Wednesdays: September 18, 26 and October 3, 10, 17 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. If you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes at the Connecticut Audubon Society and meet our resident animals face to face, this program is for you! This five-week program provides 6th and 7th graders with the opportunity to join staff in […]
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Thursday, October 18th, 2012Join Our 2012 Annual Appeal!
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012A letter from the Chairs of our 2012 Annual Appeal … Dear CAS Supporter, The Connecticut Audubon Society, committed to protecting birds and their habitats in our state, is a leading conservation organization that has meant so much to us over the years. This year, to celebrate conservation and show our support of the work […]
Three of the Next Generation of Conservationists Learn About Raptors at Our Center at Fairfield
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012Colleen Noyes, one of our teacher-naturalists, took to heart the message of our Connecticut State of the Birds 2012 report this week. The report – titled Where Is the Next Generation of Conservationists Coming From? – argues that kids today spend less time outdoors interacting with nature than previous generations did, and posits that that […]
Restoring Habitat at Banks Farm South
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012October 2012 – Banks Farm South, 60 acres of meadows, wetlands and forest, hearkens back to Fairfield’s early farmland history. Wedged between a golf course and a gated community on the Fairfield-Westport town line, the sanctuary was originally owned by John Banks in the seventeenth century and has been farmed almost continually since. Robert and […]
Blogging Trout Brook Valley/Aspetuck Land Trust
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012Trout Brook Valley/Aspetuck Land Trust We’ve been chronicling our work for the Aspetuck Land Trust at Trout Brook Valley. Below are links to blog posts from December 2011 through June 2012. For more recent posts, visit out Conservation Services page. Saturday, December 3, 2011Connecticut Audubon Society to Develop Conservation & Management Plan for Aspetuck Land […]
30 Years of Nurturing a Love of Nature
Friday, September 28th, 2012Where on Main Street can you find a Chilean rose tarantula living with more than 25 other species of animals? Answer: at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center in Glastonbury. For 30 years, the Center has encouraged children and adults to get to know and become friends with the more than 30 animals who reside there. […]
Chimney Swift Tower Renovation Complete!
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012Junior Science Lab
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Participating Artists PAINTERS Sue deLearie Adair: Etching www.suedelearieadair.com Del-Bourree Bach: Acrylic www.natureartists.com Sabine Bonnar: Watercolor and Oil www.sabinebonnar.com Wendy Brockman: Graphite and Watercolor www.wendybrockman.com Mary Christiansen: Gouache and Graphite mary.christiansen@yahoo.com Michael DiGiorgio: Watercolor and Oil mdigiorgio@comcast.net Sharon Rowley Morgio: Oil and Watercolor https://sharonrmorgio.weebly.com Sean Murtha: Oil and Watercolor www.seanmurthaart.com Dorie Petrochko: Watercolor https://doriepetrochko.com Kelly Leahy […]
Fall Birding Programs 2012
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012Sorting Out Bird Songs Thursday, November 8, 7 – 9 p.m. has been POSTPONED until Tuesday, November 13. Birdsong can be an incredible aid to finding and identifying birds. Instructor Frank Gallo, an avid student of birdsong, will introduce the basics of birding by ear, using sound resources, as well as the tips, tricks, and […]
Fall Programs 2012
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012Tank Time LIVE Animal Demonstration & Feeding Saturdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 6, 20, and Dec. 3, 12:30 pm Meet a new animal each week and steal a peek into their worlds. From snakes and turtles, to insects and amphibians, there is sure to be something for everyone! All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by […]
Solo Wilderness First Aid
Friday, August 31st, 2012Session I: Saturday & Sunday, January 11 & 12, 2014 (Adult CPR possible)Session II: Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13, 2014 (Adult CPR possible) 9:00 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 participants […]
Let the Birdies Fly! Golf For a Good Cause
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012Connecticut Audubon Society’s “Let the Birdies Fly!” Golf Tournament promises another great day on one of Connecticut’s premier courses. This annual event has raised over $240,000 to support Connecticut Audubon Society’s mission of conserving Connecticut’s birds and their habitats through science-based education and advocacy. This year’s outing is set for Monday, September 24, at TPC […]
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Birds In Their Habitat Art Exhibit & Sale Saturday – Sunday, September 29 – 30, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m.Tickets are $5; call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 “Art of Identification” – David Allen Sibley Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Featuring… David Allen Sibley 2012 Artist of the Year Each year, the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Fairfield […]
David Allen Sibley: The Art of Identification
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012Magnolia Warbler, gouache on paper by David Allen Sibley. Image courtsey of David Allen Sibley On Saturday, September 29 from 11:00 until noon, David Allen Sibley will be speaking on “The Art of Identification”. Sibley will talk about the universal appeal of nature study: our deep-seated desire to classify and understand the world around […]
Proposed Changes to Connecticut Audubon Society By-Laws 2012
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012The Executive Committee and the Board of Directors are recommending changes to the By-Laws of Connecticut Audubon Society for clarification and efficiency purposes. To understand the changes, you should read the entire text of the By-Laws (click here). By way of summary, however, among the changes incorporated into the new By-Laws are the following: • […]
Join Us Sept. 13 for Our Annual Meeting, With NY Times Writer Andrew Revkin
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012Andrew C. Revkin, an award winning writer and blogger with the New York Times, who specializes in using digital technology to create a greater awareness of environmental issues, will be the keynote speaker at the 114th Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Audubon Society. The meeting is free, and Connecticut Audubon Society members as well as […]
Bridgeport, Fairfield & Southport Schools Commit to Participating in Our New ‘Science in Nature’ Education Program
Monday, August 20th, 2012September 2012 – More than 500 students, including the entire 2nd through 8th grade at Bridgeport’s Park City Magnet School, will be participating in Connecticut Audubon Society’s innovative Science in Nature education program starting in September. Science in Nature uses a three-tiered approach – focusing on geology, climate/weather and adaptations – to show students how […]
Science in Nature Programs
Thursday, August 2nd, 2012Program Information Location: Programs can be held at your school or at the Center at Fairfield, unless otherwise noted. Grades: PreK – 2 (programs can be modified for other age groups; call our program coordinator at 203 259-6305 x109 to make arrangements) Program Length: 45-60 minutes Program DescriptionsANIMAL GROUPSIntroduce your students to the various characteristics […]
Miley and Milton the Barn Owl on WTNH
Wednesday, July 25th, 2012Miley Bull, our senior director of conservation and science, traveled to New Haven with Milton, our Barn Owl, to appear on Connecticut Style, a midday show on WTNH. Miley did a terrific job talking about the work we’re doing with the Audubon Alliance to protect beach-nesting birds such as Piping Plovers and Least Terns. […]
