3/14/2026 - How to be a Good Nest Box Landlord Cavity-nesting birds like the Eastern Bluebird often rely on man-made nest boxes because naturally occurring cavities have become scarce in the wild. Other bird species that use these boxes include Tree Swallows, Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, and House Wrens. Learn from the best Bent landlords who care for 34 nest boxes at our sanctuary. Kate Pratt, the Senior Coordinator for Community Engagement and Programs, has been caring for our nest boxes for over 10 years. In this workshop, learn how to set up, maintain, and monitor a nest box of your own. Part presentation, Q&A with Kate, and a look into a nest box on-site will leave you ready to become the best landlord you can be. You have the option to purchase a nest box kit with your workshop ticket. A ticket to attend is $15. A ticket with a nest box kit included is $45. Please park in the visitor lot and walk up to the barn. ### Event: How to be a Good Nest Box Landlord Event Date: 3/14/2026 Event Rain Date: 3/21/2026 Event Time: 10am-11:30 am Admission Fee: $15.00 Registration Instructions: Register at Audubon site Event Organizers/Contact: Bent of the River Audubon Center | allison.middlemass@audubon.org Event Location: Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Roa,d Southbury, CT 06488 Archives
Cavity-nesting birds like the Eastern Bluebird often rely on man-made nest boxes because naturally occurring cavities have become scarce in the wild. Other bird species that use these boxes include Tree Swallows, Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, and House Wrens.
Learn from the best Bent landlords who care for 34 nest boxes at our sanctuary. Kate Pratt, the Senior Coordinator for Community Engagement and Programs, has been caring for our nest boxes for over 10 years. In this workshop, learn how to set up, maintain, and monitor a nest box of your own. Part presentation, Q&A with Kate, and a look into a nest box on-site will leave you ready to become the best landlord you can be.
You have the option to purchase a nest box kit with your workshop ticket. A ticket to attend is $15. A ticket with a nest box kit included is $45.
Please park in the visitor lot and walk up to the barn.
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Event: How to be a Good Nest Box Landlord Event Date: 3/14/2026 Event Rain Date: 3/21/2026 Event Time: 10am-11:30 am Admission Fee: $15.00 Registration Instructions: Register at Audubon site Event Organizers/Contact: Bent of the River Audubon Center | allison.middlemass@audubon.org Event Location: Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Roa,d Southbury, CT 06488