Wednesday, July 1

Fireflies – Nature’s Mini-Fireworks

8:30-9:30 pm

An ideal time of the year to learn about these special insects. Learn how and why fireflies flash and then try your skills at telling the species apart by looking at the different patterns made by the different firefly species. All ages. Space limited. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x353.

 

Sunday, July 5

North American Butterfly Count

Introduction: 10:30-11:00 am

Field Counts: 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Start with an introduction to local butterflies and learn how to count scientifically from 10:30-11:00 and then head out on the Audubon Center grounds to view our butterfly-friendly habitat and conduct the count. No charge. Ages 7 & up. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x353 by July 3. (Rain Date: TBA)

 

Sunday, July 12

Family Pond Exploration

2:00-3:30 pm

Join Audubon naturalists and get up close to frogs, dragonflies and many other species that call our nearby pond home. All ages. Equipment will be provided.  Space limited. RSVP requested to 203-869-5272 x349 or email to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org.

 

Saturday, July 25

All about Dragonflies & Damselflies

10:00-11:30 am

Join Audubon field biologist Sean Graesser when he teaches about our local dragonfly and damselfly species. Start with a slide show indoors and then hit the trails in search of these magnificent, air-born predators whose lives begin underwater! RSVP requested to 203-869-5272 x349 or email to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org.

Saturday, August 1:  

Dragon & Damselflies Survey

A Citizen Science Initiative 

Intro at 10:30 & Field Survey: 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Become a citizen scientist by joining a day-long search for local dragonflies and damselflies! This annual survey on the Audubon Greenwich grounds is a great way to witness the wide variety of species living on-site and found throughout our region. Ages 7 & up. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x353 by July 31.

 

August 1 & 2

Summertime Honey Harvest

11:00 am-4:00 pm

Each summer, beekeepers across the nation harvest honeycomb from their hives and spin the comb so they can bottle and sell the sweet treat. How do they do it? Come see when local beekeepers from the Backyard Beekeepers Club share their secrets. Stop in between 11 AM and 4 PM to see, to help and to taste! Honey and related products will be sold on-site, but supplies are limited.  All ages & no RSVP required. Audubon Members: FREE! Non-members pay only the regular admission: $3/adult or $1.50/child or Senior.

 

Sunday, August 2

Family Pond Exploration

2:00-3:30 pm

Join Audubon naturalists and get up close to frogs, dragonflies and many other species that call our nearby pond home. All ages. Equipment will be provided.  Space limited. RSVP requested to 203-869-5272 x349 or email to: greenwichcenter@audubon.org.