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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Bird Song Basics (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\n7:00pm – 8:00pm \n\n \n\nBirds’ songs are beautiful\, but their singing is important for mating and territorial protection.  A well-performed song can be a matter of life or death!\n \nAvian biologist Lori Lichtenauer will help you discover the incredible science of bird songs and learn how to ID your favorite birds by ear\, just in time for peak migration.  Free; suggested donation $5.\n \nTo register: Birdsong Basics (via Zoom) | May 5\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-birdsong-basics-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Online,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Beginner Birding (class & walk)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\n1:00pm – 3:00pm \n  \nJoin us at Deer Pond Farm with avian biologist Lori Lichtenauer on this beginner-friendly program. You’ll learn about binocular types and use\, how to find and ID birds. Learn about useful apps such as Merlin & eBird to advance your skills\, and how to bird on your “best” behavior! We’ll start in the classroom\, and end outside. \n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here:  Beginner Birding (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-beginner-birding-class-walk/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
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SUMMARY:Menunkatuck Audubon: Bird Feathers and Their Fascinating Functions - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026\n7:00 PM 8:00 PM\n \nJoin birder\, photographer\, and author Heather Wolf as she returns to talk about feather functions — some subtle\, some spectacular\, all fascinating. As always\, she’ll bring beautiful images from the field and leave time for questions.\n \nHeather is the author of Find More Birds and Birding at the Bridge. A Brooklyn-based birder\, photographer\, and educator\, she works with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as a web developer\, teaches birding classes at Brooklyn Botanic Garden\, and gives walks and talks for various organizations in New York City and beyond.\n \nRegister to get  Zoom link.\n \n\nView Heather’s earlier presentations: \nBirding Brooklyn Bridge Park \nFind More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/menunkatuck-auduton-society-bird-feathers-and-their-fascinating-functions-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Menunkatuck Audubon,Online,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Menunkatuck Audubon Society":MAILTO:contact@menunkatuck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023226Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T023226Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Birding Tricks and Tips Webinar - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nSpring is an exciting time to go birding in Connecticut\, as many species are making their way through and into the state during migration. However\, all the singing birds and bright plumages can feel overwhelming\, especially if you are new to birding. \nIn this webinar\, Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will share tips to help you make the most of your time outside. He will cover birding equipment\, strategies for finding birds during migration\, and how to identify them by sight and sound\, as well as species to watch for throughout the season. \nFree to Attend\nSuggested donation $10 \nRegister here: Birding Tricks & Tips Webinar – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-birding-tricks-tips-webinar-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Online,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003842Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T003842Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Birding by Ear (class & walk)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nBirds are often heard before being seen. Learn about bird songs with avian biologist and Deer Pond Farm Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. She will describe song patterns and how to hear the difference between alarm and contact calls. Discover how keen listening skills can lead to unexpected wildlife finds. We’ll start in the classroom\, and end outside. \n $5 – Members / $10 Non-members \nRegister here: Birding by Ear (class & walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-birding-by-ear-class-walk/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
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SUMMARY:Sharon Audubon Center: American Kestrels: Small Falcons-Big Conservation Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23rd – 10am-12pm\n\n\nIf you’ve ever seen a kestrel\, you know they’re diminutive raptors that pack a punch! If you haven’t seen one before\, this is a program you won’t want to miss. Sharon Audubon Center staff will be introducing you to its role in the region’s Kestrel Nest Box Program to increase local kestrel populations in our area before taking you outdoors to visit a nest box on the Sharon Land Trust’s Twin Oaks property. Participants will learn about Kestrel natural history\, conservation status and opportunities\, and hopefully get to see them in the wild at the nest-box site!\n \nThis program will begin at the Sharon Audubon Center and end at the Twin Oaks property. Participants will be responsible for driving to the Twin Oaks site and/or carpooling in the center’s van.\n•    Fee: $20/adult\, $10/youth (ages 10+)\n•    Pre-registration is required.\n•    Call 860-364-0250 (ext 115) or email Bethany at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org with questions.\nAccessibility\n•    Public parking located fewer than 50 yards from the nature center facility.\n•    Wheelchair and power-chair ramp\, access\, and restroom located near the rear entrance of the nature center facility.\n•    Public restrooms are available on-site.\n•    Twin Oaks property is grassy and may be damp near the nest-box site (weather dependent). \n\n\nRegister here:\n\n\n\n\nArt\, Culture & CommunityIn-Person\n\nAmerican Kestrels: Small Falcons with Big Conservation Opportunities
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/sharon-audubon-center-american-kestrels-small-falcons-big-conservation-opportunities-may-23-2026/
LOCATION:Sharon Audubon Center\, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Sharon Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
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UID:10009464-1780135200-1780142400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Sharon Audubon Center: Homeowner Series: Backyards that Support Birds
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30th – 10am-12pm \n\nJoin us in this exciting new three-part series where we explore how homeowners can manage their land for the betterment of birds. We’ll be diving into backyards\, fields\, and forests and discussing management opportunities for each of these unique ecosystems. If you own land and have one or more of them on your property\, you won’t want to miss this! Each program will be hosted at a private residence in the Sharon area\, so please look carefully at the address for each. \nOur backyard environments present a growing opportunity for bird habitat as much of their natural habitat is fragmented or altered in some way. Whether we’re striving to eliminate lawn grass\, install native plant gardens\, or swap non-native trees (think Norway Maple) for native ones\, there are numerous opportunities we can seize\, big and small\, that can have a positive impact on our native wildlife and begin to restore our local biodiversity.  Join Sharon Audubon Center Senior Coordinator of Conservation and Volunteer Programs\, Bethany Sheffer\, along with Beverly Sullivan\, in a deep dive into how we can leverage our backyards for the betterment of birds. \n•    Fee: $15/adult\, ages 18+\n•    Pre-registration required\n•    Call 860-364-0250 (ext 115) or email Bethany at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org with questions. \n\nAccessibility\n•    Parking details will be emailed to participants closer to the program date.\n•    Terrain is grassy and walking distance will be 100-200 meters.\n•    Restroom available on site. \nRegister here: Homeowner Series: Backyards that Support Birds (5/30/2026) | Sharon Audubon Center
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/sharon-audubon-homeowner-series-backyards-that-support-birds-may-30-2026/
LOCATION:Sharon Audubon Center\, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road\, Sharon\, CT\, 06069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Sharon Audubon,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T161116Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Nesting Basics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Nesting Basics Webinar\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 3\, 2026\n6:00pm – 7:00pm\nZoom\nFree to Attend\nSuggested donation $10\n\n\n\n\nEarly summer can be a quieter time for birding\, as many species are breeding and nesting and prefer not to draw attention to themselves or their chicks. Discovering a nest or observing parent birds’ nesting behaviors is always a thrill. In this webinar\, Conservation & Education Coordinator Joe Attwater will explore the different types\, sizes\, and shapes of nests\, discuss how they’re built\, and highlight nesting behaviors and specific nests to look for in Connecticut this summer.\n\n\n\nRegister here:  Nesting Basics Webinar | Jun 3\, 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society\
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-rtp-estuary-center-nesting-basics-webinar-june-3-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Free,Online,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T162226Z
CREATED:20260520T152854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T162226Z
UID:10009466-1781013600-1781017200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Greater Hartford Region: Birding By Ear
DESCRIPTION:Birding by Ear\n\n\nTuesday\, June 9\, 2026\n2:00pm – 3:00pm\nAvon Free Public Library\n281 Country Club Rd\nAvon\, CT\, 06001\n860-673-9712\n\n\n\nFinding and identifying birds can be difficult\, particularly in summer. Join CT Audubon for an introduction to the joys of birding by ear. Learn tricks to help you recognize common bird songs and some of the tools available to help.  \nSponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library \n\n\nRegister here:  Birding by Ear (In-Person Event) – Avon Free Public Library
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-greater-hartford-region-birding-by-ear-june-9-2026/
LOCATION:Avon Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Free,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20251129T002315Z
CREATED:20251121T152136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T002315Z
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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/2026-06-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T163753Z
CREATED:20260316T153331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T163753Z
UID:10009345-1781431200-1781438400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Pileated Woodpeckers & Forest Birds (class/walk)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 14\, 2026\n10:00am – 12:00pm  \nJoin us at Deer Pond Farm for a program on Pileated Woodpeckers\, and other forest birds\, sharing the same habitat. Lori Lichtenauer Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist will share unique adaptations of the Pileated Woodpeckers to survive and thrive year-round in the forests of the northeast. You will learn how Pileateds excavate holes in trees for nesting and to find wood boring insects to eat. Pileated woodpeckers are some of the only birds capable of creating large cavities for nesting\, roosting\, and shelter in bad weather for a variety of bird species. Non-migratory birds like tufted titmice\, house wrens\, chickadees and more use old Pileated cavities as their nest sites. Learn about the ways the forest community benefits from the industrious nature of the Pileated. The program will start in our classroom\, then we’ll be on the wooded trails around our main campus birding. All birding levels welcome. Recommended for ages 10 and up. \nRegistration required.$5 members; $10 non-members \nRegister here: Pileated Woodpeckers & Forest Birds (class / walk) – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-pileated-woodpeckers-forest-birds-class-walk/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T165624Z
CREATED:20260520T153940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T165624Z
UID:10009467-1781618400-1781622000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Greater Hartford Region/ Avon Library: Welcoming Hummingbirds
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Hummingbirds\n\nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026\n2:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\nAvon Free Public Library\n281 Country Club Rd\nAvon\, CT\, 06001\n860-673-9712 \n\n\nLearn about the behavioral and structural adaptations that make hummingbirds unique\, what threats they face\, and how you can help protect them.\nSponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library\n \nRegister here:  Welcoming Hummingbirds (In-Person Event) – Avon Free Public Library\n \n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-greater-hartford-region-welcoming-hummingbirds-june-16-2026/
LOCATION:Avon Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Free,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171000Z
CREATED:20260520T151152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T171000Z
UID:10009465-1785315600-1785322800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Summer Bird Behaviors (class and walk)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nDeer Pond Farm \n57 Wakeman Hill Road\nSherman\, CT 06784\n860.799.4074\n\nchagadorn@ctaudubon.org \n\nRegistration required.\n$5 members; $10 non-members \n\n\nSpringtime is busy for birds with song\, nesting\, and breeding. By July\, most young birds have fledged from their nests\, and are venturing on their long journeys south for the very first time.\n \nJoin us at Deer Pond Farm for our Summer Bird Behaviors program to learn more about these amazing natural phenomena.\n \nStarting in the classroom\, avian expert Lori Lichtenauer will discuss how parent birds care for fledglings\, bird molting patterns\, when and how birds prepare for their long-distance migratory journeys. We will hit the trails for the last hour of the program.\n \nRegister here:  Summer Bird Behaviors (class & walk) | Jul 29\, 9:00am – 11:00am | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-summer-bird-behaviors-class-and-walk-july-29-2026/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171652Z
CREATED:20260520T190448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T171652Z
UID:10009474-1785934800-1785943800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Roaring Brook Nature Center: All About Owls
DESCRIPTION:Family Event – All About Owls\n\n\nWednesday\, August 5 | 1  PM– 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM  \n \n\n\nDrop in to celebrate International Owl Awareness Day (one day late) and learn about our wonderful owl residents. Meet Owlie.\n \nCrafts and special themed activities.\n \nEvent free with paid admission to the Nature Center\nNo need to pre-register.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/roaring-brook-nature-center-all-about-owls-august-5-2026/
LOCATION:Roaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Road\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roaring Brook Nature Center,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roaring Brook Nature Center":MAILTO:rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195028Z
CREATED:20260617T161120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195028Z
UID:10009485-1786525200-1786532400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm: Birding by Tree
DESCRIPTION:Birding by Tree (class & walk)\n\n\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am \nDeer Pond Farm \n57 Wakeman Hill Road\nSherman\, CT 06784\n860.799.4074\nchagadorn@ctaudubon.org\nRegistration required\n$5 members; $10 non-members \n\n Register here:  Birding by Tree (class & walk) | Aug 12\, 9:00am – 11:00am | Deer Pond Farm | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-summer-bird-behaviors-july-29-2026-2/
LOCATION:CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260716T170549Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon: Woodpecker Walk & Film Screening at Bartlett Arboretum
DESCRIPTION: Join us at the Bartlett Arboretum for a woodpecker walk and film screening. PBS Nature Documentary\, narrated by Paul Giamatti\, featuring woodpeckers from around the world.\n\n\nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\n7:30am – 10:00am \nBartlett Arboretum & Gardens\n151 Brookdale Road\nStamford\, CT\, 06903 \nFree for Members; $10 non-members\nRegistration required \nRegister here:\nWoodpecker Walk and Film Screening | Aug 22\, 7:30am – 10:00am | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-woodpecker-walk-film-screening-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:Bartlett Arboretum\, 151 Brookdale Rd\, Stamford\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Deer Pond Farm,Talk,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T165909Z
CREATED:20260716T160040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T165909Z
UID:10009498-1787997600-1788004800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Greenwich Audubon: Hawk Watch Kickoff and Intro to Hawk ID
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY AUGUST 29th 2026. 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.\n \n\n\n\n\nDid you know that an average of 20\,000 hawks\, eagles\, falcons\, and vultures migrate over our Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch every fall? Join Audubon naturalist Ryan MacLean as we kick off another hawk watching season and learn how to identify and count the raptors seen over the Greenwich Audubon Center. Following a slide show introduction where you will learn of the importance of hawk watches and how to distinguish the different shapes of hawks in flight\, we’ll use binoculars to look for migrating raptors from Hawk Watch Lawn.\n \nThe Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch will be staffed by official hawk counters every day (weather dependent) from August 25th through November 30th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. All are welcome to come assist in counting efforts and enjoy the magic of fall hawk migration!\n \nThis IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity and will start with an indoor slide show.\n \nTickets MUST be purchased in advance through this online ticket sales page. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. RSVP is required.\n \nRecommended for ages 6 and up.\n \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.\nUpon arrival\, please check in at the front desk and proceed to Kiernan Hall where our slide show will take place\n \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15.00
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/greenwich-audubon-hawk-watch-kickoff-and-intro-to-hawk-id-august-29-2026/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greenwich Audubon,Hawk Watch,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T153000
DTSTAMP:20260716T171152Z
CREATED:20260716T170114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T171152Z
UID:10009501-1788616800-1788622200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:White Memorial: Predators at Risk: The Deadly Journey of Rodenticides
DESCRIPTION:Predators at Risk: The Deadly Journey of Rodenticides with Mary-Beth Kaeser\n\nSeptember 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm –  Carriage House\n\n\nFor Ages 16 and up \nFrom mice in the pantry to rats in the barn\, rodents have posed health and economic challenges for people for thousands of years. Today\, a variety of effective rodent control methods are available\, with prevention serving as the most important and successful first line of defense.\n \nThe use of anticoagulant rodenticides\, particularly second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)\, unintentionally poisons native wildlife when predators consume contaminated rodents. Species such as hawks\, owls\, eagles\, bobcats\, fishers\, foxes\, and other predators are especially vulnerable to these secondary effects. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques offer safer\, effective alternatives that reduce rodent populations without the use of poisons\, helping protect wildlife and pets.\nJoin Raptor Rehabilitator Mary-Beth Kaeser\, owner of Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center https://www.horizonwings.org/and her live avian ambassadors to learn more about what you can do to protect your home from rodents while protecting the other wildlife sharing your yard. Mary-Beth reports that close to 80% of the birds she rehabilitates have some level of rodenticide poisoning! This alarming statistic illustrates that the issue of rodenticide usage needs to be addressed. \nA PowerPoint presentation will accompany this program.  Due to its serious and disturbing nature\, this presentation is open to individuals ages 16 and up. \n\,Free…but you must pre-register here:  Predators at Risk Registration \nDonations to this program will help fund White Memorial’s new aviary for our raptor ambassadors.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/white-memorial-predators-at-risk-the-deadly-journey-of-rodenticides-september-5-2026/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd\,\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk,White Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20251129T002315Z
CREATED:20251121T152136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T002315Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T153000
DTSTAMP:20260630T163638Z
CREATED:20260617T161526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T163638Z
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SUMMARY:White Memorial Conservation Center: Radical Raptors
DESCRIPTION:White Memorial Conservation Center:\nMeet our Radical Raptors with Colleen Harrak\nSeptember 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\n\nFor Ages 8 and up\n \nJust who-who-whoo are those big\, beautiful birds of prey you see perched atop fenceposts by day or hear calling outside your window by night? Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak highlights some of the hawks\, owls\, eagles\, and falcons that call northwest CT home. You’ll even get to meet our Avian Ambassadors up close and personal! 2 p.m.\, A. B. Ceder Room\, Members: $5.00  Non-Members: $10.00\,\n \nPre-registration is required: Radical Raptors Registration
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/white-memorial-conservation-center-radical-raptors-september-12-2026/
LOCATION:White Memorial Conservation Center\, 80 Whitehall Rd\,\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk,White Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260716T171818Z
CREATED:20260716T171352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T171818Z
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SUMMARY:RTP Estuary Center: Where are the Birds and How do we protect them - November 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:CT River Lecture Series – \n\nWhere are the Birds and How Do We Protect Them: \n\nResults from the CT Bird Atlas\, with Chris Elphick\n\n\n\nThe CT Bird Atlas is a project to map all species of birds that occur in the state of Connecticut. Connecticut conducted its first atlas from 1982-86\, with the results published in 1994 as the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Connecticut by Louis Bevier. Field work for the second atlas took place between April 2018 and February 2022\, and involved nearly a thousand volunteer birders\, who submitted more than 600\,000 bird observations. This talk will provide an overview of the results of the CT Bird Atlas\, an overview of the Birds of Connecticut web site\, and a discussion of the conservation implications of the project. \nChris Elphick is a professor of conservation biology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut. His research centers around describing\, understanding\, and mitigating biodiversity loss. He is also one of the lead investigators for the Connecticut Bird Atlas. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026\n5:00pm – 6:00pm\nOld Lyme Town Hall\n52 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT\nProgram is free; registration required\n\nRegister here: CT River Lecture Series – Where are the Birds and How Do We Protect Them: Results from the CT Bird Atlas\, with Chris Elphick | Nov 18\, 5:00pm – 6:00pm | RTP Estuary Center | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-where-are-the-birds-and-how-do-we-protect-them-november-18-2026/
LOCATION:Old Lyme Town Hall\, 52 Lyme St.\, Old Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Talk
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