Upcoming Programs
May 2, 2022 Birds & Mammals in Brazil's Pantanal June 6, 2022 Creating Pollinator Pathways July 11, 2022 Gardening with Frogs and Toads |
Upcoming Events:
May 8, 2022 Bird Walk at WMCC May 10, 2022 Bird Walk on the Appalachian Trail May 15, 2022 Wednesday Morning Birding with Ray |
Blog Postings:
May 2, 2022 Birds & Mammals of Brazil's Pantanal March 19, 2022 Bird Window Strikes February 8, 2022 Climate Change |
- EDUCATION -Litchfield Hills Audubon Society aims to provide environmental experiences to people of all ages, particularly in the Litchfield County and surrounding areas. LHAS offers free monthly programs, bird walks and environmental events that are open to the public. We also support and offer National Audubon’s Audubon Adventures tailored for elementary school children.
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Routine surveillance by DEEP biologists and USDA staff detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild mallards and DEEP is working closely with DOAG, DPH, and USDA to continue to monitor the situation. Wild birds can be infected with the virus and show no signs of illness. As birds migrate, the disease can spread to new areas. This routine wild bird surveillance program serves as an early warning system, helping us work together to reduce risks of spread to our poultry producers — both large and small.
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The DEEP Wildlife Division collects sighting reports of various wildlife species to help with ongoing research projects, as well as to track distribution and abundance of certain populations. You can help by reporting your observations.
To learn more and to report you sighting click here: <SIGHTING> |
Unless otherwise indicated, General Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road (Rt. 202), Litchfield, CT. When the first Monday of the month falls on a holiday, the meeting is held on the second Monday. Refreshments are served at 6:45 p.m. The business meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and the program follows. The June meeting is the Annual Meeting and Dinner held at a local restaurant; it begins at 6 p.m. Our August meeting is the annual Picnic at Boyd Woods Sanctuary; it begins at 6 p.m. Board of Directors Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 p.m. in the Learning Center at the Litchfield Community Center.
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