BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Haven Bird Club - Connecticut - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Haven Bird Club - Connecticut REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202557 CREATED:20260114T190716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T200153Z UID:10000016-1781339400-1781348400@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Ewen Farm Preserve\, Orange - Bev Propen and Nancy Clark DESCRIPTION:A scenic late spring walk around former hay fields\, past streams and a pond. Ewen Farm Preserve contains 43 acres of deep woods\, meadows\, ponds\, wetlands\, and fields that attract resident and migrating birds. A 75-yard boardwalk takes you through wetlands to the Indian River. The trail crosses wet areas; wear appropriate footwear. \nMeet at the intersection of St. John’s Drive and Farm River Road in Orange. \nLeaders: Beverly Propen\, 203-640-4089 or bpropen@gmail.com;  Nancy Clark\, nancyclarkbirder@gmail.com  URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-ewen-farm-preserve-orange-bev-propen-and-nancy-clark/ LOCATION:Ewen Farm Preserve\, Orange\, 654 St Johns Road\, Orange\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202557 CREATED:20260114T190124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T131853Z UID:10000015-1781424000-1781434800@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:REGISTER NOW! Field Trip - Mendell's Folly and Van Epps Preserve\, Bethany - John Triana and Christin Arnini DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 10\, 2026.  \nJoin us for a vigorous birding walk 8-11 am at Mendell’s Folly\, one of the gems of the Bethany Land Trust’s parcels. The property includes a variety of habitats including streams\, wetland\, field\, upland deciduous and hemlock forest sections with rocky ledges. Expect some steep and rocky areas with rough terrain and uneven and wet footing. Wear appropriate footwear\, and tick proof clothing for a field crossing at the end of the walk back to our cars. Bring water. Inclement weather cancels. \nMeet at the roadside parking area at the Van Epps Preserve at 390 Beacon Road (route 42) in Bethany. Off road parking behind the gate is also available. The BLT Trails Chairman will be there to greet participants and to help with parking beyond the gate. \nNote: parking space is limited to 12-14 cars\, so carpooling is advised. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. The walk is limited to 20 participants. Starting on June 5\, 2026\, a registration form will appear below and registrations will close at 5 pm on June 10. Participants will be chosen at random from the registration list\, and you will be notified via email the evening of June 10 if you are on the list of 20\, or on a wait list. \nNHBC Co-leaders: John Triana\, 203-758-7203 or jtriana1@sbcglobal.net and Christin Arnini\, 203-671-5567 or cevea55@gmail.com \n\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required) URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-mendells-folly-and-van-epps-preserve-bethany-john-triana-and-christin-arnini/ LOCATION:Van Epps Preserve\, Bethany\, 390 Beacon Road\, Bethany\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202557 CREATED:20260114T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T185934Z UID:10000014-1781942400-1781953200@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Field Trip - Brooksvale Park\, Hamden - Alan Malina and DeWitt Allen DESCRIPTION:Brooksvale is a city park with a small barnyard for children. The rest of the park features a tree-lined pond and streams\, deep woods\, field/wood edges\, and a large weedy field with bluebird/swallow boxes and an array of bird-attracting feeders at a private residence just beyond the park. There is also easy access to the Farmington Canal Greenway Trail. Join us to look for raptors and nesting birds that share the various habitats. \nMeet in the large unpaved parking lot\, just south of the Barnyard main entrance. \nLeaders: Alan Malina\, 203-606-0437 or alm5565@msn.com; DeWitt Allen\, 860-949-0995 or allendatlow@gmail.com URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-brooksvale-park-hamden-alan-malina-and-dewitt-allen/ LOCATION:Brooksvale Park\, Hamden\, 524 Brooksvale Ave\, Hamden\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202557 CREATED:20260226T190154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T154600Z UID:10000044-1782757800-1782763200@newhavenbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Book Club - Monday\, June 29\, 2026 at Mitchell Library\, New Haven DESCRIPTION:The “Birds in Words” book club will meet on Monday\, June 29\, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Mitchell Library in New Haven. \nFeel free to bring snacks to enjoy and share! \nThe club will discuss Lorna Gibson’s Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders. \nA renowned engineer and lifelong birder reveals the marvel of how birds work—from the tips of their beaks to the sheen of their tailfeathers. \nWith over 150 full-color illustrations\, a unique gift book for everyone from the avid birder to the bird beginner. \nConsider feathers: They define birds’ wings\, enabling flight. They insulate against cold. They repel water. They even control sound. And how feathers work is just one aspect of the wonders of birds explained by pathbreaking researcher and birder Lorna Gibson in Birds Up Close. \nFeathers\, bones\, bills\, eggs\, flight: all come in for scrutiny in this engaging book. What produces the iridescence of plumage? How does the internal structure of a bird’s bones make them lightweight? How do different birds use their bills and tongues—from woodpeckers penetrating the holes they drill to hummingbirds imbibing nectar\, to sandpipers needling the sand\, and to phalaropes drawing water droplets containing plankton into their mouths without sucking (no lips!)? \nDrawing on her expertise and personal experience in both engineering and ornithology\, the author explores the hidden microscopic structures and engineering principles that keep birds aloft and alive—how an egg is formed\, how a bird generates lift; how raptors soar and glide\, albatrosses fly thousands of miles\, hummingbirds hover\, puffins and penguins “fly” underwater. She also considers the longer view of birds in their habitats and natural history. Her up-close look at avian mysteries provides a perspective like no other for the expert ornithologist and curious observer alike. \nAny questions\, contact Craig Repasz at craigr@newhavenbirdclub.org. URL:https://newhavenbirdclub.org/event/book-club-monday-june-29-2026-at-mitchell-library/ LOCATION:Mitchell Branch – New Haven Public Library\, 37 Harrison Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Discussion Group END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR