Submitted by Janet Colandrea, MPNC Volunteer.
LIVE RAPTORS – Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Meigs Point Nature Center
Part of the Meigs Point Nature Center Bauer Series – Presented by Todd Secki and Christine Cummings-Secki and staff from A Place Called Hope-a bird rescue and rehabilitation facility in Killingworth, CT. More information visit www.hammonasset.org or www.meigspointnaturecenter.org. Free family friendly program!
Long Island Sound Creatures with Ranger Russ – Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Meigs Point Nature CenterHave you ever wondered why lobsters turn red? Why crabs don’t all have the same number of legs or how see stars eat? Find out these things and more as Ranger Russ explores the creatures of Long Island Sound. This is family friendly, registration is required, please send your name and number of requested tickets (max 4) with your name and cell number to programs@meigspointnaturecenter.org. Visit www.meigspointnaturecenter.org for more information.
Porcupines in Connecticut with Gerri Griswold – Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Meigs Point Nature Center
Learn about porcupines in Connecticut with CT DEEP Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Gerri Griswold. She will address the natural history of one of Connecticut’s most fascinating species and the world’s third largest rodent! This is family friendly, registration is required, please send your name and number of requested tickets (max 4) with your name and cell number to programs@meigspointnaturecenter.org. Visit www.meigspointnaturecenter.org for more information.
Possums with Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue – Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Meigs Point Nature Center
Come meet Pamela and William Lefferts, licensed wildlife rehabilitators. They will also bring Lavendar and Rudy, 2 non releasable Opossums that will be visiting from Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue in Woodstock Ct. Learn all about these important marsupials, the “ecological clean up crew that eat grubs, carion and thousands of ticks. Learn how you can help wildlife in your own yard and what is involved in being a wildlife rehabilitator. Space is limited, registration is required, send an email with your name, cell number and number of tickets requested (max 4) to programs@meigspointnaturecenter.org
Maple Sugaring – Saturday, February 29, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. During the Open House Jim Matteson will demonstrate the Native American tradition of making maple syrup using a modern, stainless steel, Small Brothers evaporator. This small batch operator will also have a variety of maple syrup grades for sale Pints Free, family friendly. 623 Green Hill Road, Madison. Visit www.meigspointnaturecenter.org for more information.
Meigs Point Nature Center Seeks Docents!Become a greeter, animal care or program docent at Meigs Point Nature Center. Sign up are send questions to volunteers@meigspointnaturecenter.org.
