Club Date: (November 14, 2009) 9am
I am excited to hold the Welcome Club of Fairfield / Easton’s first Photography that kicks off on Saturday, November 14th at the Fairfield Audubon. Now the leaves have come down off many of the trees it is much easier to spot the different types of birds and animals on the 155 acre facility. If you have not been out to the center, it is a great place to bring the family. I have the highlighted information about the facility. There are many different types of educational programs offered for both children and adults throughout the year. Membership is $50
*We will spend time walking the grounds, so wear shoes suitable for hiking.
Equipment: Whatever you have available: Ideal camera includes zoom lens. If you are new to photography, I would be happy to review the different options suitable for Bird Photography. I look forward to seeing you all.
General Information
Located in the historic Greenfield Hill section, the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield was constructed in 1971 and adjoining the 155-acre Roy and Margot Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary, open dawn to dusk year-round, features rolling woodlands, meadows, streams, marshes and ponds with raised boardwalks and bridges that allow access to a variety of habitats, 7 miles of trails including the Chiboucas Wheelchair-accessible Trail for the Disabled, observation platform, interpretive signage and an Algonquin wigwam replica.
The Center provides an indoor setting for interpretation of the Sanctuary and serves as the hub of youth and adult environmental education programs and activities throughout the year. Our Center features live education animals and other nature-related exhibits and, from late spring and throughout the summer a Butterfly Garden. Farm Pond (right behind the building) is a great place for spotting frogs, turtles and ducks. Our “Birds of Prey” Compound is home to a variety of owls and hawks, two Peregrine Falcons, a Turkey Vulture and other raptors.
Focus: To promote awareness of Connecticut’s terrestrial and freshwater wetland ecosystems and foster their preservation through hands-on experience and learning and related activities.
CAS Center at Fairfield Features
- Classrooms and meeting rooms (also available for rent)
- Education Animals and Educational Exhibits
- Greenhouse featuring a “Sensory” Garden
- Nature Store with unique nature-inspired gifts for all ages plus a great selection of bird houses, bird feeders, bird baths, birding guides, bird seed and more! CAS Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
On The Grounds
- Live “Birds of Prey” Compound
- 152-acre Roy & Margot Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary: 7 miles of trails
including the Chiboucas Wheelchair-accessible Trail for the Disabled, boardwalks, observation platform, interpretive signage, Algonquin wigwam replica.
Environmental Activities
- Classes, lectures, workshops related to birds and their habits and the environmental.
- Programs for School Groups for students in
Pre-K through Grade 12 (click here).
- Programs for Scout Troops (click here) and other community organizations.
- Youth Programs held after-school and on weekends including weeklong summer day camps and classes (see listings at right).
- Birthday Parties that are both fun and educational (click here).
- Adult classes in wildlife art and photography.
Annual Special Events
- Adirondack Night (Feb.)
- Bird Seed Sales Days
(Oct., Dec., Feb., April)
- Egg Hunt & Breakfast (spring)
- Enchanted Forest (Oct.)
Volunteer Opportunities
- Animal Care Program: For young adults 13 to 20 years of age who help us care for the Center’s non-releasable education animals.
(Click here
for more information.)
