Audubon programs set
McKibben talk, documentary film screenings, book discussions
POMFRET — The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Pomfret will once again offer its popular Tuesday Winter Series every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. from Jan. 27 through March 24. All events in the series are free, with registration requested for planning purposes and to receive a Zoom link.
Sarah Heminway, the director of the Center, said, “We have a great lineup of programs, including a talk by author and environmentalist Bill McKibben on Feb. 3 via Zoom either at the Center or at home.” 
The following week, the Connecticut Audubon Society monthly book club will discuss McKibben’s latest book, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization. Book discussions are Zoom only from home.
The Tuesday Winter Series includes four environmentally thought-provoking films hosted at the Center by the Pomfret Green Team. Each screening will be followed by a discussion of its topics. The Team will provide free popcorn.
To view the entire schedule of the Tuesday Winter Series programming and register, go to  ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs-events.
McKibben: Author Talk - Feb. 3 3 at 6:30 
Acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben will speak on his call to harness the power of the sun. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history. If we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance. Bill’s new book Here Comes the Sun will be available at cost at the Center. Join us at the Center for this Zoom presentation or enjoy it from home. Online Registration - https://ctaudubon.org/2026/01/tuesday-winter-series-bill/
Here Comes the Sun - CT Audubon Book Club - Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
From Bill McKibben, a call to rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future by harnessing the power of the sun. Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization is the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind and the fight of the fossil fuel industry and its politicians to hold this new power at bay. He shows how solar power offers a chance to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. You can’t hoard solar energy or hold it in reserves—it’s available to all. Join us via Zoom from home only. Online Registration - https://ctaudubon.org/2025/11/february-book-club/
Outgrow the System - Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Meet the new economic perspectives that have the potential to change the world by genuinely managing our resources. Outgrow the System is hosted by The Pomfret Green Team, in collaboration with the CT Audubon Society. A moderated discussion follows the screening. Join us at the Center or via Zoom from home. Online Registration - https://ctaudubon.org/2026/01/tuesday-winter-series-outgrow/
Creating  Erie Canal — Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
This documentary, produced by Tom Garber to celebrate the bicentennial of the opening of the canal (1825), tells the captivating story of upstate New York pioneers who designed and built the world’s longest hand dug canal. It also relates the story of the loss of Haudenosaunee Native American culture. Tom will be available for questions following the screening. Join us at the Center or via Zoom from home. Online Registration - https://ctaudubon.org/2026/01/tuesday-winter-series-erie/
Food, Inc. 2 — March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Food, Inc. 2 explores the issues arising from corporate consolidation in the American food and agriculture industry hosted by The Pomfret Green Team, in collaboration with the CT Audubon Society. Discussion follows with farmers and moderators Adam and Courtney Squires. Join us at the Center or via Zoom from home. Online Registration - https://ctaudubon.org/2026/01/tuesday-winter-series-food/
The Feather Detective - CT Audubon
 Book Club - March 10 at 6:30 p.m.
In The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne. Chris Sweeney tells the fascinating and remarkable true story of the world’s first forensic ornithologist – Roxie Laybourne. Join us via Zoom from home only. Online Registration - https://ctaudubon.org/2025/09/march-book-club/
The Plight of Our Birds: A Call to Action
 — March 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn about the Connecticut Bird Atlas and the overall plight of birds in North America. The atlas is the result of four years of field work by almost 1,000 volunteer birders. The goal was to map all species of birds that occur in the state. Learn what the data reveals about Connecticut’s birds. Dr Min Huang and Craig Repasz will outline key findings and show us how we can work collectively to reverse the population decline of our cherished birds. Online Registration - https://ctaudubon.org/2026/01/winter-series-plight/
The Little Things that Run the World —
 March 24 at 6:30  p.m.
The film introduces viewers to a diverse group of scientists, nature lovers, gardeners, farmers, and general bug enthusiasts in exploring the importance of flying insects amid rapid declines in their numbers. They hold ecosystems together. Hosted by The Pomfret Green Team, in collaboration with the CT Audubon Society. Discussion follows. Join us at the Center. Zoom not available. Online Registration - https://ctaudubon.org/2026/01/winter-series-little/

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