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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A journey stick (also known as a story stick) is a memento from a nature walk featuring items collected while on a walk. The First Nations people used these Journey Sticks to track their experiences and tell the stories of their travels. Join us for a hike through our beautiful trail and make a journey […]
Join us during our Sunday guided walk and help us gather seeds. Our meadows are a hugely important part of the overall ecosystem. Join Ranger Maria in harvesting seeds from the milkweeds, asters, and goldenrods to plant in the meadow next spring. FREE for ages 12- adult. Click the button below to register for this […]
Welcome the onset of autumn with a Fall Equinox Hike with Ranger Evelyn! Take a stroll through our woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. Enjoy the beauty and crisp fall air while learning about local flora and fauna. Dress for the weather and wear shoes appropriate for hiking. Click the button below to register for this FREE […]
Discover the secrets of winter’s bare branches with our Winter Tree Identification Hike. Join us as we explore the woodland landscape and learn to identify trees by carefully observing key features, such as tree shape, bark texture, and location. Click here to register for this FREE program for all ages.
Want something different to do on a Friday night with your family? Join the Nature Center staff for a crisp moonlight hike on our beautiful 156-acre property. The trees and shrubs will have shed their leaves, and frost begins to gather on the plants in the park. The wildlife who live here are preparing for […]