August 2018 Programs
Reservations required for all programs.
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Birds & More: Ecology Walks with Jim Arrigoni
Join our conservation biologist in exploring the diverse habitats of Deer Pond Farm. Walks will have different themes such as forest birds and birdsong, wetlands wildlife, night songs, and plants. We will move at a leisurely pace, stopping to observe and learn about various points of interest and collect data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas Survey.
Wednesday, August 1, 4 p.m. Wildflower Identification Join us as we explore the botanical diversity of Deer Pond Farm on a gentle walk focusing on the identification and importance of native wildflowers. There will be a brief lesson on Lawrence Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, which employs a simple-to-use system for quickly identifying the plants of the northeastern United States. You may wish to bring binoculars, a hand lens for smaller flowers, and a wildflower guidebook if you have one.
Saturday, August 11, 9 a.m. Family Friendly Birding Basics Walk The world of birdwatching can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! This gentle introduction assumes nothing, except that you are curious to learn more about enjoying these wondrous creatures. We will cover use of binoculars and the variety of clues that help to identify different kinds of birds. Bring binoculars if you have them (if not, you can borrow a pair), and all the questions you have about birdwatching but were afraid to ask.
Saturday, August 25, 9 a.m. Family Friendly Ponds, Wetlands & Streams This walk will focus on the variety of freshwater habitats of Deer Pond Farm and the fascinating animals that depend on them. Water is essential for life, and even though it is all around us, it is like another world. Many strange animals are doing interesting things under the water’s surface, which we’ll observe with dry feet from the water’s edge.
Early Morning Bird Walks with Miley Bull Join our senior director of science and conservation for an early morning bird walk at Deer Pond Farm. All level of birders are welcome on these relaxing excursions along the trails on our way to various birding hot spots. We will look and listen for early fall migrants as we collect data for the Connecticut Bird Atlas survey. Possible sightings include: American Redstart, Yellow Warbler and many other warblers moving through. Our resident woodpeckers, flycatchers, tanagers and grosbeaks are also likely to be seen or heard.
Friday, August 10, 8 a.m., Tuesday, August 14, 8 a.m., Friday, August 24, 8 a.m.
Photography Fun Sunday, August 12, 2 p.m.
Join avid wildlife photographers Brian Bennett, Sharon Cuartero and Rich Stone for a bird walk with a focus on photography. They will help you understand the capabilities and limitations of your camera. You will also learn the basics of f-stop, shutter speed, focus and ISO.
Family Friendly American Sign Language Nature Walk Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.
Take a leisurely scenic walk and learn related signs in American Sign Language. You will learn the signs for the animals, bugs, plants and bodies of water that we see along the way from our leader, Josie Garcia, Certified Teacher of the Deaf.
Volunteer Training
Advanced Volunteer Training: Saturday, August 18, 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. Current volunteers may join Connecticut Audubon Society Master Naturalist, Diane Nizlek and botanist, Jim Cortina to learn fern identification and reproduction as well as a few fun facts on some of the oldest plants on our planet and their connection to our local birds.
New Volunteer Training: Saturday, August 18, 1 p.m. Join us to learn about The Connecticut Audubon Society, Deer Pond Farm and the specifics on being a volunteer here with us.
For all programs: Dress for the weather. Inclement weather cancels. Bring binoculars, camera and a sense of adventure. Unless otherwise stated: free for members and $5.00 non-members.
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