January 2020
TRAIL WOOD REFLECTIONS: WRITER & ARTIST IN-RESIDENCE EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION AND READING
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2 – 4 P.M. EXHIBIT THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 AT THE CENTER AT POMFRET. Each year the Summer Writer and Artist In-Residence Program at our Trail Wood Sanctuary in Hampton produces inspirational work. This year’s class is no exception. The beauty found in their paintings, photography and written word well reflect the tranquility of Trail Wood. A great boost in the dead of winter, come celebrate this year’s artists and writers and their experiences. Free.
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TRAIL WOOD TROUBADOURS
We are working to develop a group of music players and lovers who would like to join us every other month to play and sing songs that were written during the period that Edwin Way Teale lived at Trail Wood, 1959-1980. Songs will be posted the week before and simple chords will be projected on screen so all levels can follow along! Free. Space is limited to 12 participants. Register online.
Find out more »Monday Morning Walks
Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Nate - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
Find out more »NATURAL DESIGN AN INTENSIVE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP WITH INSTRUCTOR LARRY WEANER, FAPLD AND ETHAN DROPKIN, MLA
Demand for high performing , ecology-based landscapes is increasing faster than the availability of specialized knowledge needed to achieve them. This workshop will provide guidance for designing and documenting all phases of native landscape development. Attendees will receive an extensive manual that documents all aspects of the program, including plant selection criteria and recommendations. For more info click here.
Find out more »NATURAL DESIGN AN INTENSIVE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP WITH INSTRUCTOR LARRY WEANER, FAPLD AND ETHAN DROPKIN, MLA
Demand for high performing , ecology-based landscapes is increasing faster than the availability of specialized knowledge needed to achieve them. This workshop will provide guidance for designing and documenting all phases of native landscape development. Attendees will receive an extensive manual that documents all aspects of the program, including plant selection criteria and recommendations. For more info click here.
Find out more »Wednesday Noon Walks
Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise and good company. Moderate pace on sometimes uneven terrain. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
Find out more »Friday Afternoon Walks
Join plant enthusiast Anne Christie and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. We’ll see what’s of interest and share tips on how to get good nature shots. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. All ages welcome. Meet in the lot at 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. (no walk if inclement weather).
Find out more »Owl Walk
Join Andy in search of screech, barred, and great-horned owls. Most of the calling is done from the road. No program if inclement weather (rain, snow, high winds). Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
Find out more »Monday Morning Walks
Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Nate - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
Find out more »Climate Change Series – Legislative Update: Environmental Initiatives
Monday, February 10, 7 p.m. (Snow date: Tuesday, February 11) at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. The Connecticut General Assembly will be running a "short session" from February to May. There will be a significant amount of legislation considered affecting wildlife, open space, clean water, protection from chemicals like PFAS, and in particular many initiatives relating to renewable energy and climate change mitigation. This discussion will be led by Stephen Lewis, a member of the CT Chapter of…
Find out more »Wednesday Noon Walks
Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise and good company. Moderate pace on sometimes uneven terrain. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
Find out more »Friday Afternoon Walks
Join plant enthusiast Anne Christie and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. We’ll see what’s of interest and share tips on how to get good nature shots. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. All ages welcome. Meet in the lot at 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. (no walk if inclement weather).
Find out more »Monday Morning Walks
Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Nate - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
Find out more »Wednesday Noon Walks
Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise and good company. Moderate pace on sometimes uneven terrain. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
Find out more »MONTHLY BIRD WALKS
Come out in search of wintering bird species. We will look for horned larks, ducks, hawks, sparrows, yellow-bellied sapsuckers and more. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. Register for Jan. 23 Register for Feb. 20
Find out more »Monthly Bird Walk
Come out in search of wintering bird species. We will look for horned larks, ducks, hawks, sparrows, yellow-bellied sapsuckers and more. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
Find out more »Friday Afternoon Walks
Join plant enthusiast Anne Christie and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. We’ll see what’s of interest and share tips on how to get good nature shots. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. All ages welcome. Meet in the lot at 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. (no walk if inclement weather).
Find out more »WINTER FUN DAY
Sledding, snowshoeing, snowman contest and hot coco by the fire! Some sleds provided, bring your own snowshoes, we may have a pair on hand just to give it a try. (Weather and precipitation permitting.) Free to CAS members and kids under 13; $5 non-members. Register online.
Find out more »NATURE SKETCHBOOK JOURNALING
You’ll spend time at the Center sketching and painting nature using pencil, pen and watercolor. Roxanne Steed will teach basic drawing and watercolor techniques. (Bring a pencil, waterproof black drawing pen, small set of watercolor paints and brush, watercolor sketchbook). Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Find out more »Nature Sketchbook Journaling
You'll spend time at the Pomfret Center at 218 Day Rd, sketching and painting nature using pencil, pen and watercolor. Roxanne Steed will teach basic drawing and watercolor techniques. (Bring a pencil, waterproof black drawing pen, small set of watercolor paints and brush, watercolor sketchbook). Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Find out more »“SNOW BOUND” WALK
Inspired by a book of American Poetry from Edwin’s collection hand-labeled “Snow Bound”, we will stop at a few Trail Wood locations for readings from this collection. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members. Register online.
Find out more »Monday Morning Walks
Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Nate - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members.
Find out more »Wednesday Noon Walks
Join Connecticut Audubon Society volunteers for fresh air, exercise and good company. Moderate pace on sometimes uneven terrain. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
Find out more »Friday Afternoon Walks
Join plant enthusiast Anne Christie and nature photographer Amy Porter for a leisurely walk on the trails. We’ll see what’s of interest and share tips on how to get good nature shots. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. All ages welcome. Meet in the lot at 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members. (no walk if inclement weather).
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