CENTER AT POMFRET

218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259

860-928-4948

Hours:

Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sat. - Sun. 12 to 4 p.m.

The 700-acre Bafflin Sanctuary trails open daily until dusk.

Toddlers, Trails and Tales
Free every Wed. at 10 a.m.

Parents, grandparents, guardians, come out to the Center with your toddler for story time, crafts, activities and some fresh air. Led by retired PCS kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Dress for the weather. Registration is recommended by calling 860-928-4948.

2023 Summer Bike Camp

Four Weeks of Fun for Ages 9 to 13

Online registration is now open.

For more information, click here.

Register for the following woodcock watches by emailing [email protected] or call 860-928-4948.

Check the website for a full list of upcoming spring bird walks.

Woodcock Watches

Thurs., March 23, 7:00 p.m.

Sat., March 25, 7:00 p.m.

Thurs., March 30, 7:00 p.m.

See the charismatic and very quirky American Woodcock performing its courtship dance and display flight. No bright clothing or hats; drab colors only. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, and Short-eared Owl are also often observed. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

Nature Sketchbook Journaling

Sat., March 25, 1-3 p.m.

Roxanne Steed teaches the "10-minute-sketch-walk". We'll be outside for short walks with sketchbooks, and then back inside to finish our pages with paint and details. We'll discuss ways to make the images into larger nature paintings with loose brushwork. Bring a watercolor sketchbook, permanent markers, portable watercolor kit, small cup, and paper towels. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $15 CAS members; $25 non-members.

Volunteer Naturalist Training

Every Tues., Mar. 28 to May 30

8 a.m. to noon

Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural world? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Topics include wildlife of northeastern Connecticut, spring wildflowers, tree identification, and even basic survival skills. Space is limited. For course syllabus, click here. For application, click here.

Peter Mayer

Folk Music Concert

Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m.

Minnesota folk singer, Peter Mayer, returns to the Quiet Corner. A guitar virtuoso, Peter (www.petermayer.net) has been singing and songwriting for over 20 years, performing in venues across the U.S. and beyond. He has eleven albums to his credit. Come enjoy an evening of great music! Registration is required. Space is limited; act now to reserve your seat. Fee: $25 CAS members; $30 non-members. To register, click here.

Visit the Center's Programs & Events web page for more.

TRAIL WOOD

93 Kenyon Road

Hampton, CT 06247

860-928-4948

The 168-acre Teale Sanctuary trails are

open daily dawn to dusk.

Friday Afternoon Walks

1:00 p.m. through March

Join nature enthusiast Amy Porter for an invigorating hike. All ages welcome. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 or email [email protected] to register. Free for CAS members; $3 for non-members.

Frog and Toad Calls

March 31, 6:30 p.m.

Frogs and toads can be heard from February through October. Learn to identify who is calling in your back yard! Follow up with an evening walk around the Trail Wood sanctuary pond, to see if we can hear and identify them. With any luck, we will hear Spring Peepers and Wood Frogs. Please register by calling 860-928-4948 or emailing [email protected]. Free for CAS members; $5 for non-members.

Visit Trail Wood's web page for more.