No plans for February Vacation? Why not spend it experiencing the wonders of winter at Audubon? Join us for one or two fun-filled days of hikes, games, crafts and outdoor exploration! Make sure to pack a snack and a lunch, and be prepared to be outside in all kinds of wintery weather conditions.

TRACKS & TRACES: Hop, waddle, bounce and trot your way around the Audubon sanctuary in search of animal tracks and traces. Learn how to identify footprints and search for clues in the snow and mud as we discover the amazing wintery tales of the secretive world of animals in winter. Warm up your senses and bring your inner detective out!

HOMES & HIDEOUTS: You may not think that snow, rocks, logs, mud or fallen leaves are the coziest places to spend a cold winter’s day, but animals trying to survive the northern winters do. Learn about the many ways local wildlife copes with the cold and snow, while discovering their hiding places at Audubon. Don’t forget your warm gloves on this day – you’ll need them when we build snow shelters for people AND animals!

WHEN & WHAT:
Tuesday, February 14 & 21 – TRACKS & TRACES
Wednesday, February 15 & 22 – HOMES & HIDEOUTS

AGES: Grades K-5 HOURS: 9:30am-3:30pm    
COST: $65/day for members; $75/day for non-members

Registration begins December 1 and is required. Click here to download the registration form. For more information, contact the Education Department at 203.869.5272. For registration, contact Gigi at ext. 223.

One-week Camp Session held July 2–August 17, 2012

Audubon’s 290-acre sanctuary is an ideal place for children entering Kindergarten through 9th Grade to develop an appreciation for and understanding of the environment. Join us for seven fun-filled weeks of hands-on, educational hikes, games, activities and crafts! Space is limited and session fill fast.

To learn more about Nature Day Camps at Audubon in Greenwich, please visit our webpage: Summer Nature Day Camp Details & Registration Forms

Children’s Books, Toys, Puppets Binoculars & Spotting Scopes Nature Guide & Garden Books Bird Feeders, Poles & Seed* Holiday Cards & Tree Decorations 2012 Calendars (Wall & Appointment) Kitchens Items & Window Thermometers Nature-inspired Jewelry and much more! Find the perfect gift for the nature lovers in your life, while supporting Audubon’s conservation programs.   Nature Store Hours: 613 Riversville Road · Greenwich, CT Tues - Sat: 9 am - 5 pm Sundays: 12 - 5 pm Store is closed (*Sale excludes seed & suet)

Thank you for shopping at Audubon Greenwich!

• The Babcock Preserve
• Mianus River Park
• Rosa Hartman Park
• Cove Island Park

Simple emails can be helpful for last minute weekend planning. This weekly email will list the next programs plus will include updates on Art shows, Store Sales or other special events. Click on the link for how to quickly sign up.

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Over the past twenty years, several native ladybugs that were once very common have become extremely rare. Scientists need to have detailed information on which species are still out there and how many individuals are around. Entomologists at Cornell can identify the different species but they need you to be their legs, hands and eyes. The Lost Ladybug Project asks you to help find out where all the ladybugs have gone so we can try to prevent more native species from becoming so rare. This is the ultimate summer science project for kids and adults! You can learn, have fun and help save these important species. Here’s how to participate in the research.

1. Collect: Go collect ladybugs! There are many different colors and shapes.
2. Take Note: Time, location, and habitat (for example, wetlands, meadow, garden).
3. Take Their Picture: Take pictures of all you find but please do not kill the insects.
4. Send the Info & Photos: Send this information and the digital images via www.lostladybug.org. (Click the "Upload Images" tab.)
5. Set Them Free: Please release the ladybugs safely where you found them.

For excellent ladybug identification guides and information, visit: www.lostladybug.org

The mission of Audubon Greenwich is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.

Audubon Greenwich has been providing environmental programs since 1942 and was the National Audubon Society’s first education center. The Audubon Center of Greenwich on Riversville Road is comprised of 285 acres and 7 miles of walking trails and includes the Kimberlin Nature Education Center classrooms, the Kiernan Hall Nature Art Gallery, and the Nature Store. In addition Audubon Greenwich manages seven other sanctuaries totaling 686 acres of woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and 15 additional miles of trails.

Audubon Greenwich sponsors many environmental activities, including programs for schools and scouts, weekly public programs, summer and winter nature day camp, and festivals and events throughout the year. Audubon Greenwich offers birders, families, students, photographers, hikers and all who want to learn about the natural world a place to explore and discover.