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Althea's Meadow into the Barn Photo: Bent of the River
Bent of the River Audubon Center is a 700-acre nature sanctuary and education center located in Southbury, Connecticut. Along with Greenwich Audubon Center and Sharon Audubon Center, we are part of Audubon Connecticut, a state office of the National Audubon Society.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy our trails, nature programs, and conservation-themed events throughout the year.
As of Saturday, 9/28, our trails have re-opened for visitors! Please be aware that there is still ongoing maintenance work occurring on our trails and around our center building. We request that visitors stay off our Pootatuck Trail while we continue to rehabilitate it.
Don't miss out on 8 sessions of summer fun from June 24 – August 16! Register today.
Bent of the River Audubon Center
185 East Flat Hill Road
Southbury, CT 06488
203-264-5098
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Trails & Bird Observation Balcony: Open Daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Suggested Trail Use Donation: $5
Share the wonder of nature with family and friends and enjoy a private, guided outing at Bent of the River—or give one as a special gift.
Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon
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