werw Wild edible hunting for food purposes is a satisfying and delicious hobby, and Connecticut has an abundance of tasty fungi to find. The diversity of species can be amazing as well as overwhelming. The 3 Foragers will talk about the best edible mushrooms of each season. Photos of each mushroom are accompanied by appetizing […]
The back-to-school season for us means back to wintering grounds for migratory birds. Join Ranger Evelyn for an early–morning walk at 8:00 a.m. geared towards adults. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair. Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather.
The back-to-school season for us means back to wintering grounds for migratory birds. Join Ranger Evelyn 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.
September’s full moon is known as the Full Harvest Moon, the full moon closest to the fall equinox. In the northern hemisphere, the Full Harvest Moon rises very soon after sunset, providing plenty of bright light for farmers harvesting their summer crops. September’s full moon is so well-known for its luminosity and brilliance that certain […]
Join a Nature Center naturalist for a stroll through our woodlands to a historic Paugussett settlement. Enjoy the beauty of the forest and the crisp fall air while peering into a small bit of New England’s First Nations history. Wear appropriate shoes for a moderate hike to this historic and secluded site. Register in advance […]
Ranger Maria will take you out to collect wildflower seeds on the grounds of our 156-acre nature center. Learn how to correctly identify wildflowers and store seeds for planting next spring. You also get to take some home. This class is for ages 8 and up. This program is Free