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

Nature Programs & Special Events:
Sunday, January 1 – February 18, 2012

*** NATURE STORE NEWS FLASH: Enjoy a Huge Sale in the Nature Gift Shop – Great Books & Toys for All Ages!  Now and throughout the Holiday season, enjoy a huge sale in the Nature Store at Audubon Greenwich. Nearly all items are 20%-50% off plus dozens of clearance items discounted even more! ***

1ST SUNDAY BIRD WALKS @ GREENWICH POINT
Jan. 1 / Feb. 5 / March 4
9:00-11:00 am
A monthly bird walk along the Long Island Sound shore. Leaders will bring spotting scopes and help everyone locate and ID wintering birds in the rich variety of habitats at Greenwich Point. All ages and beginners welcome. Held in collaboration with Wild Wings, Bruce Museum and Audubon Greenwich. Meet at the second concession stand. Wear warm clothes and bring binoculars. No charge or RSVP required. Questions? Call Cynthia Ehlinger at 203-413-6756 or Meredith Sampson at 203-637-9822.
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Saturday, January 7
TRIP: Coastal Birding at the Edith Read Sanctuary
8:00 am-12:00 pm
Rise and shine for a survey of over-wintering ducks, herons, shorebirds, hawks, and other birds frequenting Read Sanctuary and Play land Lake in Rye, NY. Spotting scopes will be provided by the leader. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. $15/person. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230. Sign up for a spot in Audubon’s van or join the carpool. Loaner binoculars are available.
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Saturday, January 7
Averting the Climate Crisis: How urban/suburban lifestyle changes can help our environment
Presented by Peter Libre, MD
4:00-5:30 pm
Ring in 2012 with a Saturday afternoon presentation about our carbon footprint, climate issues, and the relationship of health and lifestyle to both. Dr. Peter Libre is a Columbia University eye surgeon who performs 350 eye surgeries a year while living a low carbon lifestyle. He bikes 2,500 miles a year, keeps chickens, and grows vegetables. With solar hot water and electricity, good insulation, and a woodstove, his family’s utility bills are $25 a month. Learn new ways to transform your way of living and by doing so, improve your personal, planetary and fiscal well-being..  $5/adult. Youth are free. RSVP requested. Leave a message for Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239.  (Snow date: Jan. 14.)
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Saturday, January 7
Winter Moonlight Walk
6:30-8:00 pm
Come join us as we hike to Mead lake to enjoy the moonlit woods and lakeshore and listen for ice shifting, hooting owls, coyotes, or other wildlife. Dress warmly with soft, quiet outer layers. $5 per person. Ages 8 & up. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, January 14
Family Bird-watch: Lifestyles of the Birds of Winter
1:00-2:30 pm
A family-friendly class about how birds like chickadees, nuthatches, and woodpeckers survive & thrive in winter’s wonderland. Also, guests can help do the weekly bird count for Project FeederWatch while learning how the family can do these bird counts at home. RSVPs appreciated to Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
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FILM SCREENING:
“Mother Nature’s Child” – Growing Outdoors in the Media Age
Friday, January 20
6:00-9:00 pm
Mother Nature’s Child explores nature’s powerful role in children’s health and development through the experience of toddlers, children in middle childhood and adolescents. With
interviews with experts like Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, the film asks: Why do children need unstructured time outside? What is the place of risk-taking in
healthy child development? How is play a form of learning? How can city kids connect with nature? Following the film, there will be a short discussion with a guest speaker from the Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association (www.coeea.org). For a trailer and more details, visit: www.mothernaturesmovie.com.  $15/adult or $5 under 21. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239. Pre-film Reception at 6:00 pm & Film at 7:15 pm. Snow Date: Jan. 27.
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Saturday, January 21
Hillside Trail Hike
1:00-3:00 pm
Come along as we explore this 1.5 mile western trail loop away from the center for over-wintering birds and signs of wildlife activity from mice, shrews, and squirrels to deer, fox and coyote. Ages 7 & up. RSVP to Store at 203-869-5272 x221.
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Saturday, January 28
Insects in Winter Walk
1:00-2:30 pm
Learn how insects survive winter’s cold. Search for some hardy insects known to be active on the snow and along the winter-chilled Byram River. We will also search for insects hidden away under logs, tree bark, and other winter retreats. Ages 5 & up. RSVP to Store at 203-869-5272 x221.
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FILM SCREENING:
“American Meat” – A film & panel discussion
Saturday, January 28
4:00-7:00 pm
American Meat is a solutions-oriented macroscopic documentary surveying the current state of the U.S. meat industry. Featuring dozens of farmers across America, the film aims to be an
even-handed look at animal husbandry. For a trailer and more details, visit: www.americanmeatfilm.com. $15/person. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239. Film at 4:00, followed by discussion & reception. (Snow Date: Jan. 29)
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FILM SCREENING:
“La Clé des champs” (The key fields)
Saturday, February 4
5:00-7:30 pm
In the French countryside, a young boy discovers a pond outside the village which soon becomes his secret Eden. He returns, fascinated, day after day, and discovers a whole
unknown world, populated by strange creatures. Then one day, a little girl becomes his accomplice and the two explore this secret paradise. Through vivid imagery and a great story, the
filmmakers take us on an adventure into the heart of an ecosystem close to us, yet totally unknown to us. This event is sponsored by Focus On French Cinema & Alliance Française of Greenwich.  Film in French with English subtitles. For a trailer and more details, visit: http://www.lacledeschamps-lefilm.com/index.html All ages. $15/adult. $10/child. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.  NOTE:
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Saturday, February 4
Hudson River ‘EagleFest’
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Visit Croton Point Park on the Hudson River in NY to scan its icy waters for wintering bald eagles during this annual celebration of Bald Eagles. Highlights include warming tents along the river, eagle conservation exhibits, live eagle presentations, and eagle-watching bus tours. Or pick-up a self-guided Eagle Tour map for all the best places to see eagles in the winter. Note: Bus & Show tickets tend to sell out. For more details and to buy EagleFest tickets, visit: http://www.teatown.org/eaglefest/index.htm (Snow date: Feb. 5.)
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Winter Vacation Adventures
February 14-15 & February 21-22
Sign up and explore the winter season with Audubon’s experts. They will enjoy short nature hikes, learn how wildlife weathers winter’s tough conditions, and have fun making crafts with new friends. Sign up for one or all the days. For Grades K-5. $65 per day. ($75 for non-members) Registration forms & details are online. Questions? Call James at x224 or Ted at x230.
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Saturday, February 18
Great Backyard Bird Count: a ‘training session’
1:00-2:30 pm
A great way to get the kids involved with science that matters, the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 17-20) is a nationwide ‘citizen science’ effort to research where the birds are in late winter. Count at home, in parks or neighborhoods. On Feb. 18, come with Audubon Greenwich staff when they check the bird feeding area and take a walk to count birds. Then, return to the
center and report the data to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology via the internet.  Fun for all ages. RSVP to Ted at x230. To learn more, visit www.birdsource.org.
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PLEASE NOTE: A printer-friendly Nature Program Calendar can be found here: 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 us on-line at: http://greenwich.audubon.org.
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AUDUBON GREENWICH NATURE STORE
‘Nature Store Newsflash’

IT IS NOW ‘HIKE & SHOP’ SALE DAYS!
Enjoy a Huge Sale in the Nature Gift Shop – Great Books & Toys for All Ages!  Now and throughout the Holiday season, enjoy a huge sale in the Nature Store at Audubon Greenwich. Nearly all items are 20%-50% off plus dozens of clearance items discounted even more! Find the perfect gift for the nature lovers in your life, while supporting Audubon’s conservation programs. So come for a hike and shop for unique holiday gifts with great holiday savings. What could be better?

Children’s Books, Toys, Puppets
Binoculars & Spotting Scopes
Nature Guide & Garden Books
Bird Feeders, Poles & Seed
Holiday Cards & Tree Decorations
2012 Calendars (Wall & Appointment)
Kitchens Items & Window Thermometers
Nature-inspired Jewelry and much more!

(*Sale excludes seed & suet)

Audubon Greenwich’s Nature Store Hours:
Tues-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m./ Sundays 12-5 p.m. / Store Closed Mondays

Special order a gift? Questions about a bird feeding station? Call: Brian O’Toole, Audubon Greenwich’s Nature Store Manager & Volunteer Coordinator at 203-869-5272 x221. 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 to learn more.
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KIERNAN HALL NATURE ARTS GALLERY

From Sketch to Studio – An Exhibition of African and American Wildlife Art by Alison Nicholls
An Art Expo that is helping to fund conservation

On exhibit from December 2 to 31, 2011

Alison Nicholls lived in Africa for 9 years and returns on an annual basis to sketch in the bush. In this exhibit, which also includes some of her new North American wildlife art, Alison shows her original pencil and watercolor field sketches, as well as her larger watercolor and acrylic ink studio paintings. Alison will also be at the exhibit on Tuesday December 6th from 10am – noon and Thursday December 15th from 2- 4pm.

15% of exhibition sales will benefit Audubon Greenwich and 1a5% will benefit African conservation projects supported by Alison. The exhibition will run from December 2 – 31, 2011.

Alison Nicholls is a member of Artists For Conservation, the Society of Animal Artists, the Explorers Club and the Salmagundi Club. Her work has featured in wildlife art magazines in the USA and UK, has been exhibited at the Botswana Mission to the United Nations in New York and has been used by the US Department of State to promote the “Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking” initiative. Nicholls frequently lectures about art, Africa, wildlife and conservation. In 2011 she guided Art Safaris in South Africa on behalf of Africa Geographic magazine in which she teaches her techniques for sketching wildlife. Alison Nicholls is English by birth but has traveled widely throughout her life. She currently lives near New York City, USA. For further information please visit her website – www.NichollsWildlifeArt.com

Opening Reception: Saturday December 3rd, 1-4pm, with 30-minute lecture at 2pm.

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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DIRECTIONS: http://greenwich.audubon.org/AboutUs_AudubonCenter_Kimberlin_Directions.html

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Audubon Greenwich ~ Nature Programs & Special Events:
Friday, October 21 to Sunday, November 20

Friday, October 21
FILM: “Facing The Storm” – all about Buffalo!
6:00-9:00
American bison once dominated the Plains, numbering in the tens of millions. Then we nearly eradicated them from the continent, changing the ecology and the entire Plains culture forever. This film is an epic account of our tempestuous relationship with the iconic symbol of wild America and thoroughly explores the future of bison in the twenty-first century. Reception: 6-7 pm. Space limited. $15/adult. $5/child. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239 or jcordulack@audubon.org. For more film details and a trailer, visit: www.highplainsfilms.org/hpf/index/6/
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Saturday, October 22
The World of Falling Leaves
2:00-3:30 pm
Ever wonder what happens to all the autumn leaves? Who eats and lives in them? How migratory birds like sparrows, towhees, and thrashers benefit from them? Should people mulch or compost with them? Find out when Ted Gilman explores New England leaves and the life created by them. All ages. RSVP to 203-869-5272 x221.
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Sunday, October 23
Nature Photo Hike: with Dan Burns
(Rescheduled – TBD)
Take your photography to the next level during this great chance to get outdoors with other photographers. Professional sports photographer, Dan Burns, will lead this autumn hike in search of great images of this sanctuary region. $10/person. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Monday, October 24
Celebrate FOOD DAY with Amy Kalafa & John Turenne…
Overcoming Obstacles to Improving School Food
In Greenwich (lunch) or Fairfield (night)

Meet nationally recognized experts Amy Kalafa, author of Lunch Wars: “How to Start a School Food Revolution and Win the Battle for Our Children’s Health”, and John Turenne, Founder & President of Sustainable Food Systems, for high impact workshops that teach attendees successful approaches for overcoming common obstacles to making school meals more healthful and sustainable. These are designed for concerned parents, school officials, and all stakeholders in our children’s health and wellness. RSVP required. Events followed by Q&A session, book signing, and discussion.

LUNCHTIME: At Audubon Greenwich, 12:00 noon until 1:00. $10 admission includes lunch. Kindly arrive at 11:45, this is a working lunch. RSVP required online: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/205703.

EVENING: At the Pequot Library in Fairfield, 7:00-8:00 pm. $10 admission includes light refreshments. RSVP required online: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/205478.

Sponsored by www.SlowFoodMetroNorth.org & www.FairfieldGreenFoodGuide.com and made possible through the generous support of Audubon Greenwich, Pequot Library and Concierge Foods.

For much more detail about the speakers and resources, visit the Fairfield Green Food Guide website about the events: http://fairfieldgreenfoodguide.com/2011/10/07/food-day-event-overcoming-obstacles-to-improving-school-food
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Friday, October 28
Enchanted Orchard
6:00-8:30 pm
An exciting night for young people when they join a tour of Audubon’s Enchanted Orchard. Guests meet friendly costumed characters of woodland animals. A fun night with dinner and a live animal show will follow the Enchanted Orchard tours. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. $10/ person includes tours & dinner from 6-7:30 pm. Animal show starts at 7:30 pm. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, October 29
TRIP: Saw-whet Owl Banding in Mohonk Preserve
6:00-10:00 pm
Come and find out what scientists are discovering about these tiny but fascinating birds. This will be an evening trip to New Paltz, NY. While nothing in life is guaranteed, this site is very productive for these diminutive owls and we expect good numbers. Rain date: October 30. Space limited. $50 per person includes handouts and round-trip transportation. RSVP to Luke Tiller (luke.tiller@gmail.com).
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Saturday, November 12
Family Bird Watch & Project Feederwatch
2:00-3:30 pm
Get to know backyard winter birds, how to feed them, and learn how your family can be “citizen scientists” to help count winter birds at bird feeders in your own backyard. All ages. RSVP to Nature Store at 203-869-5272 x221.
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Sunday, November 13
Greenwich’s Historical Waterfront ~ With Author Karen Jewell
2:00-3:30 pm
Nestled along Connecticut’s famed Gold Coast, Greenwich’s storied history is well worth knowing. Drawing from her new book, A History of the Greenwich Waterfront, Karen Jewell’s presentation will recount lost eras witnessed at Tod’s Point, Great Captain Island and along the Shoreline. Books will be available in store. All ages. Youth: no charge. $5 per adult. RSVP to 203-869-5272 x221.
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Sunday, November 13
FILM: Nature Movie Day
3:30-5:00 pm
After a hike or history talk, enjoy hot chocolate and a nature-themed film suitable for all ages. Check film details online. $5/person. Space limited. RSVP to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Green Homes, Green Buildings
Fall 2011 Lecture Series – Remaining Dates
November 17: Green Insulation & Ice Dam Prevention
December 8: Wine Cellar Design Essentials
Visit the Audubon Greenwich website for times, guest speaker details, and event sponsors. Space is limited. $20/person. RSVPs required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, November 19
Fairchild Sanctuary Hike
1:00-3:00 pm
Come explore the varied terrain, plant and animal life, and investigate the natural happenings in Field, Forest, Pond, and River habitats found in this lovely natural preserve. Hike is approx. 1.5 miles on both level and rolling terrain. Ages 7 & up. RSVP to store at 203-869-5272 x221
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Sunday, November 20
Quaker Ridge Annual Wrap-up & Report
7:00-8:30 pm
Official Hawk Watch, Luke Tiller, will present his findings from the 2011 season of counting raptors at Greenwich’s record-breaking hawk watch site. All ages. No charge. RSVPs appreciated to Brian at 203-869-5272 x228.
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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 us on-line at: http://greenwich.audubon.org.
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AUDUBON GREENWICH NATURE STORE

Summertime Store Hours: Open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm / Store closed on Sunday & Monday in July & August.
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.

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 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
*****

AUDUBON GREENWICH’S IN-FLIGHT NEWSLETTER:
View the current and past newsletters from Audubon Greenwich: http://greenwich.audubon.org/News_Newsletters.html
*****

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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Garden Education Center
130 Bible Street
Cos Cob, CT
Tuesday, November 8
11:00am – 3:00pm

Keep Spring alive throughout the Winter! Fill your home with wonderful house plants such as orchids, ferns and succulents to help keep those dreary Winter days brighter. Visit the greenhouse for plants that will cheer you up all winter long. Open to the Public

]]> http://greenwichblog.com/2011/10/election-day-plant-sale/feed/ 0 Rain or Shine, Falcons Will Fly Over Audubon This Weekend http://greenwichblog.com/2011/10/rain-or-shine-falcons-will-fly-over-audubon-this-weekend/ http://greenwichblog.com/2011/10/rain-or-shine-falcons-will-fly-over-audubon-this-weekend/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:25:24 +0000 gb http://greenwichblog.com/?p=6033

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, Connecticut
11:00am-5:00pm

This Weekend, Oct. 1 & 2, Audubon in Greenwich will host its “13th Annual  HawkWatch Weekend Festival & Green Bazaar” from 11:00 am-5:00 pm (rain or shine.) This is not the first year with questionable forecasts. Festival Manager Jeff Cordulack said, “After two years of perfect ‘Indian summer’ weather that brought out record crowds, we are ready to go and not surprised by a few showers. No doubt, the falcons, hawks, owls, eco-friendly exhibits, and sustainable food vendors are all prepared to put on a great show. With so much family fun & nature to soak in, why let a few clouds get you down? And hey, I’ll take a 50/50 forecast anytime. At least sunscreen is not required.”

This green-themed celebration of the amazing raptor migration has occurred above the Audubon’s nature center in Greenwich each Fall for the last 12 years and not all have been with great weather. Mr. Cordulack has managed the event for the last 6 years and said, “some have been muggy, some soggy, some breezy, but all have been a huge success. I was raised in show business and I was taught, ‘the show must go on.”

The fly-way inspired event will feature kids games, eco-friendly food and businesses, and the famous live birds of prey shows by “Talons: A Bird of Prey Experience” at 1:00  & 3:00 pm. And at 2:45 pm each day, recording artist and author, Matt Turk, will perform a special sneak preview of his songs from the new book “Ossie Osprey”. There will also be Raptor ID classes, mini-golf, crafts, games, other animal shows, and a ‘wildlife obstacle course’ prepared by James Flynn from Audubon, Joe Cassone from the Town of Greenwich’s Conservation Department, and community members Nancy and Andy Chapin. The obstacle course features greenways, fishways, flyways and all the hazards that wildlife may encounter over the course of a year. Cordulack says, “that alone will be a good enough reason to come out and play at Audubon this weekend.”

The music show by Matt Turk will feature original songs from a forth coming book, “Ossie Osprey”. Matt Turk, a resident of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, is a widely recognized musician who has been active in conservation and worked with Pete Seeger and Clearwater, for over 20 years.  With co-author and film director, W.L. Jackson from Greenwich, they created “Ossie Osprey”, an illustrated children’s story songbook that follows the an osprey’s Fall migration from Maine to North Carolina, as seen through the eyes of an osprey. Using refuges and lighthouses for waypoints, they hope the story will elevate awareness of raptor migration, the environment, National Wildlife Refuges, and Audubon’s Important Bird Area and Atlantic Flyway Initiatives.

ABOUT THE AUDUBON’S ATLANTIC FLYWAY INITIATIVE
The Atlantic Flyway is a super highway in the sky from South America to Canada, in which hundreds of species of birds and millions of individuals migrate each season. The heaviest traffic is at night, and rush hour can last for weeks. There are literally tens of thousands of exits and rest stops along the Flyway, where birds depend upon natural habitat for refueling, nesting or wintering. In the United States, on the eastern seaboard, human populations are dense. We compete with birds for space in almost every possible type of habitat required by an amazing diversity of bird species.

Audubon is facing and solving the threats and challenges of habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and population growth with its Atlantic Flyway Initiative (AFI). The AFI is a strategic conservation initiative that targets specific bird habitats within our forests, salt marshes, barrier islands and on coastal beaches. By using a variety of innovative strategies and tools, such as working with landowners both public and private, to restoring the high marsh in coastal wetlands, to initiating social marketing campaigns to change human behavior in beach communities, and doing the bulk of the work within existing critical habitat identified as Important Bird Areas (IBAs), we will meet the challenges facing our birdlife and their habitats.

Tom Baptist, Audubon Connecticut Executive Director says, “From Canada’s northern tundra to the most southerly shores of South America, birds depend upon the abundant food sources and habitats of the vast landscape we call the Atlantic Flyway during their annual cycle of nesting, migrating, and wintering. Birds, the most immediate indicators of a healthy ecosystem, are sounding a warning that all is not right and Audubon has launched an Atlantic Flyway Initiative to ensure the more than 500 species of birds that depend on our shores, forests, and working lands will survive for generations to come.”
]]> http://greenwichblog.com/2011/10/rain-or-shine-falcons-will-fly-over-audubon-this-weekend/feed/ 0 Audubon Greenwich Summer Nature Programs & Events http://greenwichblog.com/2011/09/audubon-greenwich-summer-nature-programs-events/ http://greenwichblog.com/2011/09/audubon-greenwich-summer-nature-programs-events/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:32:11 +0000 gb http://greenwichblog.com/?p=5968

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, Connecticut

Message from Audubon Greenwich ~
Nature Programs & Events:

HawkWatch Weekend Festival & Green Bazaar
October 1 & 2
11:00 am-5:00 pm
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, eco-friendly businesses, and of course, the famous live birds of prey shows presented by “Talons: A Bird of Prey Experience”. Save the dates and please pass the word to friends in the region. Festival Admission: $7 for youth/$10 for adults (Current or new Audubon members pay only: $5 for youth / $7 for adults). National Audubon Society family memberships (just $35) will be available at the Festival Gate.  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.
*****

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 us on-line at: http://greenwich.audubon.org.
*****
SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
Visit our website for all the summer camp details: http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_NatureCamps.html
*****
AUDUBON GREENWICH NATURE STORE
Summertime Store Hours: Open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm / Store closed on Sunday & Monday in July & August.

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.

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 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
*****

AUDUBON GREENWICH’S IN-FLIGHT NEWSLETTER:
View the current and past newsletters from Audubon Greenwich: http://greenwich.audubon.org/News_Newsletters.html
*****

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
*****

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

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Opening Reception

Garden Education Center
130 Bible Street
Cos Cob, CT
Friday, September 30, 2011
6-8 PM
Branching Out: Artists Interpret Trees at Montgomery Pinetum
The exhibit, sponsored by the Greenwich Tree Conservancy, The Greenwich Arts Council and the Garden Education Center, brings together eleven exceptional artists to create art work inspired by the unique specimen trees preserved at the Montgomery Pinetum in Greenwich. Each artist chose a different tree to depict in a broad range of styles and media, ranging from painting, drawing and sculpture on through photography and mixed media. Their “interpretations” are intended to encourage visitors to envision the natural landscape in a variety of creative and newly engaging ways.  All works will be for sale.
Artists in the exhibition include:
Lucie Anderes
Su Hua Chen-Low
John Diamond
Ernest Garthwaite
Ilse Gordon
Adam Handler
Hazel Jarvis
Jeanine Jackson
Barbara O’Shea
Carol Pessin
Marialiisa Pettengill

Visitors who come to see the exhibit, which is open until October 28, 2011, will also have the opportunity to view the specific trees the artists have chosen as their subjects.  Pocket guides indicating the location of the trees from the exhibit will be available.

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Professor Paul E Olsen

at the Bruce Museum
Friday, Sept. 16, 2011
7:00 p.m.

The first of three lectures, International Year of Forests 2011, celebrating the UN International Year of the Forest and partnering with the Bruce Museum “Forests and the Changing Climate: Evolutionary Innovation” by Prof. Paul E. Olsen,  Professor of Geological Sciences at Columbia University.
The lecture series, held in the Bruce Museum lecture gallery, is supported by Robert and Gale Lawrence, the Marjorie Sims Lawrence Memorial Fund, the Greenwich Tree Conservancy, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elser. Reservations are strongly suggested and begin two weeks before each lecture. Call 203-869-0376, ext. 420.
Professor Olsen gets people excited about the history of life and climate using geology, paleontology, geochemistry, and geophysics to examine patterns and processes of ecosystem evolution and climate change. He is a Research Associate at the American Museum of Natural History and has made numerous appearances in national media.
Join this series of talks and walks organized by the Bruce Museum and Greenwich Tree Conservancy held in recognition of the International Year of Forests 2011.  Visit the United Nations International Year of Forests, 2011 website, http://www.un.org/en/events/iyof2011/ , for additional forest information including the international activities planned for 2011.
The lecture is free to Museum and GTC members and students with identification. Non-members: $5 at the door.
]]> http://greenwichblog.com/2011/09/learn-about-forests-with-professor-olsen/feed/ 0 Greenwich Tree Talk at the Audubon http://greenwichblog.com/2011/09/greenwich-tree-walk-at-the-audubon/ http://greenwichblog.com/2011/09/greenwich-tree-walk-at-the-audubon/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:28:42 +0000 gb http://greenwichblog.com/?p=6011

at Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Sun., Sept. 18, 2011
2-4 p.m.

“Upland Watershed: The Source and Filter of Good Water.” Bruce Spaman, Superintendent of Parks and Trees and Town Tree Warden, discusses the forest and watershed management on the Audubon Greenwich property at Riversville Road and John Street. Please reserve at: treeconserv@optonline.net.

Free of charge. RSVP required to treeconserve@optonline.net.
Sponsored by The Bruce Museum & The Greenwich Tree Conservancy.
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at Conyers Farm
September 25, 2011 from
3-6PM

Widely known as the premier family event of the year, Go Wild! attracts an enthusiastic family crowd to delight in all the autumn event offerings – hot air balloon rides, giant hay maze, petting zoo, rock climbing wall, obstacle course, crafts, steeple chase races, birds of prey exhibit, live music and delicious food for all.
New for Go Wild! 2011…
Co-chairs Ashley Allan and Kristin Duda have added some new features to Go Wild! for the 2011 event.  On the music front, the popular band The Wiyos, whose sound has been described as fabulous and inspired, will be playing tunes in the main Go Wild! tent.  Step back in time to play a variety of old-fashioned country games like Apple Basket Toss, Milk Bottle Knockdown, Corn Hole and Ring Around the Bottle.  In addition to Go Wild! traditional hot dogs, new food will include paninis, baguettes, and assorted sweet treats donated by wonderful local restaurants, stores and businesses.
Go Wild! Raffle Expanded – Win a Once in a Lifetime Trip!
Dream big with your purchase of a $50 raffle ticket and you may win a trip to one of several fabulous locales like Africa, Bermuda, Vermont, and the Berkshires.  The drawing will be held during the event (September 25, 2011 at 5:15 PM in the main Go Wild! tent), but ticket holders need not be present to win.

The 2011 Raffle

Prizes include:
•    an African Portfolio Safari for two donated by African Portfolio
•    a weekend stay in the Berkshires for two donated by Blantyre Resort
•    an Okemo Ski House for a weekend (comfortably sleeps 3 families)
•    a Bermuda Excursion for two donated by Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa
•    an exclusive Picnic for four donated by Jonas White Catering & the GLT
Ticket Information
Learn more about each raffle prize online at GLTRUST.ORG.  Raffle tickets can be purchased by phone until Friday, September 23rd at 5:00 PM – 203.629.2151.   Advance tickets to Go Wild! can be purchased today at GLTRUST.ORG or over the phone.
About the Greenwich Land Trust
The Greenwich Land Trust, founded in 1976 as a nonprofit conservation organization, is dedicated to preserving land permanently in its natural state for the benefit of this and future generations.  Land conservation and stewardship protect Greenwich’s air and water quality, provide corridors for wildlife and offer visual relief in densely populated areas.  The GLT currently preserves more than 729 acres of land in the Greenwich area including woodlands, meadows, orchards, and salt marshes. Call 203.629.2151 or visit GLTRUST.ORG for more information.
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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.
~~~ Followed by ~~~
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.
*****

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.
*****

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.
*****

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.
*****

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
*****

SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
Visit  website for all the summer camp details: http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_NatureCamps.html
*****

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/
~~~
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.
*****

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
*****

AUDUBON GREENWICH’S IN-FLIGHT NEWSLETTER:
View the current and past newsletters from Audubon Greenwich: http://greenwich.audubon.org/News_Newsletters.html
*****

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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