Bent of the River Audubon Center 185 E Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
Cost: $15 per person; registration is required
From forest to shrubland to meadows, the Bent has a wide variety of important habitats for critical bird species. During this guided hike we will learn about the habitats we visit and how they support our birds.
Led by Allison Middlemass, the Bent's Community Conservation Program Coordinator. Binoculars will be provided for folks without their own to borrow for the entirety of the hike. The hike is $15 per person, and registration is required. On the morning of the hike, we will meet in the visitor parking lot at 9:30 am, and the hike will go till 11:00 am.
Handicapped parking is available at the barn, accessible bathroom on site. For questions, please contact Allison Middlemass at [email protected] or 203- 405-9115. Please click here for more information and registration.
From caterpillar to chrysalis to emergence, the cycle of the butterfly is a wonder to behold! While the sky graces the flight of birds and butterflies, a healthy land is what keeps our pollinators thriving. And where is the best place to see undisturbed meadows, organic gardens and habitat protected for this fragile population? The CVH Animal Sanctuary!
Gather the family and join us for an outdoor adventure celebrating the native creatures and plants in our own backyard. Kids will be inspired by the amazing lineup of activities, crafts and presentations celebrating butterflies, birds, blossoms and so much more! Plus, it’s a rare opportunity to meet and learn from the top entomologists, ornithologists, and pollinator protection organizations in the state.
So, come on down to the sanctuary to enjoy a one-of-a-kind pollinator party and a chance to marvel at the natural environment all around us. And looking to add a new furry friend to your life? Meet the adorable adoptable animals from our featured pet rescue.
HIGHLIGHTS
Collect monarch migration data by tagging monarchs
Meadow net sweeping and insect discovery
Explore the birds that call the sanctuary home
Launch pollinator plant seed bombs into the air that scatter across our meadows
