Fwd: tomorrow (rain or shine!) ~ Audubon's Bird Day Celebration is sure to please birders, families, and Mother's Day shoppers of all ages!

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International Migratory Bird Day Celebration

This Saturday, May 10 ~ All Day ~

Tomorrow @ Audubon Greenwich

 

6:30 AM:  Early Morning Bird Walk

• Rise & shine for a great birding experience. 
• Bring binoculars & meet Ted meet in main parking area. 

 

8:00-9:00 AM:  Annual Bird Breakfast

Join Audubon birders for this annual breakfast & learn what birds were seen along the trail in the morning! $10/person (ages 5 & up), includes the day of Bird Day activities. All ages welcome but RSVPs required to x239 or greenwichcenter@audubon.org

 

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM:  International Bird Day Celebration 

Celebrated throughout the hemisphere, IMBD reminds us of the spectacular neo-tropical bird migrations and how yards and neighborhoods are home for our winged ambassadors. Featuring thousands of migrating birds plus lots of fun activities, rain or shine!

• A Day of Bird Games, Nature Fun & Great Prizes from Audubon!
• Meet Audubon's Live Animals & Learn New Ways To 'Live Bird-friendly'!
• Pick from any pick from any of these one-hour hikes programs:

HIKES ALL DAY ~ STARTING AT: 10 AM / 12 PM / 2 PM / 4 PM

• The Wonders of Birds & Birding
• Mead Lake Hikes
• Pond Safari Adventures

• "Wildlife In Crisis" teaching how to handle spring wildlife emergency
• Visit the Hilfiger Learning Center - newly re-opened after flooding last year
• PLUS … MOTHER'S DAY GIFT SHOPPING (members, new and old, get 10% off!)

 

Open All Day, Fly On By. No RSVPs required. $5 per person. Suitable for all ages. Events designed for all ages. Plus pick-up ~ 'For The Birds' native plant: 9:00 am-5:00 pm. RSVP required for walk & breakfast – contact greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.

 

Bird Day Celebration website: http://greenwich.audubon.org/events/may-10-all-day-international-migratory-bird-day-audubon-greenwich-center  

        

 

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SPRING BIRDING WITH AUDUBON IN GREENWICH

Wednesday's & Saturday's in April & May

• Saturdays (7:00-8:45 am): April 5, 12, 19, 26 / May 3, 17, 24, 31

Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.

• Wednesdays (7:00-8:30 am): April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / May 7, 14, 21, 28

Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.

Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Get out & enjoy two local 'birding' hot spots when wood thrush, orioles, tanagers, and other Neotropical migratory birds return to the US for the nesting season. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. No charge or RSVP required. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.

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Saturday, May 17

'Fast Food' for Birds - Insects & Native Plants

2:00-3:30 pm

As neo-tropical migrants return from their wintering areas, emerging insects and other invertebrates provide them with essential foods. Join us as we search our local plant life for the insects, spiders, and other small creatures which feed our hungry avian travelers. We'll watch for feeding birds as well. All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.

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Saturday, May 24

Turtle Time

2:00-3:30 pm

Learn about turtle natural history, nesting behavior, how to help protect turtles, and meet some of our

local turtle species. Then join our naturalist for a hike to Mead Lake in search of nesting turtles. All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.

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GUEST SPEAKER: DOUG TALLAMY

Renowned expert on native plant and wildlife interactions

• Saturday, May 31 • an evening lecture (6:00-8:00 pm)
• Sunday, June 1 • native plant walk (10:00 am-12:00 pm)

Audubon is pleased to host Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home and Prof. and Chair of the Dept. of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology at the U. of Delaware. He has written over 65 articles that detail how insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. The evening lecture will feature a reception, book signing and presentation. The morning event will begin at the main building and venture outside onto the meadow trails. Space limited. $15 per person, per event. RSVP to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.

 

Look for great native plant book titles by Doug Tallamy, Steven Kress, CT NOFA and the Xerces Society in the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store. To reserve your copies in advance of the event, call 203-869-5272 x239.

 

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Jeff Cordulack

Events & Communications Manager

jcordulack@audubon.org

203-869-5272 x239

203-613-8813 (cell)

 

Audubon Greenwich

613 Riversville Road

Greenwich, CT 06831

 

The Audubon Greenwich mission is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. The Audubon Center in Greenwich is also home to Audubon Connecticut, the state office of the National Audubon Society.  LEARN ABOUT OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EVENTS & CAMPS ONLINE @ http://greenwich.audubon.org

 

The Audubon Connecticut mission is to further the protection of birds, other wildlife and their habitats through science, education, advocacy and conservation, for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. We envision a Connecticut with a rich and diverse natural heritage, where there is ample habitat for birds and other wildlife, where a majority of its people appreciate and participate in their natural environment, and whose children are educated and motivated to become the conservation leaders of tomorrow.  LEARN ABOUT BIRD CONSERVATION IN CONNECTICUT @ www.audubonct.org

 

Now in its second century, Audubon connects people with birds, nature and the environment that supports us all. Our national network of community-based nature centers, chapters, scientific, education, and advocacy programs engages millions of people from all walks of life in conservation action to protect and restore the natural world. VISIT THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY ONLINE AT www.audubon.org  AND FOLLOW @audubonsociety.