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
Bent of the River Audubon Center 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!
10 great native shrubs that supply amazing fall beauty as well as food and shelter for our feathered friends
Explore and observe nature on 15 miles of trails—open daily from sunrise to sunset
Our engaging nature programs offer unique opportunities to connect with and learn about the outdoors
GIVE LOCAL 2019: Thank you to our supporters for caring about birds, their habitats, and Bent of the River Audubon Center! Because of your generosity on April 23 and 24, 2019, 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.
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 Bent of the River Audubon Center, you are protecting an Important Bird Area and a natural heritage for generations to come. Help us do great things.
