Connecticut

Articles, Press Releases, and Announcements

In Order of Publication Date
2023 Environmental Leadership Awards Honors Local Mentor and Community Scientist
June 23, 2023
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Several rows of sapling trees with their roots encased in burlap, ready for planting.
Greenwich Audubon Center Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Honor Indigenous Forest Management
May 26, 2023 — $7,500 crowdfunding goal to receive matching grant from Sustainable CT’s Community Match Fund
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"Lights Out" Bill Passes House Unanimously
May 10, 2023 — It is now up to the Senate to help save migratory birds from fatal collisions
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Seven Purple Martins, some adult and some immature, perch atop the pulley system of the nest structure against a pale sky. In the background, one Purple Martin flies, wings spread.
Connecticut's Purple Martins Get a New Place to Nest
March 28, 2023 — These new nest boxes will create bird conservation opportunities at Bent of the River Audubon Center.
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A male Scarlet Tanager perches on a branch, viewed from below as it looks ahead.
Great Mountain Forest First-Ever Officially Recognized Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer in Connecticut
February 28, 2023 — 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.
CONNECTICUT Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Rochelle Thomas stands in front of the Kimberlin Nature Education Center, posing next to a large wooden owl sculpture that is nearly her height.
Meet Greenwich Audubon Center's New Director, Rochelle Thomas
January 31, 2023
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A pair of Eastern Bluebirds in their faded winter plumage perch on a dull green dog-bowl shaped feeder, suspended by metal chains.
Keeping Your Feeder Birds Safe This Winter
January 13, 2023 — These simple tips can ensure your feeder is a safe source of food for birds all year long.
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Selfie of Senior Center Manager Robin Ladouceur standing in front of the Bent of the River center building, smiling.
Meet Bent of the River Audubon Center’s new Senior Center Manager, Robin Ladouceur
January 06, 2023
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A male Black-throated Blue Warbler perches on a branch amidst greenery, beak open as it calls.
Nearly $1M Awarded to Audubon Conservation Projects in Connecticut and New York
December 19, 2022 — Funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will allow Audubon Connecticut and New York to continue and start new conservation projects.
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A trio of fluffy, gray American Oystercatcher chicks follow an adult American Oystercatcher carrying food in its beak.
2022 Shorebird and Seabird Conservation Highlights
December 15, 2022 — Thanks to our staff, volunteers, and partners, 2022 has been one of our best seasons yet!
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