If you are looking for some great family outdoor activities, here are a few being offered in eastern Connecticut.
CT Audubon's Beginners Bird Walk
Sunday, 5/1/2016, 8-10 am
Difficulty: Easy
Address: CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd., Pomfret Center, CT
Expect this! If you are new to bird watching this is a good weekend to start!
Some of the colorful spring birds are back and the leaves aren't out yet. Expect
to see Yellow warblers, Blue-winged warblers, and Black and white warblers.
*NOTE: Fees apply - $5 CAS members, $10 non-members.
Questions? 860-928-4948
Time/Distance: 2 hours, 2 miles
Sponsored by: CT Audubon Center at Pomfret, ctaudubon.org/center-atpomfr
Tobiasson Forest Hike
Saturday, 5/7/2016, 10-11 am
Difficulty: Moderate
Keys: Dogs, leashed
Address: Noah Lane, Tolland, CT
Directions/Parking: Park at end of cul-de-sac at Noah Lane, off Grant Hill Rd.,
near Tolland/Coventry border.
Expect this! A short but interesting ramble through a winding forest trail,
crossing seasonal brooks and passing several vernal pools. Great bird and
wildlife habitats, and possibility of spotting a resident owl! No rain date, we'll
walk in showers, but heavy rain cancels.
*This property is in the Thames Watershed, along with the 35 towns in The Last
Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Our conservation efforts and goals are
similar throughout the region.
Questions? 860-871-7592
Time/Distance: 1 hour, 1.5 miles
Sponsored by: Joshua's Trust, joshuastrust.org
To see the full schedule check out their website
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