This is our last week of Junior Rangers! Participants should dress for the weather; we will most likely spend some time outside even if it's raining. Wear shoes suitable for hiking. This session is full. Junior Rangers will return in the fall.
Final Week! Join our staff for this fun program exploring and learning about nature. This program is aimed at children ages 2-5 with an adult explorer. Nature’s Explorers takes place indoors and outdoors, is loosely structured, and is influenced by the seasons and interests of the group. Space is limited, registration required. TUITION: $40 per […]
From the pigeon towers of Ancient Egypt to the trenches of World War I to the streets of our modern cities, take a whirlwind tour through history as seen through the eyes of the humble pigeon. Join Ranger Evelyn and Chuckles, our resident ring-necked dove, for this fascinating, family-friendly program. Ages 7+ Click here to […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Visit the Nature Center during the winter break to meet our animals. This live animal program includes information about adaptations and the natural history of each species. Get a chance to touch a snake or even a hissing cockroach. FREE for all ages. Click here to register.