Programs at the CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY
Grassland Bird Conservation Center
218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
(860)928-4948 ctaudubon.org/pomfret-home
Evening Bird Walk
Thursday, July 11, 6 p.m.
Join us to look for a variety of species of birds. We might find newly fledged young birds. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
Mammal Tracking / Training Hikes
In Woodstock – Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
In Canterbury – Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Our volunteers look for track and sign of fisher, river otter, mink, moose, black bear, and bobcat. Train to become a wildlife monitor by attending hikes that suit your schedule. Registration is required. For info contact Paula Coughlin, Coordinator at paulacoughlin@charter.net. Training fee per hike: $50 CAS members; $60 non-members.
Programs at TRAIL WOOD
93 Kenyon Road, Hampton, CT 06247
860-928-4948 ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home
Using Nature as Your Inspiration! Art Program for Kids (age 7-11)
Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. – noon
Kids will find inspiration from the natural world in a fun morning of engaging art projects lead by Artist In-Residence & school art teacher Jessica Yagid. Registration required. Contact Laura at lauratedeschi106@gmail.com
Fee including materials: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Haiku & Contemplation
Sunday, July 14, 3 – 5 p.m.
Sherri Vogt, former teacher, congressional staffer and US Army veteran, will teach Haiku writing to help you process life’s many beautiful challenges. Followed by a walk to observe, write, and share your creativity. Meet at the Teale house on Kenyon Rd. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
Summer Writing Workshop
Sunday, July 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Alison Davis will lead this workshop. Share the beauty of Trail Wood. Meet fellow nature lovers and writers of all skill levels. Bring a notebook and pencil. Space limited. Registration required. Contact Laura at lauratedeschi106@gmail.com
Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Trail Wood Bird Walk
Tuesday, July 23, 8 a.m.
Join Andy as he finds various nesting birds at our sanctuary in Hampton. Hooded warblers, chestnut-sided warblers, indigo buntings, and blue-winged warblers should be found. Meet in the parking lot at 93 Kenyon Rd. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.
