June 1 | All About Science!

First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center  This Sunday, June 1   Sunday, June 1, 1:30 - 4 pm   Horseshoe Crabs are Coming:  Project Limulus Learn more about Project Limulus, an ongoing study of the Horseshoe Crab, on the beach and in the Bruce Museum Seaside Center in the Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage, located at  Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich.   Spot and tag Horseshoe Crabs on the Greenwich Point beach, discuss the research project with the people involved, and hear a presentation on the ecology of this often seen but little known creature. There is a chance that participants will get wet during some segments of this program, please dress accordingly!    Presented by Sacred Heart University in cooperation with Friends of Greenwich Point, Town of Greenwich, and the Bruce Museum.   No reservations required. Program is free; beach pass is required for Park entry.  For Park entry information, see Town of Greenwich website.   For more information, email Cynthia, or call 203-413-6756 weekdays.     First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point This Sunday, June 1 Sunday June 1, 9:00 - 11:30 am   Bring binoculars. Meet near the flag pole by the main concession stand in Greenwich Point Park. Held in collaboration with Bruce Museum, Wild Wings and Audubon Greenwich.    Program is free; beach pass is required for Park entry. For Park entry information, see Town of Greenwich website.  For more information, email Cynthia or call 203-413-6756 weekdays. Artists' Talks Celebrate World Science Festival         This Sunday, June 1           Lin Yan,City View #3, 2012; xuan paper and ink; Courtesy of the artist and Amy Simon Fine Art, Westport, CT; Photo courtesy of the artist Sunday, June 1, 1:00 - 4:00 pm   We will be hosting artists' talks in the exhibition Tale of Two Cities: New York & Beijing throughout the afternoon.   Enjoy the opportunity to hear directly from three of the artists whose work appears on view, including Lin Yan, Wei Jia, and Michelle Fornabai.   Watch Michelle Fornabai create an additional piece for her Synesthesia Series.   These artists are inspired by and employ engineering skills in the engineering of their art works.   Talks are free with Museum admission, will begin just after the hour at the gallery entrance, and will last approximately 45 minutes.   Artist Michelle Fornabai discusses her Synesthesia Series at the Bruce Museum's exhibition opening.  The artist will be completing her series (see blank piano roll in back) on Saturday.  Photo by Cynthia Ehlinger. Welcome Daniel Ksepka, Curator of Science! Daniel Ksepka looks into a glass case holding a 27-million-year-old fossil of an extinct giant penguin, which he described with colleagues in a 2012 research paper. Welcome to Daniel Ksepka, our newest Curator of Science here at the Bruce Museum.  We are delighted he has chosen to join our Museum.     As curator, Daniel will be in charge of science exhibitions, our science collections, the Seaside Center at Greenwich Point, and science education.   Read all about Daniel in last Saturday's Greenwich Time! Click to Find Out What Else Is New and On View at the Bruce Museum

May 31 &/or June 1 | esteemed ecologist, Dr. Douglas Tallamy, to visit Audubon Greenwich

 

Sign up to save your seat … & please 'pass the word' to gardeners and nature lovers in the region

Audubon Greenwich ~ Special Presentation

Dr. 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. Tallamy has written over 65 articles that detail how insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. 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. The evening lecture will feature a short reception before the event with book signing and the feature 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. Weather looks fantastic! Come early to picnic or hike!

 

*BOOK SALES & SIGNING (IN FRONT HALL & LEARNING CENTER): 6:00-6:30 PM / PRESENTATION BEGINS (IN THE GALLERY): 6:30 PM /

SIGN UP NOW TO ENSURE A SEAT! LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH # OF ADULTS. CHECK OR CASH APPRECIATED AT THE DOOR AND IN THE STORE.

 

 

Bringing Nature Home  argues that it isn't too late to save ecological communities, and that we all have a significant role in the process. 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 other great book and guides in the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store by Steven Kress from Audubon, CT NOFA's organic lawn care guides, and the Xerces Society guide to attracting pollinators.

 

EVENT WEBSITE: http://greenwich.audubon.org/events/may-31-june-1-native-wildlife-expert-douglas-tallamy-presents-and-hikes-audubon-greenwich

 

Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 / (203) 869-5272

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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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THE NATURE STORE AT AUDUBON GREENWICH

Shop to Support Audubon Greenwich. Visit the shop for bird seed, coffee, gifts & more!

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. 

            

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:

• Personalized, guided tours with Audubon staffer, Ted Gilman (see below)
• A wide selection of nature books including Field Guides for adults and children
• Quality binoculars and spotting scopes and optic accessories
• Fun and educational children's nature toys, games and puppets
• The best in birdfeeders and bird feeding accessories
• Sturdy bird houses, designed to suit particular species
• Fresh, high-quality bird seed and feeding supplies
• Nature posters and Audubon prints
• Nature note cards and tree free greeting cards
• Nature-themed unique household gifts
• Birds & Beans Coffee –bird-friendly coffee supports migratory bird habitat
• Audubon's own Maple Syrup & locally produced honey

 

Visit The Audubon Greenwich Nature Store and you are sure to find the perfect gifts for any occasion, and for yourself. You'll love our merchandise, knowledgeable staff and our unparalleled customer service.  Here you can not only get the best in nature products, but can get answers to all your questions from our naturalist and store staff.  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. Have a question?  Call Gigi Lombardi in the store at 203-869-5272 ext. 221 or email glombardi@audubon.org

 

Audubon Greenwich is also proudly featuring fine Audubon prints and artwork from the Oppenheimer Editions. These collectable pieces will make a fine gift for someone special. Learn more about the Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich.

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NEW CENTER & STORE HOURS (effective since January 2014)

·         Nature Store Hours: Open Tuesday ~ Sunday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; store closed on Mondays; center open.

·         Audubon Greenwich's Kimberlin Nature Education Center, Oppenheimer Gallery & Audubon Staff Offices:

Open Monday ~ Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm

 

NOTE ON HOURS:  While the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store is closed on Mondays, welcome center's lobby, restrooms, and offices are open.  For updates on center and store hours, please visit the website for the Kimberlin Nature Education Center.

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NEW ~ "PERSONALIZED TOUR" GIFT CERTIFICATES ~ NEW

Instead of a Ted Talk... do a Ted Walk!  Give the gift of nature to someone special!

 

Audubon Greenwich has a new 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 gift certificate, contact Gigi Lombardi at 203-869-5272 x223 or by email:glombardi@audubon.org or stop in the Nature Store for other wonderful gift ideas.

 

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NOW ON EXHIBIT:

Audubon's Birds of Prey & The Masters of Botanical Art

MUSEUM-QUALITY PRINTS OF AUDUBON'S WATERCOLORS

 

The Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich specializes in museum-quality, limited edition prints of John James Audubon's watercolors. These unique and highly-collectable Audubon 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 (x221) or Jeff Cordulack (x239.) Interested parties are also invited to contact John Telling the Gallery Manager for the Oppenheimer Gallery in Greenwich and an Audubon art aficionado familiar with various editions. He can be reached at 848-333-3599. 

 

To view the complete collection avian prints available, visit the Oppenheimer web site: www.audubonart.com. Print prices for the Octavo edition start at $300.

 

 

AUDUBON GREENWICH'S IN-FLIGHT NEWSLETTER:

View the current and past newsletters from Audubon Greenwich: http://greenwich.audubon.org/News_Newsletters.html

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AUDUBON GREENWICH SANCTUARIES

~Audubon Greenwich & The Kimberlin Nature Education Center (613 Riversville Road, Greenwich)

~Fairchild Wildflower Garden (North Porchuck Road, Greenwich)

~Gimbel Sanctuary (Sherwood Avenue, Greenwich)

~Oneida Drive Sanctuary (Oneida Dr. & Indian Harbor Drive, Greenwich)

~Mildred Caldwell Sanctuary of Walden Woods (Bible Street, Cos Cob)

~Wood Duck Swamp (Carissa Lane, Greenwich)

For locations and trail maps, see "Walking Trails in Greenwich and Surrounding Areas" available in the Audubon Nature Store. Also, see the maps located in the Kimberlin Audubon Center lobby. View the list of Audubon Greenwich Sanctuaries online.

 

NATURE SANCTUARY ADMISSION

Members: No charge

Nonmembers: Adults $3.00/Students & Seniors $1.50

(Please pay in the store)

 

OTHER "AUDUBON CONNECTICUT" CENTERS & SANCTUARIES

For a list of all Audubon Connecticut centers and sanctuaries, click here: http://audubonct.org/Centers_Sanctuaries.html

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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/events

·         Audubon Staff Contact List: http://greenwich.audubon.org/greenwich-center-state-office-staff-members

·         DIRECTIONS TO AUDUBON GREENWICH (http://ow.ly/wTiHf)

 

Audubon Greenwich

613 Riversville Road

Greenwich, CT 06831

203-869-5272

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Message sent by

Jeff Cordulack

Events & Communications Manager

Audubon Greenwich

jcordulack@audubon.org

203-869-5272 x239

203-613-8813 

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Town of Greenwich | MOSOUITO LARVICIDE APPLICATION

MOSOUITO LARVICIDE APPLICATION: ln administering the mosquito larvacide contract for the Town of Greenwich, the Greenwich Department of Health announces that the Department of Parks and recreation and an independent mosquito control contractor will begin the annual town wide mosquito management program beginning June 15,  2014 through

November 1, 2014. The program has been in effect for the last thirteen (13) years and continues to use best management practices to control the mosquito population at the larval stage, while minimizing the use of pesticides. To reduce the public's risk of exposure to West Nile Virus and other viruses, the private contractor will treat public and private catch basins located in  the roadway and storm water drainage systems, if necessary. The Town will treat public school ground catch basins, public road catch basins and, when necessary, other property owned and operated by the Town. The town will be using a product called Natular, an organic mosquito control agent. This product is not in a spray form; it is in briquette and granular form and is considered relatively safe and environmentally sound. This product is intended to kill mosquitos and midge Iarva. The label states that the product may be toxic to other aquatic invertebrates with chronic exposure.

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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Bird-friendly celebration tips for a weekend at the beach

        

The state office of the National Audubon Society (www.AudubonCT.org)

 

TIP SHEET: Sharing Our Shores with Shorebirds

Holiday Weekend Tips for Connecticut Beach Lovers  From The National Audubon Society!

 

NEW YORK (May 23, 2014) – With the start of summer, there's no better time to help protect our Atlantic coasts and the shorebirds that visit and depend on them every year. The National Audubon Society has compiled the following guide on how to share the beach with migrating and nesting birds—the best way to share our shores for people and wildlife in Connecticut.

Simple Ways You Can Help

When people help shorebirds by sharing the beach, they are rewarded with the spectacle of wild birds including the opportunity to observe the excitement that unfolds with every nesting season. These are some simple steps you can take to help coastal birds.

• Respect protected areas and signs. Birds, eggs, nests and chicks are well-camouflaged and disturbance by people and their pets can cause birds to abandon their eggs and young.
• Avoid disturbing groups of birds that are nesting or feeding. If birds take flight, call loudly or act agitated it means you are too close.
• Always aim to keep your dog on a leash and away from the birds and respect local regulations as to where dogs are not allowed. Shorebirds perceive people and pets as predators.
• Please don't leave trash or fishing line on the beach. Take your trash with you and place in an appropriate trash container. Trash attracts real predators such as gulls, crows, raccoons and foxes. Fishing line entangles and kills birds.

Contact

To speak with an Audubon expert on birds and birding and to find out what Audubon is doing locally, contact Agatha Szczepaniak, aszczepaniak@audubon.org, 212-979-3197 OR Patrick Comins, pcomins@audubon.org  , 860-977-4469 Shorebird photos are available upon request.

About Audubon

The National Audubon Society saves birds and their habitats throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon's state programs, such as Audubon Connecticut, include nature centers, chapters and partners that have an unparalleled wingspan reaching millions of people each year to inform, inspire and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon's vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive.  Learn more at www.audubon.org and @audubonsociety.

About the Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds

The Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds is a partnership between Audubon Connecticut, and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History and is proud to continue our active conservation, education and outreach work for a third season with our state and federal partners due in part to funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Long Island Sound Futures Fund and the generous support of people like you!

 

North America's Shorebirds

• Every spring, more than 20 million shorebirds migrate through the United States to nest as far as the Arctic each summer, and return back to Central and South America to spend the winter.
• Many species fly more than 15,000 miles in this long-distance intercontinental journey.
• From sightings of tagged individuals, we know that some shorebirds on nonstop flights can cover nearly 2,000 miles in as little as two days.
• The most endangered shorebirds along the Atlantic Coast in the continental U.S. today include the Piping Plover (federally threatened) and Red Knot (proposed for listing as federally threatened).
• Least Terns, Common Terns, Black Skimmers and American Oystercatchers are listed in many Atlantic Coast states as threatened or special concern species.

 

Chicks on the Beach:

Breeding season for most beach-nesting birds is April through the end of August. Here are nesting shorebirds to keep an eye out for on the beach.

• American Oystercatcher
• Black Skimmer
• Common Tern
• Least Tern
• Piping Plover
• Wilson's Plover

 

Visiting Shorebirds:

Migration of shorebirds continues until June as these marathon migrants make their way to northern breeding areas.  Here are the migrating shorebirds to keep an eye out for on the beach.

• Red Knot
• Sanderling
• Semipalmated Sandpiper
• Western Sandpiper

 

Quotes

"Shorebirds are an indicator of the health of our coast," says Walker Golder, Audubon's North Carolina deputy state director.  "They are threatened largely because of threats to their food supply, loss of habitat, and human-caused disturbance to the habitat that these birds—and many more—require.  It is important to share the shore with shorebirds and respect their needs. Their lives depend on it."

 

"What people need to be aware of is those tiny birds scurrying along the shoreline are literally foraging for their lives. Of course, people also like beaches. But people and birds can coexist as long as adequate protection and management of the beaches is implemented. That doesn't mean completely and entirely excluding people from all beaches," adds Golder.

 

Birding Is Big Business

Nearly 85 million people in the United States observe or photograph birds, up from 21 million in 1983, according to data from the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. (Birding Trends)

Not only do birds add the quality of life and aesthetics along the coast, their presence supports local economies through tourism. 47 million people have traveled at least a mile from home to observe wild birds or have "closely observed or tried to identify" birds at home. They spend $107 billion on trips, equipment, wild bird food and related expenditures. (Birding in the United States: A Demographic and Economic Analysis)

 

Other Resources

• The Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds Blog: http://ctwaterbirds.blogspot.com/
• The Audubon Alliance Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Audubon-Alliance-for-Coastal-Waterbirds/168520783251234
• Audubon's Be A Good Egg program in NY/NJ: http://www.goodeggnjny.org/beach-nesting-birds/
• Holiday Weekend Beach Tips from Audubon Florida: http://fl.audubon.org/newsroom/press-releases/2012/audubon-asks-public-s-help-florida-beaches-memorial-day-weekend
• Audubon's efforts in Connecticut: http://rtpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PIPL-brochure.pdf

• Sharing the shore with North Carolina's nesting birds: http://nc.audubon.org/sharing-our-seas-shores-1
• Audubon South Carolina's Shorebird Project: http://sc.audubon.org/
• How to report the shorebirds you see: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/
• http://longislandsoundstudy.net/about/grants/lis-futures-fund/

Thank you to Patagonia of Westport for their support of our waterbird conservation efforts in the Norwalk Islands! https://www.patagonia.com/us/store/patagonia-westport_87-post-road-east-westport-ct-06880   

Audubon relies upon the generosity of people like you who care about birds and their conservation. It's safe and easy to make a tax deductible donation to support our conservation work in Connecticut with our online donation button.  https://give.audubon.org/Giving/Page/67/1/67

Contacts:

Agatha Szczepaniak,  aszczepaniak@audubon.org, 212-979-3197

Patrick Comins, Audubon Connecticut, pcomins@audubon.org, 860-977-4469

 

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.

 

 

 

May 24th | World Fish Migration Day at the Mianus River Fishway!

Greenwich Celebrates World Fish Migration Day
at Mianus River Fishway


The Greenwich Conservation Commission will hold an open house at the Mianus
Pond Dam Fishway on Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in
celebration of World Fish Migration Day.   On this day, Greenwich will join
with the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental
Protection, The Nature Conservancy, and Princeton Hydro and other partners
throughout Connecticut as part of this world wide salute to fish migration.

Conservation Commission staff and volunteer fishway monitors will be on
hand to answer questions about the fishway and the natural history of the
fish that utilize it.  The public is invited to drop in anytime during the
hours posted above to view one of the truly amazing natural resource
wonders in Greenwich – the annual river herring migration.  This is a great
activity for families and kids of all ages.

Mianus Pond Dam Fishway Open House
May 24, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
125 River Road Extension
Cos Cob, CT

For more information on the Open House at the Mianus Pond Dam Fishway
contact Denise Savageau at 203-622-6461 or denise.savageau@greenwichct.org.


Fishway Open Houses In Connecticut on May 24th
(For details of each fishway, see link at end of list)

Branford, Branford Water Supply Ponds Dam Fishway, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bridgeport, Bunnells Pond and Pequonnock River Apron Fishways, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.
East Berlin, Stanchem Dam Fishway, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
East Granby, Spoonville Dam Removal, 10 a.m. to noon
East Haddam, Leesville Dam Fishway, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
East Haven, East Haven Diversion Dam Fishway, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
East Lyme, Latimer Brook Fishway, all day
Greenwich, Mianus Pond Dam Fishway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Norwich, Greenville Dam Fishlift Old Lyme, Mary Steube Fishway, noon to 3
p.m.
Old Lyme, Rogers Lake Fishway, 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Preston, Hallville Pond Dam Fishway, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Seymour, Tingue Dam Fishway, 10 a.m. only
Wallingford, Harry O. Haakonsen Fishway at Wallace Dam, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Windsor, Rainbow Dam Fishway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about the CT Fishways, other events in Connecticut,
and World Fish Migration Day visit:
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/connecticut/events/ct-wfmd-fishway-sites-2.pdf

Resources | School Gardening

This website has everything!

http://www.ctnofa.org/School_Resources.html

The Connecticut School Garden Network

"How do I start a school garden?"

"How do I improve food at my child's school?"

 

 

Fwd: [GSE] Next events @ Audubon Greenwich: this, next & the following weekend

Audubon Greenwich Nature Programs & Special Events:

Saturday, May 17 ~ Sunday, June 1, 2014

 

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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SPRING BIRDING WITH AUDUBON IN GREENWICH

Wednesday's & Saturday's in April & May

·         Saturdays (7:00-8:45 am): May 17, 24, 31

Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.

·         Wednesdays (7:00-8:30 am): May 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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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. 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.)

DETAILS AND FORMS ONLINE: http://greenwich.audubon.org/summer-nature-day-camps

 

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THE NATURE STORE AT AUDUBON GREENWICH

Shop to Support Audubon Greenwich. Visit the shop for bird seed, coffee, gifts & more!

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. 

            

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:

• Personalized, guided tours with Audubon staffer, Ted Gilman (see below)
• A wide selection of nature books including Field Guides for adults and children
• Quality binoculars and spotting scopes and optic accessories
• Fun and educational children's nature toys, games and puppets
• The best in birdfeeders and bird feeding accessories
• Sturdy bird houses, designed to suit particular species
• Fresh, high-quality bird seed and feeding supplies
• Nature posters and Audubon prints
• Nature note cards and tree free greeting cards
• Nature-themed unique household gifts
• Birds & Beans Coffee –bird-friendly coffee supports migratory bird habitat
• Audubon's own Maple Syrup & locally produced honey

 

Visit The Audubon Greenwich Nature Store and you are sure to find the perfect gifts for any occasion, and for yourself. You'll love our merchandise, knowledgeable staff and our unparalleled customer service.  Here you can not only get the best in nature products, but can get answers to all your questions from our naturalist and store staff.  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. Have a question?  Call Gigi Lombardi in the store at 203-869-5272 ext. 221 or email glombardi@audubon.org

 

Audubon Greenwich is also proudly featuring fine Audubon prints and artwork from the Oppenheimer Editions. These collectable pieces will make a fine gift for someone special. Learn more about the Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich.

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NEW CENTER & STORE HOURS (effective since January 2014)

·         Nature Store Hours: Open Tuesday ~ Sunday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; store closed on Mondays; center open.

·         Audubon Greenwich's Kimberlin Nature Education Center, Oppenheimer Gallery & Audubon Staff Offices:

Open Monday ~ Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm

 

NOTE ON HOURS:  While the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store is closed on Mondays, welcome center's lobby, restrooms, and offices are open.  For updates on center and store hours, please visit the website for the Kimberlin Nature Education Center.

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NEW ~ "PERSONALIZED TOUR" GIFT CERTIFICATES ~ NEW

Instead of a Ted Talk... do a Ted Walk!  Give the gift of nature to someone special!

 

Audubon Greenwich has a new 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 gift certificate, contact Gigi Lombardi at 203-869-5272 x223 or by email:glombardi@audubon.org or stop in the Nature Store for other wonderful gift ideas.

 

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NOW ON EXHIBIT:

Audubon's Birds of Prey & The Masters of Botanical Art

MUSEUM-QUALITY PRINTS OF AUDUBON'S WATERCOLORS

 

The Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich specializes in museum-quality, limited edition prints of John James Audubon's watercolors. These unique and highly-collectable Audubon 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 (x221) or Jeff Cordulack (x239.) Interested parties are also invited to contact John Telling the Gallery Manager for the Oppenheimer Gallery in Greenwich and an Audubon art aficionado familiar with various editions. He can be reached at 848-333-3599. 

 

To view the complete collection avian prints available, visit the Oppenheimer web site: www.audubonart.com. Print prices for the Octavo edition start at $300.

 

 

AUDUBON GREENWICH'S IN-FLIGHT NEWSLETTER:

View the current and past newsletters from Audubon Greenwich: http://greenwich.audubon.org/News_Newsletters.html

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AUDUBON GREENWICH SANCTUARIES

~Audubon Greenwich & The Kimberlin Nature Education Center (613 Riversville Road, Greenwich)

~Fairchild Wildflower Garden (North Porchuck Road, Greenwich)

~Gimbel Sanctuary (Sherwood Avenue, Greenwich)

~Oneida Drive Sanctuary (Oneida Dr. & Indian Harbor Drive, Greenwich)

~Mildred Caldwell Sanctuary of Walden Woods (Bible Street, Cos Cob)

~Wood Duck Swamp (Carissa Lane, Greenwich)

For locations and trail maps, see "Walking Trails in Greenwich and Surrounding Areas" available in the Audubon Nature Store. Also, see the maps located in the Kimberlin Audubon Center lobby. View the list of Audubon Greenwich Sanctuaries online.

 

NATURE SANCTUARY ADMISSION

Members: No charge

Nonmembers: Adults $3.00/Students & Seniors $1.50

(Please pay in the store)

 

OTHER "AUDUBON CONNECTICUT" CENTERS & SANCTUARIES

For a list of all Audubon Connecticut centers and sanctuaries, click here: http://audubonct.org/Centers_Sanctuaries.html

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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/events

·         Audubon Staff Contact List: http://greenwich.audubon.org/greenwich-center-state-office-staff-members

·         DIRECTIONS TO AUDUBON GREENWICH (http://ow.ly/wTiHf)

 

Audubon Greenwich

613 Riversville Road

Greenwich, CT 06831

203-869-5272

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Message sent by

Jeff Cordulack

Events & Communications Manager

Audubon Greenwich

jcordulack@audubon.org

203-869-5272 x239

203-613-8813 (cell)

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