Audubon Greenwich Spring Schedule
Sunday April 10
Saturday, April 16
Birding by Ear
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Adults & Interested Youth - $12 member, $15 non-member, no charge for youth
Learn how and why birds vocalize, listen to bird song recordings, and then walk outdoors to practice your Birding-by-Ear skills. Registration is required with Ted at 203-930-1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Saturday, April 16
Invasive Plant Workshop & Walk
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
$3 member, $5 non-member
Learn about our local "aliens" and the problems they are causing for native plants, insects, birds, and people. RSVP to Ted at 203-930-1353. Ages 12 & up are invited to help control invasive plants on our grounds after the workshop, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22 Native Plant Sale & Order Pickup Visit Audubon Greenwich to purchase a wide selection of native plants to beautify your garden and provide wildlife habitat! Also pick up plants that were pre-ordered by the April 30th deadline. Sale & pick up hours: May 20 (2 - 6 p.m.), May 21 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.), and May 22 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
Saturday, May 21
Insects on Our Native Plants
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
All Ages - $3 member, $5 non- member
Emerging insects and other invertebrates are essential foods for birds returning from their winter homes. Join us as we search local plant life for critters that feed our avian friends. RSVP to Ted at 203-930 -1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Saturday, May 28
Turtle Time
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
All Ages - $3 member, $5 non- member
Meet some of Audubon's resident turtles and discover their natural history, nesting behavior, and how to protect these fan- tastic reptiles. Then hike to Mead Lake in search of nesting turtles. RSVP with Ted at tgilman@audubon.org or 203-930- 1353.
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Saturday, April 2
Early Spring Mead Lake Hike
2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
All Ages - $3 member, $5 non- member
Join us for a walk to Mead Lake to seek colorful tree buds, early flowers, and emerging turtles, frogs, snakes, and re- turning birds. RSVP to Ted at 203-930- 1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Sunday, April 3
Family Nature Play: Tracks & Traces
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Price per Family - $10 member, $15 non-member
Join an experienced naturalist for an ex- citing day of family explorations. Discover wildlife through their tracks and the trac- es they leave. RSVP to Susan at sematthews@audubon.org.
Saturday, April 2
Early Spring Mead Lake Hike
2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
All Ages - $3 member, $5 non- member
Join us for a walk to Mead Lake to seek colorful tree buds, early flowers, and emerging turtles, frogs, snakes, and re- turning birds. RSVP to Ted at 203-930- 1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Sunday, April 3
Family Nature Play: Tracks & Traces
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Price per Family - $10 member, $15 non-member
Join an experienced naturalist for an ex- citing day of family explorations. Discover wildlife through their tracks and the trac- es they leave. RSVP to Susan at sematthews@audubon.org.
Sunday, April 3
Summer Camp Expo & Reunion
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Free
Enjoy a sampling of exciting summer camp activities at our first Summer Camp Expo & Reunion! Reconnect with old camp friends while making s'mores around a campfire. Light refreshments will be avail- able. Families who bring a new, prospective camper will receive a 20% off coupon for our nature store. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
Early Morning Bird Walks
Wednesdays: April 6 - May 25 at Fairchild Garden from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Saturdays: April 2 - May 21 at Audubon Center from 7:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Summer Camp Expo & Reunion
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Free
Enjoy a sampling of exciting summer camp activities at our first Summer Camp Expo & Reunion! Reconnect with old camp friends while making s'mores around a campfire. Light refreshments will be avail- able. Families who bring a new, prospective camper will receive a 20% off coupon for our nature store. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
Early Morning Bird Walks
Wednesdays: April 6 - May 25 at Fairchild Garden from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Saturdays: April 2 - May 21 at Audubon Center from 7:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Sunday April 10
Vernal Pools: Search for Frogs, Sala- manders, & More!
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
All ages - $3 member, $5 non- member
Join us for an afternoon walk to the ver- nal pool at the Fairchild Wildflower Gar- den. We will look and listen for breeding wood frogs, spring peepers, and spotted salamanders. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
Nature Sprouts Series
Wednesdays, April 13 - May 18 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages 18 months - 4 years old & Adult - $30 per session, $150 for all six sessions
Explore nature with your child at Audu- bon Greenwich. Enjoy short hikes, live animal meet & greets, stories, family fun, and crafts. Adults enjoy a brief conserva- tion discussion at the end of each class. Themes will include: nature play, animal architects, signs of spring, pollinators, and much more. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
All ages - $3 member, $5 non- member
Join us for an afternoon walk to the ver- nal pool at the Fairchild Wildflower Gar- den. We will look and listen for breeding wood frogs, spring peepers, and spotted salamanders. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
Nature Sprouts Series
Wednesdays, April 13 - May 18 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages 18 months - 4 years old & Adult - $30 per session, $150 for all six sessions
Explore nature with your child at Audu- bon Greenwich. Enjoy short hikes, live animal meet & greets, stories, family fun, and crafts. Adults enjoy a brief conserva- tion discussion at the end of each class. Themes will include: nature play, animal architects, signs of spring, pollinators, and much more. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
Saturday, April 16
Birding by Ear
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Adults & Interested Youth - $12 member, $15 non-member, no charge for youth
Learn how and why birds vocalize, listen to bird song recordings, and then walk outdoors to practice your Birding-by-Ear skills. Registration is required with Ted at 203-930-1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Saturday, April 16
Invasive Plant Workshop & Walk
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
$3 member, $5 non-member
Learn about our local "aliens" and the problems they are causing for native plants, insects, birds, and people. RSVP to Ted at 203-930-1353. Ages 12 & up are invited to help control invasive plants on our grounds after the workshop, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 21 - New England Wild Flower Society Native Plant Workshop
at Audubon Greenwich
Wildflowers of Connecticut
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
$14 member, $16 non-member
Join botanist Ted Elliman for a look at the wildflowers of Connecticut as de- scribed in his new book A Field Guide to the Wildflowers of New England. Books will be available for sale, and a book signing will follow the lecture.
Saturday, April 23
Wildflower Ecology & Photo Walk
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 & up - $3 member, $5 non- member
Come walk and learn about the natural history of early spring wildflowers. Dis- cover the ecological niches and insect pollinators of these fragile woodland treasures. Bring a camera or cell phone to snap some pictures. RSVP to Ted at 203- 930-1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Saturday, April 30
Native Plant Sale Pre-Order Deadline
It's time to place your native plant order. Beautify your garden and provide a more sustainable food supply for birds, pollina- tors, and other wildlife. To place your order, visit greenwich.audubon.org/native- plant-sale by April 30.
at Audubon Greenwich
Wildflowers of Connecticut
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
$14 member, $16 non-member
Join botanist Ted Elliman for a look at the wildflowers of Connecticut as de- scribed in his new book A Field Guide to the Wildflowers of New England. Books will be available for sale, and a book signing will follow the lecture.
Saturday, April 23
Wildflower Ecology & Photo Walk
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 & up - $3 member, $5 non- member
Come walk and learn about the natural history of early spring wildflowers. Dis- cover the ecological niches and insect pollinators of these fragile woodland treasures. Bring a camera or cell phone to snap some pictures. RSVP to Ted at 203- 930-1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Saturday, April 30
Native Plant Sale Pre-Order Deadline
It's time to place your native plant order. Beautify your garden and provide a more sustainable food supply for birds, pollina- tors, and other wildlife. To place your order, visit greenwich.audubon.org/native- plant-sale by April 30.
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Sunday, May 1
Family Nature Play: Sensory Hike
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
All Ages - Price per Family - $10 members, $15 non-members
Use your five senses to explore the for- ests and fields during an afternoon of na- ture discovery. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
Saturday, May 7
Wood Warblers & Other Neotropical Migrants
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Adults & Interested Youth - $12 member, $15 non-member, no charge for youth
Explore the characteristics, adaptations, life histories, and behaviors of these col- orful springtime migrants. Learn identifica- tion tips and resources for continued study. Registration required with Ted at 203-930-1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Sunday, May 8
Mother's Day Celebration Walk
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
All Ages - $3 members, $5 non- members, (Mom's are free!)
Are you looking for a special place to take mom on Mother's Day? Join us for an afternoon walk at our beautiful 285-acre wildlife sanctuary. Afterwards, mom will enjoy a 20% discount on nature store items, while kids make a nature-themed craft for mom. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
Saturday, May 14
International Migratory Bird Day Celebration—Bird Walk & Breakfast 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.
$10 per person for breakfast
Enjoy an early morning hike and hearty breakfast. RSVP required for breakfast. Contact Ted at 203-930-1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Sunday, May 1
Family Nature Play: Sensory Hike
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
All Ages - Price per Family - $10 members, $15 non-members
Use your five senses to explore the for- ests and fields during an afternoon of na- ture discovery. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
Saturday, May 7
Wood Warblers & Other Neotropical Migrants
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Adults & Interested Youth - $12 member, $15 non-member, no charge for youth
Explore the characteristics, adaptations, life histories, and behaviors of these col- orful springtime migrants. Learn identifica- tion tips and resources for continued study. Registration required with Ted at 203-930-1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Sunday, May 8
Mother's Day Celebration Walk
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
All Ages - $3 members, $5 non- members, (Mom's are free!)
Are you looking for a special place to take mom on Mother's Day? Join us for an afternoon walk at our beautiful 285-acre wildlife sanctuary. Afterwards, mom will enjoy a 20% discount on nature store items, while kids make a nature-themed craft for mom. RSVP to Susan at 203-930- 1387 or sematthews@audubon.org.
Saturday, May 14
International Migratory Bird Day Celebration—Bird Walk & Breakfast 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.
$10 per person for breakfast
Enjoy an early morning hike and hearty breakfast. RSVP required for breakfast. Contact Ted at 203-930-1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22 Native Plant Sale & Order Pickup Visit Audubon Greenwich to purchase a wide selection of native plants to beautify your garden and provide wildlife habitat! Also pick up plants that were pre-ordered by the April 30th deadline. Sale & pick up hours: May 20 (2 - 6 p.m.), May 21 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.), and May 22 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
Saturday, May 21
Insects on Our Native Plants
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
All Ages - $3 member, $5 non- member
Emerging insects and other invertebrates are essential foods for birds returning from their winter homes. Join us as we search local plant life for critters that feed our avian friends. RSVP to Ted at 203-930 -1353 or tgilman@audubon.org.
Saturday, May 28
Turtle Time
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
All Ages - $3 member, $5 non- member
Meet some of Audubon's resident turtles and discover their natural history, nesting behavior, and how to protect these fan- tastic reptiles. Then hike to Mead Lake in search of nesting turtles. RSVP with Ted at tgilman@audubon.org or 203-930- 1353.
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