May 24 | AM birding / Turtles / plus ecology expert, Doug Tallamy, Ph.D. (next Sat. & Sun)

Audubon Greenwich Nature Programs & Special Events:

Saturday, May 24 ~ Sunday, June 1, 2014

 

SPRING BIRDING WITH AUDUBON IN GREENWICH

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.

·         THIS & NEXT Saturday (7:00-8:45 am): May 24, 31

Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.

·         THIS & NEXT Wednesday (7:00-8:30 am): May 28

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

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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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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: DOUG TALLAMY, PH. D

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. Tallamy 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. $15 per person, per event. Space limited. RSVP to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.

 

 Bringing Nature Home passionately argues that it isn't too late to save ecological communities, and that we all have a significant role in the process. By gardening with native plants — no matter where you live or how small or large your space is — you can help sustain wildlife. Learn how and new insights into the wildlife surrounding us with the paperback edition of Bringing Nature Home  - it includes:

• An expanded resource section that details which plants attract specific butterflies and moths
• Updated regional native plant lists for all of the United States: Southwest, Southeast, Pacific Northwest, New England, Mid-Atlantic, and the Midwest
• Enhanced color photography of native flora and fauna

 

BUY SIGNED COPIES AS GIFTS! To reserve copies of Bringing Nature Home in advance of the event, call Gigi at 203-869-5272 x221 or email: glombardi@audubon.org.  ALSO: Look for great native plant book titles by Doug Tallamy, Steven Kress, CT NOFA and the Xerces Society in the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store.

 

 

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SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMPS ~ Sign up for the last of the camper spots now!

One-week camps: June 30~August 15, 2014

Audubon Greenwich Summer Nature Day Camp is an opportunity to make memories... and amazing discoveries outdoors!  Each week brings exciting new themes to lead campers on their adventures. 

The 285-acre sanctuary is the ideal place for children to develop a better appreciation for and understanding of the environment. Join us for fun-filled weeks of hands-on, educational hikes, games, activities and crafts! 

Ages: Children and teens entering grades Kindergarten through 9th Grade.

Camp Hours: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (NEW!!! Early drop-off and late pick-up opportunities available. Call ext. 235 for details.)

ALL CAMP DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFO ONLINE: http://greenwich.audubon.org/summer-nature-day-camps

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