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RTP Estuary Center: Planting For Birds Winter Session – Saturday, December 13; 10 am – 12 p.m. Spring Session – Saturday, March 14; 10 am – 12 p.m. Summer Session – Saturday, June 13; 10 am – 12 p.m. Fall Session – Saturday, September 12; 10 am – 12 p.m. While habitat loss ... Read more
Field Trip – Mendell’s Folly and Van Epps Preserve, Bethany – John Triana and Christin Arnini June 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 10, 2026 Join the Bethany Land Trust and NHBC for a vigorous birding walk on the trails of several of the Bethany Land Trust’s parcels. The properties include ... Read more
Sunday, June 14, 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm Join 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 ... Read more
Welcoming Hummingbirds Tuesday, June 16, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd Avon, CT, 06001 860-673-9712 Learn about the behavioral and structural adaptations that make hummingbirds unique, what threats they face, and how you can help protect them. Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library Register here: Welcoming Hummingbirds ... Read more
Count the Bobolinks and More! Wednesday June 17, 2026 Time: 9 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Frederick White Farm open space, 70 Maple Ave, Durham. Park on side of dirt road down the hill. Join Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield for a bird walk at Frederick White Farm - an important habitat for Bobolinks. The Bobolink is ... Read more
Bird Walk with Goshen Land Trust June 20, 2026 Saturday, 7:30 AM Location: Goshen Ann Orsillo will lead this joint walk for LHAS and the Goshen Land Trust. Meet at the Mountain View Trailhead. Directions: From the Goshen rotary at the junction of Routes 4 and 63 go north on 63 for 4.4 miles. You will see ... Read more
Field Trip – Brooksvale Park, Hamden – Alan Malina and DeWitt Allen June 20, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Brooksvale is a city park with a small barnyard for children. The rest of the park features a tree-lined pond and streams, deep woods, field/wood edges, and a large weedy field with bluebird/swallow boxes and an ... Read more
Please spread the word and join us for a special presentation exploring the inspiring work of a NEW Costa Rican nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting one of the country’s most biodiverse regions - the Cerulea Environmental Association (https://www.cerulea.org/). This NGO was formed by a group of Costa Rican conservation biologists, research scientists, and educators, including ... Read more
Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:00am – 10:30am Fenwick Old Saybrook, CT Members: $10 Non-Members: $15 Children Ages 12 and Under: $5 Wetlands 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 ... Read more
CT Woodlands: Mindfulness Bird-nature hike at Earle Park in Glastonbury June 28 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am Earle Park 1325 Main street. ( Rte. 17), Glastonbury, CT, United States Join Rick on a slow-paced walk focused on observing, listening, and noticing birds and nature in a relaxed, enjoyable manner. The focus of the hike will be on connecting ... Read more
Bring binoculars and join us for a casual walk around Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT, in search of wild birds in diverse habitats. Held year-round on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park, the walk begins at 9:00 am near the southern concession stand near the flagpole on the main beach. The walk ... Read more
Field Trip – Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted – Paul Mahler and Michele McDermott July 19, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am Peoples State Forest spans over 3,000 acres of diverse habitats and features 14 miles of trails, yet it has been infrequently birded over the years. Join us as we explore various hotspots within the forest. ... Read more
If you have an upcoming birding-related event in Connecticut, including walks or indoor programs, and would like them listed on the COA’s Connecticut Birding Events Calendar, please email the details of your event to ctbirdingcalendar@gmail.com.
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