Fairfield, CT - The Connecticut Audubon Society Center, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, has released its March/April events calendar, detailed below. For additional info, visit www.ctaudubon.org/fairfield-programs-events/ or call 203-259-6305, x109.
Adirondack Night (Saturday, March 7, 6 to 9 p.m.)
Connecticut Audubon’s Center at Fairfield on Burr Street is transformed into a rustic mountain lodge for the annual Adirondack Night-Howl at the Moon event, Saturday, March 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. This favorite winter fundraiser is back with all the traditions: toe-tapping music by Barnstorm!; food from Garelick & Herbs; open bar with selections from Fifth State Distillery and craft beer from Two Roads Brewing Co.; live, silent and online auctions--plus outdoor bonfire. Tickets are $75. Supports education programs at the Center in Fairfield. More information and tickets at: www.ctaudubon.org/adknight2020, or call 203-259-6305, x109.
Legislative update: Environmental Initiatives (Saturday, March 14, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
Join Stephen Lewis, from the Connecticut Chapter of the Sierra Club, for a discussion on upcoming environmental legislation, hosted by Connecticut Audubon’s Center at Fairfield, Saturday, Mar. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Get a preview of bills affecting wildlife, open space, clean water, protection from chemicals, and initiatives relating to renewable energy and climate change mitigation. Find out how you can follow the action and become more involved. CAS Members: free; Non-members: $5. More information and registration at: www.ctaudubon.org/2020/02/legislative-update-environmental-initiatives-3/.
Humane Alternatives to Spring Pest Control (Saturday, March 21, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
What's bugging you? Connecticut Audubon’s Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, offers a program on Humane Alternatives to Spring Pest Control, Saturday, Mar., 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn more about the variety of local "pest" species, and the humane, environmentally friendly methods of deterring, relocating and preventing unwelcome wildlife on your property. CAS Members: $7; Non-members: $10. Pre-register to let us know you’re coming at: www.ctaudubon.org/2020/02/humane-alternatives-to-spring-pest-control/, or call: 203-259-6305, x109.
How to Wake Up Your Garden (Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m. to Noon)
Learn how to bring back biodiversity and turn back the tide of invasive plants in your yard, at Connecticut Audubon’s Center at Fairfield, Saturday, Mar. 28, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Leaders of the Smith Richardson Wildlife Preserve reclamation project, Charlie Stebbins and Mary Hogue (also chair of the Fairfield Forestry Committee), will share how you can apply the techniques they use in large projects, as well as their home gardens. Get helpful tips to save time and money, and see your yard in a whole new way. CAS Members: $7; Non-members: $10. Pre-register at: www.ctaudubon.org/2020/02/how-to-wake-up-your-garden/ or call: 203-259-6305, x109.
Hands-on, fun exploration of nature, for children ages 2 to 3 with participating adult. Meets Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m., at Connecticut Audubon’s Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street. Learn about nature and animal life through stories, crafts, games, sensory experiments and meeting animals up close. CAS Members $15/class; Non-members $20/class. Pre-registration necessary at:www.ctaudubon.org/2019/02/nature-nursery-14/ or call: 203-259-6305, x109.
Spring Break Camp (Tuesday April 14 through Friday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Connecticut Audubon’s Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr St., hosts a spring break nature camp, for ages 4 to 8, Tuesday, April 14 through Friday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nature-based, hands-on activities to welcome back spring include outdoor exploration and indoor stories, games, crafts and live animal presentations. CAS Members: $52/day, $255/week; Non-members: $62/day, $265/week. Pre-registration required. Visit: www.ctaudubon.org/2019/03/spring-break-camp-2/ or call 203-259-6305, x.109.
Summer Camp at Connecticut Audubon (Registration is open)
The Connecticut Audubon Society’s summer camp in Fairfield offers science and nature-themed programs in week-long, full- and half-day sessions, for ages 4 through 14. Campers build connections to the natural world through outdoor exploration and fun in a unique learning environment. High staff-to-camper ratio; teacher-naturalists with education/science proficiency. Options for before care and “lunch bunch” for half-day sessions. Brochure and registration information at: www.ctaudubon.org/fairfield-camp/ or call: 203-259-6305, x109.