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SUMMARY:Hilltop Farm Bird Walk - September 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:September 2\, Wed 8:30 am \nHilltop Farm \n1616 Mapleton Ave\, Suffield \nEnter at Main Entrance – Park at the Creamery Parking \nOn this 7.9-acre historic homestead and adjacent town-owned open\nspace we will view an abandoned eagles’ nest from a boardwalk\nsurrounded by newly planted native species purchased with a HAS\ngrant. Stroll by the Connecticut River\, an inland pond\, and the\nCommunity Garden plots. The Bird/Pollinator Gardens\, also\nenhanced with HAS grant funds\, provides a place to sit and relax while\nenjoying bluebirds\, wrens\, hummingbirds\, and butterflies. We will be\nwalking on 2 miles of hilly farm road and well-established woodland\ntrails. \n3 hours \nJoan & Tom Heffernan joanheffernan@gmail.com
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/hilltop-farm-bird-walk-september-2-2026/
LOCATION:Hilltop Farm\, 1616 Mapleton Ave\, Suffield\, CT\, 06078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T073000
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SUMMARY:Rocky Hill Meadows Bird Walk - September 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 5 – 7:30 am to 10:30 am \nRocky Hill Meadows\n311 Meadow Rd\, Rocky Hill \nPark in the lot along Meadow Road just past the big boat launch lot.\nA three-hour leisurely bird walk primarily focused on southbound\nshorebirds. Be advised\, the weather and habitat conditions on trip date\nwill greatly affect the comings and goings of bird species. American\nGolden-Plover and Buff-breasted Sandpiper are possible. This will be\neasy walking. \nPaul Cianfaglione pgcianfaglione@gmail.com\n860-836-3443 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/rocky-hill-meadows-bird-walk-september-5-2026/
LOCATION:Rocky Hill Meadows\, 311 Meadow Rd\, Rocky Hill\, CT\, 06067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Cianfaglione":MAILTO:pgcianfaglione@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - September 8\, 2026: Native Plants for Bird-Friendly Communities
DESCRIPTION:✪ Monthly Meeting ✪\n\nTuesday Sep 8\, 2026  –  7:30 pm \nSocial Time at 7:00 pm\nSt James’s Episcopal Church\,1018 Farmington Ave\, WH \nSpeaker: Jillian Bell – Manager and Community Conservation for \nAudubon’s Connecticut & New York regional office \nNative Plants for Bird-Friendly Communities \nAdd beauty to your outdoor spaces\, while helping birds and wildlife\ntoo! Join Audubon CT-NY’s Community Conservation Program\nManager\, Jillian Bell\, for a presentation focused on bird-friendly\nplants and their benefits for your home landscape. Through the\naddition of native plant species\, any space—from a small container on\nyour patio to an acre of your backyard—can help your outdoor spaces\nto be more bird-friendly. In this presentation\, Jillian will provide an\nin-depth look at the things you can do to make your outdoor spaces\nmore bird-friendly for our year-round and migrating feathered friends.\nThis will be an interactive presentation where you will have the\nopportunity to test your own knowledge and share with others what\nnative plants you have in your own spaces. \nAlison Wilcox Speakers@HartfordAudubon.org / 860-707-5907 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/monthly-meeting-september-8-2026-native-plants-for-bird-friendly-communities/
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:20260909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000
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SUMMARY:Great Pond - Glastonbury - Bird Walk: September 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026 – 8 am\nGlastonbury Great Pond \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. \nExpect common CT birds as well as migrants. Habitat varies:\nwoodland\, water\, shrub and field. Count on chickadee\, nuthatch\, jay\,\ncardinal\, wren and migrants as well. Many hawk\, duck\, and sparrow\nspecies. There are always some surprises. 2.5-mile walk. Hilly terrain. \nBring bug spray and sturdy shoes. \nAnnette Pasek\napasek@cox.net\n860-490-8357 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/great-pond-glastonbury-bird-walk-september-9-2026/
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:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260823T172210Z
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UID:16633-1789200000-1789210800@www.hartfordaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond - Simsbury: Bird Walk - September 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 – 8 am – 11 am\nGreat Pond\, Simsbury \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\none can 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-september-12-2026/
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:20260913T080000
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SUMMARY:Keney Park Hartford's Jewel - Bird Walk: September 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 13\, 8 am – 10 am\nKeney Park – Hartford’s Jewel \n244 Greenfield St Parking\, Hartford — That address should take you \nto the parking lot where we will meet. \nThis walk is flat and easy walking on both paved and wooded trails.\nWe hope to see Eastern Bluebirds\, fall warblers and others as we enjoy\nthis hidden jewel of a park. The walk will last 2 to 2-1/2 hours\,\ndepending on what we find. \nGreat for beginners\, but always good for seasoned veterans. Dress appropriately for the weather and use bug spray. \nAnnette Pasek – apasek@cox.net – 860-490-8357 T\nAl Gatti – algatti22@gmail.com – 860-916-7142 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/keney-park-hartfords-jewel-bird-walk-september-13-2026/
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:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260920T155508Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Carrier Hawk Watch: UPDATED SCHEDULE - September 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Paul Carrier Hawk Watch \nWe had some good days of hawk watching and have decided to hold another watch tomorrow\, Monday\, September 21.  Watch begins at 9:00am and will end at 2:00pm\, \n Rt 20\, West Hartland. From Granby center follow Rt 20 west for\n14.8 miles. Park on side of road and walk south less than 100 feet \nSite is opposite 394 Center St (aka Rt 20)\, West Hartland \n \nBring a chair\, binoculars/scope.  Come for an hour or spend the full sessions with us to witness hawk migration in West Hartland.\n \nWe hope to see you there!\n \nCo Hosts:\nJoan Lupacchino 860-649-1157 Cell \nRichard Nieman\n 
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/paul-carrier-hawk-watch-september-16-19-20-2026/
LOCATION:W. Hartland\, 384 CT-20\, Hartland\, CT\, 06091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
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SUMMARY:Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge - Bird Walk: September 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 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/fannie-stebbins-wildlife-refuge-bird-walk-september-19-2026/
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:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTSTAMP:20261002T193826Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Greenstone Hollow - Bird Walk - September 26\, 2026 -
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED: \n  \nSaturday\, September 26\, 8 am – 10 am \nGreenstone Hollow \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\nprovide 20-40 species during the Fall migration. About 1.5 miles of\neasy walking for up to 2 hours. Can leave at any time. Wear\nwaterproof footgear if it has rained recently. \nChris & Diane Fisher ChrisF001@aol.com – 860-967-5976 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/greenstone-hollow-bird-walk-september-26-2026/
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:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
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SUMMARY:Station 43 Beginner's Bird Walk #1: Postponed to October 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday – October 3\, 2026 – postponed to this date due to rainstorm on 9/26-27\nStation 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1  \n953 Main St\, South Windsor — Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St \nPark along road near intersection. \nThe first 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 muddy areas and water covering parts of the path. Bring\nspotting scope if you have one. \nHigh\, water-proof boots and insect repellent are suggested. \nJon Ward – jward88787@aol.com – 860-416-3958T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/station-43-beginners-bird-walk-1-september-26-2026/
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:20260927T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T093000
DTSTAMP:20261006T200350Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Migration at Rosedale Farms - Bird Walk: October 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fall Migration at Rosedale Farms – 7:30 am\n25 East Weatogue Street\, Simsbury — Park at the farm stand parking\nlot and walk down\, or park further in the grassy area on the left of\nthe dirt road. Meet at the kiosk at the end of the dirt road. \nRosedale Farms and Vineyards is a historic family farm that is not only\nknown for its locally grown fresh produce and wine but also offers a\nvariety of habitats that makes it a great birding location during Fall\nmigration. A combination of agricultural land and fields\, woodlands\,\ntwo ponds\, a stream and frontage on the Farmington River bring in a\nnice variety of migrating sparrows\, warblers\, songbirds and raptors.\nThe walk will last approximately 2 hours\, and the terrain is easy and\nflat. We are hoping to find some late warblers\, up to seven sparrow\nspecies and other migrating birds. Come and join us and see how\nmany birds we can find! \nGillian Smits – gillian.smits@gmail.com – 860-930-4198 T
URL:https://www.hartfordaudubon.org/trip-event/fall-migration-at-rosedale-farms-bird-walk-september-27-2026/
LOCATION:RoseDale Farms\, 25 East Weatogue Street\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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