Outdoors
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Boston Hollow Bird Watch
Boston Hollow Bird Watch
Sunday, May 26 at 8 a.m. Join us at beautiful Boston Hollow in Ashford, with its northern forest feel. We will stay on the road to bird. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee:Â $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
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Early Morning Bird Walks
Early Morning Bird Walks
Tuesdays in May at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various species of birds. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Each Tuesday starting March 26 through May 28 From 8 a.m. to Noon at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited.…
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Chaney Preserve Bird Walk
Chaney Preserve Bird Walk
Thursday, May 30 at 8 a.m. Nesting Hooded, Prairie, and Worm-eating Warblers are a few of the expected birds at this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Montville. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
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Nightingale Forest Preserve (North)
Nightingale Forest Preserve (North)
Friday, May 31 at 8 a.m. Walk this Wyndham Land Trust preserve. Expect to see Black-throated Blue and Canada Warblers, and Broad-winged Hawk. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee:Â $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
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Bats: Winged Wonders
Bats: Winged Wonders
Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret Celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day with a presentation by Maureen Heidtmann, one of only three licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Connecticut specializing in caring for bats. Maureen will begin with an overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our…
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Town-Wide Tag Sale
Town-Wide Tag Sale
Cleaning out your house and want to join our Town-Wide Tag Sale? For a listing fee of $12, we will put YOUR address on the MAP. On-site spaces at Hitchcock Academy (approx. 20 x 25) limited # available for $30.
TLGV Adventure: Paddle on Buffumville Lake
TLGV Adventure: Paddle on Buffumville Lake
Join a U.S. Army Corps Ranger and LyAnn Graff, TLGV's Office Coordinator for a leisurely paddle around Buffumville Lake. This paddle is easy to moderate depending on the wind conditions. Both sections of the lake can be accessed during the paddle, giving paddlers a chance to see the variety of wildlife and trees and plants…
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Acorn Adventure For Families: Sun & Moon
Acorn Adventure For Families: Sun & Moon
Everyone always tells you don’t look directly at the sun, but today you can. TLGV’s Night Sky Rangers Geoff and Kim will bring their properly equipped telescopes to help us see the sun up close. Sunspots, Ellerman bombs and more can be spotted. While we’re out we’ll be taking a closer look at the moon…
Second Sunday Walks
Second Sunday Walks
Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton Caretakers Laura & Paul Tedeschi lead an afternoon walk on the trails. Each walk will begin with an Edwin Way Teale reading. Register by email to trailwood@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Nature Walk
Nature Walk
Visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a leisurely guided hike through the Goodwin State Forest. Goodwin State Forest is abundantly beautiful in the spring and summer, stop by for the Richard D. Haley Native Wildlife Garden and a chance to see other wildlife. Length and intensity of walk will depend on the group.…
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Courtyard Cleanup
Courtyard Cleanup
The Library's courtyard could use some spring cleaning! Help us identify plants, weed the garden beds, and build a vision for the space. Supplies provided with a limited number of gloves available. Please check in at the Front Desk to get access to the courtyard. https://otislibrarynorwich.libcal.com/event/12558100
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Brimfield Town-Wide Tag Sale
Brimfield Town-Wide Tag Sale
It's time for treasure-hunting! 67 locations are registered for the Town-Wide Tag Sale on Saturday (with some also running on Sunday)! See below for a sneak peek at what's for sale while we finalize the map! Plan for a stop at the Farmers' Market on Saturday 9-1 - there will be organic strawberries, cupcakes and…
Summer Tree ID for Beginners
Summer Tree ID for Beginners
What tree is that? Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an introduction to the clues that will help you to answer that question the next time you are on the trails. We will focus on branching, leaves and bark for this program. Meet at the pavilion for a brief introduction. A walk to explore trees…
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
1 event,
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
3 events,
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
TLGV Adventure: Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle
TLGV Adventure: Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle
Join Chief Ranger Bill Reid for TLGV’s Annual Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle. Celebrate the solstice with an enjoyable evening paddle at Mansfield Hollow Lake and take in the first glorious sunset of summer. The area is rich with birds and other wildlife and the evening paddle should provide some interesting observation opportunities. This is an…
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Full Strawberry Moon Walk and Campfire
Full Strawberry Moon Walk and Campfire
Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton Enjoy a singalong with the Trail Wood Troubadours and marshmallows by the campfire. Take a walk on the trails by moonlight. Please wear sturdy footwear. Register by email to trailwood@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Leave No Trace Education
Leave No Trace Education
Park Ranger staff and Leave No Trace educators will be tabling throughout Hodges Village Dam from 8:00AM – 3:00PM in multiple locations. We will be providing education on environmental stewardship practices that community members can use. Additionally, we will also be participating in the Town of Oxford’s Pollinator Day from 10:00AM – 2:00PM on the…
June Night Hike
June Night Hike
Visit James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a short guided walk the night after the full moon. The forest is a different world at night, and different kinds of wildlife are out and about. The length of the walk will depend on how the group feels, but there is a chance to see some beaver, other…
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Volunteer Work Group at Hodges Village Dam
Volunteer Work Group at Hodges Village Dam
On Sunday Park Rangers plan to host a largescale volunteer experience. We will be meeting at 8:30AM and breaking into four groups. These groups will take on trash/litter clean-up, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and installation of duck habitat. Our plan is to complete work by 12:00PM. The public may RSVP on the webpage provided.…
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
1 event,
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
1 event,
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
3 events,
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Forestry Walk and Talk
Forestry Walk and Talk
Interested in learning more about how our state manages public lands and forests? Then come on down to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center! The State of Connecticut DEEP stewards lands which fall into a variety of different categories. State Park lands are managed primarily by the DEEP Division of State Parks and Public Outreach,…
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
1 event,
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
1 event,
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…