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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - The Wild Dark - November 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:✪ Monthly Meeting ✪  \nNovember 10 – Tue 7:30 pm / Social Time at 7:00 pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church. 1018 Farmington Ave\, WH\nSpeaker: Craig Repasz\, Friends of Stewart B McKinney NWR\nThe Wild Dark \nWhile we sleep\, the natural darkness is teaming with life. Over half of\nthe world’s insects are active at night during at least one stage of their\nlife. Birds migrate. Bats hunt. Moths try to avoid bats. Our plants and\ntrees are pollinated. Some amphibians make their way to vernal pools\nin the spring. The darkness is habitat. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-the-wild-dark-november-10-2026/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Wilcox":MAILTO:Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T210000
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Series - Bats - Winged Wonders - November 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Series – Nov 17 – Tue 7:30 pm \nThe McAuley Residence auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd\, West Hartford\nSpeaker: Maureen Heidtmann\, DEEP Master Wildlife\nConservationist and licensed wildlife rehabilitator\nBats: Winged Wonders \nMeet the world’s bats from their prehistoric beginning to present times\,\nthe persistent myths and misconceptions they still face\, their struggle\nfor survival\, and important facts about bats\, with an emphasis on our\nlocal species. Come and meet some native bats! \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/wildlife-series-bats-winged-wonders-november-17-2026/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Wilcox":MAILTO:Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T195300Z
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SUMMARY:Hartford Crow Roost Field Trip - December 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hartford Crow Roost – Dec 5 – Sat 4 pm \nMeet at Hartford Housing Authority parking lot at 180 John D.\nWardlaw Way (a.k.a. Overlook Terrace)\, Hartford. DIRECTIONS:\nFrom Flatbush Ave.\, turn south onto Newfield Ave.\, go past Charter\nOak Marketplace shopping plaza\, and then turn east at the stoplight\nintersection of Newfield & John D. Wardlaw Way\, and park in the lot\nnext to the building at the end of the street. \nWatch for AllHAS message the week prior because the roost site may change\nWatching thousands of crows return to their nightly roost is an exciting\nwinter spectacle. The roost tends to be near the Hartford/West\nHartford boundary\, often within sight of I-84. \nI’ll be tracking the roost location and will update the meeting place using the AllHAS e-mail if the crows have moved to a new area. Be prepared to drive around\nsome after we meet to see crows flying in from different directions.\nDress quite warmly (including hats\, gloves\, and warm footwear): we\nwill often be standing still. The crow show will probably last a little\nover an hour. \nTrip will be cancelled or rescheduled if snow or rain is falling or the weather is otherwise dangerous; call to ask if the weather seems borderline. \nSylvia Halkin – halkin@ccsu.edu – 860-985-7343 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hartford-crow-roost-field-trip-december-5-2026/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Sylvia Halkin":MAILTO:halkin@ccsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T201109Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Meeting - December 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Annual Holiday Meeting – Dec 8 – Tue 6:30 pm \n⛄ \nPotluck Supper and Slideshow — St James’s Episcopal Church \n1018 Farmington Ave\, West Hartford\n\nKindly bring a favorite dish to share with your HAS birding friends!\nIn the spirit of continuing a fun tradition\, consider donning your\nfavorite festive bird-related garb! Following dinner\, we’ll have the\nteacup auction and the member photo-sharing session. Please BYO\nflatware\, plates\, and serving utensils for any shared dishes. Feel free\nto bring bird/nature-related items to donate for the teacup auction\,\nand/or cash so that you can add to the books and collectibles in your\nown home. \nContact Mona Cavallero at mcavallero1@comcast.net for\ndetails on sharing your photos. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-holiday-meeting-december-8-2026/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Wilcox":MAILTO:Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T180000
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SUMMARY:Hartford Audubon Society & Watkinson Library Present Birds\, Books\, and Bingo - 12/11/2026
DESCRIPTION:Hartford Audubon Society & Watkinson Library Present:\nBirds\, Books\, and Bingo –  Celebrating 200 Years of Birds of America!\n  \nExplore the fascinating world of birds through rare books & bird bingo at this Watkinson Library & Hartford Audubon Society partnered event!\nFriday\, December 11\, 2026\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nWatkinson Library and Joslin Family 1823 Room\, Trinity College Hartford\nJoin Trinity College Libraries and the Hartford Audubon Society for a celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the beginning of John James Audubon’s monumental Birds of America.\nThe evening will begin with a special show-and-tell featuring treasures from the Enders Ornithology Collection\, offering a close-up look at remarkable materials documenting birds\, ornithology\, and the natural world.\nThen\, put your bird knowledge to the test with Bird Bingo\, featuring images of birds drawn from our collections and by our students. We’ll finish with a special bonus round: identify the bird by its call!\nWhether you’re an experienced birder or simply bird-curious\, come explore the collections\, test your eyes and ears\, and celebrate two centuries of looking closely at the birds around us.\nEnjoy light bites and refreshments\, with non-alcoholic beverages\, beer\, and wine available throughout Bird Bingo.\n \nQuestions? Email Speakers@hartfordaudubon.org
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hartford-audubon-society-watkinson-library-present-birds-books-and-bingo-12-11-2026/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20260831T201435Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count - December 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Bird Count – December 20 – Sun All Day \nBird Count Circle — 7.5-mile radius from Old State House \nJoin Hartford Audubon Members for the nation’s longest-running\ncitizen science project to assess population trends of birds during the\nwinter season. For one day\, we count birds in a circle around Hartford\nthat is divided into specific areas. Bird an hour or bird all day. A list\nof Captains will be released at a later date. \nJay Kaplan – jaybrd49@aol.com – 860-707-5246 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/christmas-bird-count-december-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Kaplan":MAILTO:jaybrd49@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T183247Z
CREATED:20260904T183247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T183247Z
UID:16690-1798790400-1801414800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Big January - All Month - January 1 - 31\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Jan 1 – Jan 31 \nBig January \nAll of Hartford County – All Month \nGive yourself something to look forward to in January! Everyone is\nencouraged to join with other HAS members for a friendly competition\nto find the most bird species in Hartford County this month. \nSarah Faulkner – sffaulkner533@gmail.com – 860-543-1280 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/big-january-all-month-january-1-31-2027/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Faulkner":MAILTO:sffaulkner533@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T120000
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 - January 2\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 \nJan 2\, 2027\, Saturday 9 am \n953 Main St\, South Windsor — Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St\nPark along road near intersection. \nThe second of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford\nAudubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area\nyear-round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk\nis roughly 2.5 miles (3 hours) long over flat terrain but we may\nencounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. Waterproof\nboots suggested. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-2-january-2-2027/
LOCATION:Station 43\, 953 Main St\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T184311Z
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UID:16695-1799737200-1799787600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - January 12\, 2027 - What is a Land Trust and Why Does It Matter?
DESCRIPTION:✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ \nJan 12 – Tue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00 pm\nSt James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeakers: Sue Brittell and Amy Patterson —The CT Land Conservation Council\nWhat is a Land Trust and Why Does It Matter? \nA comprehensive discussion about community-based\, non-profit\nconservation work in Connecticut and beyond.\nJoin Board Member Sue Brittell and Executive Director Amy\nPatterson from the Connecticut Land Conservation Council in an\nenergizing presentation on what conservation efforts among land trusts\nlooks like from town to town in our state\, and across our region and\nthe country. We will leave time at the end for questions and open\ndiscussion. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-january-12-2027-what-is-a-land-trust-and-why-does-it-matter/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Wilcox":MAILTO:Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTSTAMP:20260907T190033Z
CREATED:20260904T184833Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann/Newburyport Trip- January 16-17\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Jan 16 & 17\, 2027 \n Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA Sat 2 days \nBarrow’s Goldeneye\, Snowy Owl\, alcids\, sea ducks\, and northern\nrarities are the targets of this perennial favorite trip. Be prepared for\nsevere cold and windy weather and hope for moderate temps. Contact\nleader for motel (to get the reduced rate) and meeting time. \nContact Wendy or Fran at least one week in advance for details.\nWendy Parsons – flowers76@sbcglobal.net – 860-471-3700 T\nFran D’Amico – frandamico525@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/cape-ann-newburyport-trip-january-16-17-2026/
LOCATION:Cape Ann & Newburyport\, MA\, Cape Ann\, Rockport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Fran D%E2%80%99Amico":MAILTO:frandamico525@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185940Z
CREATED:20260904T185304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185940Z
UID:16700-1800689400-1800702000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hartford County Boat Launch Tour - January 23\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Jan 23 Hartford County Boat Launch Tour Sat 7:30 am \n12 South River St\, Enfield — Donald Barnes Boat Launch \nThis is a morning tour of eight area boat launches\, from Enfield to\nRocky Hill. It will last until approximately 11am. Dress warmly and\nbring a scope if you like. Bad weather may cancel the trip. \nPaul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com – 860-836-3443 T\nAl Gatti – algatti22@gmail.com – 860-916-7142 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hartford-county-boat-launch-tour-january-23-2026/
LOCATION:Donald Barnes Boat Launch\, 1 S River St.\, Enfield\, CT\, 06082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTSTAMP:20260904T185620Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod Tour - February 6-7\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Feb 6\, 7\, 2027\nCape Cod Tour\, MA \nMeet and stay at The Cove\, Orleans\, Massachusetts\nContact Peter for reservations and details\nThis is New England late-winter birding at its finest. We should see\nalcids and waterfowl. \nPeter Stephan – stephraf@aol.com – 860-729-8374 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/cape-cod-tour-february-6-7-2027/
LOCATION:Cape Cod\, Cape Cod\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Stephan":MAILTO:stephraf@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T190409Z
CREATED:20260904T190004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T190409Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - February 9\, 2027 - Work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in CT
DESCRIPTION:✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ \nFeb 9 – Tue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00 pm\n\nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeaker: Shaun Roche\, USFW Ranger\nThe Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge and\nthe Work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in CT \nLearn about the work that U.S Fish and Wildlife Service staff does\nwithin our state\, particularly with at-risk animals like Roseate Terns\,\noystercatchers\, Piping Plovers\, egrets\, bats\, terrapins\, and rare plants.\nRanger Shaun will also showcase the units of the McKinney Refuge\nthat are open to the public\, including the 400+ acre Salt Meadow Unit\,\n400+ acres Great Meadows Unit\, and popular islands such as Outer\n(Branford) and Sheffield (Norwalk) Islands. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-february-9-2027-work-of-the-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service-in-ct/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Wilcox":MAILTO:Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260904T192026Z
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 - February 27\, 2027
DESCRIPTION: Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #3 \nFeb 27 – Sat 8 am \n953 Main St\, South Windsor — Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection.\n\nThe third of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford\nAudubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area\nyear-round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk\nis roughly 2.5 miles (3 hours) long over flat terrain but we may\nencounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-3-february-27-2027/
LOCATION:Station 43\, 953 Main St\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260907T184902Z
CREATED:20260905T183617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T184902Z
UID:16709-1804618800-1804626000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - March 9\, 2027 - Amphibians of CT
DESCRIPTION:✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ \nMarch 9th\, 2027 Tue 7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00 pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeaker: Brian Kleinman — Riverside Reptiles Education Center \nAmphibians of Connecticut\n\nConnecticut is home to 12 species of salamanders and 11 species of frogs and\ntoads. You’ll learn how to identify all of them by sight and sound. This is the\nperfect spring program for all nature enthusiasts! We’ll discuss amphibian\nconservation in depth\, and what we can do to help our local species. At the\nend of the program you’ll get a chance to meet some live examples. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-march-9-2026-amphibians-of-ct/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Wilcox":MAILTO:Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260905T184546Z
CREATED:20260905T184546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T184546Z
UID:16711-1805011200-1805022000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Silver Sands State Park - March 14\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Mar 14 – Sun 8 am – 11 am \nSilver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy\, Milford\nMeet in main parking lot\nContact Maggie to verify this date. \nThis is a good trip to try for sea ducks and\nsparrows while hoping for a Rough-legged Hawk. Dress warmly. Flat\nshoreline walk approximately 2 miles for about 3 hours. \nMaggie Peretto – wings.mp@gmail.com – 860-604-4903 T\nErnie Harris – pdlqlt@mac.com – 860-603-2655
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/field-trip-silver-sands-state-park-march-14-2027/
LOCATION:Silver Sands State Park\, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy\,\, Milford\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Peretto":MAILTO:wings.mp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260905T190130Z
CREATED:20260905T190130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T190130Z
UID:16714-1805225400-1805229000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Series - March 16\, 2027 Clean Water/Sandhill Migration
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Series \nTuesday March 16\, 2027 – 7:30 pm \nThe McAuley Residence auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd\, West Hartford \nSpeakers: Aimee Petras\, Executive Director\, Farmington River \nWatershed Association and Erin Mahoney\, HAS Board Member \n1) Clean Water Starts with You \n2) Sandhill Crane Migration Along the Platte River \nPart 1. Learn about the latest efforts to protect the Farmington River Watershed\nwith Aimee Petras\, Executive Director of the FRWA. This program will review\nthe latest efforts of the FRWA to protect the Farmington River and give tips to\nattendees on how to reduce their own contributions to stormwater through River\nSmart initiatives. RiverSmartCT.org increases awareness and promotes changes\nin behavior that can positively reduce the levels of polluted runoff into our\nstreams\, rivers\, and ultimately Long Island Sound. \nPart 2 – Each spring\, more than half a million Sandhill Cranes converge along\nNebraska’s Platte River before continuing their journey north. Join Erin Mahoney\nas she recounts her trip to witness this incredible migration\, sharing her\nfascinating crane behavior\, as well as her photographs\, personal experiences\, and\ntravel tips for anyone hoping to experience this remarkable wildlife spectacle. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/wildlife-series-march-16-2027-clean-water-sandhill-migration/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Wilcox":MAILTO:Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260905T191505Z
CREATED:20260905T191505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T191505Z
UID:16721-1805531400-1805540400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Sachuest Point\, RI - March 20\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:March 20 – Sat 8:30 am\nSachuest Point\, RI \n769 Sachuest Point Rd\, Middletown\, RI \nMeet at the Sachuest Point Visitor Center parking lot\n\nView Harlequin Ducks and seabirds that are hard to see in CT. We\nwill also visit Trustom Pond\, Ninigret\, and locations showing rarities.\nLevel walking on shoreline trail about 2-3 miles. Dress warmly and\nbring a lunch. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/field-trip-sachuest-point-ri-march-20-2027/
LOCATION:Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge\, Hanging Rock Rd.\, Middletown\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T191123Z
CREATED:20260905T190701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T191123Z
UID:16716-1805569200-1805572800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Woodcocks at Nod Brook: March 20\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:March 20 – Sat 7:15 pm\nWoodcocks at Nod Brook \n82 Hopmeadow St (Rt 10)\, Simsbury \nBack of the first parking lot of the Tower Office Park \nSee the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American\nWoodcock on a relatively short evening trip. This short walk (0.25\nmile) lasts about 1 hour after dusk. Must stand still/quiet while waiting\nfor birds. Dress and layer for cold. \nBrian Toal  – BrianToal@SBCGlobal.net – 860-999-2733 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/field-trip-woodcocks-at-nod-brook-march-20-2027/
LOCATION:Nod Brook\, 82 Hopmeadow St\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Toal":MAILTO:briantoal@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260905T191843Z
CREATED:20260905T191843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T191843Z
UID:16723-1806480000-1806490800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge: March 31\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:March 31\, 2027 – Wed 8 am \nFannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge \n202 Bark Haul Rd\, Longmeadow\, MA \nPark by sign at the end of the road \nA wonderful mix of ponds\, swamps\, woods\, and fields\, Fannie\nStebbins has ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. The loop trail we\nwill take is 2.2 miles long and brings us along or through all of the\nhabitats. This is an easy walk\, although it may be wet or muddy in\nplaces. Bring bug spray. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com -860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/field-trip-fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge-march-31-2027/
LOCATION:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge\, 202 Bark Haul Rd\,\, Longmeadow\, MA\, 01106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185900Z
CREATED:20260907T160029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185900Z
UID:16725-1806739200-1806750000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Simsbury Bird Walk - April 3\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Great Pond\, Simsbury \,  Saturday\, April 3\, 2027 – 8 am – 11 am\n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury\nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd\nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nAn easy walk over a newly widened road leads to Great Pond where\nwe will see waterfowl\, shorebirds\, migrating warblers and the many\ntypes of birds that call this area home. Usually lasts about 3 hrs\, but\ncan leave at any time. Maximum distance is 1.5 miles. Bring a\nspotting scope if you have one. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-bird-walk-april-3-2026/
LOCATION:Great Pond Simsbury\, 156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185831Z
CREATED:20260907T161553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185831Z
UID:16727-1807642800-1807650000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Bird Banding and Tagging - April 13\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:✪ Monthly Meeting ✪ Tuesday\, April 13\, 2027\nSocial Time at 7:00 pm \nTue 7:30 pm \nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeaker: Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe\, Director of Bird Conservation for \nAudubon’s Connecticut and New York regional office \nBird Banding and Tagging – tools to increase understanding\nand improve management of bird species in CT and beyond\nAppyling bands to birds and recapturing or resighting them was one\nof the first methods that was used to understand the movements of\nbirds and their survival rates. This tool is still used today in addition\nto a number of other technologies\, including nanotags\, Motus towers\,\nand GPS/GSM tags. During this presentation\, Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe\,\nDirector of Bird Conservation for the Connecticut Office of the\nNational Audubon Society will share ways that Audubon is using these\ntools to manage habitat at the Bent of the River Audubon Center\, assist\npartners in understanding dispersal of Purple Martins\, and learn about\nthe movements of American Oystercatchers during the breeding\nseason and beyond. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-bird-banding-and-tagging-april-13-2026/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Wilcox":MAILTO:Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185801Z
CREATED:20260907T161911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185801Z
UID:16729-1807689600-1807700400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginner's Bird Walk #4 - April 14\, 2027
DESCRIPTION: Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #4 – Wednesday\, April 14\, 2027\n8 am – 11 am \n953 Main St\, South Windsor — Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St\nPark along road near intersection. \nThe fourth of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford\nAudubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area\nyear-round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk\nis roughly 2.5 miles (3 hrs) long over flat terrain but we may encounter\nmuddy areas and water covering parts of the path. Bring spotting\nscope if you have one. High\, water-proof boots and insect repellent\nare suggested. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-4-april-14-2026/
LOCATION:Station 43\, 953 Main St\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Ward":MAILTO:jward88787@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185735Z
CREATED:20260907T162248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185735Z
UID:16731-1807948800-1807956000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Greenstone Hollow Field Trip - April 17\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Greenstone Hollow – Saturday\, April 17 – 8 am – 10 am\n31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby — Park on north side of road \nAll are welcome on this exploration of our Greenstone Hollow Nature\nPreserve. Woodland\, water and shrub meadow habitats will hopefully provide\n20-40 species during the Spring migration. About 1.5 miles of easy walking\nfor up to 2 hours. Can leave at any time. Wear waterproof footgear if it has\nrained recently. \nChris & Diane Fisher  – ChrisF001@aol.com – 860-967-5976 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-field-trip-april-17-2026/
LOCATION:Greenstone Hollow\, 31 Ridge Blvd\, East Granby\, 06026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris / Diane Fisher":MAILTO:chrisf001@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185651Z
CREATED:20260907T162802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185651Z
UID:16733-1807948800-1807956000@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Farmington River Park Field Trip - April 17\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Farmington River Park – Saturday – April 17 8 am – 10 am\n458 Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT – Meet in Parking Lot \nEnjoy a morning trip exploring the Farmington River and neighboring\nwoodlands. About a two-mile walk. There are some ups and downs\,\nand several places may be muddy. River conditions may send us on a\ndifferent trail. \nLarry Lunden – larrylunden@hartfordaudubon.org – 860-953-1847
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/farmington-river-park-field-trip-april-17-2026/
LOCATION:Farmington River Park\, 458 Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Lunden":MAILTO:killdeer431@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185614Z
CREATED:20260907T165457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185614Z
UID:16736-1808249400-1808254800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Series - Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape - April 20\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Series – Tuesday\, April 20\, 2027\nTue 7:30 pm \nThe McAuley Residence auditorium – 275 Steele Rd\, West Hartford \nSpeaker: Julie Shaw\, DEEP Master wildlife conservationist \nWildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape \nCome learn about how Connecticut’s habitat has transitioned since the\nfirst European settlers arrived and how our wildlife has adapted – or\nnot – to the changes. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org – 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/wildlife-series-wildlife-and-connecticuts-changing-landscape-april-20-2026/
LOCATION:McAuley Residence Auditorium\, 275 Steele Rd.\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Wilcox":MAILTO:Alison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T100000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185537Z
CREATED:20260907T170034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185537Z
UID:16738-1808294400-1808301600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Glastonbury Great Pond - Field Trip - April 21\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Glastonbury Great Pond \nWednesday\, April 21\, 2027 – 8 am \nEntrance is just beyond 451 Great Pond Rd\, Glastonbury\, on left \nFrom Rt. 17 – use south entrance to Great Pond Rd and \ndrive in 0.2 mi. Park on south side away from hydrants.\n\nGreat Pond offers great treetop\, pond and mudflat visuals of migrants\,\nincluding shorebirds. Great Pond has had over 140 recorded species:\nWild Turkey\, flycatchers\, warblers\, kinglets\, herons and ducks. A 2.5\nmile walk. Hilly terrain. Bring bug spray and sturdy shoes. Extend\nyour morning by birding nearby Cotton Hollow and Ferry Road\, a CT\nRiver ferry landing. \nAnnette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T –
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/glastonbury-great-pond-field-trip-april-21-2026/
LOCATION:Glastonbury Great Pond\, 451 Great Pond Rd\, Glastonbury\, CT\, 06033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T100000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185511Z
CREATED:20260907T170442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185511Z
UID:16740-1808553600-1808560800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond\, Simsbury - Field Trip - April 24\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Great Pond\, Simsbury – Saturday\, April 24\, 2027 – 8 am – 10 am \n156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury \nBetween Laurel Ln and Old Farms Rd \nMeet in parking lot at end of entrance dirt road \nApril 26th is the first day of the Spring census. We will try for forest\nbirds before they migrate (like Juncos)\, early spring migrants (Pine\nwarbler\, Blue-headed vireo) and whatever else we can see and hear.\nThis is a good walk for beginning birders; we will have extra\nbinoculars. The 2-hour walk is mostly level easy walking on forest\npaths and rock path over the dam. Beware of the occasional tree root.\nIf it’s a wet spring\, boots are a good idea; though most of paths should\nbe dry. Bug spray good idea. A scope is helpful for scouting the pond\,\nas is Merlin for birding by song. \nDonna Summers djsummers2@comcast.net – 860-966-1642 T\nSarah Faulkner – sffaulkner533@gmail.com – 860-543-1280 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-simsbury-field-trip-april-24-2026/
LOCATION:Great Pond Simsbury\, 156 Great Pond Rd\, Simsbury\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Faulkner":MAILTO:sffaulkner533@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T103000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185415Z
CREATED:20260907T171121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185415Z
UID:16744-1808553600-1808562600@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Keney Park - Hartford's Jewel - Field Trip - April 24\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Keney Park – Hartford’s Jewel \nSaturday\, April 24\, 8 am \n244 Greenfield St. Parking\, Hartford \nThat address should take you to the parking lot where we will meet.\nThe walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails.\nWe will hopefully see Bluebirds\, fall/spring warblers and others as we\nenjoy this hidden jewel of a park. The walk will last 2 to 2.5 hours\,\ndepending on what we come across. Great for beginners\, but always\ngood for seasoned veterans. Dress appropriately for the weather and\nuse bug spray. \nAnnette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T\nAl Gatti – algatti22@gmail.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/keney-park-hartfords-jewel-field-trip-april-24-2026/
LOCATION:Keney Park\, 244 Greenfield St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Pasek":MAILTO:apasek@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185447Z
CREATED:20260907T170830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185447Z
UID:16742-1808553600-1810400400@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Spring Census - April 24\, 2027 - for 3 weeks
DESCRIPTION:Annual Spring Census \nAll Towns in Hartford County \nStarting April 24\, for 3 weeks \nJoin fellow HAS members for our annual Spring census\, which will\nend on Sunday Evening\, May 16th. Unlike our other bird counts\, this\ncount is by towns in the greater Hartford area and lasts 3 weeks. Bird\nas much or as little as you like and report to as many town captains as\nyou wish. A list of captains will be released at a later date. \nBill Asteriades – bill.asteriades@gmail.com – 860-690-1152 T\nDoug Beach – beachgolfdesign@att.net – 860-878-1364
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/annual-spring-census-april-24-for-3-weeks/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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