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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: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Wool Days
Wool Days
Discover how New England farmers used the wool from their sheep in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village’s annual Wool Days. Farmers will give the sheep their annual “haircut” while costumed historians demonstrate the entire wool textile process, from scouring and carding the wool to dyeing, spinning, and then knitting the dyed yarn. Please note…
2 events,
Wool Days
Wool Days
Discover how New England farmers used the wool from their sheep in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village’s annual Wool Days. Farmers will give the sheep their annual “haircut” while costumed historians demonstrate the entire wool textile process, from scouring and carding the wool to dyeing, spinning, and then knitting the dyed yarn. Please note…
Up-Beat Barre
Up-Beat Barre
UpBeat Barre combines moves from ballet, Pilates, yoga and muscular endurance based strength training to provide a low-impact, mind, body and high-energy program. UpBeat classes will tone, tighten and lengthen muscles, provide strength in everyday movement and bring confidence, coordination and an UpBeat attitude after every class. This barre class is all about music. The…
4 events,
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.…
May Movie Matinees
May Movie Matinees
All showings at 1:00 in Dexter Hall Tuesday, May 7: LION Tuesday, May 14: CRAZY RICH ASIANS Tuesday, May 21: THE BIG SICK Tuesday, May 28: THE JOY LUCK CLUB Join us in May to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month with these movies celebrating AAPI culture. No registration required. Free freshly-popped popcorn!
2 events,
OSV AmeriCorps Programming
OSV AmeriCorps Programming
Join OSV AmeriCorps members at the Jacob Edwards Library for free activities, crafts, and workshops based on 1830's history. Ages 5 to adult. Saturday, May 18th 10:30 - 11:30 am Wool processing and dyeing Wednesday, May 29th 3:00 - 4:00 pm Pollinators and seed bombs
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
4 events,
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.
Make a Mosaic
Make a Mosaic
Join us for a welcoming introduction to Mosaics and take home your own Mosaic project! Mosaics are one of the oldest art forms humans created and we have examples dating over 5000 years old! Mosaics can be made from just about any type of material including pebbles, seashells, gems, ivory, glass and ceramic tile. We’ll…
Badger & Nault
Badger & Nault
The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to host a concert by Badger & Nault. Freddy Badger is an old-time banjo player, guitarist, and singer; in the American/Western European roots music tradition. He released his debut EP 'Good Time People' in the spring of 2022 and can be seen playing around central Massachusetts. Bridget Nault is…
4 events,
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: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
The concert “Classic to Contemporary” features music ranging from Jean Sibelius’ “Impromptu" and Peter Warlock’s "Capriol Suite" to a medley of favorites from "Mamma Mia" by the Swedish pop group ABBA. You are sure to enjoy Vanessa Pentz’s soaring oboe solo, floating atop the strings, on Ennio Morricone’s "Gabriel’s Oboe”. It’s been clear to orchestra members that one…
2 events,
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
Home-grown heroes and local produce, too! The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the Nathan Hale Homestead grounds is an experience not to be missed. Open every Sunday from June – October, we’re hosting the 21st season of the Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. Our market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’…
Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
The concert “Classic to Contemporary” features music ranging from Jean Sibelius’ “Impromptu" and Peter Warlock’s "Capriol Suite" to a medley of favorites from "Mamma Mia" by the Swedish pop group ABBA. You are sure to enjoy Vanessa Pentz’s soaring oboe solo, floating atop the strings, on Ennio Morricone’s "Gabriel’s Oboe”. It’s been clear to orchestra members that one…
4 events,
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.
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
No Farmers’ Market during Brimfield Flea Market weeks (May 18, July 13, September 7) Home-made goods and locally-grown, seasonal plants, produce, meat, baked goods, maple products, ice cream, crafts, soap, and more. New vendors are welcome as space allows and permission from the Market Manager and Hitchcock staff. Hitchcock’s Farmers’ Market is a fun place…
Festival at the Farm
Festival at the Farm
Join us at our Farm Festival as we showcase our amazing, local, craft vendors. Enjoy local tastes from the food trucks -- Grace Gourmet, RaRa's Frozen Express, and Creamery Brook Bison. Check out the antique tractor display. Visit the shop for bison, pork and chicken, raised on our farm. The latest addition to the store…
2 events,
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
Home-grown heroes and local produce, too! The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the Nathan Hale Homestead grounds is an experience not to be missed. Open every Sunday from June – October, we’re hosting the 21st season of the Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. Our market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’…
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.
2 events,
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
Home-grown heroes and local produce, too! The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the Nathan Hale Homestead grounds is an experience not to be missed. Open every Sunday from June – October, we’re hosting the 21st season of the Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. Our market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’…
Beginners: Wheel 101 Workshop
Beginners: Wheel 101 Workshop
Our super popular "Wheel 101" workshop is a two hour intro to creating bowls on the pottery wheel. You’ll learn to “throw” the clay and have the opportunity to make 2 bowls. You’ll pick glaze colors at the end of the session, and the bowls will be fired and glazed for you and returned in…
3 events,
ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
QUIZTORY: Tavern Trivia Night
QUIZTORY: Tavern Trivia Night
So, you think you know trivia? Now you can prove it! Don your thinking caps for tavern-style trivia in the Nathan Hale Homestead barn as we celebrate Flag Day and the start of summer. Bring your team of 2-to-6 pub trivia buffs or join a team on the spot and compete to be crowned the…
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.
3 events,
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.…
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
Home-grown heroes and local produce, too! The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the Nathan Hale Homestead grounds is an experience not to be missed. Open every Sunday from June – October, we’re hosting the 21st season of the Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. Our market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’…
Putnam Fine Arts & Craft Festival
Putnam Fine Arts & Craft Festival
Putnam Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, June 22 & 23, 10am-4pm, held at the Putnam Municipal Complex lawn, 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. Featuring a diverse range of artists and performers from the local community and beyond. Paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, and more. Live music and demonstrations all weekend.
1 event,
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
Home-grown heroes and local produce, too! The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the Nathan Hale Homestead grounds is an experience not to be missed. Open every Sunday from June – October, we’re hosting the 21st season of the Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. Our market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’…
3 events,
Flag Field for Heroes
Where better to honor those who have served our country than the birthplace of our Connecticut State Hero? In partnership with the Coventry Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Coventry American Legion. Patrons can purchase an American flag in honor of a military service member, veteran, or hero. Each flag will be fitted with a tag listing the honoree’s name, branch…
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
No Farmers’ Market during Brimfield Flea Market weeks (May 18, July 13, September 7) Home-made goods and locally-grown, seasonal plants, produce, meat, baked goods, maple products, ice cream, crafts, soap, and more. New vendors are welcome as space allows and permission from the Market Manager and Hitchcock staff. Hitchcock’s Farmers’ Market is a fun place…
Flag Field for Heroes Opening Ceremony
Flag Field for Heroes Opening Ceremony
Where better to honor those who have served our country than the birthplace of our Connecticut State Hero? In partnership with the Coventry Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Coventry American Legion. Patrons can purchase an American flag in honor of a military service member, veteran, or hero. Each flag will be fitted with a tag listing the honoree’s name, branch…