Audubon Greenwich ~ Nature Programs & Events:

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
203-869-5272
http://greenwich.audubon.org

Love-A-Pollinator Day

Saturday, July 30

Native Pollinators: a walk & talk with Kim Stoner
3:30-5:30 pm
Learn about our valuable native bees and other pollinators with Kim Stoner, Ph.D., a vegetable entomologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station since 1987. She is coordinating a state-wide study of native bees that Audubon is participating in. This event will include a walk outside and a presentation inside. All ages. No charge. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272  x230.
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Nicotine Bees: a film & discussion
5:30- 7:30 pm
In 2005-2006, bee ‘colony collapse’ occurred simultaneously in dozens of countries. After years of research, experts and recent studies point to neonicotinoids – a widely-used group of pesticides used on food crops. Learn about the collapse, ideal plants for pollinators, and how to change policies that can address the pesticide issue. $15/person includes the movie, reception & discussion. Space limited. Online tickets discounted. RSVP to Jeff at 203-869-5272  x239.
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Friday, August 5
Night Hike: In Search of Local Bats
7:30-9:00 pm
Join us for an indoor discussion about bats and the devastating white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease destroying thousands of these important members of the ecosystem. Learn what scientists are doing to find a cure and then hike outside to look and listen for local bats in the sanctuary. Ages 5 & up. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272  x230.
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Saturday, August 6
Family Woodland and River Hike
3:00-4:30 pm
Hit the trails with an Audubon naturalist for a fun exploration of shady woodlands in mid-summer. All ages. Space limited. RSVP to Store at 203-869-5272  x221.
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Sunday, August 7
Nature Photography for All
10:00-11:30 am
Hike with Jeff Cordulack in search of great nature photos at Audubon Greenwich. The focus will be on flowers, insects and scenic photos. Ideal for learning basic composition and close-up (macro) photo techniques. All ages. $5/person. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272  x239.
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August 13 & 14
Sharon Audubon Festival (in Sharon, CT)
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Travel north to the Sharon Center in Northwest Connecticut to join this great family nature festival with nature walks, animal programs, music, food, activities, and displays. All ages and worth the trip. Call (860) 364-0520 or check www.sharon.audubon.org<http://www.sharon.audubon.org> for event details.
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Sunday, August 21
Family Pond Exploration
3:00-4:30 pm
Hop around the pond with Audubon staff and get up close to the tiny creatures that call the nearby pond home. Equipment will be provided.  All ages. Space limited. RSVP to Store at 203-869-5272  x221.
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PLEASE NOTE: For a Printer-friendly Nature Program Calendar, visit:http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_Calendar.html

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  website for all the summer camp details: http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_NatureCamps.html
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SAVE THE DATES:

Friday, September 9, 2011
A cocktail party to benefit Audubon and it’s Long Island Sound Campaign

6:00-8:00 pm ~ At the Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase
Visit the Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment during a special ‘Preview Party’ that will kick-off a weekend of fun at the Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase, a two-day event featuring luxury yachts, marine exhibitors, great food and family fun. $75 per person. To purchase tickets, contact TMK Sports & Entertainment at 203-531-3047 or visit: http://www.tmk-eventmarketing.com/events/ghs2011/
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
Farm-To-Table Event in the historic ‘Ketay-Asnes Barn’ (At Audubon Greenwich)
A unique food-centric event to showcase local farms, seasonal harvests, and sustainably managed vineyards. Guests will be treated to exquisite wines paired with small plates of farm-fresh goodness that has been sourced from organic & biodynamic farms. The evening will include wine education from the New England Institute of Wine and an auction to benefit Audubon’s conservation and education initiatives. Advance tickets are required and very limited. To reserve a table for you and your guests, contact Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239.
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October 1 & 2, 2011 ~ HawkWatch Weekend & Green Bazaar
11:00 am-5:00 pm ~ At Audubon Greenwich
A family-friendly, green-themed celebration of the amazing raptor migration occurring above the Audubon Greenwich center each Fall.  This special event will feature kids activities, great food vendors, eco-friendly businesses, and of course, our famous live birds of prey shows, on display.  To get involved as a festival volunteer, corporate sponsor, or as an eco-friendly vendor on site, contact Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239.
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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.
*       Enjoy colorful hummingbirds in your yard this summer by hanging the easy-to-clean HummZinger hummingbird feeder.
*       Show your support by purchasing one of our new Audubon Greenwich key chains.
*       Stop by to see our beautiful new sterling silver pendants and earrings by Jennifer Rutheny.
*       Among new DVD’s be sure to check out “Better Bird watching in the East” which is a DVD field guide filled with 3 hours of video & audio for 270 birds commonly found in the eastern U.S.
Summertime Store Hours: Open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm / Store closed on Sunday & Monday in July & August.

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!

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.

For more information on Nature Store products or place a special order, call Brian O’Toole at 203-869-5272 x228. To visit the 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
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AUDUBON GREENWICH’S IN-FLIGHT NEWSLETTER:
View the current and past newsletters from Audubon Greenwich: http://greenwich.audubon.org/News_Newsletters.html
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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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The 2011 Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days, presented by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, will take place July 21-24 on Greenwich Avenue and the nearby streets in downtown Greenwich

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
Presents the 2011 Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days
Greenwich Avenue area
July 21 – 24

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce will present the highly anticipated shopping experience of the year, the 2011 Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days, on Thursday, July 21, Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 24 from noon to 5 p.m.  At this popular annual event, shoppers flock to Greenwich Avenue and the nearby streets in downtown Greenwich, Connecticut, an area known for its fine stores and boutiques, to find savings and values on clothing, jewelry, shoes, gifts and more from participating retailers and businesses.

This year’s Greenwich Sidewalk Sales Days will also include a line-up of live music and entertainment on Saturday and Sunday. Ballroom dancing by Arthur Murray Dance Studio and live music by R. J. Bracchitta and Sea Rhapsody will entertain shoppers and their families, while Party by Lisa will offer face painting for children. Face Painter Funela will also be on hand and photographer Monika Satur will capture with fun with photos. Also on tap is tasty fare from participating restaurants.   Visit www.Greenwichchamber.com for schedule and details.

“We hope everyone will come to downtown Greenwich during these four special days and support local businesses,” said­­­­­­ Jeff Weber, Chairman of the Board of the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce.  “It’s a perfect time to shop for great deals and enjoy summer festivities.”

Additional sponsors of the 2011 Greenwich Sidewalk Sales Days are Amanda Smith Caterers, Nantucket Chicks, Nino Bossi Handbags, Shaklee – Debbie Miron, authorized distributor, Venture Photography and Vinylume, Inc.  Media sponsors include The Advocate/Greenwich Time, AM1490 WGCH, Brooks Community Newspapers, Serendipity and The Daily Greenwich.

Established in 1917, the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit business organization, has been instrumental in fostering the success of the town’s nearly 4,000 businesses. The Chamber is an advocate for the interests of the business community, as well as for maintaining the town’s quality of life and its residential integrity. Its informative and educational programs and networking opportunities are open to all businesses and residents.

For further information on the 2011 Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days, call TMK Sports & Entertainment at 203-531-3047 or the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at 203-869-3500 or visit www.Greenwichchamber.com

St Paul’s Episcopal Church
Riverside, CT
Friday June 4,  2011 6pm to 10pm
and Saturday June 5, 2011  10am to 10pm

• Amusement rides and carnival games by Rainbow Amusements
• Dunk TankFood Tent
• Kid’s Fair   
• Martial Arts demonstration and participation
• Face Painting by Wells (additional charge)
• Book Sale*
• Books, CD’s, and DVD’s
• Bake Sale
• Homemade cookies, muffins, bars, cakes, pies, quiches
• Garden Gate Plant Sale
• Annuals, perennials

  Special Preview Friday, June 3 from 6pm to 8pm
  $10 admission for early access to the best bargains!
  Look for discounts the last 30 minutes! 
   
  Fair for All benefits St. Paul’s and it’s day-to-day support of the community and outreach programs such as St. Luke’s Lifeworks (Stamford), Greenwich Adult Day Care, The Den for Grieving Children (Greenwich, Stamford, & Norwalk), Neighbor-to-Neighbor (Greenwich), and Kids in Crisis (Cos Cob)

Don Adams and Lori Feldman

Two Turkeys Are Ready for Some April Foolishness!

Fresh off its successful March production of “March Madness: A Night of Crazy Comedies” Two Turkeys Productions is getting set for its next staged reading event.

TwoTurkeys Productions, in association with Diamond Hill UM Church, is tickled to present a concert reading of Christopher Durang’s “The Actor’s Nightmare,” on Saturday, April 30 at 8p. Doors open at 730p; Tickets are $5.  The performance features the TwoTurkeys themselves, group founders, Stamford’s Lori Feldman and Cos Cob’s Don Adams.

Tickets (perhaps Fairfield County’s biggest theater bargain at only $5 each) can be reserved in advance by calling the box office at 203.829.4767 or can be purchased at the door. Refreshments will be served after the show, and audience members are invited to chat with the cast.

for more information, visit: www.twoturkeys.com

The Kakapo in it's habitat

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Saturday, December 11, 2010
2:00pm

A Lecture & Film – About how the world’s rarest parrot inspired a book, a film, and a special friendship

2:00 pm – Presentation by Author, Sy Montgomery & Aaron Friedman, a teenage friend of the kakapo

3:00 pm – Book Signing & Reception with Sy & Aaron

3:30 pm – FILM: The Unnatural History of the Kakapo

One of two great books being sold on Saturday.  Author, Sy Montgomery, warms up to a Kakapo on Codfish Island

The kakapo looks like a cross between a child’s plush toy and a Dr. Seuss character: a giant, 10-pound parakeet clad in shockingly soft, honey-scented feathers. It’s the most paradoxical of parrots: it can’t fly; it’s active only at night; and it nests underground. Yet it a bird so appealing that one early naturalist described it as “the most wondrous, perhaps, of all birds.”

Before the introduction of predators like rats, stoats, and cats, the huge, trusting, friendly, and curious parrot was common throughout New Zealand. By the 1950s, the species was thought to be extinct. Now the bird has won a second chance at survival–and has inspired a celebrated new book, a powerful documentary film, and a special friendship between a Connecticut 13-year-old and a nationally acclaimed author. Come celebrate all three on December 11 at a program that brings them together for a dramatic afternoon of film, fun, food, and friendship.

Bestselling author Sy Montgomery will show a PowerPoint presentation about her research expedition among the kakapo for her new book, KAKAPO RESCUE. Fewer than 90 kakapo were alive when the author made the trip in 2008, confined to the tiny, windswept Codfish Island off New Zealand’s south coast. Because the kakapo breeds intermittently, each nest is so precious that it is equipped with a video camera and a pair of “nest nannies” assigned to camp beside the underground nest to care for eggs and chicks when the mother exits on her nightly hunt for food.

Joining Sy at the podium is her 13-year-old friend, Aaron Friedman, a young conservationist from Wilton. “You could not imagine a more vulnerable creature that so desperately needs our protection and help to survive,” Aaron told the guests at his Bar Mitzvah earlier this fall–inspiring them to donate more than $2,500 towards the kakapo rescue efforts.

During an intermission with refreshments, copies of the new book will be available for sale and signing, a portion of which will be donated to kakapo conservation. Afterward, stay to view the breathtaking new 77-minute film, The Unnatural History of the Kakapo, which was made during Montgomery’s visit to Codfish Island by her colleague Scott Mouat.

This event will be a good chance to shop for holiday gifts in the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store. Both KAKAPO RESCUE and the author’s other recent book, BIRDOLOGY, will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

A suggested $10 donation will be sent to the Kakapo Recovery Project. Lecture: 2:00 pm / Reception: 3:00 pm / Film: 3:30-5:00 pm. Please RSVP to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239 to save your seat for this unique and special presentation.

To learn more about film, visit: www.elwin.co.nz/prjkakapo.html

To learn more the author, Sy Montgomery, visit: http://www.authorwire.com/

Check out Aaron Friedman’s kakapo activism page, http://www.authorwire.com/s/aarons_activism_for_kakapo_rescue.html

FOR DIRECTIONS TO AUDUBON GREENWICH:  http://greenwich.audubon.org/AboutUs_Directions.html

Friday, October 29
‘Enchanted Orchard’ & Live Animal Show
6:00-9:00 pm
A Halloween-themed evening of fun for the whole family. Meet kid-friendly, costumed animal characters on a tour of the ‘Enchanted Orchard’. After, enjoy dinner, live animal show, and treats in Audubon’s historic red barn. Wear a costume or come as you are. All ages. $10/person. Space limited. RSVPs and parent supervision required. RSVP to Jeff: 203-869-5272 x239. Rain Date: October 30.
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Autumn Morning Bird Walks:
Saturdays: October 30.
Birders will meet at 7:30 am sharp, in front of the main building (613 Riversville Road) to start a walk there or to depart for other locations. No charge but RSVPs are appreciated. Leave a message at 203-869-5272 x221.
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Saturday, October 30
Fairchild Garden Wilderness Trail Hike
1:00-2:30 pm
Come explore the varied terrain, plant and animal life of this lovely natural preserve and investigate the natural happenings in Field, Forest, Pond, and River habitats. Hike is approximately 1.5 miles on both level and rolling terrain. Ages 7 & up. RSVP to store: 203-869-5272 x221
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Saturday, November 06
E4C Family Breakfast: ‘Legend of Honey Hollow’ At Audubon Greenwich
9:00-10:30 am
Enjoy breakfast and meet costumed bear characters during a fun reading with Jeanne McNaney, an Old Greenwich resident and author of ‘The Legend of Honey Hollow’. Kids will learn about bears from all over the world and Grendel, the Polar Bear, as she arrives at a magical place where the air is pure, the water is clean and everyone is welcome! All ages. $25 per family. Space limited. RSVP required. RSVP to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.  About E4C – “Executives for Conservation” is a special series of events for families with younger children. Guests enjoy a family-friendly breakfast and an animal-themed program in Audubon’s Education Center or Barn. Space is always limited for these popular events. To stay updated, sign up for special ‘E4C event invites’ & be the first to know the details and have a chance to RSVP before events fill. To sign up, email to Jeff at jcordulack@audubon.org.
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Friday, November 12
FILM: “Living Downstream” – about chemical pollution
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Living Downstream is a powerful movie about the intimate connection between the health of our bodies and the health of our air, land and water. Through the story of one woman, Sandra Steingraber, filmmakers follow invisible toxins as they migrate to some of the most beautiful places in North America. See how these chemicals enter our bodies and why scientists believe they are making us sick. Learn more at: www.steingraber.com. RSVP required. $15 per person includes wine & cheese reception before. RSVP to Jeff: 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, November 13
Family-friendly Bird Count: ‘Project FeederWatch’
1:00-2:30 pm
Winter is a wonderful time for our families to share the joy of birds in our own backyards. Come learn about watching and feeding winter birds and how your family can be ‘Citizen Scientists’ by reporting your regular backyard bird feeder observations to Cornell University. All ages. RSVP to Ted: 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, November 20
TRIP: Birding at Read Sanctuary
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The waters and shores of this coastal sanctuary, in nearby Rye, NY, are great for cold weather study of overwintering loons, grebes, herons, gulls, ducks, and shorebirds. The fields, thickets, and woodlands can also turn up interesting songbirds and raptors. Dress warmly and join us for a morning of birding along the shore. Ages 5 & up. RSVP required to Ted: 203-869-5272 x230.
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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: http://greenwich.audubon.org
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Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road

Saturday, September 11, 2001
Hawk & Raptor ID During The Migration
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The hawk migration has begun and Luke Tiller will host an in-depth raptor ID class for anyone interested in learning more about how to put a name to those wings that are spotted over the center from August to November. Wing shapes, flight patterns and other ID clues will be reviewed during this class. $5/person. RSVP to store: 203-869-5272 x221.
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Saturday, September 11
Spider & Late Summer Insect Hike
2:00-3:00 pm
Explore Audubon’s fields, woods and pond edges for an amazing and wonderful variety of spiders, their webs, and signs of their insect prey. All ages. $3/person. RSVP to store: 203-869-5272 x221.
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Autumn Morning Bird Walks:
Saturdays: September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Wednesdays: September 22, 29 & October 6, 13
Birders will meet at 7:30 am sharp, in front of the main building (613 Riversville Road) to start a walk there or to depart for other locations. No charge but RSVPs are appreciated. Leave a message at 203-869-5272 x221.
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St. Roch Church
10 St. Roch Ave
Wednesday-Sunday
August 11-15, 2010
6pm-11pm

Open to the Public

Annual Festival

St. Roch’s feast continues until Sunday, August 15. The festival features ethnic food, live music and religious ceremonies in honor of St. Roch, or San Rocco.

A stretch of St. Roch Avenue between Hamilton Avenue to Alexander Street has been cordoned off for the event. The feast raises money for the church while celebrating the Italian roots of many parishioners.

There will be a raffle for a Ford Fusion hybrid car as well as cash prizes. Vendors will be serving ethnic cuisine from Mexico, Spain and Italy in food tents at the Hamilton Avenue School parking lot.

Musical acts include an Italian accordion player, R&B group Billy and the Showmen and country group Gunsmoke. For children, there will be carnival rides, face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo.

On Saturday, there will be a tribute to Thomas Reale, a 90-year-old parishioner, known to many as the “mayor” of Chickahominy.

The festivities will culminate Sunday with a procession of the St. Roch statue through the streets of Chickahominy.

Proceeds from the event will go toward supporting repairs, renovations and other work at the 101-year-old church.

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road

Saturday, August 7

TRIP: Milford Point & Great Meadows IBA in Stratford
9:00 am-2:00 pm

Join Brian O’Toole and others for a trip to two great birding locations known for shorebirds, herons, egrets, terns, osprey, and swallows. Pack a lunch and grab your gear. Van and carpool leaves promptly at 9:00 so arrive early. $12/person. RSVP required to Brian at 203-869-5272 x221.

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Sunday, August 8
Nature Photography for All
10:00-11:30 am

Hike with Jeff Cordulack in search of great nature photos at the Fairchild Wildflower Garden on North Porchuck Road. The focus will be on flowers, insects and scenic photos. Ideal for learning basic composition and close-up (macro) photo techniques. All ages. $5/person. RSVP required . Leave a message for Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.

Cos Cob PTA
at Cos Cob School
300 E Putnam Avenue
Friday, May 21st, 4:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday, May 22nd, 12noon-9:00pm

May Fair 2010

Lots of food, rides, games and fun!

Contact: 203.869.4670