Nature Notes

Audubon U

Learn more about birds and nature from wherever you are
Photo: Camilla Cerea / Audubon
Nature Notes

Audubon U

Learn more about birds and nature from wherever you are

Welcome to Audubon Connecticut's Virtual Classroom! Explore educational online content, videos, and live streaming for nature lovers of all ages and knowledge levels. Choose from introductory to more in-depth information and formats.

Created and curated by Audubon naturalists and program experts based across our three centers in Greenwich, Sharon, and Southbury, this online library offers fun facts, nature insights, and activity information related to the beautiful and diverse habitats and wildlife of Connecticut. There are fantastic resources to explore from the National Audubon Society here too. Enjoy!

Kids Corner: For the young or young-at-heart

Backyard Birds

Guidance and information to hone your bird knowledge, birding skills, and more!

Bird Nests
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Bird Nests

The feat of building a nest is impressive—from amazing architecture to simple cavities. View this presentation by Bent of the River Audubon Center, which takes a glimpse into how birds build their nests and tend to their families.

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How to Identify Birds
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How to Identify Birds

Before you judge a bird by its color, use these eight clues to guide you.

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10 Terrific Plants for Hummingbirds—and Pollinators
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10 Terrific Plants for Hummingbirds—and Pollinators

Add low-maintenance beauty to your garden or landscape while providing nurturing habitat and nectar too

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Birds to Know - Priority Species of Connecticut

Nature Know-How

Discover how to better understand birds and nature and the actions we can all take to protect them.

An Inside Look: Native Plants and Pollinators
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An Inside Look: Native Plants and Pollinators

April 2020 Webinar presented by Audubon Connecticut, featuring Emily May with The Xerces Society as she discusses the importance of pollinators for ecosystems and our daily lives and how to turn our yards and gardens into pollinator refuges.

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Wildflower Folklore
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Wildflower Folklore

From strange and often dangerous herbal "cures" to black magic, and wonderful legends of love, it is all that is called Wildflower Folklore. Check out this fascinating online webinar about these botanical wonders, presented by Bent of the River Audubon Center.

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An Inside Look: Healthy Forests
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An Inside Look: Healthy Forests

February 2020 Webinar presented by Audubon Connecticut and Audubon New York, featuring Suzanne Treyger (Forest Program Manager, Audubon New York) and Eileen Fielding (Sharon Audubon Center Director, Audubon Connecticut) as they share threats to forests and forests birds and what we can do to protect them.

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