Call For Entries!
Residencies are offered for six weeks in July and August to three writers and three visual artists. Applications are now being accepted through March 1 for the summer 2025 residencies. Finalists are chosen through a juried process. All applicants are notified by the mid-April. There is a $25.00 application fee. If chosen, accepted applicants are asked to pay a $100.00 donation to defray costs of operating the Teale’s historic 1806 farmhouse at Trail Wood. Download 2025 application or read more here.
February Events!
Let’s see if the groundhog sees his shadow! Get outside, take a walk and learn facts about groundhogs (a.k.a. woodchucks). Hear some of Edwin Way Teale’s stories about groundhogs. Free to CAS members and kids under 13; $5 non-members. Register by calling the CT Audubon Center at Pomfret 860-928-4948 or email Trailwood@ctaudubon.org
Jam with an eclectic group of acoustic music players who meet in the shed to play popular music written during the period the Teale’s lived at Trail Wood, 1959-1993. Simple chords and lyric will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Free, but registration is required, space is limited to 10 participants per session. Register by email trailwood@ctaudubon.org
Trail Wood Reflections 2024 Exhibit Opening Reception at Center at Pomfret. See Written and visual works inspired during the Edwin Way Teale Artist-In-Residence Program during the Summer of 2024. Featuring writers Beth Clary and Tom Lagasse, and visual artists Lizzie Abelson, Susie Door, Greg Kniseley and Ray Larrow. Opens February 9. Exhibition runs through March 8th.
Hike With Friends!
The Trail Wood Walking Club meets every Friday, weather permitting. Walks are 1 1/2 to 2 hours. No reservation is required, just say hello in the parking area! If you would like to be on the walk reminder email list please contact trailwood@ctaudubon.org
Private Events
Want a private bird walk, away from Trail Wood? Each walk can be geared toward your expectations and locations. Andy can take you to your next “life bird,” to local hot spots, or just use his knowledge to find birds and wildlife for you. Owl walks and private Woodcock watches are very successful in small groups. This is an excellent gift for that outdoor enthusiast who has everything. This service is offered year-round. Call 860-928-4948.
Our Sanctuary Manager is available to conduct bird population surveys on your property and can provide advice on how to best manage the property for optimum bird habitat. Private property owners, Land Trusts, municipalities or other groups interested in inventorying breeding or migratory bird populations on their properties might consider this service. Conservation groups that are evaluating potential land purchases for conservation might find this service helpful as well. The best time of year to conduct nesting bird surveys is May and June. Call early to schedule as the calendar fills up fast this time of year: 860-928-4948.
Check out Edwin’s daily journal entries from A Walk Through The Year on Facebook and witness the changing seasonal beauty of Trail Wood on Instagram! To be reminded of upcoming events, join Trail Wood on Facebook!
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