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Endorsed Forester Eric Hansen On His Many "Aha!" Bird Moments
Working Lands

Endorsed Forester Eric Hansen On His Many "Aha!" Bird Moments

An ornithology class in college got Hansen “hooked” on birds after spotting his first-ever Pine Warbler. “Ever since, I’ve wanted to find ways to incorporate birds into what I do,” he says.

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Allison Middlemass Soars from Crew Leader to Community Coordinator
Bent Of The River Audubon Center

Allison Middlemass Soars from Crew Leader to Community Coordinator

“When that position ended for the season. I was like, […] I’ve gotta keep going with this.”

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Sugarbush in Monroe’s Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management
News

Sugarbush in Monroe’s Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management

CT DEEP, Aquarion Water Company, and The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut are being recognized for managing this sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.

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Bent of the River Audubon Center
Centers

Bent of the River Audubon Center

Conserving open space and working lands through programming at our 700-acre nature sanctuary and education center in Southbury.

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Greenwich Audubon Center
Centers

Greenwich Audubon Center

Building a brighter future through engagement and education at our nature education center and seven sanctuaries in southwest Connecticut.

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Sharon Audubon Center
Centers

Sharon Audubon Center

Rehabilitating injured wildlife and protecting more than 2,100 acres of woodland habitat that they call home through stewardship and education in the Northwest Corner.

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Key Conservation Work

News & Information

Sugarbush in Monroe’s Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management
News

Sugarbush in Monroe’s Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management

CT DEEP, Aquarion Water Company, and The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut are being recognized for managing this sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.

Rodenticides may not target birds, but they do kill them
Policy

Rodenticides may not target birds, but they do kill them

Content warning: This article sadly includes a description of a deceased owl that was brought to our Sharon Audubon Center’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic.

Allison Middlemass Soars from Crew Leader to Community Coordinator
Bent Of The River Audubon Center

Allison Middlemass Soars from Crew Leader to Community Coordinator

“When that position ended for the season. I was like, […] I’ve gotta keep going with this.”

Endorsed Forester Eric Hansen On His Many "Aha!" Bird Moments
Working Lands

Endorsed Forester Eric Hansen On His Many "Aha!" Bird Moments

An ornithology class in college got Hansen “hooked” on birds after spotting his first-ever Pine Warbler. “Ever since, I’ve wanted to find ways to incorporate birds into what I do,” he says.

Recap of 2024 Biennial Budget Adjustment Proposal
Policy

Recap of 2024 Biennial Budget Adjustment Proposal

Governor Lamont proposes funding opportunities for climate change planning and adaptation

2023 Coastal Season Report Out
Coasts

2023 Coastal Season Report Out

Over 20,000 marsh grasses planted, youth employment expands, shorebirds have a record-breaking year

Victoria O'Neill Joins Audubon as Director of Coastal Resilience
News

Victoria O'Neill Joins Audubon as Director of Coastal Resilience

Victoria will lead our efforts to protect and restore natural habitats in Connecticut and New York.

Environmentalist Futures Take Root with the Eco-Leadership Corps
News

Environmentalist Futures Take Root with the Eco-Leadership Corps

In its third year, the Greenwich Audubon Center program is preparing students for a future in conservation.

Who's Making Bird-Friendly Maple Products in Connecticut?
News

Who's Making Bird-Friendly Maple Products in Connecticut?

List of producers managing their forests to benefit birds. Note that some are smaller/family operations, so contact them before visiting!

New Law Aims to Increase Horseshoe Crab Populations
Policy

New Law Aims to Increase Horseshoe Crab Populations

Migratory birds like the Red Knot depend on crab eggs to fuel their long journey north.

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