There are more different kinds of insects than any other living thing. There are more insects than fish, plants, birds, mammals, and reptiles combined. Dive into this dazzling diversity with Ranger Evelyn and take a closer look at how our six-legged neighbors live. Paint your mini insect figure to take home. Families are welcome for […]
Chris Rowlands is an award-winning singer and songwriter who offers an interactivekid-friendly presentation for those who love music and nature. He creatively blends music, comedy, and education 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 habitats. The Environment […]
Join the Nature Center staff for a fun-filled morning catching frogs and other inhabitants of the redwing pond. We will start inside with a brief discussion on what types of vertebrates and invertebrates inhabit the pond and learn how to identify them. Borrow our collection equipment and help us catch, observe and release these interesting […]
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 […]
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled. Craig Repasz, Connecticut Ornithological Association’s Past Conservation Committee chair and past president of the New Haven Bird Club, will tell us about Lights Out CT!, a campaign to help protect migrating birds from crashing into buildings at night. Why Lights Out? Most migratory birds pass over our state at night, […]
Join the Nature Center’s "Land Stewards Team" and help us in our efforts in habitat restoration. Japanese Knotweed is invasive vegetation that poses a threat to our Nature Center habitats and waterways. We will gather as a team to do a second carbohydrate starvation cut in sensitive Knotweed infested areas. Easy to do with families […]
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.
Calling all kids 11 to 14 years old who love nature! Has your child wanted to work with animals, garden, help maintain our trails, and help with special events? This is the opportunity to help the Nature Center in our 8-week after-school program. Class runs Thursdays, 3:30–5 pm from Sept. 14–Nov. 2 Parental permission is […]
Come learn all about water and the weather! Together we will learn about the water cycle, its effect on the weather, and its importance in human culture. There will be a fun game called Journey of the Raindrop where you will follow a drop of water on its path through many different places. To wrap […]