Enjoy an evening celebrating all the fathers out there. This moonlight hike will allow us to view the “Strawberry Moon” before its full peak on June 21. The “Strawberry Moon” was given this name by the first peoples of North America because the wild strawberry ripens and is ready for harvesting. Children must be accompanied […]
ANC will lead fun, family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; remember you will get water and/or soil on your clothing. This program is FREE, with the potential to take home fresh local produce! Space is limited - registration required.
ANC will lead fun, family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; remember you will get water and/or soil on your clothing. This program is FREE, with the potential to take home fresh local produce! Space is limited - registration required.
This is a great weekend family program to learn all about the creatures of Long Island Sound. We will explore the Nature Center’s saltwater tank and learn how to identify and hold common critters you will find at New England’s local beaches this summer. FREE.
Follow the Nature Center’s Rangers, Jeremy and Evelyn, through our fields and meadows in the moonlight, looking for Fireflies among the leaf litter and discovering the beauty of bioluminescence around you. The hike will end with a show by beetles in the Lampyridae family, better known as lightning bugs and fireflies. All ages are welcome. […]
Join us at the Nature Center for a nighttime program about our local bats! Together, we will learn all about Connecticut’s bats. See our resident brown bats as you learn about their cool adaptations and their important role in our environment. Afterward, we will walk around the pond and field to see if we can […]
Chris Rowlands is an award-winning singer and songwriter who offers an interactive, kid-friendly presentation for those who love music and nature. He creatively blends music, comedy, and education in a fast-paced show that teaches and inspires. Chris brings animals to life through song, dance, puppets, and colorful props to teach children about animals and their […]
Join Ranger Jeremy for a special presentation about Redwing Pond! The presentation will be a short time-lapse of the pond over the entire year. Afterward, we will explore and collect creatures as a group. Wear appropriate clothes to get wet and dirty for all ages. Click the button below to register for this FREE family […]
Enjoy an evening with your family during this moonlight hike, allowing us to view the Sturgeon Moon. The Native American fishing tribes are credited for naming this Moon since sturgeon, a large Great Lakes fish, was most readily caught during this month. Join our staff on a hike in our meadows to watch for this […]
Back-to-school season for us means returning to wintering grounds for migratory birds. Join Ranger Evelyn for an early–morning walk at 8:00 a.m. geared towards adults, or join us for a family bird walk at 1:00 p.m. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair. Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. Click the button below […]