CT Audubon Society/Sherman

The Connecticut Audubon  Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based  education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations  and habitats.

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Deer Pond Farm in  Sherman has approximately 850 acres with 15 miles of hiking trails open  to the public daily dawn to dusk. The diverse geology, habits,  flora and fauna support over 150 species of birds. Weekly guided  programs are offered throughout the year on various nature themes. No:  dogs, horses, fishing, camping, fires, hunting or collecting permitted.

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Founded in 1898, the  Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield,  Milford, Glastonbury, Pomfret, Hampton, and Sherman, a center  in Old Lyme, and an EcoTravel office in Essex.

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Connecticut Audubon  manages 20 wildlife sanctuaries encompassing almost 3,400 acres of open  space in Connecticut and educates over 100,000 children and  adults annually. Connecticut Audubon is an independent organization,  not affiliated with any national or governmental group.

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Connecticut Audubon  Society’s scientists, educators, citizen scientists, and volunteers work  to preserve birds and their environments in Connecticut.  Our work includes sanctuary management, advocacy, environmental  education and activities at our centers, scientific studies, and our  annual Connecticut State of the Birds report.