Nature Programs & Events
To VIEW and PRINT the new 'Nature Program Calendar' (PDF), click the link below:
- SPRING 2013 Nature Program Calendar
http://greenwich.audubon.org
Audubon Greenwich hosts a wide range of events throughout the year including: guided hikes, citizen science efforts, guest speakers, and documentary films events about conservation issues.
SPECIAL EVENT PAGES: While most programs are listed in our PDF calendar and are below, newly added events and events that require more explaination, are posted to our "Events" website (linked from the Right Column of this webpage.) TAKE A LOOK
ANNUAL HAWK FESTIVAL: Follow this link for information about the annual Hawk Festival & Green Bazaar held in September.
Archive of Past Calendar:
- WINTER 2012-2013 Nature Program Calendar
- FALL 2012 Nature Program Calendar
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What is the AGNEWS email service & how do I sign up?
AGNEWS is a free weekly email about Audubon Greenwich's events throughout the year. Stay in-the-know about special events, the latest Oppenheimer Gallery exhibit in Kiernan Hall, nature store specials and more. Signing up is easy! To sign up automatically, send a blank email to:
AUDUBONGREENWICHNEWS-SUBSCRIBE@YAHOOGROUPS.COM
Once your email is received and processed, you will get an email indicating that you are signed up for teh Yahoo Group that is posted to weekly. If you have any questions regarding events or wish change your email preferences, please contact the Communications Manager at 203-869-5272 x239 greenwichcenter@audubon.org. Thanks and see you out on the trails!!
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"EVENTS IN BREIF" - Short event descriptions from the weekly AGNEWS emails
Audubon Greenwich: Hikes, Talks, Films, & Fun
Saturday, March 2 ~ Saturday, May 25, 2013
Saturday, March 2
Early Signs of Spring
1:30-3:00 pm
In March, spring starts to show itself in many ways. Join Ted Gilman for fun and early spring natural history during a hike down the Discovery Trail, up to Mead Lake and back to the Center. Ages 5 & up. Easy to moderate terrain. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Tuesday, March 5
The Scoop on Wheat and Gluten
10:00-11:00 am
Rachel Khanna will return to Audubon Greenwich to talk about what's going on with wheat and gluten in our foods and how it affects our health. Join her for a one-hour session to learn about these ingredients and get the right information. $10. Space limited. RSVP required to Rakhanna@optonline.net.
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Upcoming Winter Film Event at Audubon Greenwich:
Seeds of Freedom & Genetic Roulette
Two films and speakers about the significant GMO foods issues at hand
Presented in partnership with Slow Food Metro North & the Fairfield Green Food Guide.
Friday, MARCH 8, 2013
6:00-9:00 pm @ Audubon Greenwich
The GMO-free and GMO-labeling movements are active nationwide and are determined to regain a healthy, sustainable food system in the US. Join us for an evening of food, film & thought-provoking discussion with experts and advocates who are working to enable positive change. Space limited & RSVP is required. Wine & Cheese Reception and Exhibits start at 6:00 PM. $15/adult & $5/under 21.Most suitable for adults but interested youth are welcome. RSVP to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org or leave a voicemail for Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT
EVENT WEBSITE (includes GMO info and links):
http://greenwich.audubon.org/events/gmo-free-films-seeds-freedom-genetic-roulette
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Saturday, March 9
Family Bird Watching
1:00-2:00 pm
Review winter birds, bird feeding and first returning migrants. Help conduct our weekly ‘Project FeederWatch’ bird count and help report these results via the internet to Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Ages 5 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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New Oppenheimer Exhibit
New England Birds in Watercolor by J. J. Audubon
Saturday, March 9
6:00-8:00 pm
In celebration of this new exhibition, Joel Oppenheimer will comment on John James Audubon as a watercolor artist in the field and Professor Robert A. Askins, Ph.D. will speak on ‘The Prospect for Birds in the Eastern Deciduous Forest’. Dr. Askins is nationally recognized for his research of the ecology of migratory birds and the impact of forest fragmentation on bird populations. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Suggested donations to Audubon will be accepted at the door. Event details and gallery hours online. RSVP requested to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 x239. http://greenwich.audubon.org/oppenheimer-gallery
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Saturday, March 16
Family Nestbox Workshop
2:00-3:30 pm
Bring your family to learn how to host bird families in your yard by adding bird nest boxes. Ted Gilman will show different nestboxes for a variety of birds and discuss best practices for placement and bird house maintenance. Families can build their own nestbox if they pre-order a kit when signing up. Or, learn in the class and then buy an assembled nest box from our Nature Store. Ages 5 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, March 16
Woodcock Watch
6:45-7:45 pm
Help us search for one of the rites of spring as we watch and listen for the crepuscular calls and aerial performance of these woodland sandpiper relatives. We will also listen for any newly emerged Spring Peeper tree frogs. Ages 6 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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1-day 'Organic Lawn Care Certificate Course'
The new CT NOFA short course with organic lawn 'know-how’ that can keep the Sound clean!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
8:00 am-5:00 pm
@Audubon Greenwich
With consumer demand increasing for organic lawn care services, now is the time to get ahead with non-toxic lawn care 'know-how’. With support from The Long Island Sound Futures Fund and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Northeast Organic Farming Association's Organic Land Care Program (NOFA OLC) is offering a new 'Organic Lawn Care Certificate Course'. The one-day course ($80) is ideal for municipal and school groundskeepers, lawn care professionals and town committee members wanting an comprehensive understanding of effective non-toxic turf care approaches. The lessons cover: how pesticide and fertilizer runoff harms water quality; how to grow a beautiful lawn organically; and how to market organic services. The course also includes a newly published guide to organic lawn care, organic lawn signs and other marketing materials for those who have completed course.
For details about the course, its instructors, or for more about organic lawn care practices, visit: www.organiclandcare.net/lawncertificatecourse. To RSVP for the March 19 in Greenwich, please contact Jenna Messier at: jenna@organiclandcare.netor 203-888-5146. PLEASE PASS THE WORD TO LANDSCAPERS & TOWN OFFICIALS
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AUDUBON’S SPRINGTIME FILM FEST– Part 1
Friday, March 22
A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle For a Living Planet is the first big-picture exploration of the environmental movement - grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from conservation to climate change. From battling toxic waste in the Love Canal to Chico Mendes saving the Amazon, this cutting-edge new film shares lessons and stories from the people fighting - and succeeding – in protecting our planet’s biodiversity. Event & film details on website. Receptions at 6:00 pm. Film at 7:15 pm. Suggested Donation: $15/adult & $5/under 21. RSVP required to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or via voicemail to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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SPRING BIRDING BEGINS!
Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Get out & enjoy two local ‘birding’ hot spots. No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
- Saturdays (7:00-8:45 am @ Audubon Greenwich): April 6, 13, 20, 27 / May 11*, 18, 25 ~ Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road. (*6:30 am)
- Wednesdays (7:00-8:30 am @ Fairchild Garden): April 10, 17, 24 / May 1, 8, 15, 22 ~ Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.
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Plus… Birding 101: Bird Watching Basics for Adults
Saturday, March 30
1:00-3:30 pm
An intro to Ornithology and the tools/skills used in bird study. Enjoy a walk, learn binocular tips, field guides, and online resources that make birding so much fun. For adults and young birders. $12 adults; No charge for youth. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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AUDUBON’S SPRINGTIME FILM FEST– Part 2
Friday, April 5
Birders: The Central Park Effect reveals the extraordinary array of wild birds and the equally colorful New Yorkers who schedule their lives around the rhythms of migration. The spectacular wildlife footage captures the Park’s bird life mostly goes by unnoticed by the 38 million people who visit America's most famous park each year. (61 min.) Event & film details on website. Receptions at 6:00 pm. Film at 7:15 pm. $15/adult & $5/under 21. RSVP required to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or via voicemail to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, April 6
7:00-8:45 am ~ Bird Walk (Main Sanctuary) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.
No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
2:00-3:45 pm ~ Spring Hike To Mead Lake
Join us as we circle 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. Ages 7 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Wednesday, April 10
7:00-8:30 am ~ Bird Walk (Fairchild) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 13
7:00-8:45 am ~ Bird Walk (Main Sanctuary) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.
No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
2:00-4:00 pm ~ Vernal Pond Survey Hike
Hike to the Old Pasture Trail to examine vernal pools and look for evidence of breeding wood frogs and spotted salamanders. Ages 7 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Wednesday, April 17
7:00-8:30 am ~ Bird Walk (Fairchild) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 20
7:00-8:45 am ~ Bird Walk (Main Sanctuary) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.
No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
2:00-3:30 pm ~ Spring Wildflower Walk
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 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Wednesday, April 24
7:00-8:30 am ~ Bird Walk (Fairchild) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Thursday, April 25
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 & up. Space limited & RSVP required. Contact Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 27
7:00-8:45 am ~ Bird Walk (Main Sanctuary) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.
No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
2:00-3:30 pm ~ Bluebird and Tree Swallow Nestbox Happenings
Join a leisurely stroll to check outthe activity of two of our most regular nestbox
inhabitants. We’ll listen for songs and calls, watch for feeding activity, courtship and competition with other species. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Sunday, April 28
Urban Oases: Expanding Bird Habitat
2:00-3:30 pm
Join Audubon’s Patrick Comins and Michelle Frankel for a special presentation & walk through Greenwich’s Montgomery Pinetum. Co-sponsored by: Bruce Museum, Garden Education Center, and the Greenwich Tree Conservancy. Details online: www.AudubonCT.org. RSVP to 203-869-5272 x239.
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Wednesday, May 1
7:00-8:30 am ~ Bird Walk (Fairchild) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Friday, May 3
Hummingbirds @Home – a lecture & film with Geoff LeBaron
6:00-8:30 pm
Hummingbirds are the only birds able to hover, fly backwards, and upside down. To fuel their acrobatics, they are constantly in search of nectar-rich flowers. To promote hummingbird-friendly native plant gardening, Geoff LeBaron, Director of the Christmas Bird Count, will introduce Audubon’s new Hummingbirds @Homeinitiative and screen the NATURE documentary film, ‘Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air’. $10 adults; $5 youth.Nature Store Sale & Reception from 6:00-7:00 pm. RSVP requested to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, May 4
NYC Birding & Audubon Art Expedition
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Start with a guided birding experience in Central Park with a local legend, Robert DeCandido PhD. Then, after lunch, the group will get a tour of the New York Historical Society’s ground-breaking new exhibit, ‘Audubon’s Aviary: Part I of the Complete Flock’. Space limited & RSVP required. $40 via the Audubon van or $10 to join group in NYC. Guests pay other costs (tour, lunch, train, etc.) Trip itinerary online. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Wednesday, May 8
7:00-8:30 am ~ Bird Walk (Fairchild) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
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International Migratory Bird Day
Annual Bird Walk & Bird Breakfast
Saturday, May 11
6:30-9:00 am
Join this annual Audubon tradition when people of all ages rise and shine in search of birds and signs of spring. After the spring birding, return to a hearty, home-cooked ‘bird breakfast’ prepared by volunteers. Meet in main parking area to hike. RSVP required for breakfast($8). RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Monday, May 13
‘Birding Outside of the Box’ with Alvaro Jaramillo
7:00-8:30 pm
Audubon Greenwich is pleased to host Alvaro Jaramillo, Senior Biologist at the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, for a lively discussion about birder brains and how humans relate to birds. This talk is partly about what we understand about brain function and partly about how it allows us to identify birds; and this understanding helps one be more proficient in bird identification. Jaramillo is a sought-after keynote speaker and contributed chapters to The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior; wrote the Birds of Chile and New World Blackbirds: The Icterids; isa columnist for Bird Watcher’s Digest; and is an associate editor for North American Birds. Suggested Donation: $5. RSVPs appreciated to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 x239.
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Wednesday, May 15
7:00-8:30 am ~ Bird Walk (Fairchild) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, May 18
7:00-8:45 am ~ Bird Walk (Main Sanctuary) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.
No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
2:00-3:30 pm ~ ‘Fast Food’ Feasts for Songbirds
As neo-tropical migrants return from their wintering areas, emerging insects and other invertebrates provide them with essential foods. Join us as we search for feeding birds visiting local plant life in search of insects, spiders, and other creatures that make quick treats for spring’s hungry avian travelers. All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Wednesday, May 22
7:00-8:30 am ~ Bird Walk (Fairchild) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
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AUDUBON’S SPRINGTIME FILM FEST – Part 3
Friday, May 24
Last Call At The Oasis: Water - the earth's most valuable resource. Countless living things need it to survive but it's very possible that in the near future, there won't be enough clean water to sustain our planet. From Academy Award-winning director Jessica Yu, this film sheds light on the vital role water plays and it introduces us to individuals who are championing revolutionary solutions. Event & film details on website. Receptions at 6:00 pm. Film at 7:15 pm. $15/adult & $5/under 21. RSVP required to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or via voicemail to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, May 25
7:00-8:45 am ~ Bird Walk (Main Sanctuary) Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.
No charge or RSVP required. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
2:00-3:30 pm ~ Turtle Time
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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FOR A LIST OF PROGRAMS, CHECK THE CALENDAR ONLINE: http://greenwich.audubon.org/sites/default/files/documents/audubongreenwich-calendar-winter2012-2013.pdf Programs suitable for all ages unless otherwise indicated. Register by calling 203-869-5272. Program cost: $3/adult members; $5/adult non-members; $1.50/member children and seniors; $3/non-member children and seniors.
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SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 18, 2013
Fostering Future Environmental Leaders
A Special Event Honoring Eaddo Kiernan and Joni & Kevin Kimberlin
@ The Belle Haven Club, Greenwich
On Thursday, April 18, 2013, Audubon Connecticut will honor Eaddo Kiernan and Joni & Kevin Kimberlin for their outstanding commitment to Audubon and their many achievements in the field of conservation. Eaddo Kiernan will receive Audubon Connecticut’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her support of conservation organizations that have strong educational programs to amplify their environmental mission. Joni & Kevin Kimberlin will receive the Audubon Connecticut 2013 Environmental Leadership Award for their far-sighted support of Audubon’s education mission. We hope you will join us in honoring these great conservation leaders and support our fantastic programs as well as our efforts to increase their reach and impact within Connecticut.
All proceeds will benefit Audubon’s education and conservation programs. To reserve your seat or table, please contact John Hannan at 203-869-5272 x234, jhannan@audubon.org, or go on-line at http://ct.audubon.org/action-items/environmental-leadership-dinner
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The Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich
Now open in Kiernan Hall at Audubon Greenwich
New Oppenheimer Exhibit
New England Birds in Watercolor by J. J. Audubon
Opening Saturday, March 9
6:00-8:00 pm
In celebration of this new exhibition, Joel Oppenheimer will comment on John James Audubon as a watercolor artist in the field and Professor Robert A. Askins, Ph.D. will speak on ‘The Prospect for Birds in the Eastern Deciduous Forest’. Dr. Askins is nationally recognized for his research of the ecology of migratory birds and the impact of forest fragmentation on bird populations. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Suggested donations to Audubon will be accepted at the door. RSVP requested to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 x239. http://greenwich.audubon.org/oppenheimer-gallery
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To RSVP ...or not to RSVP
John Robbins
Your RSVP helps Audubon plan for group sizes and in some cases an RSVP is required (due to limited space) so please read the program descriptions to find out if RSVPs are required or not.
Signing up for programs is quick & easy ~ simply call or email the staff person noted in the program description and leave a message with your Name, # of People, and a Phone Number - just in case we have to update you on availability or weather challenges.
Questions about an event? Contact the Events & Communications Manager: Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 ext. 239 / Cell: 203-613-8813 / jcordulack@audubon.org
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