Kick-Off Earth Day Month at the Seaside Center
With the Bruce Museum and Town of Greenwich
Sunday, April 1 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point

The Bruce Museum is joining with the Town of Greenwich to celebrate Earth Day Month 2012 on the first day of April.

The event kicks-off at 1:30 pm at the Seaside Center, housed at the Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point.

Representatives from local environmental organizations such as the Greenwich Conservation Commission and the Shellfish Commission will be on hand, along with members of the Bruce Museum Science and Education departments. A number of engaging and informative family activities are planned throughout the afternoon, including programs that promote responsible stewardship of our natural resources. And Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei will present the Town’s official Earth Day Proclamation at 2 pm.

The event is free and open to the public.

For additional information contact Peter Linderoth, Manager of Seaside Center & Outreach Education, by phone (203 413-6742) or email (plinderoth@brucemuseum.org).

About the Seaside Center
The Bruce Museum’s Seaside Center is an environmental and cultural facility located in the Innis Arden Cottage on Greenwich Point, one of the East Coast’s most scenic coastlines. During summer months, visitors to the Point are encourarged to drop-in and explore the local shore and marine life. Daily activities at the Center may include guided nature walks which incorporate the geology and ecology of Greenwich Point, study and identification of Greenwich Point flora and fauna, marine organism anatomy dissections, plankton viewing with microscopes, arts and crafts and much more, Visitors can also enjoy the Center’s facilities at their own pace by viewing the dioramas, interactive exhibits and live specimens in the marine-life touch tank and aquariums. Open June 24 through September 2, regular hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Beach passes are required for entrance into Greenwich Point. Fees for non-residents are $5 per person plus $20 for parking. For additional information, call the Bruce Museum at (203) 869-0376 or visit the website at www.brucemuseum.org.

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831

Greener Wine Room Design:
with Fred Tregaskis of New England Wine Cellars
(1.5 Hours, 1.5 AIA Learning Units, HSW, SD)

Thursday, December 8, 2011
6:00 pm: Holiday Festivities & Wine Reception
7:00 pm: Main Presentation
Hosted at Audubon Greenwich

Come learn how to create safe and sound storage for your favorite vintages. The evening will start with festivities in the main hall and will be followed by the presentation starting at 7:00 pm. This program will be suitable for professional builders and home owners who want to learn more about wine cellars and learn how they can be high effective without electricity, if designed properly. Please note: RSVPs are requested for this event.

Presented by Fred Tregaskis, President, New England Wine Cellars & Generously Sponsored by Coastal Point Construction, LLC

About The Program:
A primer on the considerations, techniques and details for successful design and construction of a beautiful, functional and energy efficient wine storage room. Aesthetics, environmental conditions necessary for successful wine storage, materials of construction and mechanical systems will all be considered.

Learning Objectives:
Able to identify and explain the optimum temperature, humidity, ventilation and air quality conditions for successful wine aging, prevention of material decay and minimization of wine loss.
Able to determine and design the wine storage space layout and racking system based on the individual collector’s bottle inventory and functional needs.

Able to determine and design the wine storage room enclosure based on room location within the structure and it’s bordering environments.

Able to determine and design the wine storage room finish materials and mechanical equipment for optimum air quality, temperature, humidity, wine aging, and energy efficiency.

About the Speaker:  Fred Tregaskis began his career in wine during college in the vineyards of New York’s Hudson Valley.  After a three year tenure as a wine taster for a national magazine, he founded his own wine room design and construction company, starting with the 28,000 bottle wine cellar for the Lespinasse Restaurant at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City.  Since that start he has completed hundreds of beautiful and functional residential and commercial wine cellars throughout New England, across the country and around the world. Additionally, Fred writes for Country and Abroad magazine and hosts WHDD/ Robin Hood Radio on National Public Radio.

(1.5 Hours, 1.5 AIA Learning Units, HSW, SD ~ AIA Provider:  Coastal Point Construction, LLC)

$20 per person. Space is limited and RSVPs are required. To RSVP, email Jeff Cordulack, jcordulack@audubon.org or leave a message at (203) 869-5272 x239.

At Greenwich High School
10 Hillside Road
Saturday, April 2, 2011
10:00am – 3:00pm

Open to the Public – Donations Welcome

Energy Conscious Home Forum: Less Cost & More Comfort

Environmental innovation has always been strong in Greenwich. Now, with a focus on 23,230+ households, the Town of Greenwich’s Conservation Commission is launching a new era of cost & energy efficient action with the Energy Conscious Home Forum.

This special collaboration event will feature exhibits & presentations on energy conservation topics.  

Energy conservation topics will include:

* Air Sealing, Insulation & Heat Loss Audits

* Local Green & Healthy Home Examples

* Solar Hot Water & Electricity Choices

* Efficient Lighting & Home Appliances

* Where To Start & Costs for Conservation

* Cost-saving Rebate Programs

* Renewable Energy Supplier Choices

Speakers:

KEYNOTE: Steven Winter: past US Green Building Council Chair, will discuss ‘Sustainability & Green: Greenwich Opportunities’ (11:30 am)

First Selectman Peter Tesei: Earth Day Month Proclamation (11:15 am)

Laura E. Kaehler / John W. Motay – Responsible Luxury-Green is Beautiful

Kristine D’Elisa – How Green works! Practical examples: Green Home Case Studies

Foster Lyons – Why and How we can save energy – The Greenwich home energy story

Jehan DeNoue, Rachel Calemmo – Light, cook and wash your way to savings! High efficiency Appliances/ Lighting

Elizabeth DiSalvo – Energy savings and healthy homes by design

Rainer Schrom – How much bang for your bucks? Setting Home Energy Conservation Priorities

John Rountree / Bob Wall – Nuclear power from our best source: The Sun! Solar/wind & Govt incentives & Legislation

John Calandrelli – Legislation

Keith Bell, Bell Energy Management Co. – Reduce your primary fuel costs up to 30%: High Efficiency Heating and Cooling Equipment

Steve Hall – The Compelling Value of “Green” (10:15 am)

 …. And many others. Check greengreenwich.com for an updated list of presentations.

This event is co-sponsored by:  Southwestern Connecticut Green Building Council 

Event Committee Co-Chairs: Jessica Brockington & Meg McAuley Kaicher

Steering Committee: Susie Baker, Nancy Chapin, Jeff Cordulack, Jeanine Getz, Gina Gould, Gayle Hagegard, Denise Savageau

Program Committee: Kristine D’Elisa, Steve Hall, Foster Lyons

For additional information and to sign up for the event, visit: www.greengreenwich.com

Greenwich Audubon
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, Connecticut
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
9:00-11:30 am

2011 ‘Green Homes, Green Buildings’ Series:
‘PassivHaus’ & Passive Predecessors

2.0 Hours, 2.0 AIA Learning Units (HSW/SD)

Over the past 100 years, architects and designers have applied new techniques and technology in a search for ultra-low energy buildings that require little purchased energy for space heating or cooling. ‘Passive House’ design (Passivhaus in German) is a well-insulated, virtually air-tight building that is primarily heated by passive solar gain with an energy recovery ventilator providing balanced fresh air supply. The result is an impressive system that not only saves up to 90% of space heating costs, but also provides uniquely terrific indoor air quality.

In this presentation, Bill Bobenhausen (FAIA, CCS, LEED AP) will explore the jagged but educational path toward residential energy performance with an emphasis on the fundamentals – people, sun, temperature, cost, thermal delight, etc. Mr. Bobenhausen  is the President of Sustainable Design Collaborative LLC in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. He has been a pioneering environmental architect, author, and educator for over 30 years and has authored three books including, The Optimum House (EDC Press), American Building: The Environmental Forces That Shape It with James Marston Fitch (Oxford University Press); Simplified Design of HVAC Systems (Wiley).  He served as: President of the Metropolitan Solar Energy Society from 1979 until 1982; and Chairman of the USGBC New York Chapter (now Urban Green) in 2003.

Official Event Sponsor: Hobbs, Inc.

An ‘Audubon At Home’ series presented by: Audubon Connecticut  &  East Coast Home + Design Magazine

Space is limited and RSVPs are required. $15 Donation for Audubon.  Registration begins at 8:15 am with a light breakfast.  The presentation will start at 9:00 am.  (Be sure to arrive early to register for A.I.A. credit).  To RSVP, email Jeff Cordulack at jcordulack@audubon.org or call 203-869-5272 x239.

Event Co-Sponsors:
*       Connecticut Clean Energy Fund:  www.ctcleanenergy.com
*       Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC):   www.ctgbc.org
*       Southwestern CT Green Building Council (SCTGBC):   www.sctgbc.org
*       Sustainable Stamford:  www.sustainablestamford.org

Audubon Greenwich Thanks Its “Green Homes & Building Committee” Members:

*       Gail Ascher: Ascher & Associates, Inc.  www.ascherandassociates.com
*       Kristine D’Elisa & Rich Granoff: Granoff Architects, P.C.  www.granoffarchitects.com
*       Seth Ginsberg:  Apis Energy Group (Great Barrington, MA)
*       Scott Hobbs:  Hobbs, Inc.  http://hobbsinc.com
*       Laura Kaehler: Laura Kaehler Architects, L.L.C.  http://kaehlerarchitects.com
*       Matt Kolk: East Coast Home + Design Magazine  http://echomeanddesign.com
*       Foster Lyons: Coastal Point Construction, L.L.C.  www.coastalpt.com

Greenwich High School
10 Hillside Road
Greenwich, Connecticut
Saturday, April 2, 2011
10am-3pm

Environmental innovation has always been strong in Greenwich. Now, with a focus on 23,230+ households, the Town of Greenwich’s Conservation Commission is launching a new era of cost & energy efficient action with the Energy Conscious Home Forum.

This open forum will feature exhibits, service representatives & a series of sessions about:

• Local Green & Healthy Home Examples
• Solar Hot Water & Electricity Choices
• Efficient Lighting & Home Appliances
• Where To Start & Costs for Conservation
• Cost-saving Rebate Programs
• Renewable Energy Supplier Choices
• Air Sealing, Insulation & Heat Loss Audits
• Rain Garden & Sustainable Landscaping

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~ EXHIBIT & PRESENTATION DETAILS ONLINE RSVPs & DONATIONS APPRECIATED.  SIGN-UP ONLINE.
WWW.GREENGREENWICH.COM

2011 Green Homes & Building Series
Solar Hot Water Systems and Rebates
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
6:00 – 8:30 pm
at Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, Connecticut

1.5 Hours, 1.5 AIA Learning Units (HSW/SD)

Solar water heating is highly cost efficient, helping home and business owners to quickly lower heating bills. Learn about the different solar hot water equipment options from experts and get updated on the new tax and other fiscal incentives available for solar hot water installations.  Speakers for the evening are Everett Barber, an expert with over 35 years of design, installation and maintenance experience with solar thermal projects, and Bob Wall from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. An organic wine & cheese reception will start at 6:00 pm and the lecture will begin at 7:00 pm.

Everett Barber lectures and consults on commercial solar thermal and solar electric systems and has co-authored a consumer’s guide on residential solar applications, Covert Your Home To Solar Energy.  He was an Associate Prof. Adjunct of Building Environmental Technologies at the Yale School of Architecture (1972-1998) and is the former President (1975-2007) of Sunsearch, Inc. – a solar thermal/solar electric firm, which designed and installed over 1000 solar thermal and solar electric systems, and serviced over 10,000 solar thermal and solar electric systems. His book will be available at the event for purchase and signing.

Bob Wall is the Director for Energy Market Initiatives at the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. Bob manages community and education programs including the award-winning Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program. Building upon two decades as an attorney who specialized in environmental and public health issues and a grass-roots organizer/marketing campaign director for renewable energy, he seeks to increase the voluntary demand for clean energy by creating model, sustainable communities. Bob serves on a number of boards and committees, including the Connecticut Climate Change Coordinating Committee, Connecticut Green Building Council, Connecticut Wind Working Group, Fairfield Clean Energy Task Force, Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises Inc. and Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University. He is also active with many state and local organizations dedicated to sustainable energy, transportation and food choices. Bob earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law.

Space is limited and RSVPs are requested. $10 Suggested Donation. 6:00 pm: Reception/ 7:00 pm: Presentation. To sign up, email Jeff Cordulack at jcordulack@audubon.org or call 203-869-5272 x239.

Official Event Sponsor: Coastal Point Construction, LLC

Event Co-Sponsors:

• Connecticut Clean Energy Fund:  www.ctcleanenergy.com
• Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC):   www.ctgbc.org
• Southwestern CT Green Building Council (SCTGBC):   www.sctgbc.org
• Sustainable Stamford:  www.sustainablestamford.org

An ‘Audubon At Home’ series presented by: Audubon Connecticut & East Coast Home + Design Magazine

Audubon Greenwich Thanks Its “Green Homes & Building Committee” Members:

• Gail Ascher: Ascher & Associates, Inc. (www.ascherandassociates.com)
  • Kristine D’Elisa & Rich Granoff: Granoff Architects, P.C. (www.granoffarchitects.com)
  • Seth Ginsberg:  Apis Energy Group (Great Barrington, MA)
  • Scott Hobbs:  Hobbs, Inc. (http://hobbsinc.com)
  • Laura Kaehler: Laura Kaehler Architects, L.L.C. (http://kaehlerarchitects.com)
  • Matt Kolk: East Coast Home + Design Magazine (http://echomeanddesign.com)
  • Foster Lyons: Coastal Point Construction, L.L.C. (www.coastalpt.com)

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

John James Audubon’s “Birds of America” – Understanding the History and Value of Audubon’s Art

12:00-2:00pm

John James Audubon is widely considered one of the greatest naturalists and artists of all time.  Since 1823, when Robert Havell created the first copies of John James Audubon’s watercolor images of the Birds of America, people have marveled at their beauty and spent millions to own them.  Audubon’s original watercolors are now a priceless part of America’s cultural heritage, kept under the strictest of curatorial conditions at the New-York Historical Society.  However, over the past 190 years, various reproductions of the Havell series have been created.  Each version has served a specific purpose for bird lovers and art lovers alike, as well as for the art market. While in 1850 a collector could buy the complete Havell portfolio for about $1,000, in December 2010 a bound edition sold at auction for approximately $10 million!

In 2010, renowned naturalist art expert and dealer, Joel Oppenheimer, obtained exclusive rights from the New-York Historical Society to reproduce an historic issue of the complete watercolor works of John James Audubon’s Birds of America.  This first edition marks a unique opportunity for collectors to own actual-size fine art prints of Audubon’s original watercolors. By mutual agreement between the New-York Historical Society and Oppenheimer Editions, this exclusive printing will not be duplicated for a minimum of seventy-five years. Utilizing the most advanced imaging technology available, the prints are made with archival pigments on acid-free imported watercolor paper. As a result, the images are virtual recreations of the originals in the Historical Society’s famous Audubon collection.

The high resolution scans created for these editions will be the first to be included in a new digital archive of Audubon’s watercolors, “a resource for both conservators and art historians,” notes Louise Mirrer, President and CEO of the New-York Historical Society. “This edition will also allow more of Audubon’s audience to witness these great images in person.”

To learn more about John James Audubon, his ornithology, and his art, join us at the opening of the Audubon At Home Art Lecture and Lunch Series.  Joel Oppenheimer will present an insightful lecture on Audubon’s finest pieces, guide you through the various editions that have been created, highlighting their significance and value, and discuss the watercolors themselves and his process that has made them available to collectors on a very limited edition.  Examples of the Oppenheimer Audubon watercolors collection will be on display and available for purchase before and after the lecture and lunch.

There is no charge for this event. Lunch will be served and RSVPs are required. For more information or to register, please contact Jeff Cordulack at jcordulack@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 x239. http://greenwich.audubon.org

Audubon would like to thank “The Coughlin Group” for graciously underwriting the Audubon at Home Art Lecture and Lunch Series

About the Joel Oppenheimer Natural History Art Galleries

Our fine art galleries in Chicago and Charleston offer a stunning array of natural history art from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, as well as fine art framing, and complete conservation and restoration services. As a natural history art gallery, we are passionate about our work, offering collectors rare works by John James Audubon, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Dr. Robert Thornton, John Gould, Basilius Besler, and many others.   We are also distinguished as fine art publishers through our publishing arm, Oppenheimer Editions. By partnering with museums worldwide we offer modern limited editions of many of the great natural history works within these otherwise unobtainable collections. Most of the images on this website are also available as Oppenheimer Editions prints for surprisingly reasonable prices. The museums benefit through royalties from these collectible editions. We strive to provide collectors with an unsurpassed selection of the finest examples of prints and paintings from the golden age of natural history art. To see the many avian works available from the Oppenheimer collection, visit: http://www.audubonart.com/ornithology.asp

*****      Friday, February 25 FILM: ‘InGREEDients’ – a movie about the many products added to foods 6:00-9:00 pm The documentary film inGREEDients took the independent film festival circuit by storm, winning several awards and was accepted at top international festivals. The film connects diet and health; teaches how to read a food label; and uncovers some scary truths about our food supply. Ride along on this culinary roller coaster as David sets the table with a cornucopia of leading researchers and the most respected scientists and healthcare professionals in the world. What you will discover is an alarming connection between what you put in your mouth and some of the most disgusting, unpalatable and life-threatening ailments known today! Plus, Dr. Madhu Mathur, Director of the KIDS’ FANS Wellness Program; Medical Director of the Medical Home Initiative Southest CT; and the Chair of the Obesity Task Force; for Stamford Hospital, will be the special guest speaker and take questions from the audience after the film.   Space is limited & RSVPs required. $15 for adults. Under 21 years old: $5. Includes a wine & cheese reception from 6-7 pm. RSVP to Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239 or email. This film is not suitable for younger children but is suitable for older children and teens. For more information about the film and the event, visit: http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_SpecialEvents_InGREEDients.html *****

Sunday, Feb 27

Connecticut Young Birders Club

9:00 am-12:00 pm

The next meeting for the Connecticut Young Birders Club will take place at Audubon Greenwich and help decide the calendar of events for the rest of the year, appoint the roles of volunteer president and online coordinator, and deal with any other business the members wish to look at.
The meeting will include a short trip to check out a couple of the local birding sites. Meet at in Audubon Greenwich’s Kimberlin Nature Education Center. Contact Brian O’Toole to RSVP for event at 203-869-5272 x228 or email: botoole@audubon.org. Directions: http://greenwich.audubon.org/AboutUs_Directions.html

About the Connecticut Young Birders Club: The Connecticut Young Birders Club provides young birders from across the state the opportunity to get together on a regular basis and participate in an exciting array of events and activities. The clubs organizes monthly field trips to sites throughout Connecticut and in neighboring states and host a few meetings a year for trip planning and club management. The club is open to birders under 19 years of age who live in Connecticut and nearby states and caters to young birders of all levels of skill, experience and interest. The members of the Young Birders Club are very involved in running the club, make decisions regarding activities and trips, communication, membership, and finances.

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Monday, March 28

Africa’s Painted Dogs – Conserving African wild dogs in Zimbabwe:

A lecture by Dr Gregory Rasmussen, Director and Founder of the Painted Dog Conservation project.

Reception: 6:00–7:30 pm

Lecture: 7:30– 8:30 pm

African Wild Dogs, also known as Painted Dogs, are one of Africa’s rarest and most social carnivores. In the last century their numbers have declined 99% and there are now only 3000 – 5500 individuals remaining. They face persecution from many quarters, often being caught in snares, run over, shot or poisoned. Despite the difficulties studying this highly nomadic species, Dr Rasmussen spent years researching them in Zimbabwe, home of one of the last viable populations. In 1989, realizing that research alone would not save the dogs, he set up the Painted Dog Conservation project (PDC) near Hwange National Park. Dr Rasmussen will speak about his life with this intriguing species, their chances for survival and how PDC plays a vital role in the local community through conservation, education and employment opportunities.

Dr Gregory Rasmussen grew up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and obtained his doctorate at Oxford University in England. He is a member of the IUCN Canid Specialist Group, the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (also at Oxford University), and is supported by the Wildlife Conservation Network, based in San Francisco. He was featured in the TV series “I Shouldn’t Be Alive” when his light aircraft crashed in Hwange National Park and he spent a day and a half alone in the bush with both legs and pelvis broken before he was found. After numerous surgeries he is once again able to spend time in the bush working to conserve Africa’s Painted Dogs.

RSVPs are appreciated. $10 per adult. Children are welcome free of charge. Contact: Jeff Cordulack at Audubon Greenwich on 203-869-5272 x239

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NATURE PROGRAM FEES, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED: Members: Adults $3.00/Children and seniors: $1.50 Non-members: Adults $5.00/Children and seniors $3.00 (Program fees include admission to the Center and Grounds):   For updated information about special events, newsletters, and a printer-friendly calendar of events, visit us on-line at: http://greenwich.audubon.org

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AUDUBON GREENWICH NATURE STORE Visit Audubon Greenwich’s Nature Store For Great Gifts  For Yourself Or Someone Special. Audubon members enjoy 10% off (except seed and optics).   Hot sellers in the store!!! “Sibley – Guide To Trees” for $39.95, member discount – $35.95 “Central Park In The Dark” by Marie Winn – $25.00, member discount – $22.50 “For The Birds – A Month By Month Guide to Attracting Birds to Your Backyard” – $19.95, member discount – $17.95 A Broad Selection of Binoculars and Scopes (…get them will they last) New Stainless Steel Water Bottles (…with the Audubon Greenwich logo) Wheelhouse Designs Novelty Socks with nature graphics (…perfect for anyone on your list) “Squirrel Buster” Bird Feeders, Poles, and Guards Unique Bird and Critter Ornaments (…to spruce up that tree)   Birds & Beans Coffee: Help songbirds by drinking bird-friendly coffee!!! The Nature Store is proud to sell organic Birds & Beans Coffee available in a light, medium and dark roast. Every year many birds we know and love that spend summers in New England fly all the way to Latin America only to find winter habitats destroyed by sun-grown coffee farming. This is devastating to their ecosystem and threatens their very survival. By drinking Birds & Beans Coffee you are supporting farm families who grow their coffee organically under rustic shade canopy, ensuring that the birds of the northeast don’t disappear. * 12 oz. Ground – $12.50, with member discount – $11.25 * 12 oz. Whole Bean – $12.00, with member discount – $10.80 * NEW – Decaf Coffee from Birds & Beans is now available! Also, you can enjoy your Birds And Beans Coffee in an amazing color-changing Wonder Mugs. These mugs are heat sensitive, and change colors to create dramatic effects. Add your favorite hot drink and watch the show. Choose from a variety of mug graphics including hummingbirds, song birds and butterflies.   REMEMBER: Shopping at the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store supports the Center and our Mission.   For more information on store products or place a special order, call Brian O’Toole at 203-869-5272 x221. Store Hours: Open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm / Open on Sunday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm / Store closed on Monday. To visit our Nature Store website, click here: http://greenwich.audubon.org/AboutUs_AudubonCenter_Kimberlin_NatureStore.html *****    

KIERNAN HALL NATURE ARTS GALLERY The Kiernan Hall Nature Arts Gallery is located inside the Kimberlin Nature Education Center. Stop in anytime from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Saturday and from 12:00 to 5:00 pm on Sundays. To visit during other hours, please call the Center Director for an appointment.  For more information about current and past exhibits, visit the Audubon Greenwich Nature Art Gallery website: http://greenwich.audubon.org/AboutUs_AudubonCenter_Kimberlin_NatureArtsGallery.html Plus … A unique gift for someone special… Audubon Greenwich is pleased to announce a special offer to benefit the art lover and conservationist alike. Through your purchase of The New-York Historical Society Edition of Audubon’s Watercolors you can also support Audubon Greenwich. Published by Oppenheimer Editions, this museum authorized printing from the New-York Historical Society collection is unprecedented. For more about this wonderful collection of artwork, visit the Audubon website:  http://greenwich.audubon.org/HolidayOffer.html and follow the links to the Oppenheimer website to see the prices for each piece.
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IN-FLIGHT NEWSLETTER: View the new Winter 2010-2011 newsletter from Audubon (includes a printable Winter Program Calendar): http://greenwich.audubon.org/PDFs/2011WinterNewsletter.pdf
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AUDUBON GREENWICH SANCTUARIES ~Audubon Greenwich & The Kimberlin Nature Education Center (613 Riversville Road, Greenwich) ~Fairchild Wildflower Garden (North Porchuck Road, Greenwich) ~Gimbel Sanctuary (Sherwood Avenue, Greenwich) ~Oneida Drive Sanctuary (Oneida Dr. & Indian Harbor Drive, Greenwich) ~Mildred Caldwell Sanctuary of Walden Woods (Bible Street, Cos Cob) ~Wood Duck Swamp (Carissa Lane, Greenwich) For locations and trail maps, see “Walking Trails in Greenwich and Surrounding Areas” available in the Audubon Nature Store. Also, see the maps located in the Kimberlin Audubon Center lobby. View the list of Audubon Greenwich Sanctuaries online.

NATURE SANCTUARY ADMISSION Members: No charge Nonmembers: Adults $3.00/Students & Seniors $1.50 (Please pay in the store)   OTHER “AUDUBON CONNECTICUT” CENTERS & SANCTUARIES For a list of all Audubon Connecticut centers and sanctuaries, click here <http://audubonct.org/Centers_Sanctuaries.html
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Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road Greenwich, CT 06831
203-869-5272 http://greenwich.audubon.org
DIRECTIONS: http://greenwich.audubon.org/AboutUs_AudubonCenter_Kimberlin_Directions.html

Garden Education Center of Greenwich
160 Bible Street
Cos Cob, Connecticut

Tuesday – February 1,
Thursday-February 3,
Saturday-February 5,
Tuesday-February 8
and Thursday-February 10, 2011
9:00am – 1:00pm each session

Become accredited as a LEED Green Associate

LEED Green Associate Core Concepts
This course provides an overview of sustainable building, including environmental imperatives driving the industry, the paradigm of integrated designs, and the role of USGBC and the LEED Rating System. It explains the intent of each LEED Credit Category, identifying best practices, related key terms and concepts, regulation and incentives and concepts in practice. This course will prepare and qualify you for taking the LEED Green Associate Examination and becoming nationally accredited as a LEED Green Associate, the first step in becoming a LEED Accredited Professional.
(The course consists of 5 individual segments.)
Instructor: William S. Janhonen
For more information visit wsjenterprises.wordpress.com

October 9 & 10, 2010
12th Annual ‘Hawk Festival & Green Bazaar’ At Audubon Greenwich
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Visit Audubon Greenwich to witness and celebrate the amazing annual migration of hawks and other raptors above Audubon’s wild hawk counting site. Enjoy family fun, eco-friendly shopping, and great food on-site, too.

• Live Birds of Prey Shows
• Wild Hawk Counting
• Family Activities
• Eco-Friendly Vendors & Exhibitors
• Crafts & Games
• Guided Hikes
• Food & Refreshment
• Nature Gift Shop

LIVE BIRD OF PREY SHOWS: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
NANCY TUCKER’S MUSIC SHOW FOR KIDS: 2:00 PM

For a complete schedule & a list of exhibitors, visit: http://greenwich.audubon.org or call Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239. $7 youth/$10 adults (Audubon Members: $5 youth/$7 adults). $35 family memberships available at admissions.

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Wednesday, July 14
6:00 pm: Local Wine & Cheese Reception and Exhibitors
7:00 pm: Film Screening (83 min.) & Panel Discussion

DIRT: The Movie
With Reception, Exhibitors & Panel Discussion

Narrated by Jaime Lee Curtis and inspired by William Bryant Logan’s acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, DIRT! The Movie introduces viewers to dirt’s fascinating history. DIRT! The Movie tells the story of Earth’s most valuable and underappreciated source of fertility – from its miraculous beginning to its tragic degradation. This insightful and timely film tells the story of the glorious and unappreciated material beneath our feet.

Visit http://www.dirtthemovie.org for more information on the movie.

RSVPs required and space is very limited. To secure your seats now, buy tickets online for $12/person or RSVP and pay $15.00 at the door, space permitting. To buy online, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/114370. To RSVP, call Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239 to check door ticket availability.

This event is supported and co-sponsored by: www.FairfieldGreenFoodGuide.com, www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org & www.fairfieldorganicteachingfarm.org.

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Sunday, May 2
2:00-3:30 pm

Creating Organic ‘Victory Gardens’ & Plant Nutrient Testing

Audubon Greenwich will host a joint presentation with Vonne Whittleton, an organic vegetable garden designer, and Jennifer Boyd, a Physician Assistant and wellness specialist. They will teach guests how to easily establish a ‘victory garden’ and discuss why organic vegetables tend to be richer in nutrients when compared to non-organic varieties. Vonne’s presentation will review the elements for a successful garden, how to install and maintain one, and also soil testing. Jennifer’s presentation will explain nutrient density testing via the Brix method and touch on several topics including sustainability planning, medicinal plants and Lyme disease prevention.  Both Vonne and Jennifer are accredited Organic Land Care Professionals with NOFA – The Northeast Organic Farmer’s Association. Vonne’s expertise comes from her roots in a family of farmers and her interest in the ‘local’ food movement. In 2008, she established Vonne’s Victory Gardens, LLC – a company that enables people to grow food locally by helping them design, install and maintain customized organic gardens. Jennifer is a licensed Physician Assistant and Reiki Master who owns a private wellness consulting practice in Westport, CT. She gained expertise in sustainable living while searching for evidence-based ways to enhance family health. Questions welcome during and after the program. RSVPs are appreciated. Contact Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239. $5 suggested donation per adult. Kids are free.