Registration for Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury, Pomfret and Old Lyme starts NOW!Click Here for more Camp Info & Registration Links...

The Connecticut Audubon Society has written to the state's two Senators and five members of the House of Representatives, including Reps. John Larson and Joe Courtney, expressing support for the Green New Deal and urging Connecticut's delegation to c…

I am thrilled to announce that we've hired Kate Reamer, who has lived in town for a decade, as the new director of the Center of Glastonbury. (That's Kate on the left; I'm on the right.) Kate's been volunteering here for the past year, as our coordi…

Conservation Itself is EndangeredYou've probably noticed the Ospreys. Fifty years ago they had all but vanished - fewer than 10 pair nested in Connecticut. But that's ancient history. Last summer, a team of volunteers from the Connecticut Audubon Soc…

The final environmental study of the proposed Northeast Corridor rail project inadequately analyzes the risk to at least four federally endangered or threatened fish and birds in Connecticut. The study therefore fails to assess the true impact the ne…

Hands-on Learning. Enriching Experiences. Engaging Adventures. Memories that Last a Lifetime!  Click the links below to register now!Or for more information, visit www.ctaudubon.org/summercamp  Click here to Register for Summer Camp at the Cent…

The Connecticut Audubon Society is accepting applications for the 2017 Edwin Way Teale Artists-in-Residence at Trail Wood program.Through the program, started in 2012, the Connecticut Audubon Society invites writers and visual artists to spend a week…

Although a handful of species have done surprisingly well, many Connecticut birds are suffering slow, steady population declines caused by the loss of their nesting areas, the Connecticut Audubon Society reported today in its Connecticut State of the…

Center at Glastonbury1361 Main StreetGlastonbury860-633-8402 Summer Camp Ages 3-12 ~August weeks still have some openings.Sign Up online today! or call us for more information. Harvest Dinner Under the Stars, September 9, 2016Tickets are availa…

Membership Month was a huge success!As you may have heard, March was membership month at the Connecticut Audubon Society. We had a wonderful response, and as a result our membership has grown by 25% this year. That huge increase lets us know that you…

Connecticut's Ospreys are thriving and are one of several good-news stories among the state's bird life.As you know, thanks to the hard work of 150 of your friends and neighbors here in Connecticut, we are documenting it through our Osprey Nation cit…

Hands-on Learning. Enriching Experiences. Engaging Adventures. Memories that Last a Lifetime!Click the links below to register now!(Be patient: If a lot of people click at once, there might be a very short wait.)(Once you sign up, you will get an ema…

Eagle and Osprey CruisesSaturday, April 30th, 10 a.m. and 2 p.mConnecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will conduct boat cruises aboard the Becky Thatcher to search for Bald Eagle and the occasional Golden Eagle, Osprey, and other birds along the Conne…

Eagles at the DamAnother winter of Bald Eagle viewing has started at the Shepaug dam in Southbury, and the Connecticut Audubon Society is again proud to be collaborating with FirstLight Power Resources to make the experience enjoyable and educational…

As we near the end of December, we wanted to reach out to you regarding our Annual Fund Drive. Now is the time to make your annual tax-deductible contribution! Your year-end support will ensure The Connecticut Audubon Society has a strong start in…

Connecticut State of the Birds 2015: Protect Large Landscapes and Connect Critical Habitats for the Benefit of the State’s Wildlife and People.The Connecticut Audubon Society today released its Connecticut State of the Birds 2015 report,  

Would you like to learn and share knowledge of the natural world in Connecticut?  If so then this training program may be for you!  Classes are taught by professional field experts like Miley Bull, senior director of Science & Conservation …

The Connecticut General Assembly concluded its 2015 session last week by agreeing to provide significant funds for open space preservation, narrowly averting a proposal that would have been disastrous to conservation efforts. Lawmakers in Hartford…

This camp offers exceptional programming for campers who have completed grades 6-8. Our advance enrichmentprogramming expands campers’ knowledge with hands-on experimentation and exciting discovery. We strive toprovide campers with an excellen…

This engaging program provides young campers with a full dayof hands-on seaside activities, exploration, and summer fun by the sea; there’s a new theme each week!Living the Tide Life IIIt’s a tough day at the beach when water’s o…

These full-day programs cover a variety of topics and provide kids with positive experiences in nature, stimulating handson activities, and games.Catch & Release IVHelp protect our wildlife! Working with university researchers, catch, tag, and re…

Camp at the Center at Fairfield is a unique learning experience for children who have completed Kindergarten–5th grade. Our exceptional 9 a.m. to noon programs give campers a chance to explore and thrive in the naturalenvironment. For those ca…

Campers dive into different topics each week, engaging in fun hands-on activities, games, and crafts, meeting animals, and exploring the beach. Living the Tide LifeIt’s a tough day at the beach when water’s out of reach, in a tide pool.…

Additional half-day trips and species identification challenges give children in-depth experiences in nature. Behind the Scenes II - NewHere’s a backstage pass into the world of professional biology. Go behind the scenes at the Peabody Museum,…

These exciting half-day programs, with a new theme each week, provide children with hours of hands-on exploration, games, crafts, and time at the beach!Day by Day Adventures This exciting week is designed to fit your schedule. Sign up your child for …

Our preschool camp sessions at the Center at Fairfield offer a fun camp experience for campers ages 4 and 5.Our half-day program fosters a nurturing and supportive environment. The day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon.For campers who enjoy a longer …

Streaming Ospreys The Osprey Cam at our Milford Point Coastal Center is operational - finally! The cable to the camera snapped over the cold winter and when we ordered a replacement, the wrong one was delivered. There are more than 400 Ospre…

Student Power Helps Ospreys in Old Lyme A trio of students from the lower Connecticut River Valley used their muscle to restore an Osprey nest platform that had fallen into disrepair in recent years. We expect a happy Osprey couple to be moving in…

Connecticut State of the Birds 2014: Habitat Change Threatens State Birds; Sound Conservation Management is Crucial to Recovery Fairfield, CT - Connecticut's wide diversity of bird species is diminishing and is at risk of continued declines as habit…

Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will once again sponsor boat cruises to view bird species wintering along the CT River. Bald Eagles can be found along the lower river, an important wintering ground and nesting site for this large bird of prey. …

Art Exhibition and SaleFeaturing 2013 Artist of the YearSEAN MURTHAAward-winning master wildlife painter. GALA PREVIEW PARTYSeptember 27 at 6:30-9:30 p.m.$75 per person GALLERY HOURSSaturday and Sunday, September 28th - 29th10 a.m. - 4 p.m.…

Fairfield, CT -- Alexander R. Brash, a longtime conservation leader and Connecticut resident with an extensive record of success managing non-profits and government agencies, has been named president of Connecticut Audubon Society. A skillful bi…

Golf for ConservationSupport conservation in Connecticut and at the same time play golf on the course that is the site of the PGA's Travelers Championship tournament, an annual stop on the professional golf tour. Join us Monday, September 23, at…

Bird Habitats, Outdoor Education for Connecticut's Schools EcoTravel - Connecticut Audubon Society's EcoTravel is a full-service travel agency that will take you on exciting and educational nature adventures near and far. Details here...Golf - Join …

Center at GlastonburyOur annual Art for Nature's Sake exhibition and sale is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always we have an amazing lineup of artists who will show and sell their work. Proceeds go to benefit the Ce…

The Hartford Courant published our op-ed in today's edition. Titled "Native Birds Could Use a Helping Hand," it discusses how all of us might help to slow or reverse the decline of swallows, swifts, whip-poor-wills and other species that eat only bug…

Spring Weekend Tours Bicknell's Thrush And Spruce Grouse! in the Adirondacks May 28-31, 2013Two of the bird species that are so frequently missing from one's life list are this thrush and grouse! With the help of a few local guides in the Adiron…

Get Creative at Trail WoodWe are taking applications for the inaugural season of the Edwin Way Teale Summer Writer- and Artist-In-Residence Program at Trail Wood, in Hampton. Application deadline is March 30. For more information and an application f…

Connecticut State of the Birds 2013: A Long-Term, Mysterious Population Decline Is Decimating "Aerial Insectivores"Connecticut Audubon Society Calls for Research, Pesticide Reductions, More Nesting Sites to Avoid the Loss of 17 SpeciesFairfield, CT -…

Thanks to a 3M Eco Grant, 750 Elementary School Students Will Participate in Outdoor Environmental Education Our Center at Glastonbury.Connecticut Audubon Society has been awarded a $49,000 3M Eco Grant to bring its innovative Science In Nature outdo…

How about an Overnight Adventure!      Cornwall, EnglandWalking TourApril 23 - May 3, 2013Immerse yourself in heath-lands, tropical valleys, moors, and legends of ancient England. Connect with nature along coastal paths, beac…

COASTAL BIRDING HOLIDAYWed., Dec. 5     10AM-7PMJoin Andy for an annual favorite as your briding group searches for early winter migrants and coastal birds along the shore from Old Lyme to Groton. After this pre-holiday adventure,…

Eagle Viewing Boat Cruise Schedule 2013 Saturday, February 9 thru Sunday, March 17, 2013 To register online CLICK HERE it's fast and easy! Saturdays and Sundays 9:00AM11:30AM2:00PM Thursdays 10:00AM1:00PM Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel will o…

Connecticut Audubon Society proudly announces the selection of David Allen Sibley as the 2012 Artist of the Year. Each year, the Connecticut Audubon Society's Center at Fairfield honors those who are known for their outstanding artwork depicting bird…