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Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point

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527: 32:, established in 1995. Over 300 different species of bird have been observed at this location. The Coastal Center is located on an 8.4-acre (34,000 m) barrier beach—the Smith-Hubbell Wildlife Refuge & Bird Sanctuary—and is situated next to the 840-acre (3.4 km) 52:, and utilizes these habitats for environmental education for youth and adults. These various environments and habitats support a variety of bird, plant and animal communities for observation and study. The Coastal Center also contains educational exhibits and live animals. 592: 203: 612: 587: 163: 55:
The Coastal Center aims to promote awareness of Long Island Sound's ecosystem, the birds and habitats it supports and to foster their preservation, in keeping with the mission of the
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The center is one of five nature centers and 19 wildlife sanctuaries operated by
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and its many habitats: tidal salt marshes, barrier beaches,
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Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
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nature center
bird sanctuary
Milford, Connecticut
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Management Area
Housatonic River
Long Island Sound
tide pools
coastal dunes
Connecticut Audubon Society
Connecticut Audubon Society
National Audubon Society
"Home - Connecticut Audubon Society"
Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point
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Nature centers in Connecticut
Fairfield County
Audubon Greenwich
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
Brookfield Nature Center
Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield
Darien Nature Center
Earthplace
Highstead Arboretum
New Canaan Nature Center
New Pond Farm
Old Quarry Nature Center

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