Audubon Greenwich Nature Programs & Special Events
Wednesday, Oct. 8 ~ Wednesday, Nov. 19 and more!
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Nature Sprouts: A Mommy & Me Program for ages 18 months to 4 years old
Wednesdays ~ 3:30-4:30pm
Explore nature at Audubon Greenwich with your toddler. Enjoy short hikes, stories, crafts, and family fun. Your child will use active and imaginary play to connect to the natural world in developmentally appropriate ways. Discover new ideas to create a healthy home and yard for your family and wildlife. **Start this week and save! $220 for all weeks or $30 per family. RSVP required. To register, contact Francesca Williams at 203-869-5272 extension #352 or fwilliams@audubon.org. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Nov 5, 12, 19 & Dec. 10 *****
Thursday, Oct. 9
Afternoon Hawk Watching ~ On Hawk Watch Lawn
4:00-5:00 pm
Did you know an average of 20,000 eagles, falcons and other raptors are counted by spotters as they fly over Audubon Greenwich each Fall? Come see it for yourself at the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch!
Meet Audubon staff for an introduction to this official counting site, learn raptor spotting tips, get a free identification sheet. Free. All ages and abilities welcome. RSVP appreciated. UPCOMING DATES: Oct. 16 & 23
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Thursday, Oct. 9
Full Moon Hike
7:00-8:30 pm
Join naturalist Ted Gilman when we seek out the sights, sounds, and smells of a moonlit evening visiting field, pond, forest, and lake in search of wildlife. Ages 8 & up. $5/member or $10 non-member. Rain will cancel hike. Space very limited & RSVP required. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. *****
Sunday, Oct. 12
2nd Sunday Hike
9:30-11:00 am
A great way to learn the Audubon Greenwich trails and a bit of natural history, too ~ every 2nd Sunday of the month! Simply send a quick RSVP, grab your walking shoes, and hit the trails for Sunday morning hiking fun! Ages 7 & up suggested. RSVP required. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. *****
Sunday, Oct. 12
Family Pond Exploration
11:30 am-1:00 pm
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Wednesday, Oct. 15
Nature Sprouts: A Mommy & Me Program for ages 18 months to 4 years old
Wednesdays ~ 3:30-4:30pm
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Thursday, Oct. 16
Afternoon Hawk Watching ~ On Hawk Watch Lawn
4:00-5:00 pm
Did you know an average of 20,000 eagles, falcons and other raptors are counted by spotters as they fly over Audubon Greenwich each Fall? Come see it for yourself at the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch!
Meet Audubon staff for an introduction to this official counting site, learn raptor spotting tips, get a free identification sheet. Free. All ages and abilities welcome. RSVP appreciated. UPCOMING DATES: Oct. 23
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Thursday, October 16
Journey of the Broad-winged Hawk
7:00-8:30 pm
Every year, broad-winged hawks embark on a 4,500-mile journey from New Hampshire to South America. This award winning film takes viewers along the broad-winged hawk's migratory route, from the northern forests of New Hampshire to the rainforests of Ecuador. Theatre opens: 6:30 pm & Film at 7pm. $5-10 suggested donation. RSVP requested. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. *****
Sunday, Oct. 19
Wild Bird Banding Demonstration
12:30-1:30 pm
Learn how scientists study bird migration, health, and ecology using 'bird ID bands' that are placed on birds, large and small, as they pass through the Audubon's 285-acre sanctuary in Greenwich, CT. After a short learning session indoors, guests will venture into the field for an up-close bird encounter with bird banding expert, Sean Graesser. All ages welcome. $10/person includes cookies & cider afterwards. RSVP required & space limited. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. *****
Sunday, Oct. 19
Autumn Nature Art Class
2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Special guest teacher, Adriana Rostovsky, will show how to create textures and collages with autumn treasures found outdoors. These sessions will focus on using natural items like grasses, cones, seed heads and other items to create nature-themed decorations. All ages welcome. $25 for first two people and $5 per additional. RSVP required & space limited. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. *****
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Nature Sprouts: A Mommy & Me Program for ages 18 months to 4 years old
Wednesdays ~ 3:30-4:30pm
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Thursday, Oct. 23
Afternoon Hawk Watching ~ On Hawk Watch Lawn
4:00-5:00 pm
Did you know an average of 20,000 eagles, falcons and other raptors are counted by spotters as they fly over Audubon Greenwich each Fall? Come see it for yourself at the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch!
Meet Audubon staff for an introduction to this official counting site, learn raptor spotting tips, get a free identification sheet. Free. All ages and abilities welcome. RSVP appreciated. Last Session.
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Saturday, Oct. 25
'Enchanted Orchard' & Live Animal Show
6:00-9:00 pm
A fun Halloween-themed evening for the whole family. Meet kid-friendly, costumed animal
characters on a tour of the 'Enchanted Orchard'. After the tour, enjoy dinner, treats and a live
animal show, too. Costumes welcome but not required! All ages. $10/person. Space very limited.
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Wednesday, Oct. 29
Nature Sprouts: A Mommy & Me Program for ages 18 months to 4 years old
Wednesdays ~ 3:30-4:30pm
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Wednesday, Nov. 5
Nature Sprouts: A Mommy & Me Program for ages 18 months to 4 years old
Wednesdays ~ 3:30-4:30pm
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Wednesday, Nov. 5
CT D.E.E.P. Public Meeting: Revising the Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan
1:00-3:00 pm / 6:30-8:30 pm
The Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan (WAP) is a conservation blueprint for The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). They are working on revisions to the framework to better conserve wildlife and habitats over the next ten years. The public is invited to meet with wildlife biologist Julie Victoria, for a facilitated workshop where attendants will be asked to vote or contribute information to the WAP planning process. Free. RSVPs appreciated. Contact to Julie Victoria at 860-742-0341 or julievictoria333@gmail.com. *****
Sunday, Nov. 9
2nd Sunday Hike
9:30-11:00 am
A great way to learn the Audubon Greenwich trails and a bit of natural history, too ~ every 2nd Sunday of the month! Simply send a quick RSVP, grab your walking shoes, and hit the trails for Sunday morning hiking fun! Ages 7 & up suggested. RSVP required. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. *****
Sunday, Nov. 9
Quest for the Golden Trout:
A discussion about historic and current fisheries management practices with Douglas Thompson
1:30-2:30 pm
"The Quest for the Golden Trout" by Connecticut author Douglas M. Thompson is an engaging look at our nation's rivers with a more critical eye, and asks the hard questions about historic and current practices in fisheries management. Mr. Thompson is Director of the Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College. Books will be available for signing. $5 suggested donation. RSVP appreciated. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. *****
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Nature Sprouts: A Mommy & Me Program for ages 18 months to 4 years old
Wednesdays ~ 3:30-4:30pm
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Sunday, November 16
"Music and Nature: Can You Hear It?"
With principal players from the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra
2:00-3:00pm
A special musical experience for all ages, presented by Curiosity Concerts and Richard and Mary Radcliffe. Visit Audubon Greenwich's beautiful Kimberlin Nature Education Center, situated on 285 acres of protected land, to listen to a quintet who will explore nature themes in music with selections from:
- Camille Saint-Saens * The Carnival of the Animals
- Serge Prokofiev * Peter and the Wolf
- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov * Flight of the Bumblebee
- Claude Debussy * The Snow is Dancing
- Antonio Vivaldi * Four Seasons
Performers will include principal players from the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra: Phillip Bashor, clarinet; Andrew Gordon, piano; Daniel Miller, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Krystof Witek, violin.
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Wednesday, Nov. 19
Nature Sprouts: A Mommy & Me Program for ages 18 months to 4 years old
Wednesdays ~ 3:30-4:30pm
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Wednesday, Nov. 19
Bird-friendly Foods: Chocolate & Coffee
6:30-8:00 pm
Join Bird-friendly Communities Coordinator Katie Blake for a presentation about two of our favorite treats - Chocolate & Coffee - and how sourcing these yummy products from bird-friendly farms can protect bird habitat, watershed, and people, too. $10/person. RSVP required. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. *****
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Nature Sprouts: A Mommy & Me Program for ages 18 months to 4 years old
Wednesdays ~ 3:30-4:30pm
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Sunday, Dec. 14
Second Sunday Hike
9:30am-11am
A great way to learn the Audubon Greenwich trails and a bit of natural history, too ~ every 2nd Sunday of the month! Simply send a quick RSVP, grab your walking shoes, and hit the trails for Sunday morning hiking fun! Ages 7 & up suggested. RSVP required. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. *****
Save the Date:
Sunday, Dec. 14
Audubon's Christmas Bird Count
Since the Christmas Bird Count's birth on Christmas Day of 1900 with 27 observers at 25 locations across Canada and the United States the Count has grown to include well over 63,000 counters at more than 2200 locations each year from above the Arctic Circle to the waters of the Drake Passage off Tierra del Fuego.
The widespread use of CBC data by scientists almost from the beginning of the program have helped lead to the acceptance that citizens can produce valid scientific data in a wide variety of fields. The CBC database continues to add to our understanding of the distribution and status of bird populations across North America with new data available each year.
For Audubon's latest ground-breaking Climate Change research that was developed with CBC data, visit: www.audubon.org/climate *****
ABOUT PUBLIC NATURE PROGRAMS
Unless otherwise indicated, programs suitable for all ages and are $3 for Audubon members or $5 for future members. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 (203) 869-5272 http://greenwich.audubon.org
To RSVP…or Not? Yes, please do - with one-step event sign-ups! It is quick and easy. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 ext. 349. Please include name, number of people, and phone. If an event is full, Audubon will return your call. Otherwise, thank you for signing up and see you at the event.
ABOUT AUDUBON MEMBERSHIP: Audubon Greenwich family membership starts at $35 per year. Please visit our Greenwich website to learn about all the membership benefits.
The Audubon Greenwich mission is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. Learn about Audubon Greenwich's education programs, events & camps: http://greenwich.audubon.org/events *****
NEW HOURS (effective September 1, 2014)
Kimberlin Nature Education Center (Main Building):
- Open Daily ~ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Includes the Nature Store, Hilfiger Children's Learning Center, Oppenheimer Gallery in Kiernan Hall, classrooms, conservation exhibits, restrooms, and Audubon staff offices
Audubon Greenwich Hiking Trails & Grounds:
- Open Daily ~ Sunrise to Sunset
- Note: From Mid-Sept into January (mostly winter months), the grounds are occasionally unavailable until 9:00 am due to land management activities. When in effect, the gate will be posted.
Sanctuary, Center & Nature Program Admission
- AUDUBON MEMBERS: Admission is FREE for all current National Audubon Society members
- FUTURE MEMBERS ~ Always welcome: $3/adult and $1.50 for children/seniors
- NATURE PROGRAMS ~ Unless otherwise indicated, $3 for members & $5 for non-members
Audubon Greenwich Contacts:
To reach staff, please call our main phone number: 203-869-5272 and enter the appropriate phone extension:
- Store: x360
- RSVPs/Events Manager: x349
- Education: x354
- Center Director: x350
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MUSEUM-QUALITY PRINTS BY AUDUBON & OTHER MASTERS
The Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich specializes in museum-quality, limited edition prints of John James Audubon and other masters of natural history including Gould and the Hudson River School collections. These unique and highly-collectable prints are available from the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store and 30% of the all purchases benefits Audubon Greenwich's conservation mission.
Drop in the gallery to view the latest exhibition or make an appointment to view the fifty best of Audubon's Octavos and New-York Historical Society watercolors. For an appointment to view our wide selection prints, please call 203-869-5272 and ask for Gigi Lombardi (x351) or Jeff Cordulack (x349.)
To view the complete collection of Audubon's avian prints available from Oppenheimer, visit: www.audubonart.com. * * * * *
THE NATURE STORE AT AUDUBON GREENWICH
Shop to Support Audubon Greenwich. Visit the shop for bird seed, coffee, gifts & more! You are sure to find something for yourself and the perfect gifts for any occasion. Our shelves are stocked with many new items in addition to:
- Fun and educational children's nature toys, games and puppets
- The best in birdfeeders and bird feeding accessories
- A wide selection of nature books for adults and children
- Quality binoculars and spotting scopes and optic accessories
- Sturdy bird houses, designed to suit particular species
- Fresh, high-quality bird seed and feeding supplies
- Audubon's own Maple Syrup & locally produced honey
The Nature Store's goal is to enrich and enhance Audubon's educational programs and your enjoyment of the natural world through the sale of nature oriented merchandise. Here you can not only get the best in nature products, but can also help answer all your questions. For example, we have the answer to: What type of birdseed attracts which birds? Which birdfeeder will go best in your yard? Which binocular type suits your needs? And almost any other nature question you can ask. Store Contact: Gigi Lombardi, 203-869-5272 ext. 351 or glombardi@audubon.org
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"GUIDED TOUR" GIFT CERTIFICATES
Instead of a Ted Talk... do a Ted Walk!
Give the gift of nature this holiday season! Audubon Greenwich has a new holiday gift offering: you can purchase a gift certificate for a personalized tour of the Audubon sanctuary in Greenwich led by Senior Naturalist, Ted Gilman. The tour may be scheduled any time of year, and up to ten guests will have the chance to explore the enchanted treasures of this 285-acre preserve, to woodlands, wildflower meadows, lake, streams or vernal pools. The tour can be customized to meet your individual natural history interests, and with Ted's encyclopedic knowledge, you are guaranteed to discover some hidden natural wonders that you've never experienced before.
One and a half hour tour certificates are $150. To order your tour gift certificate, contact Gigi Lombardi at 203-869-5272 x221 or by email: glombardi@audubon.org or stop in the Nature Store for other wonderful gift ideas.
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The Audubon Greenwich mission is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. To learn more about Audubon Greenwich and our upcoming events and camp experiences, visit us online: http://greenwich.audubon.org
Audubon Greenwich | 613 Riversville Road | Greenwich, CT 06831
RSVPs: (203) 869-5272 ext. 349
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Jeff Cordulack
Events & Communications Manager
203-613-8813
