attract them to […]
The Connecticut Audubon Society Wins EPA Grant to Make Climate Change Education Part of Everyday Programs
Tuesday, November 24th, 2015November 24, 2015 – The Connecticut Audubon Society along with with Massachusetts Audubon and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island have been awarded a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to collaborate on an education initiative, called Building Climate Action Communities, designed to make climate change science a routine part of outdoor nature programs. Climate change […]
2015 Dave Engelman Volunteer Benchmark Award Winner: Diana Atwood Johnson
Thursday, October 8th, 2015Diana Atwood Johnson has been an active participant in the Connecticut Audubon Society’s activities for two decades. A photographer who has specialized in the lower Connecticut River, she has exhibited and sold her photos to benefit our organization. Her photos have graced previous editions of our annual report. If we gave frequent flyer miles for […]
A Gathering of Feathered Friends at Birdcraft
Friday, October 2nd, 2015Join us forA Gathering of Feathered FriendsFriday, October 2Birdcraft Museum6 – 8 p.m.$35 per person Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvresBirds of Prey and Live MusicArtwork for Sale: Carved Feathers by Bill Rice and Paintings by Kelly Radding Friends and supporters will flock together for a fun evening hosted by your favorite Birds of Prey — […]
Wetland Ecology Pre-visit PowerPoints
Monday, September 28th, 2015Wetland Ecology Pre-Visit PowerPoints Fairfield Wetland Eco for 6-7-8 grades
Fall Lecture Series at Essex Meadows
Sunday, September 27th, 2015Come to Essex on Thursday for the second lecture in the series! October 29, 4:30 p.m.
New Director of the Coastal Center at Milford Point
Sunday, September 27th, 2015The Connecticut Audubon Society is pleased to welcome Cathy Hagadorn as the new director of the Coastal Center at Milford Point. A longtime education manager at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk and an expert in the ecology of Long Island Sound, Cathy will oversee all of the programs, events and activities at the Coastal Center, […]
Birds of Prey Day
Saturday, September 19th, 2015Saturday, September 19 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Sleek, strong silent types…our newest birds of prey, along with their fellow resident bird ambassadors, invite the public to come learn what makes them so unique.Join our teacher/naturalists for a Birds of Prey presentation at 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. See these remarkable birds up close and learn about […]
Master Naturalist Training
Tuesday, September 15th, 2015Tuesdays, March 29 – June 7, 2016 from 10am – 2pmWould you like to learn and share knowledge of the natural world in Connecticut? If so then this training program may be for you! Classes are taught by professional field experts like Miley Bull, senior director of Science & Conservation at Connecticut Audubon Society, Bill Kenny, Ecologist/Landscape Architect […]
Backyard Birding
Saturday, September 12th, 2015Saturday, September 12 from 10-11 a.m.Fall is a perfect time for viewing birds and it’s a great family activity that begins at your backyard feeder. Learn how to identify Connecticut’s birds by sight and sound. See who is at the feeder this time of year, their feeding habits, and ways to attract birds to your […]
Fall Birding Programs
Friday, August 28th, 2015Hidden Gems Series: Bird Walks in Milford & Stratford Parks 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Saturday, September 12: Wilcox Park, Milford – migrantsSaturday, September 19: Boothe Park, Stratford – hawks and other migrantsSunday, September 27: Mondo Ponds – Warblers and other migrants Milford and Stratford are blessed with many wonderful parks. Expert birder Frank Gallo, Director […]
Bird Walks
Wednesday, August 26th, 2015Tuesday Bird Walks Tues., Sept. 1 thru Oct., 27, 8 a.m. Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. We carpool to various locations around the sanctuary. Cost: members – free, non-members $5. Sunday Bird WalksSunday, September 13, 8 a.m.Sunday, September 27, 8 a.m. This […]
Connecticut Audubon’s Education Director Participates in Climate Change Event at the White House
Monday, August 24th, 2015August 24, 2015 – Michelle Eckman, Connecticut Audubon Society’s director of education, was among 150 U.S. educators and students at the White House last week to participate in a Back-to-School Climate Education summit organized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The event was live-streamed and viewed by over 800 people […]
Annual Meeting Set for October 6 in Hartford
Monday, August 24th, 2015August 24, 2015 – The Connecticut Audubon Society will hold its 2015 Annual Meeting at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford on Tuesday, October 6, from 7:30-9 p.m. The meeting will feature a keynote address by David R. Foster, Ph.D., director of the Harvard Forest. He is author of Forests in Time – […]
