Field Trip

Sep 3 Hilltop Farm Wed 8:30 am1616 Mapleton Ave, Suffield, CTEnter at Work Day Sign Entrance Park near the red barn. Additional parking signs will be posted.On this 7.9-acre historic homestead and adjacent town-owned openspace we will view an eagles’ nest from a boardwalk surroundedby newly planted native species purchased with a HAS grant.Stroll by […]

Sep 6 Great Pond, Simsbury Sat 8 am156 Great Pond Rd, SimsburyBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms RdMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road An easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pondwhere we will see waterfowl, shorebirds, migrating warblers andthe many types of birds that call this area […]

Sep 10 Glastonbury Great Pond Wed 8 am Entrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd, Glastonbury, on leftFrom Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd anddrive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants. Expect common CT birds as well as migrants. Habitat varies:woodland, water, shrub and field. Count […]

Sep 13 Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge Sat 8 am202 Bark Haul Rd, Longmeadow, MA Park by sign at the end of the road. A wonderful mix of ponds, swamps, woods, and fields, FannieStebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trailwe will take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along […]

Sep 14 Keney Park - Hartford's Jewel Sun 8:00 am244 Greenfield St. Parking, Hartford That address should take you to the parking lot where we meet. This walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails.We hope to see Eastern Bluebirds, fall warblers and others as weenjoy this hidden jewel of a […]

Sep 17,19,20 Paul Carrier Hawk Watch 3 days Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Booth Hill, CT Rt 20, West HartlandFrom Granby center follow Rt 20 west for 14.8 miles Park on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet While we are planning for the 3 dates listed above, we will use theAllHAS e-mail […]

Sep 18 Cruisin' with Birds & Brews Thu 3 pm Use 202 Ferry Lane, South Glastonbury, CT for a GPS addressDrive past house at 202 to the end of lane, park in lot on left.Birds, Old Cars and Beverages - non-alcoholic and alcoholic! Starting at the Connecticut River, easy observations from the picnicarea for common […]

Sep 20 Rocky Hill Meadows Sat 7:30 am311 Meadow Rd, Rocky Hill Park in the lot along the road just past the big boat launch lot.A three-hour leisurely bird walk primarily focused on southboundshorebirds. Be advised, the weather and habitat conditions on tripdate will greatly affect the comings and goings of bird species.American Golden-Plover and […]

Sep 20 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 Sat 8 am953 Main St, South WindsorCorner of Newberry Rd and Main StPark along road near intersection. The first of four morning walks designed for beginners at HartfordAudubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding areayear-round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. […]

Sep 27 Glastonbury Meadows Sat 7 amBehind Glastonbury Town Hall, 2155 Main StreetNear the Water Treatment Plant LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS - MUST PRE-REGISTER Join us for a 4-5 mile morning walk through one of the best birdinglocations in Hartford County, which includes a marsh, farmlandwith weedy growth, and bordering trees. The terrain consists of […]

Sep 27 Greenstone Hollow Sat 8 am31 Ridge Blvd, East Granby - Park on north side of road All are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone HollowNature Preserve. Woodland, water and shrub meadow habitats willhopefully provide 20-40 species during the Fall migration. About1.5 miles of easy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave […]

Oct 4 Raymond Brook Preserve, Hebron Sat 7:30 am Raymond Brook Preserve - 168 Church St (Rt. 85) Hebron CT Join us in Hebron at this hidden gem hotspot! Trails are mostly flat,wide, gravel paths (i.e., easy walking!) through woods/overgrownfarm fields, open grass fields, and small pond habitat. Loop is abouttwo miles and will probably […]