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Bird Watching at Ash Creek Sunday, September 1, 2024 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 835 Gilman St Bridgeport, CT, 06605 We are hosting a bird walk at Ash Creek with Yaw D., Senior Project Specialist of Connecticut Land Conservation Council. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars as we lead discussion while you view the abundant birds (osprey, ... Read more
ECO TRAVEL: Swallow Cruises Sunday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024 Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of ... Read more
Sep 4 Hilltop Farm Wed 8:30 am 1616 Mapleton Ave, Suffield, CT Enter at Work Day Sign Entrance Park near the red barn. Additional parking signs will be posted. Walk around this 7.9-acre historic homestead and adjacent town-owned open space. View the eagles’ nest from the boardwalk which is surrounded by ... Read more
SWALLOW PADDLES September 4, 11, & 26; 5:30-7:30 pm - Old Lyme Every September near the mouth of the Connecticut River, one of the most spectacular shows in the avian world takes place. Hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows gather right at sunset to roost in the reeds, preparing for the southbound journey in migration. ... Read more
Is your town or city ready for better lighting rules? In the webinar we will take a closer look at our new Model Outdoor Lighting Regulations for Connecticut, an easy-to-implement policy that helps Connecticut communities to safely reduce light pollution at little or no cost, while reducing unnecessary lighting. Based on the Five Principles for ... Read more
Paddling Great Island Thursday, September 5 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join CAS staff as they lead a paddle around Great Island Wildlife Management Area in Old Lyme to view Osprey and other birds of the marsh. Great Island provides paddling in secluded back channels, side rivers, and coves that parallel the lower Connecticut River. ... Read more
