Audubon Connecticut
Working together for birds, nature, and people
Working together for birds, nature, and people of Connecticut & the Atlantic Flyway
Sunrise at Bent of the River. Photo: Leslie Kane / Audubon Connecticut
Audubon Center Bent of the River is a 700-acre nature sanctuary and education center located in Southbury, Connecticut. It is part of Audubon Connecticut (a state office of the National Audubon Society) and the Atlantic Flyway, and is dedicated to Audubon's open space and working lands conservation efforts in Connecticut.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy trails, nature programs, and conservation-themed events throughout the year. Come learn and explore with us!
GIVE LOCAL 2019: Thank you to our supporters for caring about birds, their habitats, and Audubon Center Bent of the River! Because of your generosity on April 23 and 24, we raised $8,268 through Connecticut Community Foundation's Give Local event. Thank you also to CCF and the many event sponsors for supporting this amazing local giving opportunity.
Join us for a fun-filled summer! Camp runs from June 24 thru August 16. Choose from an exciting selection of weekly themes. Join us for one week or the whole summer. Register Today!
There is a bridge repair taking place on our road from June 1st through September. Please follow these directions to visit the Bent.
Bent of the River is one of three Audubon Connecticut centers in the state. Discover more of what Audubon has to offer.
Where birds thrive, people prosper. Help us transform local communities into places where birds flourish. Learn what you can do to nurture wildlife, nature, and conservation in Connecticut.
Through land stewardship, science, education, and advocacy, we work to preserve habitat and protect bird species that are of state, national, and global concern. Your gift can make a difference.
When you become a member of Audubon Center Bent of the River, you are protecting an Important Bird Area and a natural heritage for generations to come. Help us do great things.
