Join the Roaring Brook Nature Center on July 11th in their annual butterfly survey sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association! The counting will start at 7:30 at the Nature Center parking lot. At 1:30, there will be a butterfly educational program and walk. Be prepared to spend time walking outside. There is a fee of $3 for members and $6 for non-members. The rain date is July 12. Be sure to call the center for more information at 860-693-0263.
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Come explore the Charles E. Wheeler Salt Marsh in a guided canoe tour with the CT Audubon Society. The marsh has a wealth of birds, wildlife, and beautiful views. Dates for the tours are July 18th (12:15pm-2:45pm), August 1st (11:30am-2pm), and August 29 (10:15am-12:45pm). Make sure to pack a lunch or snack, plenty of water, and wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet! Canoes and equipment will be provided. Inclement weather (such as wind or rain) may cause the trip to be cancelled so make sure to call the Coastal Center for information before at (203) 878-7440. Be sure to pre-register as spots fill up quickly.
To rent a Coastal Center canoe the fees are:
CAS Members $27/person, $69/canoe (3 people)
Non-members $35/person, $95/canoe (3 people)
To use your own canoe fees are:
$20 CAS Members, $30 Non-members
Get all the details on their website!
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Head out to Hammonasset Beach State Park this Saturday at 8pm for an evening of stories and fables! Sit by the campfire with marshmallows as Ranger Russ tells Native American stories in this family friendly event. Be sure to RSVP to their Facebook event!
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Head over the the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center on Saturday, June 27th at 2pm to learn some valuable wilderness skills! Ranger Jessica will be teaching the group how to build a fire with natural resources found outside, like bark and dead branches. This event is free, but make sure to register by calling the center at 203-736-1053.
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Head out to the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center for a unique magic show this Saturday, June 20th at 2pm! Cyril the sorcerer will be performing an act with an environmental focus, specifically about protecting the wilderness and natural habitats. Come experience the magic at this free family program. Be sure to register by calling the center at 203-736-1053.
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(Image courtesy of Lisa Kereszi)
Every Saturday this summer from 12:30pm-1pm, head out to the Stamford Museum and Nature Center and help feed the animals housed there. Discover what the animals like to eat and help prepare their diet. This event is free for all children, but make sure to grab a spot early (any time after 10am day of) as only 20 kids can help each week. This program is every Saturday from June 6th through August 22 (except the Fourth of July).
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The American Hiking Society’s annual National Trails Day is this Saturday, June 6th! There are fun events happening all around Connecticut including hiking, birding, trail maintenance, paddling, and much more! Check out some of these fun events:
Northwest Park National Trails Day – Hiking is for the Birds!
Guided Hike of Great Pond Reserve
National Trails Day Hikes at Session Woods
Also be sure to check out The National Trail’s Day event search and The Connecticut Forest and Parks Association’s list of weekend events!
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This Saturday (May 30) from 2-5pm, explore your inner poet at the Bauer Farming Project! Come decorate the gardens with your own haikus and cinquian poems. This event is free and for all ages. There will be lemonade and fresh herb tea. No need to register, but check out their website.
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Be sure to send us your pictures and poems!
Image courtesy of Bauer Park
