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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
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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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Visit a Center Near You

Bent of the River Audubon Center
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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
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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
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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

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A New Frontier for Purple Martin Conservation in Northwest Connecticut
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A New Frontier for Purple Martin Conservation in Northwest Connecticut

New tracking technology will allow researchers to study martin movements across the country—and outside of it!

Restored Salt Marsh Becomes Hub for Science Research
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Restored Salt Marsh Becomes Hub for Science Research

The newly-restored Great Meadows Marsh in Stratford hosts UConn, Yale students and local scientists looking to learn more about climate change and healthy habitats.

Least Tern Nest, Protected by the Connecticut State Endangered Species Act, Trampled by Off Leash Dog at Connecticut State Park
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Least Tern Nest, Protected by the Connecticut State Endangered Species Act, Trampled by Off Leash Dog at Connecticut State Park

In situations like this, a pet’s owner could face up to $20,000 in associated fines.

2023 Environmental Leadership Awards Honors Local Mentor and Community Scientist
Environmental Leadership Awards Benefit

2023 Environmental Leadership Awards Honors Local Mentor and Community Scientist

Gary compiled the Greenwich-Stamford Christmas Bird Count for nearly 50 years, and co-founded the Greenwich Audubon Center's Summer Bird Count in 1976 - amongst many other accomplishments.

Greenwich Audubon Center Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Honor Indigenous Forest Management
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Greenwich Audubon Center Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Honor Indigenous Forest Management

$7,500 crowdfunding goal to receive matching grant from Sustainable CT’s Community Match Fund

"Lights Out" Bill Passes House Unanimously
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"Lights Out" Bill Passes House Unanimously

It is now up to the Senate to help save migratory birds from fatal collisions

Connecticut's Purple Martins Get a New Place to Nest
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Connecticut's Purple Martins Get a New Place to Nest

These new nest boxes will create bird conservation opportunities at Bent of the River Audubon Center.

Open Letter from the CEO on Audubon’s Name
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Open Letter from the CEO on Audubon’s Name

Hear directly from Dr. Elizabeth Gray on why Audubon is keeping its name.

Great Mountain Forest First-Ever Officially Recognized Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer in Connecticut
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Great Mountain Forest First-Ever Officially Recognized Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer in Connecticut

Just in time for production season, this 6,000 acre forest in Litchfield County is being recognized for managing its sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.

Top Tips to Manage Your Sugarbush in Ways That Help Birds
Working Lands

Top Tips to Manage Your Sugarbush in Ways That Help Birds

These guidelines will help forest owners and managers ensure birds have places to eat, nest and raise chicks.

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