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Sharon Audubon Center: Raptors and Riesling 2026!
Raptors and Riesling 2026!
Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sharon Audubon Center, 325 Cornwall Bridge Rd, Sharon, CT 06069
Celebrate spring migration and welcome summer with this special party at the Sharon Audubon Center! Enjoy fine wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres, take in the beautiful view at Ford Pond, meet our majestic birds of prey up close and hear their rescue stories. Stroll the gardens, listen to birdsong, visit old friends and new under the big tent at the aviaries. You may even witness the release of a recovered bird from our wildlife rehab clinic!
Proceeds from this event support conservation, education, and wildlife rehabilitation at Sharon Audubon Center.
Each sponsorship level comes with opportunities to bring your guests to the event:
- All the Birds of May! – $5,000 (Up to 12 attending)
- Golden Eagle – $2,500 (Up to 10 attending)
- Barred Owl – $1,000 (Up to 8 attending)
- Red Tailed Hawk – $800 (Up to 6 attending)
- Peregrine Falcon – $600 (Up to 4 attending)
- American Kestrel – $300 (2 attending)
- Individual Ticket – $60 per person
You are welcome to become a sponsor at any time! Sponsoring by March 25 includes you on our invitations. Sponsoring by May 15 will display your support on the event webpage and at Raptors & Riesling.
An All the Birds of May! sponsorship made by May 1 will get you recognition at all our May Events: World Migratory Bird Day (May 9), Birdathon (mid-May), and all weekend bird walks and tours throughout the month!
For questions, email eileen.fielding@audubon.org or call 860-364-0520 x120
Contributions in excess of $30.00 per guest ticket used are fully tax-deductible.
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