The 2024 Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds training sessions will be held next week on Zoom for both new (Tuesday, March 26th) and returning (Thursday, March 28th) volunteer monitors. In the meantime, we wanted to provide spring string fencing dates as this fencing, along with signage, is erected to help allow beachgoers to share the shore with our nesting waterbirds. Fencing will be explained in full during new monitor training for those new to the program.
We would greatly appreciate anyone who can come out to help us put up posts, add string, and install signs. These dates can double as a good time to drop off a CT DEEP liability form, pick up a badge/lanyard, and speak with staff about monitoring.
- Long Beach, Stratford, beaches #0-3 (East) - Tuesday, April 2nd, 10:00am (rain date Thursday, April 4th, 10:00am)
- Sandy/Morse Points, West Haven - Tuesday, April 9th, 10:00am (rain date Wednesday, April 10th, 10:00am)
- Bluff Point State Park, Groton - Thursday, April 11th, 10:00am (rain date Friday, April 12th, 10:00am)
CT DEEP will make the final decision if there is forecasted rain, and we will let you know ASAP if a date is moved to the rain date. Griswold Point's fencing date will be provided soon, too. Fencing has been/will be placed at Milford Point, Silver Sands, Long Beach West/Pleasure Beach, and all other locations by staff only.
Remember that any and all volunteers are welcome including those who are not regular trained AAfCW monitors. Volunteers should bring: work gloves, water, a snack, appropriate footwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and whatever else you may need to avoid too much sun. These locations can either be quite cool or very warm depending on the day so dress for any weather.
A pocket knife or multi-tool can be handy and a sledge hammer or mallet can be helpful to bring. Plan for heavy lifting and toting, but be mindful of your safety. Less intensive work needed includes stringing posts and putting up signs. Please RSVP to ctwaterbirds@gmail.com if you can make it to for any of these dates, and thank you!
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