Dr. Roland Scal

Bruce Museum
1 Museum Drive,
Greenwich, CT
Sun., Oct. 30, 2011
at 3 p.m.

Manmade and Enhanced Gems Talk

The lecture, which begins at 3 p.m., is free with Museum admission and is presented in conjunction with the current exhibition Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry. For reservations, call 203-869-0376 or email info@brucemuseum.org.

Dr. Scal is an associate professor at Queensborough Community College, where he teaches physical geology and lectures on gems and semiprecious stones. His talk will examine gemstones that are simulated or synthesized in the laboratory and explain why these created gemstones may not only fool the unwary, but also have legitimate uses as substitutes for expensive stones. Constructed gemstones, such as doublets and triplets, will be illustrated as well as examples of color- enhanced and fracture-filled gemstones, using processes that have become increasingly common in the last 25 years. Dr. Scal will also discuss the synthetic origin of cultured pearls and show how to distinguish them from natural pearls through sectioning or X-ray analysis.

General admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, and free for children under five and Bruce Museum members. The Museum is located near Interstate-95, Exit 3, and a short walk from the Greenwich, CT, train station. Free, on-site parking is available. For more information, call the Bruce Museum at (203) 869-0376, or visit the Bruce Museum website at www.brucemuseum.org.

Cos C ob Library
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011
7:00 pm

Come hear about the study of water and ecology in the curriculum of our schools.

What are our children learning and are we preparing them to understand, appreciate and protect this important resource?

High School Administrators, high school faculty and students present an overview of the curriculum and their eye opening research and studies.

Panelists include:

John DeLuca
Chairman of Science Dept., Greenwich High School

Guy Pratt
Science Dept., Brunswick School

Andrew Bramante
Science Dept., Greenwich High School

Selected students from the schools

Our Old Stones: A Talk with Andrew Pighills
Monday, November 7th, 2011, at 7:30 PM
Radcliffe Children’s Wing, Perrot Memorial Library
Old Greenwich

Andrew Pighills

Andrew Pighills, an accomplished stone artisan, gardener, and horticulturalist, will give a talk on old stone walls, accompanied by photographs of walls in and around Greenwich. Mr. Pighills received his formal horticulture training with The Royal Horticultural Society. He has spent 31 years creating gardens and building dry stone walls in his native England, in and around the spectacular Yorkshire Dales and the English Lake District.

Betteridge
117 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
6:00 to 8:00 pm

Have you ever wondered what those unidentifiable silver implements in you great-grandmother’s silver service were used for? You are cordially invited to an in-store program at Betteridge that will focus on silver and jewelry designed and crafted during the Gilded Age. Explore the use, trends and psychology behind the elaborate silver services that graced many a groaning table, and take a closer look at the remarkably intricate jewelry that decorated many an ample Victorian bosom.

Owner and fourth-generation silver maven Terry Betteridge and jewelry czar Simon Teakle will offer lively presentations on their fields of expertise that will have you brushing up on your table manners and dressing for supper! Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Greenwich Historical Society. Admission is free but reservations are required due to limited space. 
To reserve, please call 203-869-6899, Ext. 10.

CONNECTICUT MARINE BIOLOGIST FEATURED IN IMAX FILM “DOLPHINS”

The marine biologist featured in the IMAX movie “Dolphins” will discuss her research and the making of the film during a special lecture on Thurs., June 9 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.

Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, a native of Meriden, CT, is one of the researchers featured in “Dolphins,” which will play at The Maritime Aquarium from May 27 through Aug. 31.

Her June 9 talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a screening of the Academy Award-nominated film.

Dudzinski studies dolphin communication and developed a unique video-audio recording device that helps to isolate which dolphins in the wild are making whistles, clicks and other vocalizations. “Dolphins” puts audiences in the water with her as she records Atlantic spotted dolphins in the Bahamas and then analyzes her results in the lab.

She previously has said she agreed to be involved with “Dolphins” because the filmmakers were more interested in the facts about the marine mammals than about the “mythical” ways that dolphins often are portrayed in the media.

Also, she added, “Too often I think scientists can forget that somehow they have to relate what they do to the general public. Because if I can’t share the wonder of what I’m doing and what I’m learning about dolphins with everyone – not just with colleagues – then there’s really no point in doing it.”

Dudzinski is now director of the Dolphin Communication Project (DCP), based in Old Mystic, CT.  She also conducts research on three groups of dolphins in both captive and wild environments, and oversees research conducted by graduate students from five universities who collaborate with DCP.

She has written several books, including “Dolphin Mysteries: Unlocking the Secrets of Communication,” written with colleague Toni Frohoff, and a children’s book, “Meeting Dolphins – My Adventures in the Sea.” She also has consulted on several documentary films, magazine articles and other projects.

Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski attended The University of Connecticut, graduating as University Scholar with a B.S. in the Biological Sciences in 1989. She completed and was awarded her doctorate in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences with a focus on Dolphin Communication and Behavior in 1996. She was awarded a National Science Foundation Three Year Pre-doctoral Fellowship in 1990 and began graduate studies with Dr. Bernd Würsig and the Marine Mammal Research Program at Texas A&M University that September.

With guidance from Würsig and Dr. Christopher Clark of Cornell University, she designed and built a new system for simultaneously recording the behavior and vocalizations of dolphins underwater. For this work, Dudzinski received the Fairfield Memorial Award for Innovative Research at the 10th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals in 1993.

Tickets for Dudzinski’s lecture and the IMAX film are $15 for adults and $12.50 for children age 2-12. Maritime Aquarium members receive $2 discounts.

Reserve tickets by calling The Maritime Aquarium at (203) 852-0700, ext. 2206.  Or go online to www.maritimeaquarium.org.

“Dolphins” will play from May 27 through Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. It’s narrated by actor Pierce Brosnan and has music by Sting.

Audubon Greenwich Nature Programs & Special Events:
Saturday, April 23 – Saturday, May 28

Saturday, April 23
Local Wildflower Walk
1:30-3:00 pm
Walk and search for early spring wildflowers. Learn their life histories, ecological niches and insect pollination partners. Ages 5 & up. RSVP to Store: 203-869-5272 x221.
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SPECIAL GUEST LECTURE
Saturday, April 23
Listening to the Landscape: Using Nature’s Clues to Design a Garden That Works
3:00-4:30 pm

With Scott LaFleur, the Horticulture Director for the New England Wild Flower Society

With native plant selections, gardens can attract more birds, bees, butterflies, and many of Mother Nature’s other wonders to your garden. Please join Audubon members and supporters when Scott LaFleur, the Horticulture Director for the New England Wild Flower Society, makes a special visit to teach how to add stunning native plants to gardens. Mr. LaFleur will share favorite combinations of plants for sun, shade, coastal, and woodland settings and teach guests about the symbiotic relationships in natural ecosystems that help guide plant selections for wildlife-inviting, sustainable landscapes.

Mr. LaFleur is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire horticulture program, specializing in perennials and perennial garden design. He started a professional gardening service and expanded it into a landscape design and installation company on the seacoast of NH. After selling the business, he undertook a three year project, designing a 135 acre Vermont farm into rolling green hills, extensive gardens and a network of trails to access the property for horses and hiking. Scott joined New England Wild Flower Society as Senior Horticulturist of Garden in the Woods in 2005 and became Horticulture Director in January, 2008. Currently as Botanic Garden Director, he is curator of the plant collection and oversees facilities, visitor services, and retail services at Garden in the Woods.

To learn more about native plants for this region and the New England Wild Flower Society, visit:  www.NewEnglandWILD.org

This is part of our “Audubon At Home” initiative. $5/suggested donation. To RSVP, leave a message at 203-869-5272 x239. Audubon Greenwich ~ 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich ~ greenwich.audubon.org
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SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALKS
Rise and shine for this annual tradition. Bring binoculars and/or a camera.  Some loaner binoculars may be available. No charge or RSVP required.

Wednesdays: April 20, 27 / May 4, 11, 18, 25
Meet at Fairchild Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road ~ 7:00-8:30 am

Saturdays: April 23, 30 / May 7, 21, 28
Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road ~ 7:00-8:45 am
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Wednesday, April 27
GMOs: Don’t Put That In Your (…or your kid’s) Mouth!
5:30-8:30 pm

With Jeffrey Smith, Executive Director of the Institute for Responsible Technology

Join Jeffrey M. Smith, an international bestselling author and the leading spokesperson on the health dangers of eating Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), for a special reception and lecture at Audubon Greenwich. He is the Executive Director of the Institute for Responsible Technology (www.responsibletechnology.org) and his books present evidence linking them to toxic and allergic reactions, sick livestock, and damage to virtually every organ studied in lab animals.  In response to this overwhelming evidence, Mr. Smith launched “The Campaign for Healthier Eating in America” – an industry and consumer movement that takes action to remove GMOs from the US food supply.

Food companies throughout Europe refuse to use GMOs due to health concerns by consumers and many nations, including several in the European Union, have banned the planting of GMOs. Former UK environment minister Michael Meacher says the revelations in Jeffrey Smith’s book, Genetic Roulette, may “change the global course of events this century.” The American Academy of Environmental Medicine now urges all doctors to prescribe diets without any GMO foods. Get up-to-date with this irreversible experiment with food crops and learn some steps that will protect you and all future generations. Topics will include the health dangers of GMOs, how to avoid them, and most importantly, how we can eliminate GMOs from our food supply – quickly.

This very special event co-sponsored by the Fairfield Green Food Guide and Catch A Healthy Habit Café.

GM-free reception 5:30-7:00 pm. Space is limited. RSVPs required. $15 per person in advance or $25 at the door. Contact Jeff at jcordulack@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 x239

To buy tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/171192

Also, visit http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_SpecialEvents_GMO_Foods.html for more information about this topic and this special event.
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GREEN HOMES, GREEN BUILDING
Design Durability for Green Roofs
Thursday, April 28
5:00-8:30 pm

2.5 AIA Learning Units (HSW/SD)
Green roof system performance, particularly with regard to durability and life expectancy, is impacted by its natural environment, design, method of construction, and frequency of maintenance.  Improper design, poor construction practices, and lack of proper maintenance have been found to result in premature system failure.  To mitigate the risk of failure and improve long-term performance, specific considerations must be paid to requirements for loadings, slope and drainage, thermal performance, details of the waterproofing membrane, and flashing system.  This course focuses on these factors impacting on the durability of the green roof in order to achieve sustainable green roof design. This event features: Douglas Fishburn, Fishburn of Sheridan & Associates, Ltd.; Marni Majorelle of Alive Structures; Dyami Plotke of Roof Services, Inc.
Learning Objectives:
- Awareness of codes and standards that relate to green roofs.
- Understand the full range of dead and live loads associated with green roof design.
- Understand the water management and drainage issues associated with green roofs.
- Develop a design methodology for systematically achieving good design and proper construction of green roofs.

OFFICIAL EVENT SPONOSOR: Coastal Point Construction, LLC

Space is limited and RSVPs are required. $20 Donation for Audubon.  Registration begins at 5:00 pm with a light dinner & wine reception.  Presentation starts at 6:00 pm.  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

“Green Homes, Green 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)

THE NEXT ‘GREEN HOMES, GREEN BUILDING’ EVENT:
Wednesday, May 11: Bird-friendly Window & Building Design (3:00-5:30 pm). This afternoon program will be followed by GreenDrinks Greenwich (5:30-7:30 pm) and then another, shorter evening presentation for the general public (7:30-8:30 pm).

Speaker Bios:
Doug Fishburn is President of Fishburn Building Sciences Group, Inc. and a partner with Fishburn/Sheridan & Associates.  Doug is one of Canada’s foremost experts in roof system design and performance, and has over 35 years of experience in the roof consulting and engineering consulting industry. He is the author of numerous published papers and articles on building envelope issues, and has performed and supervised thousands of roofing and building envelope engineering projects.  Mr. Fishburn sits on a number of Canadian General Standard Board (CGSB) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) committees, he is past President of the Ontario chapter of the Roof Consultants Institute (RCI), has held the position of Regional Director of the RCI and is a member of the education committee for RCI.  Mr. Fishburn is currently working in conjunction with the North American Green Roof and Wall Industry Association’s Green Roofs for Healthy Cities initiative to develop education programs promoting an understanding of the design considerations and waterproofing requirements associated with green roofs.

Marni Majorelle is a green roof specialist, gardener, biology conservationist, and founder of Alive Structures, a Brooklyn based green roof design and installation company.

Dyami Plotke is the Repair & Maintenance Division Manager for Roof Services, Inc. a Long Island based roofing company with considerable experience installing roof membrane systems under green roofs.
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Saturday, April 30
Vernal Pool Survey Hike
1:00-3:00 pm
Hike the Old Pasture Trail to examine vernal pools in search of evidence of breeding wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and fairy shrimp. Ages 7 & up. RSVP to Store: 203-869-5272 x221.
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Saturday, May 7
Workshop: Birding By Ear
9:30 am-12:00 pm
Indoor discussion of how and why birds vocalize, introduction to useful bird sound recordings, and outdoor walk to practice Birding By Ear skills. Ideal for adults & interested youth. $12/adult. No charge for youth. RSVP required. Call Ted: 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, May 7
Tree ID & Natural History
2:00-3:30 pm
Would you like to be able to identify trees and shrubs and better understand their integral role in local ecology? Join Ted Gilman for an insightful session about identification and how wildlife depend on woody plants. Ages 8 & up. RSVP to Store: 203-869-5272 x221.
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Wednesday, May 11
“GreenDrinks Greenwich” (5:30-7:30 pm)
Bird-friendly Window & Building Design (7:30 pm-8:30 pm)
Join dozens of others for GreenDrinks Greenwich  – a fun ‘green’ networking event. Afterwards, learn about exciting new developments in the world of building and window design when Dr. Chris Sheppard from the American Bird Conservancy, explains how bird collisions can reduced with innovative products and properly designed buildings.

$10 per person. Space limited. Reception at 5:30 pm & Program at 7:30 pm. RSVP required to Jeff: x239. Note: Earlier on same day, Audubon will host a longer course designed for architects and building professionals. For information about the earlier program, please contact Jeff Cordulack at x239.

MORE ABOUT THIS TOPIC & EVENT:
From high-rises to single-story structures, large glass windows are a common feature in buildings. Sadly, bird mortality from collisions is a “biologically significant” issue and can lead to local, regional, and national declines in bird populations. Songbirds – already imperiled by habitat loss and other environmental stressors – are especially vulnerable to nighttime collisions during migration, and to daytime glass collisions as they seek food and resting perches among urban buildings. NYC Audubon estimates that 100 million birds are killed every year in the U.S. alone through building collision and some experts believe the number is perhaps as many as one billion killed annually.

While this is tragic, it is also avoidable. To share how birds can be protected through bird-safe design and innovative materials, Dr. Christine Sheppard will visit Audubon Greenwich. Dr. Sheppard has extensive experience speaking to both professional and public audiences and her visit will include two presentations. She will provide an in-depth presentation for architects and building professionals in the afternoon. Then, in the evening, she will be our guest for a special reception and presentation to Audubon members and the general public.

Dr. Sheppard has a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University. She joined the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Bronx Zoo as curatorial intern in 1978 and eventually became the Curator and Chair of the Ornithology Department. In this role, she realized first-hand how glass exhibit walls and windows can cause bird collision problems. With a vested interest in finding ways to make glass safer for birds, she began research to quantify the effectiveness of different materials and patterns in preventing bird collision. In 2007, she joined the board of the Bird-safe Glass Foundation as science advisor and then in 2009, she became Collision Program Manager for the American Bird Conservancy. She has contributed to recently passed and pending legislation that mandates bird-friendly construction and is working with the LEED building standards to incorporate bird safe credits into that program.
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International Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 14

Annual Bird Walk & Bird Breakfast
6:30-9:30 am
Join this annual Audubon tradition when people of all ages rise and shine in search of birds and signs of spring. After the bird walk, arrive in the barn for a hearty, home-cooked breakfast prepared by Audubon staff and volunteers. Meet in main parking area to hike. RSVP required for breakfast. $8 per person. RSVP to Store: 203-869-5272 x221.

Special Lecture
Woodthrush Conservation at home and abroad:
Presented by John Hannan from Audubon Connecticut
9:30-10:30 am
For many, the song of the woodthrush is an integral part of the Springtime. Visit Audubon for early birding, breakfast and the top it off with this special lecture about the recent advances in woodthrush research methods and conservation initiatives happening from New England to Central America. $5 suggested donation. No RSVP required.

Fun Family Event: The World of the Wood Thrush
2:30-4:00 pm
Learn about this special long distance migrant who spends winters in Mexico and Central American countries. Start with the book Flute’s Journey indoors and then hike outside to look and listen for this woodland singer known for its flute-like voice. All ages. RSVP to Store: 203-869-5272 x221.
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Friday, May 27
FILM: “Play Again” – A film about ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’
6:00-9:00 pm
With the ubiquitous use of computers, phones & TV, kids look at screens for an average of 7 hours/day. Come watch our ‘screen’ and learn from top experts who discuss the toll this is taking on youth. Reception: 6-7 pm. Film suitable for all ages. Details on the website. $12/adult in advance online. Youth: free. RSVP required for all film events to Jeff: 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, May 21
Workshop: Wood Warblers & Neotropical Migrants
9:30 am-12:00 pm
Introductory talk and walk to learn characteristics, adaptations, and behaviors of these colorful springtime migrants, as well as identification tips, and resources for continued study. Ideal for adults & interested youth. $12/adult. No charge for youth. RSVP required to Ted: 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, May 21
Family Pond Exploration
2:30-4:00 pm
Bring your family to discover the amazing variety of insects, amphibians and other organisms which call our Indian Spring Pond home. All ages. RSVP to Store: 203-869-5272 x221.
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Wednesday, May 25
Visit the ‘Audubon At Home’ Table at the “Health & Wellness Expo 2011: Healthy, Wealthy and Wise” At the Stamford Plaza Hotel
5:30-9:00 pm
Featuring 100+ exhibitors, the “healthiest cocktail party for hip and happening fun,” fitness, yoga, dance demonstrations, health tips for spring and summer, and more.  In the “healthy” category, this year’s event will feature new and expanded elements, such as senior health, healthy homes, men’s health and pet health. Exhibits will cover alternative medicine, integrated nutrition, organic and natural vitamin supplements, weight management, fitness programs, ergonomics, spa and beauty treatments, fashion and lifetime sports.  There will be physicians, including internists, holistic dentistry and sports medicine specialists, as well as experts in holistic health, homeopathy, chiropractics, acupuncture, reflexology, herbal medicine, biofeedback and more.  The “wealthy” category will feature exhibits on financial health – avoiding stress, long-term health care planning and investing. The “wise” category will cover educational opportunities in health, life coaching and smart choices for senior living.  Tickets are $20 per person before May 25 or $25 on May 25. Parking is complimentary. The event is hosted by the Greenwich Young Professionals Group and produced by TMK Sports & Entertainment. For more information and for advance tickets, visit www.GreenwichYPG.com or call 203-531-3047.  This event will be at the Stamford Plaza Hotel at 2701 Summer Street, Stamford, CT.
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Saturday, May 28
Workshop: Birds in their Habitats
9:30 am-12:00 pm
Learn how particular bird species depend on specific habitats and how this relates to the ‘Audubon at Home’ and ‘Important Bird Area’ programs. Ideal for adults & interested youth. $12/adult. No charge for youth. RSVP required. Call Ted: 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, May 28
Turtle Time
2:30-4:00 pm
Meet local turtle species, learn about their nests, and how to help protect them. Then hike to the lake in search of nesting turtles. All ages. RSVP to Store: 203-869-5272 x221.
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NOTE: For a Printer-friendly Calendar in the Spring 2011 Newsletter, visit: http://greenwich.audubon.org/PDFs/2011SpringNewsletter.pdf

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: http://greenwich.audubon.org
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SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
Visit our website for all the summer camp details: http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_NatureCamps.html
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HELP AUDUBON GREENWICH WIN  $5,000!
Stonyfield Farm is awarding $5,000 to the Audubon Center that collects the most UPC labels (the barcode) from Stonyfield Organic Milk by March 31, 2011. Only organic milk containers will count. Here’s your chance to help our Center receive $5,000 for our programs and sanctuaries!  Bring in or mail to us those UPCs. For more information, please contact the Center Director, Karen Dixon at 203-869-5272 x226.
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AUDUBON GREENWICH NATURE STORE
Visit Audubon Greenwich’s Nature Store For Great Gifts For Yourself Or Someone Special.  Plus, Audubon members enjoy 10% off (except seed and optics) and shopping in our Store supports the Center and Audubon mission.

Spring is here and cavity-nesting birds will soon arrive in search of suitable sites to raise their young. You can help by putting up nest boxes and the Audubon staff can help you find the right box for your location.  If you have a large lawn or meadow with scattered trees, there is a good chance of attracting colorful Eastern Bluebirds to your property. Bluebirds prefer a 1 ½ inch entrance hole and it is important to mount the box  in an open area,  on a pole about 5 to 6 feet above the ground. If your home is more wooded or you have a shrubby yard, you are likely to attract chickadees, titmice or wrens.  These birds prefer nest boxes with smaller openings and can either be placed on a pole or hung from a tree branch.  Also, wrens like a selection of houses to choose from so you may have a better chance of attracting a nesting pair by mounting 2 or 3 nest boxes in your yard.

Tip: Be sure your bird house can be opened easily so it can inspected and any old nesting material can be cleaned each year.

To learn more about our wide selection of bird houses, stop by or call the Nature Store.

Other Great Items For Spring:

* Crossley ID Guide
* Songbird Essentials CD
* Audubon ‘Bird Cam’
* Bird nesting material
* Audubon-brand Bluebird Houses
* Copper-topped Wren & Chickadee Houses
* “The Humm” Hummingbird Feeder

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)
* Decaf Coffee from Birds & Beans is now available, too!

For more information on store products or place a special order, call Brian O’Toole at 203-869-5272 x228.

Weekend Volunteers Wanted: Duties include greeting visitors, answering phones, selling goods and collecting admission. No experience needed but good customer service skills are required. Contact Brian O’Toole at x228 to learn more.

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
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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

Upcoming Lectures:

Preventing Injuries in Tennis Players on Tuesday, May 10^th and Injury Prevention for Triathletes and Cyclists: Safety Strategies for Training and Competition on Tuesday, May 31^st.

“Preventing Injuries for Tennis Players” features orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Paul Sethi, MD, tennis professional Patrick Hirscht and ONS physical therapist Tatyana Kalyuzhny, DPT, who will share the latest information on common injuries to tennis players including Achilles tendon injuries, shoulder and wrist injuries and rolled and sprained ankles. The program will explain the consequences of poor mechanics and outline the most effective warm-up and conditioning techniques for tennis players. Adult and youth players are invited to attend. Registration is requested.

“Injury Prevention for Triathletes and Cyclists: Safety Strategies for Training and Competition” will focus attention on the common causes of injuries in cyclists and triathletes. Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Katie Vadasdi, primary-care sports medicine specialist Dr. Gloria Cohen, and ONS physical therapist Abigail Ramsey will discuss biomechanical issues of combined training, techniques for proper stretching and strengthening, post injury training methods for return to racing, and treatments for injuries. The seminar is timed to help athletes who are preparing for the summer and fall race season. Both physician speakers are athletes. Dr. Vadasdi is an experienced triathlete and has completed two international ironman competitions. Dr. Cohen is a competitive cyclist and has served as team physician to four Olympic Games. Call to register 203 869-3131.
The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education is committed to providing individuals, who enjoy sports activities, a range of tools and techniques to keep them enjoying their sport and out of the doctor’s office. Free injury prevention programs are conducted by Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians and physical therapists affiliated with the ONS Foundation. Most events take place at ONS, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, located at 10 Valley Drive in Greenwich. To register for programs, call 203-869-3131.

The ONS Foundation is a not for profit organization that in alliance with Greenwich Hospital, strives to improve standards of excellence for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through clinical research, physician and patient education, and community outreach programs. For further information about the ONS Foundation, visit www.ons-foundation.org or call (203) 869-3131.

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Saturday, April 23
3:00-4:30 pm

Listening to the Landscape: Using Nature’s Clues to Design a Garden That Works With Scott LaFleur, the Horticulture Director for the New England Wild Flower Society

With native plant selections, gardens can attract more birds, bees, butterflies, and many of Mother Nature’s other wonders to your garden.  Join Audubon members and supporters when Scott LaFleur, the Horticulture Director for the New England Wild Flower Society, makes a special visit to teach how to add stunning native plants to gardens. Mr. LaFleur will share favorite combinations of plants for sun, shade, coastal, and woodland settings and teach guests about the symbiotic relationships in natural ecosystems that help guide plant selections for wildlife-inviting, sustainable landscapes.

Mr. LaFleur is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire horticulture program, specializing in perennials and perennial garden design. He started a professional gardening service and expanded it into a landscape design and installation company on the seacoast of NH. After selling the business, he undertook a three year project, designing a 135 acre Vermont farm into rolling green hills, extensive gardens and a network of trails to access the property for horses and hiking. Scott joined New England Wild Flower Society as Senior Horticulturist of Garden in the Woods in 2005 and became Horticulture Director in January, 2008. Currently as Botanic Garden Director, he is curator of the plant collection and oversees facilities, visitor services, and retail services at Garden in the Woods.

To learn more about native plants for this region and the New England Wild Flower Society, visit:  www.NewEnglandWILD.org

This is part of the “Audubon At Home” initiative. $5/suggested donation. To RSVP, leave a message at 203-869-5272 x239.

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, Connecticut

Monday, March 28, 2011
Reception: 6:00–7:30 pm
Lecture: 7:30– 8:30 pm

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

A special guest lecture by Dr Gregory Rasmussen, Director and Founder of the Painted Dog Conservation project.
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 (PDC) project (www.painteddog.org) 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.

Reception: 6:00-7:30 pm/Talk: 7:30-8:30 pm. $10 per adult will be given in support of the Painted Dog Project. Under 18 are free. RSVPs  to Jeff:  203-869-5272 x239. Contact: Jeff Cordulack at Audubon Greenwich on 203-869-5272 x239.

Greenwich Town Hall
Cone Room
101 Field Point Road
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
1pm-2pm

Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission:  The Inside Story of Protecting Our Property Values

This important regulatory body impacts the look of Greenwich now and in the future.  Come hear about the Commission and its interaction with other Town Commissions and how it affects you.  A short question and answer period will follow.

Meet panelists:

• Don Heller, Chairman of the Planning and Zonning Commission
• Paul J. Pugliese, Chairman of the Architectural Review Committee
• Eric Brower, Vice-Chairman of the Conservation Commission

For information, call Cindi Treadwell at 203.698.0849