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October 2022: Tupelo

Monday, October 24th, 2022

October 24, 2022 — Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is native to so many regions (from Ontario south to Florida, Texas and Mexico, and west to Michigan and Wisconsin) that it has many other common names, including nyssa, sour gum, black gum, and pepperidge. This elegant deciduous tree is at its ornamental best in fall, when its foliage transitions from yellow to apricot, orange, and bright scarlet.

Dave Engelman Volunteer Benchmark Award for 2022

Friday, October 14th, 2022

Jeanne C. Olivier has been the Board chair of Deer Pond Farm since it was bequested to the Connecticut Audubon Society in 2017. She has provided guidance during the transition of the property to Connecticut Audubon Society and as the center’s trails were opened to the public.  Over the last few years, Jeanne oversaw the […]

Connecticut Audubon Board candidates 2022

Thursday, October 13th, 2022

Connecticut Audubon members will vote on a slate of officers and on four new members of the Board, at the 2022 Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, at Deer Pond Farm, Sherman. Board Chair: Pamela Fraser, Ph.D. Vice Chair: Sarah Middeleer Secretary: Gilles Carter Treasurer: Harshad Kuntey For the Board of Directors […]

Register: Deer Pond Farm Fall Bird Walk

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

 

Register: Deer Pond Farm History in the Woods Walk

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

 

Register: Deer Pond Farm Autumn Ecology Walk

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

 

Register: Deer Pond Farm First Friday Hike

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

 

Register: Evan Ward Lecture 10.27.22

Thursday, October 6th, 2022

Register here for Evan Ward lecture at Old Lyme Town Hall at 5:30 pm. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

Register: Bird Walk at RTPEC 10.25.22

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

Register here for our Bird Walk at the RTP Estuary Center on Tuesday, October 25 from 9-10 a.m. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218

RTP Estuary Center Afterschool Adventures Program Description

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

RTP Estuary Center Afterschool Adventures Program Science. Discovery. Outdoors. *Busing provided from Mile Creek and Lyme Consolidated Schools   Wednesdays – Art and Science – Grades K-3 Spring Session Dates: April 19, 26, May 3,10, 17, 24 Science invites inquiry, while art inspires the creative process. The two will interconnect in this explorative hands-on afterschool […]

Register: Eco-Adventures After-School Program Fall 2022

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Register here for our Eco-Adventures After School Program at the RTP Estuary Center. Child will be picked up via school bus from school and dropped off at our location. Parent or guardian must pick-up at RTP Estuary Center located at 100 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218.  

Register: After-school Program – Art and Science Fall 2022

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Register here for our Art and Science After School Program at the RTP Estuary Center. Child will be picked up via school bus from school and dropped off at our location. Parent or guardian must pick-up at RTP Estuary Center located at 100 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218. […]

Register: Vacation Day Program 2024

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Register here for our Vacation Day Program on Tuesday, November 5 from 9am-4pm at the RTP Estuary Center located at 100 Lyme St, Old Lyme. Please be sure to have your child dress for the weather and bring a snack, lunch and water bottle. Questions? Contact us at hkordula@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218. Required Forms: Registration […]

Trot Off Your Turkey (Registration)

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

 

Register: Halloween Parade at RTP Estuary Center 10.29.22

Friday, September 30th, 2022

Register here for our Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 29 at 4 p.m. at the RTP Estuary Center located at 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860-598-4218.  *Please register each member of your family*    

School Day Off Fall Fun: Grades 3-5 (Registration)

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

 

School Day Off Fall Fun: K-2 (Registration)

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

 

Register: Canoe Tour Center Canoes 07.08.23

Tuesday, August 30th, 2022

Coastal Center Canoes We provide the PFDs, paddles, canoes.  When you register for a Coastal Center canoe, you are registering for either a 2 or 3 person canoe. The registration fee includes all the people in the canoe. You are responsible for bringing the necessary people required to paddle your canoe. Pre-registration required. Walk-ins not permitted. Launching is […]

Who’s Who on the RTPEC Board of Directors 

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

Claudia Weicker, Chair of the RTPEC, resides in Old Lyme and had a career in government, including as staff director of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee responsible for Federal education, health, health research and labor funding. As Connecticut’s first lady she made education one of her priorities and has served on national and local non-profit […]

Register: Kingfishers Webinar 12.14.22

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022

Register here for our Kingfishers webinar via Zoom on Wednesday, December 14 at 6 p.m. Questions? Contact us at rtpec@ctaudubon.org or call 860.598.4218  

 

 

 

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