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Audubon CT: Weekly Birding Hikes at the Bent

185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT. 06488 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, United States

Look for birds and learn about bird conservation topics on a morning hike at the Bent. These birding hikes will be at different trails and locations that vary in difficulty. Easy hikes have flat trails with little to no incline accessible for those with mobility limitations and are slow-paced. Medium hikes that have areas of ... Read more

$10

Audubon CT: Weekly Afternoon Birding Hikes at the Bent

185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT. 06488 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, United States

Look for birds and learn about bird conservation topics on a morning hike at the Bent. These birding hikes will be at different trails and locations that vary in difficulty. Easy hikes have flat trails with little to no incline accessible for those with mobility limitations and are slow-paced. Medium hikes that have areas of ... Read more

$10

CT Audubon Fairfield: Enchanted Forest Program

Enchanted Forest Friday, October 25, 2024 5 – 7:15 p.m.   You’ll have a fun (but not scary) experience being escorted through the luminary trail and learning about nocturnal animals in their natural habitats. Live animals — including owls — plus crafts, snacks and hot chocolate, will round out this nature-themed, outdoors-only event. Dress for ... Read more

$10 – $12

Audubon CT, Greenwich: Fall Migration Bird Tour

Greenwich Audubon 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, United States

Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles and more. We will also stop at our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch in hopes of seeing migrating ... Read more

Free
Event Series Norwalk River: Fall Birding Walks

Norwalk River Watershed Association: Fall Birding Walks

Allen's Meadow Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, United States

NORWALK RIVER WATERSHED ASSN:   Join Our Fall Birding Walks at Allen’s Meadow, Danbury Road, Wilton   Tuesday Sept 17; Monday Sept 30; Tuesday October 15; Saturday Oct 26   8-10AM Drizzle or Shine   Bring your binoculars! Meet on the west side of the playing fields. Park in front of the Field 6 sign. Registration required. Participation is ... Read more

Free

The Audubon Shop: Fall Migration Bird Walks

Hammonasset Beach State Park 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT, United States

These walks will meet at the nearby The Audubon Shop then proceed to sites in Hammonasset Beach State Park. Join Jerry and Co. for a Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park here in Madison. Migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds can all be seen at one of Connecticut’s premier birding ... Read more

$6

New Haven Bird Club: Fargeorge Wildlife Preserve

Fargeorge Nature Preserve 1040 Quinnipiac Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States

Field Trip – Fargeorge Wildlife Preserve; joint trip with Gather New Haven (formerly the New Haven Land Trust) – Mike Horn October 26 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am This is a joint trip with Gather New Haven (formerly the New Haven Land Trust). Quinnipiac Meadows Eugene B. Fargeorge Preserve, a varied habitat with excellent views of ... Read more

Free

Audubon CT Greenwich: Owl-oween Enchanted Afternoon

Greenwich Audubon 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, United States

Join 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 ... Read more

$15

Woodcock Nature Center: Evening Owl Prowl

Woodcock Nature Center 56 Deer Run Road, Wilton, CT, United States

Saturday, October 26 from 5:30 - 7 pm Join Woodcock educator Tommy McCarthy for an after-dark walk on the trails of Woodcock Nature Center to learn about and listen for some of the eight owl species which can be found in our state. Late fall is a great time to look for owls, as the young ones ... Read more

Free

CT Audubon Pomfret: Saw Whet Owl Banding Demos

CT Audubon Center at Pomfret 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT, United States

Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstrations Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7 P.M. Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7 P.M. Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7 P.M. Join Andy and fellow banders as they capture and band migrating Saw-whet Owls.  See these amazing, tiny owls up close. Bring a camera. Fee:  $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.

$20 – $30

New Haven Bird Club: Farm River Trolley Trail

Farm River Trolley Trail Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River Street, East Haven, CT, United States

Field Trip – Farm River Trolley Trail with Friends of Farm River – Mike Horn October 27 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am We walk the Trolley Museum tracks through several productive habitats. A great trip for migrating raptors plus salt marsh and woodland birds. Meet in the rear parking of the Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 ... Read more

Free

Litchfield Hills Audubon: Experience the Spooky Side of Nature

Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary Route 254, Litchfield, CT, United States

If you dare, join the LHAS Nature Explorers for a guided walk on a trail and encounter spooky spots with spiders, crows, owls, and more. Do an activity at each spot.  Wear your costume, if you like. If you make it back to where you started, you can enjoy cider and donuts. Free for kids of all ages! ... Read more