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Animal Care Team Our Animal Care Program provides a unique opportunity for teenagers, ages 13-18 years old, to experience animal husbandry first hand. Animal Care volunteers assist with daily feeding, habitat cleaning, and general animal care housekeeping, as well as handling animals under direct supervision.  read more>> Our live animal residents include permanently injured or […]

Garden Volunteer Are you interested in learning about plants and all apsects of gardening?  We offer a variety of volunteer opporutnnities, including garden maintenance in our green-house; outdoor herb, perennial, and large butterfly gardens!  You can be involved in planting, weeding, edging, and sprucing up the Center at Fairfield Gardens.  We welcome all levels of […]

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Saturday May 21, 2016      10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bugs and birds need your help!  Come learn about the decline of our pollinators (bees, butterflies, bats, and birds) and what you can do to make a difference!  This family friendly event at the Coastal Center has something for everyone:  kid crafts, free pollinator seed packets, […]

POLLINATOR PALOOZA and GARDEN OPEN HOUSE Saturday May 21  10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bugs and birds need your help!  Come learn about the decline of our pollinators (bees, butterflies, bats, and birds) and what you can do to make a difference!  This family friendly event has something for everyone:  kid crafts, free pollinator seed […]

Saturday April 23This is a great opportunity to earn a badge!  Our teacher/naturalists will lead scouts on an exploratory hike through Larsen Sanctuary, all while satisfying badge requirements, journeys and achievements.  Brownie Bugs and Brownie Hikers are being offered on April 23.  For program descriptions, visit the Girl Scout website.  The Program description for Brownie […]

April 15   SOLD OUT Join us as we welcome back the animals and plants that have been hiding all winter. We’ll investigate the sanctuary looking for evidence of spring’s arrival. The program includes live animals, crafts and outdoor exploration. Snack is provided. Bring lunch. Preregistration required.   

Saturday,  Saturday April 2Attention all scouts, you won’t want to miss this great opportunity to earn a badge or two!  Join Connecticut Audubon Society teacher/naturalists as they lead scouts on a hike through the beautiful Larsen Sanctuary all while satisfying badge requirements!    Boy Scout – Bird Study 9AM – 12PMWebelos – Into the Wild and […]

Friday, April 1   from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Join us for an evening quest as we listen for peeper frogs in our marsh and look for secretive animals like spotted salamanders and woodcocks. Boots, flashlights and warm clothes please! Children must be with an adult. $6/person for CAS members, $8/person non-members.  This event is held […]

Tuesdays, March 29 through May 24 (no class April 12) from 2-4:30 p.m.   For Ages 4 – 6 Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr StreetCrafts, songs, games and nature exploration. What better way for your child to spend a spring afternoon! 8 week series fee: $160/child for members; $224/child for non-members. (Child must be toilet trained and […]

Saturday,  March 26 Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street THE EGG HUNT IS SOLD OUT!    

Tuesdays, March 29 – June 7, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of the habitats, plants, animals and natural history of Connecticut?  Would you like to experience the rewards of sharing that knowledge and teaching others about the stewardship of Connecticut’s natural resources?  If so, our Master Naturalist […]

The Center at Fairfield will be closed on Friday, March 25.   THE EGG HUNT IS SOLD OUT.  

Saturday March 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Join Miley as he  discusses the smallest warm-blooded  creature on the planet.   And, receive 10% off on hummingbird feeders! $5 suggested donation.  Preregistration required.  Please call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.  

Saturday, March 19 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.   For all agesCenter at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street There’s nothing like a handmade feeder to get birds of a feather flocking together — to your yard. We’ll show you several ways to upcycle everyday recyclable finds and materials from nature to make feeders that your feathered friends will love. Fee […]

Thursdays, March 17 through May 26 (no class April 14) from 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. For children K to 2nd grade Is spring fever and excess energy a challenge for your household? The After-School Nature Club may be the perfect remedy. As nature “springs” to life, we’ll take advantage of the warmer, longer days and […]

Dear Friends, I promised a progress report for the Coastal Center at Milford Point and I’m happy to say that the hard work of our contractors, staff and volunteers is paying off. The contractors have erected the wall frames and are installing the drywall, and they’ve replaced the baseboard trim. Electricians are putting in new […]

Saturday, March 12 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Nationally renowned herb expert Sal Gilbertie will help launch us into spring with a presentation on herbs – from garden to kitchen.  One of the country’s leading growers and suppliers of herbs, Gilbertie has been at the forefront of the herb movement […]

Saturday, March 12 from 10-11a.m.Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. Discover bird feeding habits, ways to attract them to your feeder and what birdseed to use.  

Tuesdays, March 1 – April 26 from 3:45-5:15 p.m.Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr StreetFor 6th and 7th graders Come interact one-on-one with critters from our live animal collection including     reptiles, amphibians, birds and invertebrates. From glamorous to gross, you’ll learn about animal husbandry care, prepare and offer their food, and ensure they have a healthy […]