Slowly in March winter
begins to withdraw and signs of spring slowly show themselves. There is no better place than to experience
the signs of spring than at the Greenwich Audubon Center in Greenwich Connecticut.
On Saturday, March 2 from
10 a.m. – 11 a., the Audubon is hosting a program on Wheat and Gluten. Rachel Khanna will return to Audubon Greenwich to talk
about what's going on with wheat and gluten in our foods and how it affects our
health. Join her for a one-hour session to learn about these ingredients and
get the right information. $10.
Space limited. RSVP toRakhanna@optonline.net. Also on March 2 there is a program on the
Early Signs of Spring from 1:30- 3 p.m. Join Ted Gilman for fun and early spring natural
history during a hike down the Discovery Trail, up to Mead Lake and back to the
Center. This is for ages 5 &
up. The walk is on easy to moderate terrain. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
On Saturday, March 9th
from 1 – 2 p.m. there is a family bird watching event where participants will review winter birds, bird
feeding and first returning migrants. Help conduct our weekly ‘Project
FeederWatch’ bird count and help report these results via the Internet to
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. For
ages 5 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230. Also on the 9th
there will be a new art gallery exhibit titled New England Bird Watercolors by J. J. Audubon
Join
art expert Joel Oppenheimer and other guest speakers from 6:00-8:00 pm to learn about Audubon’s
field work in New England and to learn natural history notes about the species
on display. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9-00 am-5:00
pm and Noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday. There
is no charge for the reception but
donations accepted at the door. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP requested to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 x239.
On Saturday March 16 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. families can learn how to make
a nestbox in order
to host bird families in your own yard or neighborhood by providing nestboxes
for various species of birds. Ted Gilman will show a variety of nestboxes and
the birds, which use them, as well as discuss their placement and maintenance.
Families wishing to build their own nest box can pre-order a kit through the
Audubon Nature Store or select from a variety of pre-assembled boxes in the
store. For ages 5 & up. RSVP
to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230 to attend and/or order nestbox kits. Also
on March 16 there is a Woodcock watch from 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Participants will help staff search
for one of the rites of spring as we watch and listen for the crepuscular calls
and aerial performance of these woodland sandpiper relatives. Participants will
also listen for any newly emerged Spring Peeper tree frogs. Event for ages 6 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
On March 30 from 1 p.m. –
3:30 there is a Birding
101 Workshop: Bird Watching Basics for Adults. This is an introduction to
ornithology and the tools/skills used in bird study. Enjoy a walk; learn how to
use binoculars, guides, and other resources that make birding so much fun. Ideal for adults and interested youth. $12
adults; No Charge for youth. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
Audubon Connecticut and Audubon Greenwich is located on 613 Riversville
Rd. in Greenwich and can be reached by calling 203-869-5272 or visiting http://greenwich.audubon.org.
For area information www.visitfairfieldct.com.
