White Memorial Conservation Center
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
August |
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17 - 23 Museum Kids Free Week...Courtesy of Tara and Arthur Diedrick honoring Ann and Arthur Diedrick. Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult get free admission to the Museum. Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult are admitted to the Museum at no charge!
23 Bats: Earth's Allies . . .They're backkkkk! Your last opportunity this year to explore the remarkable world of bats with Bruce, Sonic, and their sidekick, Gerri Griswold FREE 30 Tree Identification Walk with WMF Forest Superintendent, Lukas Hyder, 10 A.M. Meet in the parking lot. FREE 30 Purple Loosestrife? Meet the Beetles! with James Fisher, Research Biologist, along with Lukas Hyder and Dave Rosgen explain how leaf beetles are used to control a terrible beauty. 2 P.M. A.B. Ceder Room. FREE |
September |
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1 Labor Day. Museum Closed.
6 Mattatuck Astronomical Society Society will hold a public observing session at the observatory behind the Nature Museum. Arrive just before sundown. For more information call 203-575-8236 or visit their website Mattatuck Astronomical Society FREE 6 Take a Hike! with Teresa LaBarbera from WFSB Channel 3 and Better Connecticut . . . The fifth installment of our No Child Left Inside series. Teresa and her trusty companion, Oreo, will lead hikers up Wheeler hill on a nature scavenger hunt. Pre registration required. Meet at 10:00A.M. in the Museum lobby. FREE 13 Mattatuck Astronomical Society Society will hold a public observing session at the observatory behind the Nature Museum. Arrive just before sundown. For more information call 203-575-8236 or visit their website Mattatuck Astronomical Society FREE 13 Take a Hike! with Rachel Lutzker from FOX 61 and 105.9 The River . . . The sixth installment of our No Child Left Inside series. Rachel and her Siberian Husky, Symba, will lead hikers to Plunge Pool and Memorial Rock on a nature scavenger hunt. Pre registration required. Meet at 10:00A.M. in the Museum lobby. FREE 14 - 20 Museum Kids Free Week . . In Memory of Louise W. Willson. Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult are admitted to the Museum at no charge! 20 Autumn Migration Bird Walk with Research Biologist, Dave Rosgen. 10:00A.M. Meet in the Museum parking lot. FREE
27 27th ANNUAL FAMILY NATURE DAY 11:00A.M. 5:00 P.M. Rain or Shine. Featuring the music of SIRIUS COYOTE sponsored by Northwest Community Bank and Litchfield Bancorp, WIND OVER WINGS sponsored by American Eagle Outfitters, RIVERSIDE REPTILES and Stilt Walkers MORTAL BEASTS and DEITIES made possible by Walmart. Food, Silent Auction, Bake and Used Book Sale, Kayak Raffle, Research Exhibits, CT DEP Tip Van, Nature Walks and Talks, Crafts for Kids, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Museum Open House, Connecticut Vendors selling Artwork, Native Plants, Maple Syrup, the best Goat Milk Soaps and so much more. Admission: $5. Children Under 12 Years FREE . . . Center Members FREE! September 28-October 4 Museum Kids Free Week...Courtesy of Joan and Jack Benham honoring Wesley D. Parcell. Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult get free admission to the Museum. |
October |
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September 28-October 4 Museum Kids Free Week...Courtesy of Joan and Jack Benham honoring Wesley D. Parcell. Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult get free admission to the Museum.
4 Take a Hike! with Diane Smith from WTIC Newstalk 1080 and "Positively Connecticut" on CPTV. . . The final installment of our "No Child Left Inside" series. Diane will lead hikers along the Little Pond boardwalk on a nature scavenger hunt. Pre-registration required. Meet at 10 AM. in the Museum lobby. FREE 4 Fly Fishing 101 with Dr. Frank Schildgen from Trout Unlimited. Beginning and advanced fly casters of all ages are invited. Classroom instruction then head outdoors! Fly rods provided. 10:00 A.M., Mott - Van Winkle Classroom 11 Mattatuck Astronomical Society will be holding public observing sessions at the observatory behind the WMCC Museum. Arrive just before sundown. For more information call 203-575-8236 or visit their website Mattatuck Astronomical Society FREE 11 Kaleidoscope of Color. Kayaking Tour of the Bantam River with Robyn Dinda. 9:30 A.M. For more information or to register call Robyn at 860-567-0738. 11 Tactile Nature Walk with Joan Barry. Joan will demonstrate that Nature can be enjoyed through all senses. Blindfolds provided. Meet in the parking lot 10:00 A.M. 13 Columbus Day. Museum Closed. 16-17 Adult Workshop Introduction to Moss Identification and Other Flora of the Small World October 16, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and October 17, 2008 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, A. B. Ceder Room Registration Fee: Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $45.00 Limited to 15 participants so register early! Have you ever walked through the woods to observe a carpet of mosses? Upon closer inspection you notice that there are such a wide variety of patterns, shapes, and colors within such a small amount of space. "A forest under your feet" you think to yourself. Now you can explore this world, while Jessica Budke instructs you how to identify and explore mosses. Jessica Budke is a PhD student in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on moss plants. Specifically she studies how different moss species grow and develop during their lifetime. Mosses have become her passion and focus. She enjoys introducing others to the natural wonder of mosses and teaching about these fascinating plants. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. 18 Birding By Ear with Wildlife Biologist , Dave Rosgen. Dave will teach guests to identify birds by their calls. Blindfolds provided. Meet in the parking lot. 10:00 A.M. 18 Mattatuck Astronomical Society will be holding public observing sessions at the observatory behind the WMCC Museum. Arrive just before sundown. For more information call 203-575-8236 or visit their website Mattatuck Astronomical Society FREE 25 Primitive Living and Survival Skills Series : Some Basics to Build on with Andy Dobos. Shelter Building. October 25, 2008, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Meet in Museum Lobby Ages 10 and up (under 16 accompanied by an adult). Sign-up Early. Limited to 15 Participants! Registration Fee: Member $35.00 Non-Member $45.00 We will learn the principals behind wilderness shelters and build a primitive survival shelter using no modern tools or materials while building confidence in our ability to adapt to the natural environment. These techniques can be utilized with the addition of modern materials such as small tarps or wool blankets to allow one to comfortably lessen their dependence on synthetic equipment, carry less gear, and in the long run leave less impact on nature buy choosing to build a shelter over buying (and eventually disposing of) another nylon tent, sleeping pad or bag. 25 Tibetan Singing Bowls: Refuge for Mind, Body, and Soul with K. T. Owner of Beautiful Things Boutique in Barkhamsted shares traditions, background and many benefits and plays her own magnificent crystal bowls. 10:00 A.M., A. B. Ceder Room |
November |
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1 Tree Identification Walk with WMF
Forest Superintendent, Lukas Hyder 10:00 A.M., Meet in museum parking lot.
1 Earth Loom with Ginger Balch A collaborative experience. Children, ages 5 and up learn to weave using elements from Nature. 10:00 A.M. A. B. Ceder Room, Members $8, Non Members $10 8 Bears of North America: A Virtual Trip into their World. Wildlife Photographer Gary Melnsyn shares images taken throughout North America. Ages 12 and up. November 8, 2008, 10:00 AM, A. B. Ceder Room Registration Fee: Members: $8.00 Non Members: $10.00 Gary Melnysyn will share images of bears photographed on a variety of trips throughout North America. Along with images Gary will share some interesting ³bear² facts and stories of his travels. Gary will also include both Brown and Black Bear images and share his most recent adventure in search of the rare Spirit Bear off the coast of British Columbia. This experience will prove to be visually stimulating as well as educational journey into the world of these magnificent creatures. 9 - 15 Museum Kids Free Week...in honor of Louise W. Willson. Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult get free admission to the Museum. 11 School Vacation Day Programs. Call Museum in October for details! 15 Mattatuck Astronomical Society will be holding public observing sessions at the observatory behind the WMCC Museum. Arrive just before sundown. For more information call 203-575-8236 or visit their website Mattatuck Astronomical Society FREE 15 Adult Workshop. Beauty and Rescue in Lechuguilla, the Deepest Cave in the United States 1:00 PM Lunch 2:00 PM Lecture, A. B. Ceder Room Registration Fee: Members: $20.00 Non-Members $35.00 Emily Davis will take you on a tour to one of the worlds last discovered regions, Caves! Emily has been a member of the National Speleological Society for over 34 years, her career includes exploring caves in 7 countries and 35 states in the US. She has aided the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation Bat Monitoring Program for the past 15 years. Emily has mapped caves throughout the world including the Lechuguilla, a part of the Carlsbad Cavern cave system in New Mexico. During this expedition Emily was injured and her rescue took 4 days, all the while being taped by a crew from the National Geographic Society. Emily's presentation will include 80 award winning slides, in addition to 35 slides detailing her rescue! 15 Mattatuck Astronomical Society will be holding public observing sessions at the observatory behind the WMCC Museum. Arrive just before sundown. For more information call 203-575-8236 or visit their website Mattatuck Astronomical Society FREE 22 Autumn Bird Walk with Wildlife Biologist, Dave Rosgen. Museum Lobby, 10:00 A.M. 22 Adult Workshop. Beaver Pelts for Brass Kettles American Indian Communities & Anglo-Indian Relations in Connecticut's Northwest Corner 1:00 PM Lunch, 2:00 PM Lecture, A. B. Ceder Room Registration Fee: Members: $25.00 Non Members: $40.00 Dr. Lucianne Lavin, Dir. Of Research and Collections at the Inst. for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT, will introduce you to the history and culture of American Indian communities in northwestern Connecticut. She will introduce you to the context of Anglo-American and Native American culture contacts and social relationships through the historic period (ca. AD 1650-the 20th century). Native American artifacts from the Institute for American Indian Studies' collections will be exhibited and how archeologists determine the use of some archaeological objects through their wear patterns will be discussed. 27-28 Thanksgiving. Museum Closed. 29 Wreath Making using Natural Materials. Floral Designer Bonnie Pederson helps you create a beautiful holiday wreath for your home. Pre-registration required. Ages 16 and up. 10:00 A.M., A. B. Ceder Room. |
December |
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6 Reaching the Top of New
England. Torrington resident and photographer Don Kenney returns to WMCC with a pictorial
celebration of his numerous hikes up Mount Washington. 10:00 A.M., A. B. Ceder Room.
13 The First National Bank of Litchfield presents THE SNOW QUEEN. 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. The Carriage House at White Memorial. Admission is free. Pre-register by calling 860-567-0857. 13 Mattatuck Astronomical Society will be holding public observing sessions at the observatory behind the WMCC Museum. Arrive just before sundown. For more information call 203-575-8236 or visit their website Mattatuck Astronomical Society FREE 14 Litchfield Hills Audubon Christmas Bird Count. To volunteer, email Dave Rosgen: dave@whitememorialcc.org 20 A Day at the Movies: Realms of the Russian Bear. Six part series begins at 10:00 A.M. A. B. Ceder Room. Snacks provided. 21 - 27 Museum Kids Free Week...Courtesy of Tara and Arthur Diedrick In honor of Adele and Joseph d'Assern. Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult get free admission to the Museum. 27 Owl Pellet Workshop with Dave Rosgen. Ages 10 and up. 10:00 A.M. A. B. Ceder Room 29 - 31 School Vacation Day Programs. Call Museum in November for details! |
Visit the Mattatuck Astronomical Society for dates and times of Observing Sessions.
HOW TO FIND US / TRAIL MAP
Monday through Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
The entrance to The White Memorial Foundation and Conservation Center is located off Route 202 between Litchfield and Bantam, Connecticut, approximately 2 miles west of Litchfield on Whitehall Road.Museum Hours:
Monday through Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
For more information on all programs please call 860-567-0857 and ask for the Museum
E-mail: info@whitememorialcc.or
E-mail: info@whitememorialcc.or
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