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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:20260801T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T171332Z
CREATED:20260520T172827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T171332Z
UID:10009469-1785576600-1785582000@www.ctbirding.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Semipalmated-Sandpiper-C.-Ehlinger.jpg
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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:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T172409Z
CREATED:20260520T174327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T172409Z
UID:10009471-1786784400-1786791600@www.ctbirding.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Least-Sandpiper-C-Ehlinger-1-1024x709-1-e1627522606335.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260816T184732Z
CREATED:20260816T184657Z
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UID:10009515-1787126400-1787137200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Bird Walk\n \n\nJoin local birding expert Frank Mantlik for a bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year\, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh\, woodlands\, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed. \nThis will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours\, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat\, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes\, binoculars\, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather\, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center. \nThis walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled\, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.** \n\n \nThe walks are on August 15th\, 09:00AM – 12:00PM; August 19th\, 08:00AM – 11:00AM; and August 29th\, 08:30AM – 11:30AM.\n \nMembers of CAS pay $15 per ticket\, non-members pay $20.\n \nAnyone interested can get tickets online at Programs & Events at Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society\, or call our Office Manager Louise Crocco on (203) 878 7440.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-milford-point-coastal-bird-walk/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point\, 1 Milford Point Rd\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Center at Milford Point,CT Audubon,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/CurlewSandpiper-FrankGallo1.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260716T170549Z
CREATED:20260716T164730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T170549Z
UID:10009500-1787383800-1787392800@www.ctbirding.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Downy-Woodpecker-2021-CEhlinger.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm":MAILTO:dwallin@ctaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T172726Z
CREATED:20260520T180040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T172726Z
UID:10009472-1787389200-1787396400@www.ctbirding.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0158.NEF_-e1639661433348.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T184732Z
CREATED:20260816T184657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T184732Z
UID:10009516-1787992200-1788003000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon Milford Point: Coastal Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Bird Walk\n \n\nJoin local birding expert Frank Mantlik for a bird walk! The Coastal Center is a hub for wildlife all times of the year\, so we’ll take you to some of our favorite sites around the sanctuary’s salt marsh\, woodlands\, and sandbar to look for a variety of birds. Beginner birders are welcome. The Coastal Center has a limited supply of binoculars to loan out if needed. \nThis will be a casual walk for 2-3 hours\, depending on the weather and birding conditions. The walk is fairly flat\, but will take place on loose sand with little shade. Please bring good walking shoes\, binoculars\, and water. Dress appropriately for the weather\, as it tends to be windy at the coast. There are bathrooms on site at the Coastal Center. \nThis walk is subject to cancellation in the event of bad weather. If a walk is cancelled\, you will be offered to transfer your registration to a rescheduled date or receive a refund.** \n\n \nThe walks are on August 15th\, 09:00AM – 12:00PM; August 19th\, 08:00AM – 11:00AM; and August 29th\, 08:30AM – 11:30AM.\n \nMembers of CAS pay $15 per ticket\, non-members pay $20.\n \nAnyone interested can get tickets online at Programs & Events at Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society\, or call our Office Manager Louise Crocco on (203) 878 7440.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-milford-point-coastal-bird-walk/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point\, 1 Milford Point Rd\, Milford\, CT\, 06460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Center at Milford Point,CT Audubon,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/CurlewSandpiper-FrankGallo1.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000
DTSTAMP:20260803T133809Z
CREATED:20260803T133809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T133809Z
UID:10009505-1788593400-1788598800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Roaring Brook Nature Center: Saturday Morning Bird Walk - September 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Roaring Brook Nature Center:\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Morning Bird Walk\n\n\nSaturday\, September 5 | 7:30  AM– 9:00 AM\n\n\n\nJoin us as we wander the trails through Werner’s Woods during the fall migration season.  Binoculars and footwear for wet ground conditions are all you will need.  Geared for all levels of birding expertise\, but not for very young children.\n\nDonations requested.   Pre-registration not required.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/roaring-brook-nature-center-saturday-morning-bird-walk-september-5-2026/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Roaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Road\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roaring Brook Nature Center,Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Roaring Brook Nature Center":MAILTO:rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195937Z
CREATED:20260617T162134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195937Z
UID:10009487-1788600600-1788606000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Bent of the River Audubon: Fall Migration Hike
DESCRIPTION:September 5\, 2026\n9:30 – 11:00 AM\nRain Date September 6 \nFall migration has migrating birds headed south towards their wintering grounds. Join Allison Middlemass\, Coordinator of Community Conservation Programs\, for a guided Fall migration birding hike where we will use binoculars to get a good view of birds\, see the various habitats that our birds depend on\, and discuss the ways scientists are tracking birds to help protect them. Binoculars will be provided for folks without their own to borrow for the duration of the hike. On the morning of the hike\, we will meet in the visitor parking lot at 9:30 AM.\n\nProgram Fee: $15\nPre-registration is required by Noon on Friday\, September 4\, 2026 (space is limited)\nHandicapped parking by the barn\nAccessible bathroom on site\nPlease wear appropriate footwear\n\nFor questions\, please contact Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or 203-405-9115 x115 \n \nTo Register: (CT) Bent of the River – Fall Migration Hike 2026 | Audubon Connecticut
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-bent-of-the-river-fall-migration-hike-september-5-2026/
LOCATION:Bent of the River Audubon Center\, 185 East Flat Hill Road\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audubon CT,Bent of the River,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/BTBW-e1711773522160.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bent of the River Audubon Center":MAILTO:bentoftheriver@audubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTSTAMP:20260803T133809Z
CREATED:20260803T133809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T133809Z
UID:10009506-1789803000-1789808400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Roaring Brook Nature Center: Saturday Morning Bird Walk - September 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Roaring Brook Nature Center:\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Morning Bird Walk\n\n\nSaturday\, September 5 | 7:30  AM– 9:00 AM\n\n\n\nJoin us as we wander the trails through Werner’s Woods during the fall migration season.  Binoculars and footwear for wet ground conditions are all you will need.  Geared for all levels of birding expertise\, but not for very young children.\n\nDonations requested.   Pre-registration not required.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/roaring-brook-nature-center-saturday-morning-bird-walk-september-5-2026/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Roaring Brook Nature Center\, 70 Gracey Road\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roaring Brook Nature Center,Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Roaring Brook Nature Center":MAILTO:rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260716T172638Z
CREATED:20260716T172307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T172638Z
UID:10009504-1791619200-1791626400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Mattabeseck Audubon Society: David Titus Memorial Sparrow Crawl - October 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mattabeseck Audubon Society:\n\nOctober 10\, 2026 (Saturday 8 a.m.)\nDavid Titus Memorial Sparrow Crawl\n\nJoin Larry Cyrulik in a visit to the old field adjacent to the soccer parking on Long Hill Road\, then to Middletown Nature Gardens (off Randolph Road)\, and lastly\, to Durham Meadows fairgrounds.\n\nFive species of sparrows may be noted\, including the elusive White-crowned sparrow\, as well as other fall migrants.\n\nMeet at Middletown’s Long Hill Road soccer field parking lot. Call Larry for info 860-342-4785 or 860-635-1880.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/mattabeseck-audubon-society-david-titus-memorial-sparrow-crawl-october-10-2026/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Mattabeseck Audubon Society,Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Mattabeseck Audubon Society":MAILTO:mattabeseck@mac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260716T171538Z
CREATED:20260716T170839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T171538Z
UID:10009502-1792173600-1792180800@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Woodcock Nature Center: Nighttime Wonders - Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 16 from 6 – 8 pm​​\n\n \n​​An exciting evening adventure awaits!!  We will explore the woods in search of native owls! During our guided hike\, we’ll listen for their unique calls—and if we’re lucky\, some wild owls may even respond to our recorded ones! \n\n \nTo close\, we will gather around the campfire for games\, s’mores\, and cozy fun before heading home.​​​\n \nRegistration is required.  $45 per child. \n \nThis program is for children in grades 5 – 8. 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/woodcock-nature-center-nighttime-wonders-owl-prowl-october-16-2026/
LOCATION:Woodcock Nature Center\, 56 Deer Run Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk,Woodcock Nature Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ctbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/Barred-Owl-C-Ehlinger-e1699573360186.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Woodcock Nature Center":MAILTO:lenore@woodcocknaturecenter.org
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