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Young Nature Explorers

Saturday, November 12th, 2016

Tuesdays, January 17 – February 21 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 – 6 (Child must be toilet trained and able to attend without an adult) Crafts, songs, games and outdoor nature exploration – what better way to spend a winter afternoon? Six-week series fee: Members $60/child, non-members $80/child.  Pre-registration required.  Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to […]

Concern for Bafflin Sanctuary in Pomfret Prompts Connecticut Audubon to Oppose Killingly Power Plant

Friday, September 9th, 2016

November 9, 2016 – The Connecticut Audubon Society has called on state officials to reject a proposal for a new power plant in Killingly, near the organization’s Center at Pomfret and 700-acre Bafflin Sanctuary. In a letter to the Connecticut Siting Council, the organization said it is concerned that noise from the plant would affect […]

Eagle and Osprey Cruises!

Monday, March 20th, 2017

Tickets are selling fast for our April 30 Eagle Cruises on the Connecticut River. We will search for Bald Eagle, the occasional Golden Eagle, Osprey, and other bird species migrating through and nesting. Call 860-767-0660,

Path to Long Island Sound Reopens at Milford Point

Thursday, October 27th, 2016

October 27, 2016 – Visitors to the Milford Point Coastal Center can again walk directly from the building to the beach, with the reopening this week of a path that had been closed since a car fire there on October 7. Charred and damaged wood from the old boardwalk has been removed; some of the […]

Winter Storytelling and Cocoa

Saturday, November 12th, 2016

SOLD OUT Saturday, January 28 1 – 2 p.m. Join us for a cozy hour of storytelling and visiting with live animals as we sip delicious hot cocoa. $2 suggested donation.  Pre-registration required.  Call 203-259-6305 ext. 109 to register.  The program is being held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street.   

Full Moon Walk

Monday, November 14th, 2016

Canceled due to snow and ice. Friday, February 10 7- 8:30 p.m. When the sun goes down, the nighttime is alive with activity. During a full moon is the ideal time to see signs of night life! We’ll explore the Sanctuary and then head indoors for hot cocoa and a visit with an owl! All […]

Backyard Birding – Free

Monday, November 14th, 2016

Saturday, February 11 10 – 11 a.m. For adults and children ages 12 and up Wish you could identify that colorful feathered visitor in your yard?  Milan Bull, The Connecticut Audubon Society’s senior director of science and conservation, will lead this free Backyard Birding program. Birding is a great family activity which can start at […]

Hummingbird Season. Send Us Your Sightings, Post Your Photos!

Friday, September 30th, 2016

Young Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are fledging, and they and their parents will be visiting feeders and colorful flowers more and more in coming weeks. We want to know when and where you see them! Click here for all the details

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Monday, September 26th, 2016

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Basic Hawk Identification

Saturday, September 17th, 2016

Saturday, September 17  2:15 p.m. – 4 p.m. Learn the basics of hawk identification in the field, at the peak of hawk migration, with expert birder Frank Gallo. We’ll spend three hours at Stratford’s Boothe Park’s hawk station sorting through the different groups of hawks, from accipiters to eagles. Frank will address the finer points […]

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Friday, September 16th, 2016

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Thursday, September 1st, 2016

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Backyard Birding

Monday, August 29th, 2016

Saturday, November 12 10 – 11 a.m. Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. Discover bird feeding habits and ways to attract them to your feeder.  Free.  Preregistration required.  To register call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.

Enchanted Forest

Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Friday, October 28 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street   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 event is held rain or moonshine! Guided […]

Woodpeckers with Attitude!

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

Saturday, October 15 10:30 a.m. – Noon Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Milan Bull, senior director of science and  conservation, will share the fascinating world of woodpeckers and their unusual adaptations. He’ll lead a short walk after his presentation. 10% off woodpecker seed and wild bird feeders in the Nature Store. $5/person.  Pre-registration required.  To […]

Afterschool Nature Club

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

Thursdays, October 13 – December 1 (No class on November 24) 3:45 – 5 p.m. Grades K to 2nd Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Spend fall days exploring our Larsen Sanctuary experiencing the change of the   seasons. The afternoon includes hikes, meeting animals, playing games and a snack.   Seven-class series: CAS members $72/child, non-members $96/child.  Pre-registration required.  To […]

Birding Basics

Sunday, August 21st, 2016

Wednesday, November 9, 7–9 p.m. (classroom) Saturday, November 12, 9:15 a.m. – noon (field trip) Learn the basics for identifying birds on your own! During this fun and comprehensive hands-on course, longtime instructor and expert birder Frank Gallo will teach you ID skills as well as how to choose and use field guides and binoculars, and […]

Fall Fly Over

Sunday, August 21st, 2016

Hello Friends of the Coastal Center, We apologize, but circumstances have required us to postpone the Fall Fly Over event scheduled for October 15 until a later date.  

Young Nature Explorers

Sunday, August 21st, 2016

Tuesdays, October 11 – November 29 (No class November 22) 2 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 – 6 (Child must be toilet trained and able to attend without an adult) Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Crafts, songs, games and outdoor nature exploration – what better way to spend a fall afternoon? Seven-week series fee CAS members […]

Nature Nursery

Saturday, August 20th, 2016

Mondays, October 3 – November 21 10 – 10:45 a.m. (no class October 10) Ages 2-3 with a participating adult Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Each week we’ll learn fun nature facts, create crafts and meet exciting animals. Seven-week series fee: CAS members $72, non-members $96. Single class fee: members $12/class, non-members $16/class.  Pre-registration […]

 

 

 

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