Saturday, March 15
Family Nestbox Workshop
2:00-3:30 pm
Bring your family to learn how you can host bird families in your own yard or neighborhood by providing nestboxes for various species of birds. Ted Gilman will show a variety of nestboxes and the birds which use them, as well as discussing their placement and maintenance. Those wishing to build their own nest box can preorder a kit through the Nature Store or select from a variety of pre-assembled boxes in the store.
Ages 5 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230 to attend and/or order nestbox kits.
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SPECIAL GUEST: DAVID ALLEN SIBLEY
Saturday, March 22
- 5:30-6:45 pm: Author Reception & Signing
- 6:45-7:45 pm: Woodcock Walk with Gilman & Sibley
- 8:00 pm: Presentation by David Allen Sibley
The comprehensive Sibley Guide to Birds was published in 2000 and is used by millions of birders today. Meet the artist, enjoy an evening woodcock walk with Ted Gilman and Sibley, then enjoy the feature presentation. The walk outdoors will search for these woodland sandpiper relatives known for their
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Saturday, March 29
Birding 101 Workshop: Bird Watching Basics
1:00-3:30 pm
An introduction to ornithology and the tools/skills used in bird study. Enjoy a walk, learn how to use binoculars, guides, and other print and on-line resources that make birding so much fun.
Ideal for adults and interested youth. $12 adults; No Charge for youth. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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SPRING BIRDING BEGINS
Wednesday’s & Saturday’s in April & May
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.
- Saturdays (7:00-8:45 am): April 5, 12, 19, 26 / May 3, 10, 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.
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Thursday, April 3
Organic Lawns for Homeowners
6:00-900 pm
Presented by CT NOFA with Camilla Worden, Dwight Brooks, and Michael Nadeau
CT NOFA & Audubon are helping people maintain great lawns while skipping synthetic landscaping products known to be hazardous to pets and people. Through simple organic practices and building a healthy soil food web, every lawn can be organic AND the envy of the neighborhood. Top experts will present on: lawn basics, creating new lawns, and transitioning current lawns to organic practices, and lawn alternatives.
Advance RSVP and payment requested. Visit www.ctnofa.org to sign up or call Stephanie at: 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, April 5
Early Spring Hike to Mead Lake
2:00-3:45 pm
Join us as we walk to Mead Lake at the time of spring thaw to seek out colorful tree buds, early flowers and any early emerging turtles, frogs, snakes, and insects, and returning wetland and water birds.
All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 5
Sustainable Seafood? - A panel discussion with chefs and experts
6:00-8:00 pm
Slow Food Metro North & Audubon present a discussion about the challenges of harvesting seafood sustainably and how consumer’s choices drive demand and fishing practices. Guests will learn what the best fish options are, who serves them, and how to cook them yourself. Learn all about our esteemed seafaring panelists online.
$10 per person. RSVP required to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Wednesday, April 9
Julie Zickefoose on ‘The Bluebird Effect’
- Reception: 6:30 pm
- Presentation: 7:30 pm
The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds has grown from forty years of working with, studying, drawing and helping birds; trying to fix them when they’re broken and mothering them when they’re orphaned. Lavishly illustrated with 320 of the author’s color paintings, life sketches and drawings,
The Bluebird Effect is a visual delight.
www.juliezickefoose.com. All ages. $5-10/person. RSVP
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Saturday, April 12
Ponds and Vernal Pools – Search for Frogs, Salamanders & More
2:00-3:30 pm
We’ll have a brief indoor talk and then walk to our nearby vernal pool and our teaching pond to look and listen for breeding wood frogs, spring peepers, spotted salamanders, and other pond life.
All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 12
Springtime Sunset and Moonlight Walk
7:45-9:15 pm
Join us as we seek out the sights, sounds, and smells of a spring evening visiting field, pond, forest, and lake in search of wildlife. We will also listen overhead and look up at the moon in search of silhouettes of night-flying springtime bird migrants.
Ages 7 and up. Space limited & RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 19
Birding Class - Birding By Ear
9:30 am-12:00 pm
Indoor discussion of how and why birds vocalize, introduction to useful bird sound recordings, and outdoor walk to practice Birding By Ear skills.
Ideal for adults and interested youth. Registration required. $12 adults; No Charge for youth RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 19
Spring Wildflower Walk
2:00-3:30 pm
Come walk with us to seek out our early spring wildflowers and learn about their life histories,
ecological niches and insect pollination partners.
Ages 5 and up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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April 30, 2014
Conservation Knows No Party – the 2014 Environmental Leadership Awards Dinner
@ The Belle Haven Club, Greenwich
6:30-10:30 pm
On Wednesday, April 30, 2014, Audubon Connecticut’s annual dinner will take place at the Belle Haven Club in Greenwich where we will be honoring John W. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. with the Katie O’Brien Lifetime Achievement Award, and George E. Pataki, former Governor of New York State, and Ken Salazar, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Senator, with the Environmental Leadership Awards for their outstanding commitment to Audubon and their many achievements in the field of conservation. In tribute to the work of these honorees, proceeds from the Awards Dinner will benefit the improvement and expansion of Audubon Connecticut initiatives including our 2014 Flagship Programs:
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Saturday, April 26
DOCUMENTARY FILM: ‘Unacceptable Levels’
In the Cole Auditorium in the Greenwich Library
6:00-9:00 pm
Presented by Brown Saddle Films, Audubon Greenwich, Clean Water Action Connecticut, and other local groups concerned about the silent chemical pollutants that seep into our lives. This discussion and award-winning film by Ed Brown will help explain the complex challenges and solutions for adults and children. Learn more about common chemicals, how their effects can be more profound on children than on adults, and how the Conn. General Assembly’s Children’s Committee has proposed legislation, “An Act Concerning Children’s Products and Chemicals of High Concern,” which, if passed, could authorize studies that will guide recommendations to protect children.
This event is suitable for adults and interested youth. Location: Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library (101 W Putnam Ave). Call Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239 with questions and RSVPs are appreciated to greenwichcenter@audubon.org.
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Sunday, April 27
‘Nature Art Class’ with Adriana Rostovsky
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Special guest teacher, Ms. Rostovsky, will show how to create textures and collages with nature’s treasures found outdoors. These sessions will focus on using natural items like cones, pods and seed heads to create nature-themed decorations.
All ages welcome. $25 for first two people; $5 per additional. RSVP and advance payment required to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, May 3
Birding in Central Park & NY Historical Society Tour
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Start with a guided birding experience in Central Park. Then, after lunch, tour the New York Historical Society’s ground-breaking art exhibit, ‘Audubon’s Aviary: Part II of the Complete Flock.’ Trip itinerary online. Space limited & RSVP required. $40 via the Audubon van or $10 to join group in NYC. Guests pay other costs (tour, lunch, train, etc.) RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, May 10
International Migratory Bird Day Celebration
- 6:30am-9:00 am: ~ Traditional Bird Walk & Breakfast ($10 pp)
- 9:00 am-1:00 pm ~ Bird Day Celebration for Kids! ($5 pp)
- Plus pick-up ~ ‘For The Birds’ native plant: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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. Events designed for all ages. More IMBD and Native Plant Sale details online.
RSVP required for walk & breakfast – contact greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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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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SENT BY:
Jeff Cordulack
Events & Communications Manager
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
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