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SUMMARY:Litchfield Audubon Society: Woodcock Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Litchfield Audubon Society:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWoodcock Welcome at the Bent\nMarch 29\, 2026\nSunday\, 7:00 p.m.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCome visit the North Meadow at Bent of the River Audubon Center in Southbury to see and hear American Woodcocks in courtship display performing their “timberdoodle” tunes as a herald of spring. \n \nWe’ll meet at 7 p.m.to walk the meadow seeking early spring migrants — Wood Duck\, Common Merganser\, Eastern Phoebe\, American Robin\, and others — before witnessing the comical concert of the woodcocks. \n \nMeet at the North Meadow visitor parking lot\, 185 East Flat Hill Road\, Southbury.\n \nFor details\, call Russ at 203-841-7779; leave a message for a return call
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/litchfield-audubon-society-woodcock-welcome/
LOCATION:Bent of the River Audubon Center\, 185 East Flat Hill Road\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Litchfield Hills,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT\, Greenwich Audubon Center: Pollinator Potluck -Investing in Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, MARCH 31ST\, 2026. 6 PM – 7:30 PM \nKevin Webb\, Co-Founder of Superorganism\, will explore how public and private funding can support nature-based solutions and how individuals and communities can help move this work forward on both the investment and policy fronts. Superorganism is the first venture capital firm dedicated to biodiversity-positive investments. \nKevin will be joined by Audubon Connecticut Director of Policy\, Robert LaFrance\, who will share how Audubon is advancing its Flight Plan through nature-based and natural climate solutions. Robert will discuss a major policy milestone achieved last year\, ongoing work in Connecticut to develop a report highlighting best practices for advancing natural climate solutions\, and the critical co-benefits these approaches provide for biodiversity. \nKevin Webb Bio: Kevin Webb is the cofounder of and managing director of Superorganism\, the first VC firm dedicated to biodiversity. An early-stage VC for over 15 years\, Kevin previously helped found and run the Webb Investment Network\, where he identified unicorn companies like Verkada\, Turo\, and Ironclad. Kevin graduated from Stanford with a degree in Human Biology (Humans\, a Changing Environment\, and Infectious Disease)\, and Columbia with an MS in Sustainability Science. He has spoken at AMNH\, the Smithsonian\, Bloom\, and the North American Congress of Conservation Biology. \nPotluck food and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Happiness Is Back Country Market along with organic wine from The Study Fine Wines! Bringing a dish to share is optional but if you do\, PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTECARD LISTING INGREDIENTS. Bite size sharables are preferred as the center has limited capacity to provide utensils. \nAdmission is FREE but RSVPs REQUIRED: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019bade6-a88a-3780-b0b1-f2ee7f38c615 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-audubon-center-pollinator-potluck-investing-in-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon Center\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T155631Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:April 1\, 2026 – Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge – 8 am\n\n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA \nPark by sign at the end of the road\nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, Fannie Stebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the habitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy\nin places. Bring bug spray. \nJon Ward\njward88787@aol.com\n860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
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SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Spring Early Morning Walks
DESCRIPTION:Spring Early Morning Walks with Frank Gallo\nWednesday\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 May 13 & 20\n \n8:30am – 10:00am\n \nMeet 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 new bird lists for Bristow Sanctuary and NCNC. Binoculars are available if needed\n \nAll walks will meet in the lower parking lot at NCNC\n \nAll walks are free of charge but we do ask that you register\n \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-canaan-nature-center-spring-early-morning-walks/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:New Canaan Nature Center\, 144 Oenoke Ridge\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,New Canaan Nature Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T181957Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Deer Pond Farm: Spring Bird Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Spring Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk)\n\n\nApril 1\, 10 AM-Noon\n \n\nEnhance your birding experience by learning more about how birds interact with each other and their environment\, the field known as behavioral ecology. Join Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer starting in the Deer Pond Farm classroom and ending outside. Lori will describe specialized bird behaviors for spring and how birds’ brains prepare them for these changes. Learn how birds manage to complete their harrowing migration journeys\, find mates\, territories\, and begin their breeding process\, all within a matter of weeks. The beginning of the breeding season is a busy time full of territory disputes\, song\, mate selection\, and nesting. Learn how to identify these behaviors to make the most of your spring birding season. All birding levels are welcome.\n \nClick here to register for Spring Bird Behaviors.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-deer-pond-farm-spring-bird-behaviors/
LOCATION: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T205513Z
UID:10009355-1775070000-1775077200@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:New Canaan Nature Center: Beginning Birding - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION: Beginning Birding\n \n\n\nThis introductory class teaches you the basics\, from how to choose and use field guides\, apps\, and other resources\, to the techniques needed to learn to identify birds on your own. New id challenges will be added for those who have taken the class in the past. No experience is necessary. Spring is a wonderful time to begin learning how to identify birds.\n \nDay: Wednesday\nDate: April 1\, 2026\nTime: 7:00-9:00 pm\nCost: $35\n \nPlease be sure you have included your email address A link for the Zoom class will be emailed to you\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here:  www.newcanaannature.org\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/new-canaan-nature-center-beginning-birding-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Canaan Nature Center,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T083000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
CREATED:20260117T192345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160738Z
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SUMMARY:Audubon CT Greenwich: Spring Migration Bird Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center’s open fields\, apple orchard\, wetlands\, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers\, vireos\, tanagers\, thrushes\, orioles\, and others. Binoculars will be available for those who don’t have them. Meet in the Audubon Center in Greenwich parking Lot. \nThe program is FREE but participants must register in advance through our online ticket sales page with additional contributions optional. Please select the date from the registration page of the program you wish to attend. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration\, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone. \nProgram Fee: Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged. Your contributions help support our conservation work\, including advocating for the protection of birds and the habitats they depend on for survival. \nRSVP is Required \nRecommended for ages 6 and up. \nPlease register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same. \nWe will meet you in our parking lot at the start of the program. \nFor questions\, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353. \nALL CHILDREN ATTENDING MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/audubon-ct-greenwich-spring-migration-bird-tour-4/
LOCATION:Greenwich Audubon\, 613 Riversville Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greenwich Audubon,National Audubon,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004041Z
UID:10009113-1775286000-1775322000@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:CT Audubon EcoTravel: Ducks of Jamaica Bay
DESCRIPTION:Ducks of Jamaica Bay\nSaturday\, April 4     7 a.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nA popular spot for shorebirds in fall\, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great birding year round. In early April\, waterfowl migration is underway and late stragglers and new arrivals of multiple species use the pools as a stopover on their way north. Join us as we scour the flocks for the rare and unusual\, welcoming migration back with open arms.\nLeader: Matt Bell.\nFee: $110. Members: $95\n\nTo sign up for a trip\, please call the office at (860) 767-0660.
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-eco-travel-ducks-of-jamaica-bay/
LOCATION:Jamaica Bay NWR\, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd\,\, Queens\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,EcoTravel,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
CREATED:20260106T161100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161257Z
UID:10009175-1775289600-1775300400@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society: Field Trip - Great Pond\, Simsbury
DESCRIPTION:April 4\, 2026 – Great Pond\, Simsbury – Sat 8 am \n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury\n\nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd\nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond\, where we will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers and the many types of birds that call this area home. Usually lasts about 3 hrs\, but can leave at any time. Maximum distance is 1.5 miles.\nBring a spotting scope if you have one. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com –\n860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/hartford-audubon-society-field-trip-great-pond-simsbury/
LOCATION:156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, 156 Great Pond Road\, Simsbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Free,Hartford Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
CREATED:20260317T185607Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk #1
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\n9:00am – 11:00am\nFort Trumbull State Park\nNew London\, CT\nMembers: $13\nNon-Members: $18\nRegister here: Shorebird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-1/
LOCATION:Fort Trumbull State Park\, New London\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Coastal Center at Milford Point: Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\n10:00am – 1:00pm\nCoastal Center at Milford Point\n \n1 Milford Point Road\nMilford\, CT 06460\n203-878-7440\nmilford@ctaudubon.org\n\nMembers $15\nNon-members $20\n\n\n\nJoin local birding expert Frank Mantlik for a spring 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.\n\nBe sure to check the coastal forecast: we recommend bringing an extra layer\, as it tends to get windy at the coast. This walk will last 2-3 hours\, so you’ll want to bring good walking shoes\, a reusable water bottle\, and binoculars.This 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 \nRegister here:  Coastal Bird Walk | Apr 4\, 10:00am – 1:00pm | Milford Point | The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-coastal-center-milford-point-spring-bird-walk/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
CREATED:20260317T185832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T210228Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, RTP Estuary Center: Shorebird Walk #2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\n1:00pm – 3:00pm \nBluff Point State Park\nGroton\, CT \nMembers: $13\nNon-Members: $18 \nRegister here: Shorebird Walk – The Connecticut Audubon Society
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/rtp-estuary-center-shorebird-walk-2-2/
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:20260405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T124734Z
UID:10009151-1775379600-1775388600@www.ctbirding.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
DESCRIPTION: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 lasts from 2 – 3 hours\, but participants can leave at any time. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. \nNo registration is required and the walk is free. For access for those without beach cards (normally  restricted from April – October)\, let the front gate staff know you are coming for the bird walk for complimentary entry.   \nSponsored by Friends of Greenwich Point. 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/friends-of-greenwich-point-first-sunday-bird-walk-at-greenwich-point/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Greenwich Point Park\, 11 Tod's Driftway\, Old Greenwich\, CT\, 06870\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T071215
CREATED:20260316T142304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T211731Z
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SUMMARY:CT Audubon\, Pomfret: Early Morning Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION: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 spot the iconic Pileated Woodpecker\, a frequent presence along this route. Wear drab-colored clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your binoculars. \n$5 CAS members\, $20 nonmembers\nNo registration required \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctbirding.org/eventcal/ct-audubon-pomfret-series-of-early-morning-bird-walks-in-april-may/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:CT  Audubon Center at Pomfret\, 218 Day Road\, Pomfret Center\, CT\, 06259\, United States
CATEGORIES:CT Audubon,Pomfret,Walk
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