Birds of Prey at Yale Peabody Museum, New Haven, Saturday Oct. 24

birds-of-prey-2015_0Birds of prey, or raptors (from the Latin for “to seize”), are hunting birds with hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons. These birds — —among them eagles, hawks, falcons and owls— —also boast the best eyesight and the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. On Saturday October 24th, Wingmasters will bring five live birds to Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven. Presentations at 11:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. will explain raptor predation, their place at the top of the food web, their different hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly changing world. Museum admission required; space is limited.

 

Sounds of the Woods: Flashlight Tour, Goodwin Forest, Saturday 10/23, 7-9 p.m.

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Many of our ghost tales of vampires and monsters probably came from interpretations of the calls of the wildlife in the woods. Come and learn about the creepy screeches and screams that you hear in the woods at night! You’ll learn that there’s nothing to be afraid of — but you still might get spooked! 15 minute tours run from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center in Hampton, CT, sponsored by Connecticut Forest and Trails Association.. Rain or shine. For questions, call 860-455-9534.

Autumnfest at Ansonia Nature Center, Sat Oct 17, 11-4

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Celebrate fall at Ansonia Nature Center‘s Autumnfest! Ride over hill and dale in our horse-drawn “story” hay wagon, where you’ll hear some spooky Halloween tales!  Learn about bats, spiders and owls! Have some fresh-squeezed apple cider and fresh-made donuts, try pumpkin carving, get your face painted, and make some creative crafts. Proceeds benefit the Nature Center’s playground project. This event is rain or shine, and requires no park admission fee. For more information, call 203-736-1053.

 

Leaf Peeper Scavenger Hunt: Roaring Brook Nature Center, 10/12, 10-4

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Looking for something to do on a lovely fall day during the height of leaf color? Drop in to the Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton, CT between 10 am and 4 pm and head out on the trails for a fall scavenger hunt and special crafts. Apple cider and cookies will be provided. 
Scavenger hunt map will be sold in Nature Center Store for $2.00 plus admission to the Nature Center. 

No pre-registration needed.

Nature Fairies and Gnomes at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Saturday 10/10 at 10:00

2459337466_1d40352acc_oThe Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is offering a great new program throughout the year featuring Nature Fairies: “the champions of the earth!” Head over to the center on Wednesday (8/26) at 10am to hear stories about the Nature Fairies, make a creative craft, and create a fairy house outside! This program is great for kids ages 5-12 and there is a fee of $5.12 for members or $6 for nonmembers.

Click here for directions.

Send us pictures of your fairy houses here!