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RTPEC Birds 2024

Friday, January 9th, 2026

We saw 110 species in 2024!   *New Species for 2024*  

Friday, January 9th, 2026

Junior Naturalist Weekly Themes Eco-Art    June 22- 26 and August 8-14 Be inspired by the natural world! Conduct mini-science experiments and use digital microscopes to create nature-inspired works of art. Express yourself through sketching, painting, and mixed media. Campers will work on multi-day projects, building on what they learned the day before. Along the […]

Director of Communications, full time

Friday, January 9th, 2026

Position Overview: Connecticut Audubon is seeking a mission-driven professional to join our team as a full time Director of Communications. Both an action-oriented strategist and self-starter, the Communications Director will lead the communications of the organizations and play a leadership role in the communications and messaging of the campaigns and partnerships that CAS engages in to reach media, […]

Girl Scout Nature Badge Day – Brownie Hiker (Registration)

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

This program is held at the Fairfield Nature Center, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.  

Girl Scout Nature Badge Day – Brownie Outdoor Adventurer (Registration)

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

This program is held at the Fairfield Nature Center, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.

Girl Scout Nature Badge Day – Brownie Outdoor Creator (Registration)

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

This program is held at the Fairfield Nature Center, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.  

Girl Scout Nature Badge Day – Daisy Use Resources Wisely (Registration)

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

This program is held at the Fairfield Nature Center, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.

School Day Off Winter Fun (Registration)

Monday, January 5th, 2026

This program meets at the Fairfield Nature Center, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.  

Register: Spring Tree ID (Class & Walk)

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

    This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd, Sherman, CT  06784.

Register: Beginner Birding for Families & Kids (Class & Walk)

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

    This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT  06784.

Register: Early Spring Bird & Nature Hike

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

    This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT  06784.

Register: First Friday Hike in April

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

    This program is held at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT  06784.

Register: Spring Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk)

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

    This program is held at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT  06784.

Register: Bird of the Year Webinar

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Register Here for the Bird of the Year webinar on Tuesday, January 20 at 6pm via Zoom. Questions? Contact us at 860-598-4218 or email rtpec@ctaudubon.org.  

A Favorite from the Past: On the First Day of Christmas, Don’t Expect a Partridge in a Connecticut Pear Tree

Monday, December 22nd, 2025

December 22, 2025 — A dozen years ago we took a light-hearted angle on a serious conservation problem — the long-term decline in Connecticut of Ruffed Grouse, also known colloquially as the partridge. Connecticut’s orchards are filled with pear trees but you’d have to hit the birding jackpot to find a partridge roosting in one. […]

Register: GBBC Webinar 2.12.26

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Register here for our Great Backyard Bird Count Webinar on Thursday, February 12 from 6-7 pm over Zoom. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

Register: Eagle Watch 2.28.26

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Register here for our Eagle Watch on Saturday, February 28 from 9-11 am at Riverview Cemetery in Essex. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

Register: Winter Bird Walk 2.21.26

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Register here for our Winter Bird Walk on Saturday, February 21 from 9-11 am at Hammonasset State Park in Madison. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

Register: GBBC Walk (pm) 2.14.26

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Register here for our Great Backyard Bird Count Walk on Saturday, February 14 from 1-2 pm at the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

Register: GBBC Walk (am) 2.14.26

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Register here for our Great Backyard Bird Count Walk on Saturday, February 14 from 10-11 am at the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

 

 

 

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