Friday, September 19 3:30-4:30 p.m. Join us for a live animal program featuring some of the Center’s resident education animals. Learn fun animal facts and discover the wonderful world of several of our mammals, reptiles, amphibians and even a few creepy crawlies. Make a simple animal craft, too. All ages are welcome. Children must be […]
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Friday, September 19th, 2014Birds and Their Habitat Gala Preview & Party
Friday, September 19th, 2014Don’t miss the annual Gala Preview Party for Birds and Their Habitat, Friday, September 26, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Center at Fairfield. Featuring paintings, sculpture, photographs and carvings by 24 artists, including Artist of the Year Katie Lee. Tickets are $75. Proceeds support our conservation and education programs. The Birds and Their Habitat […]
Birding This Week at Connecticut Audubon Society
Monday, September 15th, 2014Milford Point Coastal CenterHidden Gems Series: Bird Walks in Milford parks 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Saturday, September 20: Walker Pond – Migrant songbirds Milford is blessed with many wonderful parks. Expert birder Frank Gallo, has handpicked the best sites to explore in spring, from hidden gems, such as Wilcox Park, to more well-known sites, such […]
Our Pledge and Our Vision for Connecticut
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014Through the charismatic nature of birds, we will work to maintain and improve our state’s natural habitats for the betterment of Connecticut’s residents, birds and other wildlife, and to make our state a model of sustainability and environmental awareness for the nation. Our vision is that Connecticut’s natural areas will support a full complement of […]
Spring Programs
Friday, August 29th, 2014SOLO Wilderness First Aid Courses Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2015 (Adult CPR possible)PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATES OF THE APRIL SESSIONS HAVE CHANGED! 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. each day SOLO’s 16-hour comprehensive introductory Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is a must for outdoor enthusiasts. Using mock rescue scenarios, skilled instructors provide […]
Wildlife Management Plan Presentation Wednesday, October 29
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014Wednesday, October 29, 7 p.m. – Julie Victoria of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will present the state’s new Wildlife Management Plan at the Center at Glastonbury.
Say Hello at the Nayaug Canoe and Kayak Races Saturday, October 18
Thursday, August 21st, 2014Visit our Connecticut Audubon Society table at the Nayaug Canoe and Kayak Races! The 26th Annual Nayaug Canoe & Kayak Race on the Connecticut River will be held on Saturday, October 18, at the end of Pease Lane, off Tryon Street, in South Glastonbury. Festivities begin at 9 a.m., with the five- and eight-mile “Pro […]
Master Naturalist Training Series for Volunteers
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014NOTE: To inquire about this class, please contact Cindy Bartholomew at 860-633-8402 or cbartholomew@ctaudubon.org. Would you be interested in earning a Volunteer Master Naturalist Certificate at The Connecticut Audubon in Glastonbury? We are recruiting interested class participants in our Master Naturalist Certificate program. The 10 week (40 hours) program will take place every Thursday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., September 17-November […]
Your Annual Gift Supports Osprey Nation
Friday, August 15th, 2014Dear Friends, I write you today on behalf of our state’s Osprey population. Over the years, residents of Connecticut have been awestruck by the grace of these majestic raptors. The beautiful black and white Ospreys, which nest along our shorelines and catch fish in our waterways, are one of the state’s most iconic birds. This […]
Tree Identification Workshop
Saturday, July 12th, 2014Saturday, July 12 from 10 – Noon Looking to develop or improve your Tree Identification skills? Join Connecticut Audubon Society naturalist, Dick Worth to learn the secrets to identifying local trees. This 2-hour “walking workshop” field class will take place in the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Larsen Sanctuary at the Center at Fairfield on Saturday, July […]
Last Chance to Sign Up for 2 Roads Brewery’s Shore-2-Pour Beach Race!
Thursday, June 26th, 2014Join Two Roads Brewery and the Connecticut Audubon Society for a Three-Mile Beach Run! Sunday, August 24, 2014 @ 10 a.m. – Short Beach, Stratford A portion of the proceeds will benefit bird habitat improvements at Stratford Point. The more runners who sign up, the more we get to keep Stratford Point beautiful, so REGISTER TODAY!
Crafting Your Nature Journal
Saturday, June 21st, 2014Saturday, June 21 from 10 – Noon This class has been canceled. Have you ever wanted to make your own journal? In this two-hour workshop, participants will explore simple techniques in bookbinding, collage, leaf rubbings, plant pressings, prints, and other decorative arts. Materials used to make a nature journal will include human-made items as well […]
Black Skimmer
Thursday, June 19th, 2014June 19, 2014 – Black Skimmer. A large, black and white, tern-like waterbird, the Black Skimmer has a distinctive large red bill. Typically skimmers fly low over the water with the lower mandible cutting the surface hoping to catch small fish. Skimmers are the only birds with the lower mandible longer than the upper. When at rest, they often group together on sand and gravel bars, their black backs and white underparts visible at long distances.
New Chair Campaign
Tuesday, June 17th, 2014Our chairs are too rustic for use! Want to help? Join our Chair Campaign and make a $35 tax deductible donation today! Kudos to the National Charity League Easton/Redding Area Chapter which kicked off our Chair Campagin with the donation of our first row of new chairs. Many thanks too, to the wonderful donors who purchased over 35 chairs at our Adirondack […]
Purple Martin Hatchlings at Sherwood Island
Friday, June 13th, 2014Purple Martins are among the at-risk bird species whose plight can be improved with well-planned bird houses, as we noted last year in our Connecticut State of the Birds 2013 report. Milan Bull, our senior director of science and education, has been working with Friends of Sherwood Island, in Westport, to establish a colony this […]
National Trails Day Hike
Saturday, June 7th, 2014June 7, 2014 from 10:00am-11:30am Take a leisurely, guided 1.5 mile hike through the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Larsen Sanctuary and discover its temperate deciduous forest, ponds, garden marsh, meadow and swamp. We’ll explore several bird habitats and points of ecological interest and discuss efforts to conserve, protect, and enhance their habitats. The varied terrain is […]
Rock of Ages
Saturday, May 31st, 2014Saturday, May 31 from 10 – Noon Join teacher-naturalist, Dick Worth as he tests rocks and soils in the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Larsen Sanctuary. Learn about the geological history of the area and the importance of soil conservation. Participants will test locally found rocks using rock test kits to determine composition and will discuss the […]
Connecticut Audubon Bird Finder for May 29: Alder Flycatcher
Thursday, May 29th, 2014Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
What it looks like: A small hunter of insects, the Alder Flycatcher is one of the interesting members of the Tyrant flycatcher family. The Empidonax genus within this family is made up of nondescript dull olive individuals who are most reliably differentiated from one another by their unique songs and calls.
Thursday Morning Bird Walks
Thursday, May 29th, 2014Thursday Mornings – April 24 – May 29 from 6:30-7:30AM The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Larsen Sanctuary contains a mix of habitats that attract diverse wildlife – particularly birds. Over 180 species of birds visit the sanctuary throughout the year, including many that stop during their long migrations. Join Milan Bull, Connecticut Audubon Society senior director […]
The Jan and Stuart Mitchell Book and Magazine Collection
Saturday, June 21st, 2014For Sale Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Center at Glastonbury’s Tag Sale 1361 Main St., Glastonbury This collection of books and magazines was donated to the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury by the children of Jan and Stuart Mitchell to support our fundraising goals. Many […]
