Meeting

Oct 14 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speakers: Dr. Min Huang: Research Scientist UCONN,Department of Natural Resources & the Environment, MigratoryBird Program Leader; Wildlife Biologist DEEP Craig Repasz:  President of the Friends of Stewart B McKinney NWR, Conservation Chair and past president of New […]

Nov 11 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WHSocial Time at 7:00pm. Speaker: David Tripp, Jr. The Christmas Bird Count, Its History & Future with YouInterested in helping HAS count birds as part of the AudubonChristmas Bird Count? Join us to hear Dave Tripp, Jr., present onthe history of […]

Dec 9 ⛄Annual Holiday Meeting🌲 Tue 6:30 pmPotluck Supper and SlideshowSt James's Episcopal Church1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford Kindly bring a favorite dish to share with your HAS birdingfriends! In the spirit of continuing a fun tradition, consider donningyour favorite festive bird-related garb! Following dinner, we’llhave the teacup auction and the member photo-sharing session.Please BYO […]

Jan 13 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Will Mclean Greenley, AuthorBirdman of the Senate: Senator George P. McLeanand the Migratory Bird Treaty ActPresentation by ZOOM. Greeley, McLean’s great-great nephewwill discuss his biography of Senator George P. McLean, titled AConnecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: […]

Feb 10 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Connor Hogan: Director, McLean Game RefugeMcLean Game Refuge: Managing For BiodiversityDiscover the McLean Game Refuge of today with Director ConnorHogan! Join us for a better understanding of what goes intomanaging for biodiversity on this special property […]

March 10 ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WHSpeaker: Jay Kaplan: Director of Roaring Brook Nature Center Chasing Dragons: 30 years of dragonflies anddamselflies in the Farmington River Valley Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) are indicator species ofhealthy ecosystems. Come learn about how the composition ofodonata has changed […]

April 14  ✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tue 7:30 pmSocial Time at 7:00pmSt James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Angela Dimmitt: President of the Western CT Bird ClubMadagascar- A Mysterious Island with Amazing Wildlife The island of Madagascar is an ecological wonder with over 90%of its birds, animals, insects, reptiles, and plants found nowhereelse on […]

May 12 - Annual Meeting & Banquet-   Tue 5:30 pmPond House, Elizabeth Park1555 Asylum Ave, West Hartford Registration is now closed. You are cordially invited to our Annual Meeting and Banquet to beheld at the Pond House Cafe, 1555 Asylum Ave, West Hartford,CT, on Tuesday, May 12th. This event begins with a guided birdwalk through […]

Jun 9 🍉 Annual Picnic and Birdwalk 🍉 Tue 6 pmNorthwest Park, 145 Lang Rd, WindsorPark in lot, cross bridge to Warming Shed Join us for a guided bird walk and socializing to kick off thesummer! The bird walk will start at 5:00 pm and species wetypically see include orioles, indigo buntings, and easternbluebirds. The […]

✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tuesday Sep 8, 2026  -  7:30 pm Social Time at 7:00 pm St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Jillian Bell - Manager and Community Conservation for Audubon's Connecticut & New York regional office Native Plants for Bird-Friendly Communities Add beauty to your outdoor spaces, while helping birds and wildlife […]

✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tuesday, October 13 -  7:30 pm Social Time at 7:00 pm St James's Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Speaker: Ken Elkins, Director of Education and Partnerships, Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, Newtown How to Go Birding by Tree Some birds and trees have unique relationships that you may not learn about […]