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Spring Early Morning Walks with Frank Gallo Wednesday, April 1, 8, 15, 22 May 13 & 20 8:30am – 10:00am Meet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Nature Center Center. We’ll be keeping track of and learning about the birds we see as we generate a database and ... Read more
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Birds 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. ... Read more
Thursday, April 16, 23 May 14 & 21 8:30am – 10:00am Meet Senior Naturalist Frank Gallo for bird walks on the beautiful grounds at the Bristow Sanctuary. We’ll be keeping track of and learning about the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and NCNC. Binoculars are available if ... Read more
Friday, April 17 & 24, May 8 & 22 8:30am – 10:00am Meet our Senior Naturalist and expert birder, Frank Gallo, for early morning bird walks at Bristow Sanctuary as well as the other sites below. We’ll be keeping track of the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird lists for ... Read more
Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am Goodwin Natural Area New London, CT Situated along the Thames River, the Arboretum provides an urban oasis for migrating songbirds with its diverse habitats. We’ll look for the songbirds singing from the forests, swallows foraging over the pond and wetlands, and more. The walk will be approximately 1-1.5 ... Read more
Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:30pm – 3:00pm Clark Community Park Old Saybrook, CT Spring is a great time to learn about birds, as many species are singing away and in brighter plumage. Join us as we look and listen for birds in the diverse habitats of Clark Park. Suitable for ages 5 and up. The ... Read more
Join Andy on a guided bird walk through the meadows and forests of Pomfret. As the landscape wakes up in April, these habitats come alive with birdsong, movement, and seasonal surprises. You’ll stroll at an easy pace, listening and looking for a variety of woodland and meadow species—and with luck, we may hear or even ... Read more
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:00pm – 6:00pm The Millrace Essex, CT Winding along the Falls River, this easy hike holds a surprising diversity of habitats that attract a wide array of species, from wetlands and brushy areas to upland forests. The walk will be approximately 1 mile out and back on level dirt terrain. No ... Read more
This large, forested preserve in Montville contains a 10-acre clear-cut, large amounts of mountain laurel, interesting rock features, and mature forest. Expect Hooded Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Prairie Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, and more Thursday, May 28, 2026 8:00am – 10:30am Chaney Preserve Montville, CT Registration required, limited to 8 participants $20 members, $30 nonmembers ... Read more
We will explore Boston Hollow in Ashford, a unique area with a northern forest feel. Much of the land is owned by Yale University. Expect Blackburnian Warbler, Winter Wren, Canada Warbler, and Northern Waterthrush. We will bird from the road. Friday, May 29, 2026 8:00am – 10:30am Boston Hollow Ashford, CT $20 members, $30 nonmembers ... Read more
Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00am – 11:00am McCulloch Family Open Space Old Lyme, CT With abundant wetlands and open forests, McCulloch is a haven for migrating songbirds. Warblers sing from the trees, while ducks and herons feed from the pond. The walk will be approximately 1 mile on level dirt and grassy terrain. No restrooms ... Read more
Field Trip – First Wednesday Walk: Mohawk Mountain State Park – Jack Swatt June 3, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Join us as we explore the birds in this scenic and spacious forest in the northern part of the state. Nesting species here include Blue-headed Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Canada Warbler, and Black-throated Blue Warbler. Mostly ... Read more
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