David Titus Memorial Warbler WalkOur Mission: The Mattabeseck Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon
Society, is committed to environmental leadership and education for
the benefit of the community and the earth's biodiversity.
deKoven House,
27 Washington Street,
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
April 20, 2024 (Saturday 8:00 a.m.)Bloodroot
Wildflower Walk in the Park
Discover early-blooming wildflowers in the fractured basalt trails of Giuffrida Park, Meriden. A different assortment of flower species is seen each year, depending on recent temperatures and weather. Meet at 8:00 a.m., Cromwell Stop & Shop plaza parking lot, on the side by Mattress Firm. Call Larry Cyrulik for more information at 342-4785 or 635-1880.
For a preview, Wildflowers
May 3, 2024 (Saturday, 8 a.,m.)Common Yellowthroat
David Titus Memorial Warbler Walk
Meet at River Highlands State Park parking lot, Field Road, Cromwell. We’ll be looking for neo-tropical migrants—warblers: Pines, Blue-wings, Ovenbirds, and more, as well as other recent Spring arrivals like Rose-breasted grosbeak, Baltimore oriole and Scarlet tanager. Call Larry Cyrulik 342-4785 or 635-1880 for information.
June 1, 2024 (Saturday, 9-11 a.,m.)I-Park woodlands
I-Park Breeding Birds Walk
Enjoy a guided birding walk (±2 miles) on Trails Day. Expect to see and hear multiple species of birds in all of their breeding glory. We will have binoculars to borrow for the walk, which will be held on a beautiful property. Founded in 2001 by Ralph Crispino, Jr. and Joanne Paradis, I-Park is a rural, retreat-type artists-in-residence program set within a 450-acre nature preserve in East Haddam, CT. While the I-Park program is primarily focused on studio practice, nature serves as a peaceful, inspirational backdrop as well as a palette for aesthetic interventions. Bring bug spray. Please no dogs.
Leader(s): Sharon Dellinger (860) 803-1626, rsdell@comcast.net; Alberta & Rob Mirer, twomirers@comcast.net
Rain Date: June 2, 2024.
June 8, 2024 (Saturday, 8:30 a.,m.)Musk Turtle, Salmon River
Canoe/Kayak Trip — Salmon River
Salmon River has a surprising amount of biodiversity. Customize trip length to your own schedule—a few hours or whole day. Meet at the East Haddam boat launch site (±8:30-8:45 a.m.) and paddle to Leesville dam. Bring canoe or kayak, and your lunch. Call Larry Cyrulik for details 342-4785 or 635-1880.