Gellert Preserve Bird Walk

This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has field, shrubland, and woodland habitats. We always seem to find exciting species here! Expect Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Blue-winged Warbler, and Scarlet Tanager. $20 members, $30 nonmembers. Registration required, limited to 8......More

This Wyndham Land Trust preserve has field, shrubland, and woodland habitats. We always seem to find exciting species here! Expect Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Blue-winged Warbler, and Scarlet Tanager. $20 members, $30 nonmembers. Registration required, limited to 8 participants.

Gellert Preserve, Pomfret, CT, United States

350th Anniversary of Joshua's Land Grant

On May 14, join us as we mark 350 years of Windham with its founding story. We’ll commemorate Joshua Uncas of the Mohegan Nation, who gifted the land, and Robin Cassacinamon, governor of the Pequot Nation, who guided the first settlers to what would become Windham Count......More

On May 14, join us as we mark 350 years of Windham with its founding story. We’ll commemorate Joshua Uncas of the Mohegan Nation, who gifted the land, and Robin Cassacinamon, governor of the Pequot Nation, who guided the first settlers to what would become Windham County. The evening will include a presentation exploring the roles of Joshua Uncas and Robin Cassacinamon in King Philip’s War, the contents of Uncas’s will, and the story of that first English journey into Windham County. A display will feature a copy of Uncas’s will, historical maps, and artifacts provided by the Mohegan tribe. THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT UNDER A TENT.  PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AND BRING A COMFORTABLE LAWN CHAIR! Light refreshments provided.

Jillson House Museum, 627 Main Street, Willimantic, 06226

20 Warbler Day

During the peak of their migration, we will attempt to find 20 species of warblers in one day. We will travel to numerous locations. This is our 17th year doing this program. $25 members, $50 nonmembers. Registration required, limited to 12 participants.

Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd., Pomfret Center, CT, United States

Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk

Explore this fantastic bird watching location and expect to see Cerulean, Prairie, Worm-eating Warblers. $20 members, $30 nonmembers. Registration required, limited to 8 participants.

Pumpkin Hill, Ashford, CT, United States

Safe Boating Certificate Course for MA, CT, and RI

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Tri-State Flotilla, Massachusetts will be instructing two upcoming boating safety classes that meet current state mandated educational requirements. The BOAT AMERICA COURSE is offered in a one-day format developed to provide the s......More

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Tri-State Flotilla, Massachusetts will be instructing two upcoming boating safety classes that meet current state mandated educational requirements. The BOAT AMERICA COURSE is offered in a one-day format developed to provide the skills and confidence needed to explore the coast and inland waters by boat.  Basic knowledge and skills are needed to have safe and enjoyable boating experiences.  This course is perfect for families that have just purchased any type of boat or are planning to in the future, and for the boater keeping up with changes to boating regulations and laws.  Basic marlinespike seamanship (knots etc.) will also be included.  Successful completion of the course will certify any minor, from 12 to 16 years of age, to operate a powerboat, including a Personal Water Craft / Jet Ski (for 16 & 17-year-old operators), on all Massachusetts waters in conjunction with the Mass. Environmental Police.  Approved by National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) it will also cover the requirements to operate a vessel in most other states & many countries where boating safety education is mandatory including RI and CT. The Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act, signed into Mass. Law, will now requires ALL Mass. motorboat operators to complete an approved Safe Boating Certificate course before April 1, 2026, for anyone born after 1/1/1998, and by April 1, 2028, for boaters born before 1/1/1998.  Enforcement of the new law will begin on September 1, 2026.  This course meets the new Mass. requirement.  Most boating insurance companies offer a discount on premiums for successful completion of this course.  Participants 16 years old and under must be accompanied, in person, by a registered parent/guardian.  SPACE IS LIMITED so register soon: Webster Fire Department – Saturday May 16 – 9 AM to 5 PM Webster Fire Department Classroom  55 Thompson Road, Webster, MAThe registration deadline is May 10.Contact our Public Education Officer Phil Kubat for registration or additional information: email [email protected] or call (508) 478-3778. To locate the BA meeting certification requirements, and other USCG Auxiliary courses offered go to:  https://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder/index.php The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org

Webster Fire Department Classroom, 55 Thompson Rd., Webster, MA, 01570, United States

Sturbridge America250: Family Fun Day

The Family Fun Day kicks off at Noon with a Patriotic Costume Parade. The Parade begins at 12:15. Prizes will be given for: Most Historical, Most Patriotic, and Best Family/Group Theme. From 1:00 – 2:00 the Mighty Top Big Circus will perform. This is a small but mighty ......More

The Family Fun Day kicks off at Noon with a Patriotic Costume Parade. The Parade begins at 12:15. Prizes will be given for: Most Historical, Most Patriotic, and Best Family/Group Theme. From 1:00 – 2:00 the Mighty Top Big Circus will perform. This is a small but mighty show with aerial silks, hula-hoop acrobatics, and aerial hoop acts. Following the Circus there will be a potato sack race, and a three-legged race, with prizes awarded. Throughout the afternoon families can enjoy yard games, a selfie station, face painting, a balloon artist, coloring and crafts, and an inflatable double slide. A DJ will be acting as emcee and providing music throughout the afternoon. Free hot dogs, chips, and water will be provided to the first 250 attendees. Food can also be purchased from attending Food Trucks.

Sturbridge Town Common, 278 Main St., Sturbridge, MA, United States

Southbridge Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

The Southbridge Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale features perennials, native plants, and houseplants supplied and cleanly potted up by members. New This Year! Howe’s Farm and Garden in New Braintree will be providing a wide variety of annuals — flowers and vegetables in ......More

The Southbridge Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale features perennials, native plants, and houseplants supplied and cleanly potted up by members. New This Year! Howe’s Farm and Garden in New Braintree will be providing a wide variety of annuals — flowers and vegetables in packs, as well as hanging baskets — all pesticide free! Also see garden and plant related vendors as well as a “Garden Treasures” area. Proceeds support Club programs, community outreacn, and scholarships. Rain or shine.

Sturbridge Town Common, 278 Main St., Sturbridge, MA, United States

Edwin Way Teale’s Birthday Celebration

Join us at this special event honoring Edwin Way Teale’s birthday (June 2). See Edwin’s study, which is as he left it upon his death in 1980, and his rustic writing cabin. Two archivists from the UConn Library’s Archives & Special Collections Department, where Edwin’s p......More

Join us at this special event honoring Edwin Way Teale’s birthday (June 2). See Edwin’s study, which is as he left it upon his death in 1980, and his rustic writing cabin. Two archivists from the UConn Library’s Archives & Special Collections Department, where Edwin’s papers are housed, will share details of the collection and how to access its contents. The program concludes with a walking tour of Trail Wood’s grounds. Open House and cake from 1 to 2 pmArchives Program from 2 to 2:30 pmWalking Tour from 2:30 to 3:30 pmFree donations welcomed. Registration required: https://ctaudubon.org/events/trail-wood/edwins-birthday-celebration/

Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd., Hampton, CT, 06247, United States

Painting the Revolution

Bev York: Program about the paintings of John Trumbull which recorded the battles of the Revolutionary War

Pomfret Old Town House, 11 Townhouse Dr, Pomfret Center, CT, 06259, United States

Campfire Sing-along

Marshmallows and s’mores. $5 Members, $10 Nonmembers. Registration requested.

Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd., Hampton, CT, 06247, United States