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SUMMARY:Weird and Wondrous: The Lives of Bats - 9/14/2021 - ZOOM meeting
DESCRIPTION:Weird and Wondrous:   The Lives of Bats \nMeeting will be held via ZOOM only \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, West Hartford\, CT. \nSpeaker:  Maureen Heidtmann  \nThis program is an overview of bats of the world\, with an emphasis on our local species. Maureen will cover the persistent myths and misconceptions about these fascinating creatures sharing the many roles bats play to ensure a healthy planet.  She will also share the perils bats face in their struggle for survival\, their amazing resilience\, and what we can do to help. Maureen is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and has been focusing on bats for over twenty years. She holds a Master Wildlife Conservationist certificate\, and a permit from USDA to keep non-releasable bats for educational purposes. \nAs in the past the zoom link is sent to membership via email. \nIf you are interested in attending virtually\, please email Annette Pasek  at president@hartfordaudubon.org  so a link can be shared with you.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/weird-and-wondrous-the-lives-of-bats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T180000
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SUMMARY:Jun 8\,  2021 -  Annual Potluck Picnic -  Tuesday 6 - 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:Jun 8\,  2021 –  Annual Potluck Picnic –  Tuesday 6 pm \nNorthwest Park\, 145 Lang Rd\, Windsor \nPark in lot\, cross bridge to Warming Shed \nJoin us for a bird walk and the company of our members to kick off the summer! A bird walk will be led at 5:00 when we hope to see orchard orioles\, indigo buntings\, and bluebirds. Bring a dish of your choice\, serving utensils\, your place setting\, and something to drink. The picnic will conclude with a brief meeting. \nAnnette Pasek              annettepasek@hartfordaudubon.org        860-490-8357 T \n Trip may be subject to Covid restrictions – contact the trip leader for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/jun-8-2021-annual-potluck-picnic-tuesday-6-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T210000
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SUMMARY:May 11\, 2021 - Annual Meeting and Banquet - updated information - please read
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID concerns\, HAS is offering a different kind of Annual Meeting this year on Tuesday\, May 11th.  We’ll start out with small-group bird walks in Elizabeth Park\, followed by optional boxed dinners to take home\, and culminating with a virtual Annual Meeting and Evening Program.  We hope that many of you will be able to participate in some or all of the activities. \n\n4:30- 5:30 pm\, Guided Bird Walks in Elizabeth Park. We’ll start at the Pond House and fan out from there in small groups\, led by our Board members and experienced trip leaders.  The Pond House Café is located at 1555 Asylum Ave\, West Hartford\, CT.  Masks will be required.\nPre-registration is required.  Please email Annette Pasek by Friday\, May 7th to register for a walk.  apasek@cox.net\n\n5:30 – 6:00 pm: Boxed dinners picked up at the Pond House Café at 1555 Asylum Ave\, West Hartford. Because we canceled the dinner reservation for our Annual Meeting\, we stand to lose our deposit.  So\, instead of just losing the money\, we opted to take the deposit in “take home dinners” by pre-order.   They can be picked up at the Pond House between 5:30-6:00 pm\, in time for you to get home and settle in for the meeting which commences at 7:00.  It’s kind of a way for us to eat together…  The order form is below.  Their food is amazing — just reading the entrée choices makes us hungry.  Orders for the boxed dinners must be RECEIVED by Monday\, May 3rd. \n\n7:00 – 8:30 pm: Virtual Annual Meeting & Evening Program over Zoom  \n\n7:00 – 7:30 pm: Annual Meeting: Summary of the year\, Annual Awards\, and Election of Board of Directors. Please attend – we need a quorum to vote in the Board.\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:30 pm: Slide Program “The Most Exciting Birding Areas on Each Continent” by David Pearson\, professor of life sciences at Arizona State University and international birder. All of us have been itching to travel\, and Dr. Pearson will use his decades of birding experience to share slides and experiences about the best places to visit. He’s a riveting speaker and passionate birder – just the fun evening we need!\n\nPond House Café Boxed Dinner Order \nAll dinners are $25 each (that’s the HAS subsidized cost) and are packed to be reheated at home.  Each includes a house salad with red wine vinaigrette\, cornbread muffin\, and chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting.  Please indicate how many of each meal you are ordering. \n  \n_____  Rosemary Chicken: grilled chicken breast served over cheese and herb polenta topped with charred onions\, candied bacon\, and gorgonzola crumbles.  Served with sautéed haricot verts. \n  \n_____  Meatloaf: Mom’s meatloaf served over garlic potato mash topped with wild mushroom sauce and sautéed haricot verts. \n  \n_____  Crab cake: Pond house crab cake served over Indian rice with lemon basil aioli. \n  \n_____  Eggplant Parmesean – layers of eggplant\, mozzarella cheese\, and marinara sauce. \n  \nI enclose a check for ______________ made out to Hartford Audubon Society. \n  \nBoxed dinners must be picked up at the Pond House Café between 5:30 – 6:00 pm on Tuesday\, May 11th.  \n  \nName: _______________________________________________________ \n  \nPhone: ____________________________   Email: _________________________________ \n  \nPlease send this form and your check to Annette Pasek\, 144 Great Pond Road\, South Glastonbury\, CT  06073.  Orders  must be RECEIVED by Annette by Monday\, May 3rd. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-11-2020-annual-meeting-and-banquet/
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SUMMARY:ZOOM Meeting - April 13\, 2021 Program:  Milford Point 2020 Nesting Season: Piping Plovers & American Oystercatchers
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM Meeting on 4/13/20121 from 7 – 8 PM \nProgram:  Milford Point 2020 Nesting Season: Piping Plovers & American Oystercatchers Speaker:      Katerina “Kat” Gillis   The Milford Point shoreline is home to many nesting shorebird species including the American Oystercatcher\,  Least and Common Terns\, and Piping Plover. The birds arrive in late March and spend the duration of the summer nesting and raising their young. The Connecticut Audubon Society and the Audubon Alliance\, help by taking necessary precautions to protect these birds. This presentation highlights the 2020 nesting season for these shorebirds and how these birds were able to overcome the challenges to successfully raise their young. Katerina Gillis is currently working on the last semester of her Master’s thesis program in Wildlife Conservation and Biology at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). She has worked as the Coastal Ranger at Milford Point Audubon assisting in preparations for Piping Plovers’ nesting and engaging with the public. In winters\, Kat is a wildlife technician with CCSU\, installing game cameras throughout the state in hopes to detect Fishers for her thesis. Currently\, she has installed over 200+ cameras and hiking over 1800 hours during the last three winter seasons.   \nPlease contact Annette Pasek or Fran D’Amico if you have any questions regarding this program: \nAnnette Pasek:   apasek@cox.net \nFrances D’Amico:  frandamico525@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-13-2020-special-monthly-meeting-at-wood-memorial-library/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
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SUMMARY:ZOOM Meeting:  March 9\, 2021 - Magee Marsh - Warbler Capital of the World
DESCRIPTION:Mar 9\, 2021 – Monthly Meeting –     7 – 8 pm via ZOOM \nSpeaker: Matthew Bell \nMagee Marsh – The Warbler Capital of the World \nMagee Marsh – The Warbler Capital of the World – Join Matt as he talks about his experiences at Magee Marsh and “The Biggest Week in American Birding\,” one of the largest birding festivals in the world. This spectacle of The Biggest Week is one all birders should have on their bucket list! Matt works for Connecticut Audubon where he leads Day Trips and Overnight Tours. \nPlease contact Annette  Pasek if you have any questions:\nAnnette Pasek              apasek@cox.net           860-490-8357 T \nMeeting may be subject to Covid restrictions – please check the website for any updates.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-9-2020-monthly-meeting-magee-marsh-the-warbler-capital-of-the-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T200000
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SUMMARY:ZOOM MEETING - February\, 9\, 2021 Monthly Meeting - Survival by Degrees
DESCRIPTION:Feb 9\, 2021 – Monthly Meeting  –  Tue 7 pm   \nThis program will be held via a ZOOM Meeting. \nSpeaker: Kenneth Elkins \nSurvival by Degrees \nSurvival by Degrees – Shrinking and shifting ranges could imperil nearly half of U.S. birds within this century. Audubon’s scientists are plotting a future for birds. Tonight’s program will discuss strategies about how they could survive. Ken’s interest in birds started when he was 10-years old\, while watching the birds at his grandmother’s feeders in Vermont\, and he has been obsessed ever since. He is currently the Director of Education at Connecticut Audubon Society. \nIf you’d like to attend the Zoom meeting\, please send an email to sffaulkner@comcast.net. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/february-9-2020-monthly-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T210000
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SUMMARY:January 12\, 2021 ZOOM Meeting - The importance of Inland Wetlands for Birds and Other Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:January Member’s Meeting Program will be this Tuesday\, January 12th at 7:00.  to be held via ZOOM \nPlease join Jim Arrigoni from the CT Audubon Society for his talk about the “Importance of Inland Wetlands for Birds and Other Wildlife”.  Wetlands provide critical habitat for biodiversity and also provide ecological services for human communities such as water purification and storm-water storage. Jim will give an overview of the types of wetlands in Connecticut and the unique wildlife they support.  We will start with a short business meeting to be followed immediately by the program. \nPlease contact Sarah Faulkner at sffaulkner@comcast.net or Annette Pasek at apasek@cox.net  if you have any questions or wish to join the ZOOM Meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/january-12-2020-monthly-meeting-the-importance-of-inland-wetlands-for-birds-and-other-wildlife/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T203000
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SUMMARY:UPDATE!:    December 8\, 2020 - Holiday VIRTUAL Slideshow/Meeting  (7-8:30 PM)
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE!: \n\n\n\nDecember “Pot Luck” Photograph Show Will Go On!  12/8/2020     7 PM to 8/8:30 PM\n​\n\nThe December potluck and silent auction\, always a favorite activity\, is unfortunately canceled this year\n\n\n\n\n\ndue to COVID-19 concerns. However\, we’re still going to hold the photography sharing program!\n\n\nWe have a wonderful Holiday Photography Program on Tuesday night\, December 8th starting promptly at 7:00 pm.  The Zoom link was emailed to members. \nIf you did not receive it\, or would like to join us from the public\, please email Sarah Faulkner at sffaulkner@comcast.net. \n\nHAS Year of Birding Summary\nMona Cavallero\nBen and Barbara Skaught\nJay Kaplan\nDoug Beach\nDeb Wheeler\nChris Fisher\nJoan Heffernan\nDavid Zomick\nSarah Faulkner\nDavid Funke\nMaggie Peretto\nMike Berzenski\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/december-8-2020-holiday-potluck-slideshow-and-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
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SUMMARY:UPDATE!   November 10\, 2020 - Monthly Meeting:   Black Bears in Connecticut 
DESCRIPTION:Nov 10\, 2020 – Monthly Meeting  –  Tuesday 7 pm  –  this meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM. \nSpeaker: Paul Colburn \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlack Bears in Connecticut \nPaul Colburn\, a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist\, will present  the habitat\, diet\, behavior\, and reproduction of the Black Bear. He will also share an overview of current local research efforts on this species. Based on this information\, practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with the Connecticut Black Bear population will be shared.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all Zoom programs\, the program link is emailed to members\, but we welcome the public.\nInterested nonmembers can email Sarah Faulkner (HAS President) at the address shown below and request the link.\nSarah Faulkner\, President – sffaulkner@comcast.net \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/november-10-2020-monthly-meeting-connecticut-wild-turkey-restoration-and-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
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SUMMARY:October 13\, 2020 Meeting - Program:  Ducks in Love
DESCRIPTION:Ducks in Love is a unique program which focuses on love in the waterfowl world\, from breeding displays\, to mate choice and family structure. Utilizing videos taken at Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy\, participants will get to view real breeding displays and learn the intricacies of the head bob\, blowing bubbles\, false drinking\, and the dip and bop. Colleen Peters is the Director of Education at Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy. She joined Ripley in 2018 after graduating with her PhD in Environmental Science from Baylor University. \nThis event may be held via a Zoom virtual meeting due to COVID 19 – please check back for details. \nPlease contact Annette  Pasek if you have any questions:\nAnnette Pasek              apasek@cox.net           860-490-8357 T \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/october-13-2020-meeting-annual-banquet-program-ducks-in-love/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
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SUMMARY:September 8\, 2020 Monthly Meeting: Rays of the Sun-A Hummingbird Sampler
DESCRIPTION:“Rays of the Sun” – A Hummingbird Sampler \nSpeaker: Chris Wood \nChris will present an illustrated discussion on hummingbirds\, one of birders’ favorite families. Called “rays of the sun (huitzitzil)” by the Aztecs\, who also thought them reincarnations of brave warriors\, they have long captured affection for their colors\, boldness\, and diversity. Chris Wood has been an active birder and bird photographer for 45 years. He is currently a member of the Connecticut Ornithological Association Board of Directors and is a former member of the Avian Records Committee of Connecticut. \nPlease Note:  This meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM –  \nIf you did not receive the link\, or are from the public and would like to participate\, please email HAS President Sarah Faulkner for the link at sffaulkner@comcast.net”
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-8-2020-monthly-meeting-rays-of-the-sun-a-hummingbird-sampler/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T210000
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SUMMARY:Canceled -  June 9\, 2020 - Pot Luck Picnic and Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Dear Hartford Audubon Members\,\n\nWith sadness I’m writing to let you know that we’re canceling the June 9th Potluck Picnic we hold every year at Northwest Park.  The Park has canceled all events\, and although we considered relocating the picnic it seems premature for us to return to a social event.  So\, I wish you all a wonderful summer!\n\nThe new Program Book will be mailed in August.  I look forward to seeing you all while out birding — socially distanced\, of course!\n\nSarah Faulkner\nHAS President\n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/june-9-2020-pot-luck-picnic-and-bird-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T000000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
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SUMMARY:May 12\, 2020:  Annual Meeting Held Via Zoom for members:  Banquet postponed to October
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12: Annual Meeting and Evening Program will be held virtually.  Members will be emailed login information for the meeting.  Questions?  email sffaulkner@comcast.net \nThe Annual Meeting features the election of Officers and Directors\, the Treasurer’s Report\, presentation of awards\, and the President’s update on the organization. \nThe annual banquet\, usually held in May\, will be postponed till October\, 2020 – More details will be shared\, when appropriate. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/may-12-2020-banquet-and-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20190803T214556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T002908Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - April 14\, 2020 - Magee Marsh - The Warbler Capital of the World
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Matthew Bell \nMagee Marsh – The Warbler Capital of the World – Join Matt as he talks about his experiences at Magee Marsh and “The Biggest Week in American Birding\,” one of the largest birding festivals in the world. This spectacle of The Biggest Week is one all birders should have on their bucket list! Matt works for CT Audubon where he leads Day Trips and Overnight Tours. \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, W Hartford \nSocial Time – 7 pm \nMeeting – 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/april-14-2019-magee-marsh-the-warbler-capital-of-the-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20190803T214339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T235052Z
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SUMMARY:March 10\, 2020 - Our Forests and Their Birds
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Connor Hogan \nOur Forests and Their Birds – This talk will examine the dynamic relationship between forests and birds within the McLean Game Refuge and explore how management activities can shift population trajectories for both. In 2017 Connor became the Director of McLean Game Refuge where he oversees research\, conservation\, education\, and recreation across the refuge’s 4\,400 acres of varied habitats. \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, W Hartford \nSocial Time – 7 pm \nMeeting – 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/march-10-2020-our-forests-and-their-birds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
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SUMMARY:February 11\, 2020 - Birding Outer Cape Cod -
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Steve Broker \nBirding Outer Cape Cod – From Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge in Chatham to Provincetown’s Race Point\, Herring Cove\, and Beach Forest\, the Outer Cape Cod is one of the great places in America to look for and identify a broad diversity of bird species. Steve will share with birders the many rich habitats. \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, W Hartford \nSocial Time – 7 pm \nMeeting – 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/february-11-2019-birding-outer-cape-cod/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T210000
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SUMMARY:January 14\, 2020 - Butterfly Gardens Are for The Birds
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Margery Winters \nButterfly Gardens Are for The Birds – Butterfly gardens may attract a host of beautiful winged creatures to your yard\, not just butterflies. Find out what makes a successful butterfly habitat. Margery is the Assistant Director and instructor at Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton and manages their native plant gardens. \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, W Hartford \nSocial time – 7 pm \nMeeting – 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/january-14-2019-butterfly-gardens-are-for-the-birds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20190803T213130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T234659Z
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SUMMARY:December 10\, 2019 - Holiday Pot Luck Supper
DESCRIPTION:Continuing a fun tradition\, please wear your favorite bird tee-shirt or hat\, with a holiday theme if you can! Following dinner we’ll have the annual photo sharing session from members and our tea cup auction. Bring silverware\, plate\, a dish to share and something for the tea cup auction. Contact Mona Cavallero for details on photos. \nFun begins at 6:30 pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, W Hartford \n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/december-10-2019-holiday-pot-luck-supper/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20190803T211247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T235614Z
UID:1368-1573587000-1573592400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:November 12\, 2019 - An Insider’s Look at the Rehabilitation of Native Birds
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Katelyn Kaplan \nAn Insider’s Look at the Rehabilitation of Native Birds – Katelyn Kaplan\, Naturalist at the Roaring Brook Nature Center\, will give an inside look at the avian patients that arrive into the Center’s rehabilitation clinic each day. The program will discuss emerging threats to native species\, medical treatments the clinic provides\, and how wildlife rehabilitation impacts species conservation. Katelyn has a BS in environmental sciences\, is a federally and state certified wildlife rehabilitator\, and was the Center’s clinic manager and raptor care manager for over 8 years. \nSocial time – 7 pm \nMeeting – 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/november-12-2019-an-insiders-look-at-the-rehabilitation-of-native-birds/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20190803T210507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T235641Z
UID:1360-1570563000-1570568400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:October 8\, 2019 - Connecticut Bird Atlas
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chris Elphick \nConnecticut Bird Atlas:  halfway done\, but a long way to go… \nFall of 2019 marks the mid-way point for the Connecticut Bird Atlas. Chris will summarize what has been learned during the first full year of field work and will lay out what still needs to completed. Chris\, an Associate Professor at UConn’s Dept of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology\, is a leader on the Bird Atlas Team. \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, W Hartford \nSocial time at 7 pm / Meeting:  7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/october-8-2019-connecticut-bird-atlas/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20190803T210147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T235702Z
UID:1358-1568143800-1568149200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September 10\, 2019 - An Update on Ospreys
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Julie Victoria \nOspreys 2019 – \nOspreys have been monitored in Connecticut since 1969. Julie will be updating us on the continuing research. After 32 years of working with birds as a DEEP Wildlife Biologist\, Julie has recently retired and continues to consult as a wildlife biologist. \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, W Hartford \nSocial time – 7 pm \nMeeting – 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/september-10-2019-meeting-ospreys-2019/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20180814T235513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T123827Z
UID:778-1560276000-1560286800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Picnic at Northwest Park - Tuesday\, June 11\, 2019  - Still on!
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Park Member Picnic:  We’re ON!!  The weather is a little iffy\, but at the moment we’re expecting the afternoon and early evening on Tuesday to be clear for our annual potluck picnic.  Please join us at 5:00 pm for an informal birdwalk in this wonderful park — we always see terrific birds.  Then\, join us for the potluck dinner at 6:00 pm.  Please bring a dish to share\, serving utensils\, your own table setting\, and something to drink.  The picnic concludes with a brief meeting. We’re looking forward to reports on our sanctuaries as well as a summary of the summer birdcount. \n Location: Warming Shed\, Northwest Park\, 145 Land Road\, Windsor \n Sarah Faulkner\, President of HAS
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/picnic-at-northwest-park/
LOCATION:Northwest Park\, 145 Lang Rd.\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20180814T235512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T135401Z
UID:768-1557855000-1557867600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting/Banquet
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting features the election of new Officers and Directors\, the Treasurer’s report\, presentation of the Member of the Year award\, and the President’s address. Afterwards\, everyone is invited to play Connecticut Bird Bingo!  Please join us for all the festivities.  See details below. \nMay 14th schedule: \n(Part I) \n\n5:30 – 6:30 Hors D’oeuvres / cash bar\n6:30 – 7:15 Dinner\n\n(Part II) open to all members no cost \n\n7:15  Commemorative / historical picture will be taken in front of the 110th year banner – This picture will be displayed at Wood Memorial Library and later kept in our HAS historical archives.\n7:30 – 8:00 Business Meeting\, Awards\, Election of Board.\n8:00 Bird Bingo. Have Fun. Win Prizes\n\nFull bingo card wins the pileated woodpecker carving highlighted on this post. \nWe hope to see you at this event!
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-meeting-banquet/
LOCATION:Pond House Cafe at Elizabeth Park\, 1555 Asylum Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/HAS-LOGO.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20180814T235510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T020058Z
UID:754-1554838200-1554843600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:David Spector & Sam Peabody: A Look at Bird Song Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Transliterations\, mnemonics\, transcriptions—whatever you call them—this program might help you “cheer up cheerily\,” as David and his mystery co-presenter discuss the history of some of the expressions that help us remember bird songs
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/david-spector-sam-peabody-a-look-at-song-bird-interpretation/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20180814T235509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T210248Z
UID:749-1552419000-1552424400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Peter Picone: The Inextricable Link Between Songbirds and Plants
DESCRIPTION:Peter will describe the enhancing of bird habitats on state and private land and listeners will come away with ideas for creating and enhancing wildlife habitats in their own surroundings. Videos will demonstrate the cover and seasonal food value of CT’s native plants.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/peter-picone-the-inextricable-link-between-songbirds-and-plants/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20180814T235509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T031713Z
UID:747-1549999800-1550005200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Julie Victoria: Ospreys 2019  (Event cancelled due to inclement weather)
DESCRIPTION:Ospreys have been monitored in Connecticut since 1969. This research continues and there are volunteer opportunities to help monitor Osprey nesting success.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/julie-victoria-ospreys-2019/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20180814T235509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T210151Z
UID:743-1546975800-1546981200@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Paul Cianfaglione: Hitchcock’s Primeval Birds
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Edward Hitchcock was one of America’s first dedicated dinosaur paleontologists. To him\, fossil tracks in the CT Valley were marks of prehistoric birds. Come hear his story.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/paul-cianfaglione-hitchcocks-primeval-birds/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20180814T235508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T205035Z
UID:740-1544553000-1544562000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Pot Luck Supper/Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Bring your favorite dish for sharing and your own table setting. Beverages will be provided. Bring a bird related $5.00 wrapped gift to place under the Christmas tree. Participants will randomly choose a gift to open after dinner. Also bring a birding treasure that you no longer need for the tea cup auction. You can bring up to a dozen bird-related photos to show. Contact Mona Cavallero at 860 523 0414 or mcavallero1@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/pot-luck-supper-christmas-party/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20180814T235508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T210119Z
UID:737-1542137400-1542142800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Tom Robben: Seabirds and Changing Oceans
DESCRIPTION:This overview of seabirding includes: an introduction to pelagic trips\, the main groups of seabirds\, videos and identification tips\, and the life histories of a few amazing species.
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/tom-robben-seabirds-and-changing-oceans/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T152059
CREATED:20180814T235508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T210051Z
UID:732-1539113400-1539118800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Larry Fisher: Owls of Western Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Larry will focus on owl behavior\, nesting habitat requirements\, and other interesting facts while including close-up photographs of the owls in our state
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/larry-fisher-owls-of-western-connecticut/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hartford Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@hartfordaudubon.org
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