Connecticut Audbon Society
Center at Fairfield

Birdcraft

Programs & Events at Birdcraft

Make Music Day at Birdcraft

Saturday, June 21
1:30 to 3 p.m.

Join us in the Birdcraft courtyard when CT Audubon’s Fairfield Region hosts auto harpists Louise Rojo and Cathy Paine for Make Music Fairfield–a day of free, town-wide events that are part of the global Summer Solstice festival happening in over 2,000 cities around the world. This is a free event, no registration needed. Find more information at: makemusicday.org/fairfield/.

 

 

Birdcraft Family Day – Summer Shorebirds

Oystercatcher, David Cox

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The American Oystercatcher eats mostly (you guessed it) oysters, as well as clams and mussels. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Oystercatcher model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult.

Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.

Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.

 

Birdcraft Family Day – The World of Warblers

Common Yellowthroat by Mike Budd/USFWS

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dozens of species of Warblers visit Birdcraft, and each species sings their own songs. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Warbler model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult.

Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.

Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear.  This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.

 

Birdcraft Family Day – Clever Corvids

Blue Jay by Richard Stone

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Crows and Blue Jays are not just some of the smartest birds in Connecticut, they’re some of the smartest animals in the world! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Corvid model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult.

Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.

Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.

 

Birdcraft Family Day – Winter Woodpeckers

Pileated Woodpecker by Grayson Smith USFWS

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You’ve heard Connecticut’s Woodpeckers drumming on dead trees, which they do to attract mates or establish their territory. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Woodpecker model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult.

Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.

Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.

 

Birdcraft Family Day – All About Owls

Snowy Owl by Hank Golet

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From the Great Horned Owl to the tiny Saw-whet Owl, Connecticut is home all sizes and shapes of Owl! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Owl model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult.

Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.

Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.

 

 

 

 

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