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October Conservation Corps

Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows!  Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]

Free

High School Habitat Restoration – A Mini-Series

Join Ranger Maria, ANC Conservation Corps lead and Master Woodland Manager, as students work to restore habitat. Participants will study a small plot of land, analyze the soil and plants, and determine the habitat's ideal purpose. We'll remove invasive species and plant native flora and seeds to revitalize the area. The series will run for […]

Free

Western CT Orienteering Club

{Start any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., finish by 2 p.m.} Walking or running our course is much like a hike but with a twist! Equipped with a map and compass, you can find your way to each of the checkpoints on the orienteering course. This event is for all levels with standard […]

$7

October Conservation Corps

Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows!  Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]

Free

High School Habitat Restoration – A Mini-Series

Join Ranger Maria, ANC Conservation Corps lead and Master Woodland Manager, as students work to restore habitat. Participants will study a small plot of land, analyze the soil and plants, and determine the habitat's ideal purpose. We'll remove invasive species and plant native flora and seeds to revitalize the area. The series will run for […]

Free

Whose Bones

This spooky season, get up close to the Nature Center’s vast collection of animal skulls. Learn how the different types of teeth and the shapes of bones give us clues to identify the animal they belong to. During our investigation, you will dissect an owl pellet to try and identify the bones inside! For ages […]

$6

Leaf Man Story, Hike, and Craft

Join Ranger Jeremy for a reading of the story “Leaf Man.” Trek out into the woods to gather various leaves, seeds, pebbles, and pods. After the hike, come back to the visitor center to build your very own leaf men using the materials you gathered. Click here to register for this FREE family program.

Free

November Conservation Corps

Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows!  Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]

Free

High School Habitat Restoration – A Mini-Series

Join Ranger Maria, ANC Conservation Corps lead and Master Woodland Manager, as students work to restore habitat. Participants will study a small plot of land, analyze the soil and plants, and determine the habitat's ideal purpose. We'll remove invasive species and plant native flora and seeds to revitalize the area. The series will run for […]

Free

High School Habitat Restoration – A Mini-Series

Join Ranger Maria, ANC Conservation Corps lead and Master Woodland Manager, as students work to restore habitat. Participants will study a small plot of land, analyze the soil and plants, and determine the habitat's ideal purpose. We'll remove invasive species and plant native flora and seeds to revitalize the area. The series will run for […]

Free