Audubon Greenwich Events:
Autumn Migration Bird Walks
Saturday, October 3, 2009
& Every Saturday in October
7:00-8:45 am
At The Fairchild Sanctuary
Join in the fun to seek out the flood of migrants heading for the tropics as well as other species arriving from the north to spend the winter with us.
Bring binoculars and hiking shoes.
Loaner binoculars may be available.
No fee or RSVP required.
Meet at the Fairchild parking area on North Porchuck Road in Greenwich.
Contact the Nature Store at (203) 869-5272 x 221 for more information.
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CANCELED DUE TO RAIN...
Saturday, October 3, 2009
E4C: Family Breakfast & Hike
9:00-10:30 am
Come out for a family-friendly breakfast in the Kimberlin Nature Education Center at Audubon Greenwich and enjoy a guided hike in search of the many hidden natural wonders found throughout the sanctuary. To suit all ages and abilities, Audubon's naturalists will offer a shorter hike (around the meadows and to the pond) or a longer hike (through the orchard and to the lake).
The E4C Breakfast starts at 9:00 am and the hikes will prepare to depart at 9:30 am.
All ages.
$25 per family.
RSVP required.
Email Jeff Cordulack to sign up at jcordulack@audubon.org or leave a message at (203) 869-5272 x239. CANCELED DUE TO RAIN
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Join the Audubon staff and fellow volunteers to help maintain the trails and improve bird habitats at Audubon Greenwich. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Heavy rain cancels the work day. Call the Nature Store to sign up and for rain updates at (203) 869-5272 x221.
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Saturday, October 3, 2009
Audubon Volunteer Day
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Learn about our efforts to combat the invasive Mile-a-Minute Vine using beetles and enjoy exploring this special sanctuary and parts of the adjacent Byram River gorge.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Gimbel Sanctuary Hike
2:00-3:30 pm
Meet at Gimbel parking area on Sherwood Ave., near Nutmeg Drive.
All ages.
RSVP required.
Call Ted at (203) 869-5272 x230.
Rain or Shine.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the "Go Wild!" field day hosted by the Greenwich Land Trust. All ages will enjoy the great outdoors while watching children scale the rock climbing wall, cuddle the animals in the petting zoo, and navigate the hay maze. For a memorable day, board a hot air balloon and take a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime African safari, a getaway stay in an elegant Vermont country inn, or a field of daffodils when you buy a $50 Go Wild raffle ticket. For more information, visit www.gltrust.org or call Jacinta at the GLT office (203) 629-2151 to purchase raffle or event tickets. Official Press Release (pdf).
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Audubon Greenwich sponsors the:
2ND ANNUAL:
GREENWICH AWESOME TREE CONTEST
Prizes will be awarded for: best climbing tree, favorite shade tree, best wildlife tree, favorite park or school tree, the fattest tree. Submit entry forms by October 16 & join us at the Award Ceremony: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 3:00 PM at The Garden Education Center. Entry forms are available on-line at: www.greenwichtreeconservancy.org or pick one up at: Greenwich Town Hall, Audubon Greenwich, Bruce Museum, Garden Education Center, Greenwich Land Trust & Greenwich Libraries. Submit your entry forms by October 16, 2009 to: Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Tree Contest, P.O. Box 4215, Greenwich, CT 06831. For more information: (203) 869-1464 or email: treeconserv@optonline.net. Sponsored by: Greenwich Tree Conservancy and Town of Greenwich, Garden Education Center, Bruce Museum, Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich Land Trust, Greenwich Green and Clean, and the Greenwich Libraries.
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VOTE FOR AUDUBON GREENWICH!
Audubon Greenwich has been selected by Westport Patagonia to compete in their second annual “Voice Your Choice” campaign. Based on votes by store visitors, the Patagonia Westport store will decide how it should distribute $5,000 in grant money to three local environmental organizations, including Audubon Greenwich. The top vote-getter will be awarded $2,500, with the second-and third-place organizations receiving $1,500 and $1,000 respectively. Votes will be accepted at the store at 87 Post Road East from September 24 through October 24. Participants can cast one vote per visit. No purchase necessary. Audubon Greenwich staff will be at the Patagonia store on Sunday, October 4 and Saturday, October 17 to let shoppers know about our programs and initiatives. Winners will be announced in early November.
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VOTE FOR AUDUBON GREENWICH!
Audubon Greenwich has been selected by Westport Patagonia to compete in their second annual “Voice Your Choice” campaign. Based on votes by store visitors, the Patagonia Westport store will decide how it should distribute $5,000 in grant money to three local environmental organizations, including Audubon Greenwich. The top vote-getter will be awarded $2,500, with the second-and third-place organizations receiving $1,500 and $1,000 respectively. Votes will be accepted at the store at 87 Post Road East from September 24 through October 24. Participants can cast one vote per visit. No purchase necessary. Audubon Greenwich staff will be at the Patagonia store on Sunday, October 4 and Saturday, October 17 to let shoppers know about our programs and initiatives. Winners will be announced in early November.
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For more information contact:
Jeff Cordulack
Events and Communications Manager
Audubon Connecticut/Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 869-5272 x239
(203) 613-8813 (cell)
jcordulack@audubon.org
www.greenwich.audubon.org
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