January
Saturday, Jan 31, 2-4 pm
Trail Wood Reflections ’25 Exhibition
Opening Reception at The Center at Pomfret
Written and visual works inspired by residencies during the Summer of 2025 presented by visiting artists Carmine Angeloni, James DeBay, and John Himmelman and writers Amanda Giracca, Kim Hoff, and Elizabeth Strayer at The Center at Pomfret.
Reading and gallery talk at 2:30 pm. Stormy weather reschedules reception to March 28.
Free to the Public
Ongoing Programs
Friday Walks – Every Friday 1 pm
Trail Wood Walkers Walking Club, meets every Friday, weather permitting
Trail Wood Troubadours —
The first Wednesday of every month
Join a group of music players and lovers who to play and sing songs that were written during the period the Teale’s lived at Trail Wood, 1959-1993. A PDF of chords and lyrics will be provided, and simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Free. Registration is required, space is limited to 10 participants per session. Register by email trailwood@ctaudubon.org
A Day’s Retreat
Need time to concentrate on your writing or art project? Book a day of creative solitude in Edwin Way Teal’s rustic writing cabin by the pond in the peaceful Trail Wood Sanctuary. The cabin is built to the specifications of Thoreau’s Walden cabin so keep in mind there is no electricity! Fee per day: $25 CAS members – $40 non-members. Please contact Laura Tedeschi lauratedeschi106@gmail.com for booking and details.
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!
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