EVENTS & UPDATES

Ripley Reads

Sunday, October 12th, 11:00 AM

Join local, nature-inspired authors as they share readings from their books. Afterwards, enjoy your time around the Conservancy and visit with the birds!

Learn more about the authors HERE

 

Oct 12th - REGISTER HERE

Guest Speaker: Laurie Doss on Purple Martins

Sunday, October 19th, 10:30 AM

We are excited to welcome Laurie, a specialist on this species of special concern, to talk about Purple Martin conservation efforts. We will also talk about what Ripley is doing, and what you can do to help this species!

Register Here

Trick or Tweet

Tuesday, October 28th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wear your costume and trick-or-treat with the birds! Collect your Halloween treats as you explore our aviaries.

Free to all - Refreshments provided - Registration suggested but not required

 

REGISTER HERE

Guest Speaker: Sharon Audubon Center on American Kestrels

Sunday, November 1st, 10:30 AM

Join us at Ripley as we welcome Bethany Sheffer, Sharon Audubon Center Naturalist, to share all about American Kestrels. Sharon Audubon Center’s resident American Kestrel will be there to help you learn about the species and make an appearance during the talk!

REGISTER HERE

Don't forget about our upcoming Winter events. Registration opens soon!

Owl Prowl Series

Tentative Dates: Dec 19th, Jan 23rd, Feb 20th & March 13th

Take a night-walk with Ripley to search for owls! Learn ways to identify native owl species and some of the adaptations that make these nocturnal birds so amazing. Afterwards, warm up by the fire with some hot cocoa and learn about our resident owls - Poppy & Camo.

Dates are weather dependent

World Waterfowl Day

Saturday, January 17th

Celebrate the 2nd Annual World Waterfowl Day at Ripley Conservancy when we are normally closed to the public. We will be open for admission and we invite you to join us as we appreciate these amazing species and teach about the importance of them and their habitats.

Ducks in Love

Valentines Weekend: February 13th-16th

Treat your valentine to a unique experience with a behind-the-scenes private tour of Ripley while our birds are in their beautiful breeding plumage!

55 Duck Pond Road, Litchfield, CT 06759

www.ripleyconservancy.org

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