BIRDS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeMost of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, […]
FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeJuly 6, 13 Aug 10,17 1:30-3:00pm Participate in an afternoon of ecology exploration with the RTP Estuary Center! Learn how to use some of our equipment and explore our sanctuary grounds. Each session is packed with fascinating discoveries! This program is intended for families with children ages 5 and up. Each session features a unique […]
Author Talk: Renowned Ornithologist David Sibley Presents: What it’s like to be a bird at New Canaan Library
New Canaan Library 151 Main Street, New CanaanNew Canaan Land Trust, Friends of the Bristow Park and New Canaan Library have joined forces to host the country’s leading bird expert, David Sibley! Event timeline: The event will be preceded by New Canaan Land Trust’s Annual Meeting from 2:30-3pm, David Sibley will speak starting at 3:15pm and the event will close with a reception and […]
RTPC Audubon: Rhythm of the River: Steel Drums: Cocktails: Auction
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old LymePlease join us to celebrate the Rhythm of the River and our Center’s mission! Revel in the rhythmic sounds of steel drums along the Lieutenant River. This fun, whimsical event with special feathered guests, is tented on the Lawn. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a live and silent auction will be available. Our annual benefit supports the science-based […]
A Place Called Hope Presents Birds of Prey – From the Porch: Hillstead
Hillstead Museum 35 Mountain Rd, FarmingtonCome learn about different Birds of Prey endemic to Connecticut! A Place Called Hope, a Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey, presents a one-hour program at Hill-Stead with four different Birds of Prey found in Connecticut. Ambassador Birds will come out of the aviaries to share their beauty and stories of survival. Audiences […]
CT River Museum: Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust and RiverQuest
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CTGood news! We have opened spots on September 26, 27, 28 & 29 at 5:30pm for tree swallows cruises aboard both RiverQuest and Onrust. Join us for an amazing evening as we cruise to a special spot on the Connecticut River where hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather. After spending the day miles away, the swallows return each night […]
Film & Audubon Talk: Bruce Presents: Wings Over Water in Greenwich
Bruce Museum 1 Museum Drive, GreenwichJoin us for an evening reception with wine and cheese, and the screening of Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck – with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors. Audiences will be captivated by the triumphs and challenges […]
Owl-oween Enchanted Afternoon at Greenwich Audubon
Greenwich Audubon Center 613 Riversville Rd, GreenwichJoin us for an afternoon of non-scary Halloween nature fun for the whole family at Greenwich Audubon Center! For this special event, kids and families can enjoy activities such as: - Donuts from Glazed & Confused Donut Truck - Owl pellet dissecting - An interactive outdoor Halloween Nature Play Trail (weather permitting). At 4 p.m. Christine's Critters will give […]
Something to Crow About at Kellogg Environmental Center: Derby
Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Estate gardens 500 Hawthorne Avenue, DerbyFrom tales about the beginning of the universe and depictions in art to Poe’s “The Raven,” corvids and their peculiar nature have intrigued us for millennia. Join us for a discussion of the mythology, lore and ornithology of crows and ravens. Since Halloween will be just a few days away, we’ll wrap up by making […]
Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest: Essex
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CTFebruary 7 - March 12 Fridays at 10 am and 12:30pm Saturday - Sunday at 9,11:30 and 2pm Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, […]
Spring Foliage Sunset Cruise on RiverQuest: Essex
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CTTake a relaxing 2 hour cruise to enjoy the Spring Foliage and evening views on the lower Connecticut River. We will see the pastel hues of the spring foliage and the beauty of the river at daytime or twilight. See local wildlife and various points of interest along our journey. Bring your picnic basket and […]
Spring Bird Walk at Birdcraft in Fairfield
Birdcraft Sanctuary 314 Unquowa Road, FairfieldJoin Conservation Manager Stefan Martin at this historic property to look for returning migrant songbirds. What the Birdcraft Sanctuary lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity with over 30 species of warblers and nearly 180 species of birds seen at this urban oasis. One of the area’s best locations to photograph warblers in the spring. […]