Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Birdcraft Museum Nature Walks
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Birdcraft Museum at 314 Unquowa Road in Fairfield
Description: Enjoy a one hour guided walk with a naturalist in the surrounding trails around the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Birdcraft Nature Center.
Founded in 1914 by Connecticut Audubon Society founder Mabel Osgood Wright, Birdcraft is the first private bird sanctuary in the U.S. It includes the Teaching Bridge and Pavilion that abut Birdcraft Pond. Starting in spring the Pond teems with Painted Turtles, Tree Swallows, many duck species, visiting Black-crowned Night Herons and many other song bird species. The program will take place at the Birdcraft Museum at 314 Unquowa Road in Fairfield.
Fee: Free, pre-registration required by calling the CAS at 203-259-0416.
Birdhouse Workshop
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Children in grades 1 + are invited to view the exhibit on the Connecticut Audubon Center and hear the story of how the Birdcraft sanctuary was created. Then we’ll paint our own birdhouse!
To register, please call the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598. For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org
Fee: Members: $12, non-members: $15
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Battlefields of the Pequot War
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center presents an overview and update of the American Battlefield Protection Program: Battlefields of the Pequot War project.
Dr. Kevin McBride, Director of Research, shares results of recent metal detection and archaeological surveys, discoveries in project research and debuts a new project website!
Additional staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information for landholders.
Pre-registration required.
For more information, please contact the Pequot War Battlefield Protection Program line at (860) 396-6868, or Dr. Kevin McBride at kmcbride@mptn-nsn.gov.
Fee: Free for members, free with admission.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Vacation Girls Club: Meet Rebecca Rubin
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Children in grades 3 – 5 come learn about the Jewish Seder tradition by exploring the life and times of the newest American Girl doll, Rebecca Rubin. We’ll create Seder-inspired food with matzo bread and create a fun craft!
Fee: Members: $45, non-members: $60.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Pre-K Storytime & Scavenger Hunt
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description:
Enjoy a fun springtime story and an interactive scavenger hunt in our galleries!
Fee: Free with admission.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Pre-K Storytime & Scavenger Hunt
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description:
Enjoy a fun springtime story and an interactive scavenger hunt in our galleries! Free with admission.
Fee: free with admission
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Geocaching
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. Find out about geocaching by finding, creating and locating your own geocaches!
For children in grades 3 – 5.
To register, please call the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598.
Fee: Members; $30, non-members; $40.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Scavenger Hunt
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Have fun in an outdoor scavenger hunt! How do people find things with just a few clues? Well … with the right tools. Discover the art of discovery as we search out and find hidden surprises.
For children in grades 1 – 3.
To register, please call the Fairfield Museum at 203-259-1598.
Fee: Members: $12, non-members: $15
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Friday, April 16, 2010
Sea Storms & Shipwrecks
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Listen to harrowing stories of ships lost at sea, by sailors and captains from Fairfield! Construct a ship and create a stormy scene or rescue in your own diorama.
For children in grades 3 – 5.
Pre-registration required by calling 203-259-1598.
Please bring a smock and a snack.
For more information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org
Fee: Members; $30, non-members; $40.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Fun Folk Tales!
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Lenka Pichlikova will present a lively performance of The Clever Daughter (Czech Republic) and The Raven (Native Alaskan). Appropriate for children ages 5 and up.
Co-Sponsored with University College at Fairfield University. Please pre-register.
Fee: $5 admission, kids 12 and under free.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Birdcraft Museum Nature Walks
Time: 10:00 am
Location: The program will take place at the Birdcraft Museum at 314 Unquowa Road in Fairfield.
Description: Enjoy a one hour guided walk with a naturalist in the surrounding trails around the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Birdcraft Nature Center.
Founded in 1914 by Connecticut Audubon Society founder Mabel Osgood Wright, Birdcraft is the first private bird sanctuary in the U.S. It includes the Teaching Bridge and Pavilion that abut Birdcraft Pond. Starting in spring the Pond teems with Painted Turtles, Tree Swallows, many duck species, visiting Black-crowned Night Herons and many other song bird species.
Fee: Free, pre-registration required by calling the CAS at 203-259-0416.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Freedom of Information Act
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: In partnership with the League of Women Voters Tom Hennick.
Thomas Hennick, Public Education Officer at the State's Freedom of Information (FOI) Commission, will be the guest speaker. In his public educator role, Officer Hennick travels around the State, conducting FOI seminars and workshops, informing members of the public, as well as public officials, about their rights and duties under the Act. The Fairfield League is currently reviewing the individual citizen's ability to timely access to the agendas and minutes for public meetings in Town.
Fee: Free, pre-registration required
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
History Book Club
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Wednesday, April 28 with Jennifer McLaughlin, Sacred Heart University
The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family by Annette Gordon-Reed
4th Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Join authors, scholars and university professors for a lively discussion focused on a theme in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Each presenter will suggest a book for participants to read and will lead an interesting and engaging discussion based on the book. We hope you have the opportunity to read the book, but it’s not required!
Refreshments will be served. Please pre-register.
Fee: $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
