Connecticut Audubon's historic Birdcraft Museum is the perfect setting for viewing award-winning decoys and decorative bird carvings, and for meeting the artists who create them. Stop in for this free event which includes a "paint your own duckling" activity for kids.

New England's decoy carving tradition emerged from the practical needs of colonial waterfowlers in the 17th and 18th centuries. These earliest decoys were roughly hewn from local woods, with basic paint schemes designed purely for effectiveness on the water. Today, carvers produce decorative birds alongside traditional decoys, and use sophisticated painting methods, intricate feather detail, and lifelike poses. The evolution from simple wooden lures to museum-quality sculptures represents one of New England's most distinctive contributions to American folk art.

Connecticut Audubon's historic Birdcraft Museum is the perfect setting for viewing award-winning decoys and decorative bird carvings, and for meeting the artists who create them. Stop in for this free event which includes a "paint your own duckling" activity for kids.

New England's decoy carving tradition emerged from the practical needs of colonial waterfowlers in the 17th and 18th centuries. These earliest decoys were roughly hewn from local woods, with basic paint schemes designed purely for effectiveness on the water. Today, carvers produce decorative birds alongside traditional decoys, and use sophisticated painting methods, intricate feather detail, and lifelike poses. The evolution from simple wooden lures to museum-quality sculptures represents one of New England's most distinctive contributions to American folk art.

Dozens of species of Warblers visit Birdcraft, and each species sings their own songs. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Warbler model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult. Pre-registration required. Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.

Crows and Blue Jays are not just some of the smartest birds in Connecticut, they're some of the smartest animals in the world! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Corvid model to take home, then join in a scavenger hunt. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult. Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.