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T4C: Dragonflies and Damselflies Survey: July 26

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:39:32 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Join us for an introduction to our local dragonflies and damselflies and take part in the first official survey of the Audubon Greenwich grounds. All ages welcome but may more suitable for children 7 and up. RSVP required.

July 26, 2008 from 10:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich, CT.

Call office (203) 869-5272.

Honey Harvest: July 26

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:37:55 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Stop by to see how the honey is taken out of the hive and bottled. Help spin the honey from the wax combs. Honey will be available for purchase from the Backyard Beekeepers Association.

Free. (203) 869-5272.

July 26, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich, CT.

Guided Night Hike: July 18

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:37:38 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Come explore the dusk and night-time world of the Audubon Center fields, pond, and forest to watch the changing of the guard from daytime to night time wildlife. RSVP is required.

July 18, 2008 from 8:30 - 9:45 P.M.

Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich, CT.

Call office for cost. (203) 869-5272 Ext. 230 Ted.

Fireflies-Nature's mini-fireworks: July 3

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:15:21 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

An ideal time of the year to learn about these special insects. Please call to register.

July 3, 2008 from 2:30 - 4:00 P.M.

Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich, CT.

Call office for cost. (203) 869-5272 Ext. 230 Ted.

Audubon's Invasive Plants: Lecture & Field Day: June 28

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:33:16 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Learn about our local plant invaders and how to get them under control. The first part will be an informative lecture accompanied by a light breakfast and then join in the fun with our stewardship team when we work a site that has an invasive plant problem.

Bring a note pad, work clothes, and gloves.

Breakfast fee $5. Free to all who stay to help with plant removal.

June 28, 2008. 9:00 A.M. Breakfast. 10:30 Guest Speaker.

Family Pond Exploration: June 28

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:14:44 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Hop around the pond with Audubon staff and get up close to the tiney creatures that call the nearby pond home. Equipment will be provided. All ages.

June 28, 2008 from 2:30 - 4:00 P.M.

Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich, CT.

Limited registration. Sign up by calling the store at (203) 869-5272 Ext.221.

Breakfast and Hike: June 7

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:25:36 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Eat a healthy breakfast and prepare for a hike up the trails of the Audubon, 9 to 11, Saturday, June 7, Greenwich Audubon Center; $25 per family; 869-5272 ext. 239; jcordulack@audubon.org.

Wild Wetland Birds: June 7

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:24:29 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Greenwich Audubon hosts Rosalie Winard, author of “Wild Birds of America’s Wetlands,” 2 to 4, Saturday, June 7; Carol@welcomebooks.com.

Migratory Bird Day: May 10

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:53:57 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Audubon Greenwich holds its Annual Bird Breakfast and International Migratory Bird Day, programs begin at 6 a.m. with a bird walk, Saturday, May 10, Audubon Greenwich; registration required; 869-5272, ext. 22.

T4C: Laddin's Rock/Rosa Hartman Park ? Riverway Litter Clean-up

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:27:33 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Laddin's Rock/Rosa Hartman Park – Riverway Litter Clean-up

Sunday, May 18 at 9:00 am (until 11:00 am): Make a real difference in this hidden park on the boarder of Greenwich and Stamford, near exit 6 on I-95. Volunteers will collect litter along the riverway and surrounding woodlands. Get directions and RSVP to Jeff at 203-613-8813 or jcordulack@audubon.org.

T4C: Mianus River Fishway Checks

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:26:26 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Get to see and chek on the active fishway at the large dam on the Mianus River seen from the East Putnam Ave.

Friday, May 2 at 5:00 pm (until 5:45 pm)
Friday, May 23 at 5:00 pm (until 5:45 pm)
Friday, May 30 at 7:30 pm (until 8:00 pm)

*Audubon staff will be onsite at the dam. Please RSVP to Jeff at 203-613-8813 or jcordulack@audubon.org. Meet Audubon Staff at fishway parking site in the lot of the GADC River House at 125 River Road Extension, Cos Cob, CT. This is the NE corner of Route 1 and the River Road extension (near the Patio.com store). Friends and family welcome.

Landscape Drawing 101

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:45:02 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Audubon Greenwich holds a Basics of Landscape Drawing class with local artist Frank Guida, 1 to 3, Saturday, April 26, Audubon Greenwich; registration required; $15; 869-5272.

Wildflower Walk: Apr. 19

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:39:21 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Walk through Audubon Greenwich to find early spring wildflowers, 2 to 3:30, Saturday, April 19, Audubon Greenwich; reservations required; 869-5272.

Bluebird Talk: Apr. 12

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:08:11 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

John Rogers, co-founder of the New York State Bluebird Society, gives a talk on the Eastern Bluebird, 3:30 to 5, Saturday, April 12, Audubon Greenwich; free; reservations required; 869-5272

Organic Lawn & Turf Workshops for Schools, Apr. 10th

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:22:40 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

New Connecticut legislation, "An Act Banning Pesticide Use on School Grounds," prohibits schools serving students through 8th grade from using synthetic pesticides on lawns and
grounds. Join Audubon for an informative program and Q & A session. Designed especially for school staff.

School Practices Go Organic

Thursday, April 10th
1:00pm - 4:00 pm

Presented by: CHIP OSBORNE - Co-Chair of the Living Lawn, Instructor for Grassroots Healthy Lawn Program& NOFA Organic Land programs, and President of Osborne Organics.

Organic Lawn & Turf Workshops for Home Owners/Garden Club Members, Apr. 10th

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:49:23 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Learn how you can have a beautiful lawn without the chemicals, synthetic pesticides, and fertilizers that are damaging to human health, wildlife, and the environment.

Organic Lawns for Homeowners/Garden

Thursday , April 10th
9:00am -11:00am

Presented by: CHIP OSBORNE - Co-Chair of the Living Lawn, Instructor for Grassroots Healthy Lawn Program& NOFA Organic Land programs, and President of Osborne Organics

Artist's African Adventure: Mar. 30

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:51:38 GMT

Greenwich, CT
914-939-4023
General Interest

Wildlife artist Alison Nicholls shows photos and talks about her trip to Zimbabwe to track and sketch African Wild Dogs, 2, Sunday, March 30, Audubon Greenwich; free; 914-939-4023.

Organic Lawns & Organic Schools. Apr. 10

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:40:10 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

Need help getting your schools and yards free of synthetics?
…New CT laws require it for most schools (K-8)
…And Audubon Greenwich can help get you started.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Presented by: CHIP OSBORNE - Co-Chair of the Living Lawn, Instructor for Grassroots Healthy Lawn Program& NOFA Organic Land programs, and President of Osborne Organics

• Organic Lawns for Homeowners – 9:00-11:00 am
Learn how you can have a beautiful lawn without the chemicals, synthetic pesticides, and fertilizers that are damaging to human health, wildlife, and the environment.

• School Practices Go Organic – 1:00-4:00 pm
New Connecticut legislation, "An Act Banning Pesticide Use on School Grounds," prohibits schools serving students through 8th grade from using synthetic pesticides on lawns and
grounds. Join Audubon for an informative program and Q & A session. Designed especially for school staff.

R.S.V.P. to Christy Pennoyer: 203-869-5272 x225 Sponsored by the Audubon At Home committee.

Note: While Audubon does not use synthetic chemicals on any of Aududon's grass, the lawns directly in front of the building has undergone organic treatments over the last year. These demonstration sites exemplify the beauty and lushness that can be achieved without the use of harmful chemicals. For more information, contact the education or development department at Audubon Greenwich.

For additional information/arrangements to interview the presenter, please contact:

Jeff Cordulack
Education Program Manager

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
203-869-5272 x239
jcordulack@audubon.org

greenwich.audubon.org

Wilderness Road Walk at Fairchild Gardens, Mar 1st

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:32:40 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203.869.5272
General Interest

2:00-3:30 pm

Join us as we walk the full length of the Fairchild Gardens property in search of winter birds, animal tracks, and early signs of spring. Ages 7 & up. Call the store to sign up.

Painting the Painted Dogs. Mar. 1

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:31:32 GMT

Greenwich, CT
914-939-4023
General Interest

An opening reception for Alison Nicholls’ exhibit titled “Painting the Painted Dogs” featuring watercolors of African Painted Dogs from her time at the Painted Dog Conservation project, 2, Saturday, March 1, Audubon Greenwich; 914-939-4023.