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SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Family Wetland Bird Walk - June 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\n9:00am – 10:30am\nFenwick\nOld Saybrook\, CT\nMembers: $10\nNon-Members: $15\nChildren Ages 12 and Under: $5\n\n\n\n\nWetlands hold some of the most fascinating birds\, from egrets and herons to Osprey and eagles\, and summer is the best time to see the most diversity. Join us on this family friendly outing as we search Crab Creek and the surrounding wetlands for some of summer’s best birds! \nWalk will be approximately 1 mile on level paved\, dirt\, and grassy terrain. Exposure to sun\, heat and wind possible depending on the weather. No restrooms on site. \n\nRegister here:  Family Wetland Bird Walk | Jun 27\, 9:00am – 10:30am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-family-wetland-bird-walk-june-27-2026/
LOCATION:Fenwick\, Old Saybrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Family Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Family Shorebird Walk\n\n\nSaturday\, August 1\, 2026\n9:30am – 11:00am \nHarkness Memorial State Park\nWaterford \, CT\, 06385 \nMembers: $10\nNon-Members: $15\nChildren Ages 12 and Under: $5 \n\n\nMid-summer is a great time to look for shorebirds\, as many species are already starting their southbound migration. Join us as we search for shorebirds and more at one of the best parks in southeastern CT. Suitable for ages 5 and up. \n\n\nThe walk will be approximately .75 – 1 miles on mostly level dirt\, grass\, and sandy terrain. Exposure to heat and wind possible depending on the weather. Restrooms on site.\n \n\n\n\n\n Register here:  Family Shorebird Walk | Aug 1\, 9:30am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-family-shorebird-walk-august-1-2026/
LOCATION:Harkness Memorial State Park\, 275 Great Neck Rd.\, Waterford\,\, CT\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Sit
DESCRIPTION:Shorebird Sit\n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nGreat Island Boat Launch\nOld Lyme\, CT\, 06371 \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\n\nA bird sit involves little to no walking\, instead focusing on a single location and letting the birds come to you! We’ll search for migrating birds passing by the mouth of the Connecticut River\, overlooking Great Island. \n\n\nExposure to sun\, heat\, and wind possible depending on weather. No restrooms on site.\n \nRegister here:  Shorebird Sit | Aug 8\, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-sit-august-8-2026/
LOCATION:Great Island Boat Launch\, Old Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Shorebird Walk \n\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \n\n\nBarn Island Wildlife Management Area\nStonington\, CT \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\n\nThe largest coastal wildlife management area in Connecticut\, Barn Island’s diverse mix of coastal forests and salt marshes spans over 1000 acres\, attracting a huge diversity of species. We’ll search for shorebirds\, wading birds\, and late summer migrants in one of the best spots along the coast. Walk will be approximately 1-1.5 miles on level dirt and grassy terrain. Exposure to sun\, heat\, and wind\, depending on weather. No restrooms on site.\n \nRegister here:  Shorebird Walk | Aug 15\, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-august-15-2026/
LOCATION:Barn Island Wildlife Management Area\, Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:SHOREBIRD WALK:\n\n\nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nBluff Point State Park\nGroton\, CT \nMembers: $13\nNon-members: $18 \n\n\n\nBluff Point State Park is one of the largest coastal preserves in the state\, and park of the newly formed CT National Estuarine Research Reserve system. The sandy beaches and numerous salt marshes attract a wide diversity of shorebird and wading bird species\, and the coastal forests are home to many songbird and raptor species. \nThe walk will be approximately 2.5 miles out and back on level dirt trails. Exposure to wind\, sun\, and heat is possible depending on the weather. Portable toilets on site \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here:  | The Connecticut Audubon Society | Aug 22\, 9:00am – 11:00am | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:Bluff Point State Park\, Bluff Point State Park\, Groton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon RTP Estuary Center: Planting for Birds
DESCRIPTION:RTP Estuary Center:  Planting For Birds\n\n\n \n\nWinter Session – Saturday\, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSpring Session – Saturday\, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nSummer Session – Saturday\, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m.\nFall Session – Saturday\, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m.\n \nWhile habitat loss poses challenges for birds and wildlife worldwide\, creating backyard habitats offers a solution! In this four-part series\, participants will learn about ways to improve backyard habitats throughout different seasons. Each program will focus on the seasonal needs of birds and specific ways to support them\, using examples from the sanctuary grounds of the RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme. Each session will include an indoor presentation and an outdoor exploration of the sanctuary grounds and gardens\, accompanied by handouts that list the plants mentioned for each session.\n \n\nClick here to learn about each session!\n \n$20 for members/$25 for non-members for individual sessions\n$75 for members/$95 for non-members for all four sessions\n \nRegister Here for All Four Sessions\n \nRegister Here for a Single Session
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-rtp-estuary-center-planting-for-birds/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center\, 100 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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