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Acorn Adventure for Families: Eagle Eyes with Horizon Wings – Rescheduled
Acorn Adventure for Families: Eagle Eyes with Horizon Wings – Rescheduled
This program has been rescheduled from Saturday, Norwich Harbor, Brown Park, Gazebo, 100 Chelsea Harbor Dr., Norwich, CT Saturday 1/28/23 at 10:00 am Children and their families are invited to join The Last Green Valley staff to experience just how long a bald eagle’s wings are, how huge their eyes are and how big they…
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Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…
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Friday Afternoon Guided Walks
Friday Afternoon Guided Walks
Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
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Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…
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Friday Afternoon Guided Walks
Friday Afternoon Guided Walks
Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
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Second Sunday Walks
Second Sunday Walks
Don’t let cool weather keep you inside! Join Trail Wood Caretakers Laura & Paul Tedeschi for a Sunday walk on the trails. Each walk will begin with an Edwin Way Teale reading. Heavy precipitation or high winds will cancel. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org…
Second Sunday Walks
Second Sunday Walks
Don’t let cool weather keep you inside! Join Trail Wood Caretakers Laura & Paul Tedeschi for a Sunday walk on the trails. Each walk will begin with an Edwin Way Teale reading. Heavy precipitation or high winds will cancel. Free to CAS members; $5.00 non-members. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org
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Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…
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Winter Hike – Nightingale Forest North (extra properties)
Winter Hike – Nightingale Forest North (extra properties)
Andy leads this hike thru sections of the northern preserve that don’t have any trails. We’ll scout locations not usually seen by the public. You must be capable of off-trail hiking on uneven ground. Please register by emailing your name, phone, and date of walk to arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. (Deep snow will cancel.) Fee: $5 CAS members;…
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Friday Afternoon Guided Walks
Friday Afternoon Guided Walks
Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
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Restoring Bird Populations: Woodcock – a Case Study
Restoring Bird Populations: Woodcock – a Case Study
Since 1970 over 3 billion birds have disappeared from the North American landscape. The causes are numerous, but at the heart of the matter is the loss of suitable habitat on the breeding and the wintering grounds. The recovery of specific populations will require large scale habitat protection and restoration. Using the American woodcock as…
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Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…
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February Vacation at Hitchcock
February Vacation at Hitchcock
Join us for fun in February! Each morning, we'll have activities for children ages 4 - 10, from arts & crafts, to games, to exploring the outside. There is a different theme each day! Register your child for a fun filled week! Ages 4 - 6 Ages 7 - 10 $35/day per child (for…
Learning More About Your Woods: The Value of a Forest Management Plan
Learning More About Your Woods: The Value of a Forest Management Plan
How Healthy are your woods? Can they bounce back from storms, pests, or disease? Do they support diverse wildlife populations? Have you thought about harvesting timber for income? This virtual, live program will explore the value of a forest management plan and will include three speakers to help you understand the process of getting a…
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February Vacation at Hitchcock
February Vacation at Hitchcock
Join us for fun in February! Each morning, we'll have activities for children ages 4 - 10, from arts & crafts, to games, to exploring the outside. There is a different theme each day! Register your child for a fun filled week! Ages 4 - 6 Ages 7 - 10 $35/day per child (for…
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Bird Walks – Quinebaug Valley Fish Hatchery in Plainfield
Bird Walks – Quinebaug Valley Fish Hatchery in Plainfield
Explore the extensive hatchery grounds with Andy. This location often has many bird species wintering there, due to the open water conifer trees and heavy shrub areas. Please register by emailing your name, phone, and date of walk to arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
February Vacation at Hitchcock
February Vacation at Hitchcock
Join us for fun in February! Each morning, we'll have activities for children ages 4 - 10, from arts & crafts, to games, to exploring the outside. There is a different theme each day! Register your child for a fun filled week! Ages 4 - 6 Ages 7 - 10 $35/day per child (for…
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February Vacation at Hitchcock
February Vacation at Hitchcock
Join us for fun in February! Each morning, we'll have activities for children ages 4 - 10, from arts & crafts, to games, to exploring the outside. There is a different theme each day! Register your child for a fun filled week! Ages 4 - 6 Ages 7 - 10 $35/day per child (for…
Friday Afternoon Guided Walks
Friday Afternoon Guided Walks
Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
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Intro to Wildlife Tracking
Intro to Wildlife Tracking
Led by experienced trackers Fran Baranski and Cheryl Dzura-Duke, participants will learn the art of recognizing animal tracks and sign. Dress for the weather as a majority of time will be spent outside on the trails. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
“Wandering Through Winter” Walk
“Wandering Through Winter” Walk
Bundle up for a walk around Trail Wood. We will stop at a few locations for readings from Edwin Way Teale’s book “Wandering Through Winter”. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
Dragoon Camp
Dragoon Camp
Saturday, February 25 10:30am-3:30pm Dragoon Camp A view of 18th c. camp life of the soldiers & the women who followed them. Demonstrations by Sheldon’s Horse Demonstrations include enlistment, uniforms, writing, sewing, medicine, drilling & cavalry skills Free and open to the public, kid-friendly indoor event at the Lebanon Historical Society Museum located at 856…
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Long Distance Hike: Brown Hill Marsh Loop
Long Distance Hike: Brown Hill Marsh Loop
Join Goodwin volunteer and happy hiker June Powell for a long-distance hike through Goodwin State Forest. Powell is an active AMC hike leader who has led many walks throughout Connecticut. She has also hiked around the world with AMC and Sierra Club. Hike about 4-5 miles around Brown Hill marsh, through pine/oak forests, and along…
Acorn Adventures with The Last Green Valley: Every Tree For Itself
Acorn Adventures with The Last Green Valley: Every Tree For Itself
Come experience an active game where children grades K-6 can better understand what trees need to live and grow and how trees can compete for their needs. After playing several rounds of this activity we will compare results and discuss how foresters might use their knowledge of competition in caring for a stand of trees.…
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Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…