Join Ranger Maria in preserving and enhancing the precious forests and meadows of the Nature Center! The Conservation Corps is on a mission to protect the integrity of our habitats by removing invasive vegetation and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further […]
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 […]
Join Ranger Maria in preserving and enhancing the precious forests and meadows of the Nature Center! The Conservation Corps is on a mission to protect the integrity of our habitats by removing invasive vegetation and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further […]
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.
Join Ranger Maria in preserving and enhancing the precious forests and meadows of the Nature Center! The Conservation Corps is on a mission to protect the integrity of our habitats by removing invasive vegetation and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further […]
Join the Nature Center’s Land Stewards Team and help us in our 3-year effort to restore the park’s land. Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant and a threat to our Nature Center habitats and waterways. We will gather as a team to do a carbohydrate starvation cut to select sensitive knotweed-infested areas. Please bring loppers […]
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 […]