Friday, August 6th
Night Hike for Bats and WNS Update
7:30 PM - 9 PM
Start with an indoor discussion about bats and the devastating white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease that is destroying whole communities of these essential members of ecosystems around the word. 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 ext. 239.
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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.
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Saturday, August 7th
TRIP: Milford Point & Great Meadows IBA
in Stratford
9 AM - 2 PM
Van and carpool leaves promptly at 9 AM so arrive early.
$12/person.
RSVP required to Brian at (203) 869-5272 ext. 221.
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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.
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Sunday, August 8th
Nature Photography for All
10 AM - 11:30 AM
All ages. $5/person.
RSVP required to Jeff at (203) 869-5272 ext. 239.
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School will start soon and what will be on your child's plate? Come ponder the issue while viewing this informative, kid-inspired movie about healthier, fresher, and more local foods for schools and kids. What's On Your Plate? - a film by Catherine Gund with Sadie Hope-Gund and Safiyah Riddle - is a witty and provocative documentary about kids and food politics. Over the course of one year, the film follows two eleven-year-old African-American city kids as they explore their place in the food chain. Sadie and Safiyah talk to food activists, farmers, and storekeepers, as they address questions regarding the origin of the food they eat, how it's cultivated, and how many miles it travels from farm to fork.
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Sunday, August 8th
FILM: What's On Your Plate?
& Discussion about School Lunches
2 PM - 4 PM
School will start soon and what will be on your child's plate? Come ponder the issue while viewing this informative, kid-inspired movie about healthier, fresher, and more local foods for schools and kids. What's On Your Plate? - a film by Catherine Gund with Sadie Hope-Gund and Safiyah Riddle - is a witty and provocative documentary about kids and food politics. Over the course of one year, the film follows two eleven-year-old African-American city kids as they explore their place in the food chain. Sadie and Safiyah talk to food activists, farmers, and storekeepers, as they address questions regarding the origin of the food they eat, how it's cultivated, and how many miles it travels from farm to fork.
Sadie and Safiyah visit supermarkets, fast food chains, and school lunchrooms. But they also check out innovative sustainable food system practices by going to farms, greenmarkets, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs. They discover that these options have a number of positive effects: they are good for the environment, help struggling farmers survive, and provide affordable, locally grown food to communities, especially lower-income urban families. The film culminates with a delicious local meal cooked by the girls and friends they have made along the way. Sadie and Safiyah formulate sophisticated and compassionate opinions about urban sustainability, and by doing so inspire hope and active engagement in others. Learn more about this film at: www.whatsonyourplateproject.org
Following the film, Audubon staff and guest speakers will discuss the status of school lunches in our region and other food-related topics relevant to children.
Suitable for all ages.
Kids are free.
Suggested donation for adults: $10.
Call Jeff at (203) 869-5272 ext. 239 to sign up.
Space is limited so be sure to RSVP and save a seat.
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August 14th & 15th
Sharon Audubon Festival
9 AM - 5 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 and/or
visit www.sharon.audubon.org for event details.
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Sunday, August 22nd
Family Pond Exploration
2:30 PM-4 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.
RSVP to Store at (203) 869-5272 ext. 221.
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
http://greenwich.audubon.org
http://audubonct.org
Volunteer at Audubon Greenwich!
Are you looking to volunteer your time? Do you need community service hours for school? Audubon Greenwich is always in need of dedicated volunteers. Please contact Brian O’Toole at (203) 869-5272 ext. 221 to learn about upcoming volunteer events and opportunities.
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