For the Birds... Feeder Chats with Kellogg Environmental Center and Ansonia Nature Center

Are you looking for a way to pass the cool autumn mornings in a fun, educational, and entertaining way? Not to worry, the Kellogg Environmental Center and Ansonia Nature Center have just announced the start of “Feeder Chats”, a virtual program series about birds, beginning November 6, 2021, and held on select Saturdays at 9 a.m. on Nov 6 & 27 and Dec. 11. In 2022, the chats will be held on Jan. 8 & 22; Feb. 5 & 19; Mar. 5 & 19. 

Participants are invited to be part of a community that will share bird-feeding observations and knowledge. Learn about Project FeederWatch, a winter-long survey of birds visiting bird feeders, hear from guest speakers, share tips & tricks for managing bird feeders, and more. This program is for novice and experienced birdwatchers alike – and everyone in between. Enjoy this time for discussion and conversation about birds. 

Online access details will be shared with registered participants. Please register for the free webinar through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Calendar of Events https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar or contact donna.kingston@ct.gov for registration assistance. 

The Kellogg Environmental Center, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division, is open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off Rte. 34 in Derby. For further information or directions please phone the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203)734-2513. 

 The Ansonia Nature Center is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday through Saturday. It is located at 10 Deerfield Road, in Ansonia. For more information, call (203)736-1053 or visit ansonianaturecenter.org.