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July 12 - 16 — Busy as Beavers
Let’s get busy! Spend this jam-packed week building dams, nests, and other shelters. Explore as many locations as we can find. Discover the many ways the animals at the Bent stay busy year-round.
July 19 - 23 — Nature Ninja
Come practice the art of camouflage and close observation. Learn how to be calm, quiet, and prepared—as we discover how to be one with nature.
July 26 - 30 — Wet & Wild
Join us for a splashing good time! Slosh through Pomperaug River, dip in our vernal pool, and explore Crayfish Alley.
August 2 - 6 — Bioblitz
Spend the week “blitzing” our 700-acre wildlife sanctuary, as we record every species that we can find! What creatures will you discover?
August 9 - 13 — Nature Detectives
Explore the forest floor and look for interesting items that have fallen from trees and plants. Can you find colorful leaves, fluffy feathers, and clues of animal evidence? Make a nature bracelet with some of the treasures you find.
August 16 - 20 — Adventure-land
Join us for one last summer adventure, from water games to fort building, wetland traversing to log flipping! Try all of the Bent's favorite activities in one fun-filled week.
Naturalists Camp Information
Tuition for Naturalists camp sessions is $350 per camper per week.
Naturalists Camp Hours & Length: Camp sessions last one week, Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Camp Registration: Registration opens March 15, 2021. Camp spots will be reserved only after registration is completed and tuition is received.
For more camp information, email bentoftheriver@audubon.org or call 203-405-9113.
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How you can help, right now
Learn & Explore
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.
Support Our Work
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.
Join Our Family
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.
