SOLD OUT
Sunday, March 8, 2020
The owls don’t give a hoot that it’s daylight savings and you just lost an hour of sleep! Neither do Fran! Or Gerri! You can do it! Venture out into the crisp autumn morning in search of our native owls with expert Fran Zygmont. We’ll be in search of Barred Owls, Screech Owls, Saw-Whet Owls, and Great Horned Owls. Dress for the weather! Coffee and comestibles will be served beforehand. Optional breakfast at Patty’s apres program.
The program is sold out. Please call 860-567-0857 to be placed on a waiting list.
Monday, March 9, 2020
This will be an easy 3 mile hike over gently rolling terrain starting at the Nature Center Museum going down the Lake trail, to Butternut Brook trail, to the top of Windmill Hill, and back to the Nature Museum. Total elevation gain of 140 feet from lake level. Should take approximately 1.5 hours.
After the hike, we will have a campfire social near the Nature Museum where people can just relax and enjoy sharing some snacks and good company! Please bring some snacks to share, something warm to drink, and a fold-out camping chair to sit on. Please follow the LNT (Leave No Trace) motto and carry out what you carry in! This is a drug-free, alcohol-free event, please don’t bring any with you, thank you!
Meet in front of the A. B. Ceder Room (community room) below the Nature Museum by 6:45 PM for a 7:00 PM start.
Please pre-register by calling 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org FREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
If you have any questions, please contact the Hike Leader, Steve Troop at 860-480-9926 or talcottmt70@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Join birder Kristi Dranginis (founder of Bird Mentor: www.BirdMentor.com) on the second Tuesday of each month (**Except February) for a golden opportunity to dive deep into the practice of Instinctive Birding. Winter is a wonderful time to participate in this nearly lost art. Learn to interpret the subtle signs and voices of the birds while also becoming more proficient with your bird ID skills.
We’ll begin observing the unfolding story of the landscape with a bird sit. Please bring something to sit on (camp chair, cushion, etc) and a blanket to keep you warm if you like. Minty hot coco will be provided, so bring your mug. We’ll then transition inside where we’ll warm up and peel away the layers of the mysteries that presented themselves to us during our sit.
Our sessions will average about 2 hours, but feel free to head out whenever you need to. Open to all experience levels. Dress for the weather! Will take place snow or shine! 9:00 a.m. start time. Meet in front of the A. B. Ceder Room. Head on over to www.birdmentor.com/birdwalk to add yourself to the email list & receive updates for each month. FREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in March (except the 31st).
Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Join us for an afternoon of experiential learning in the outdoors. Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. 3:45-5pm. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org to register. Space is limited! Members: $9/child per session or $30/whole series, Non-Members: $13/child per session or $48/whole series
Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in March. Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Join us for an afternoon of experiential learning in the outdoors. Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. 3:45-5pm. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org to register. Space is limited! Members: $9/child per session or $30/whole series, Non-Members: $13/child per session or $48/whole series
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Come and take a one hour walk with a llama on a beautiful trail! The cost is $20 per person with a percentage donated to the White Memorial Conservation Center.
10:00 A.M., Meet in the Museum parking lot. Call Debbie from Country Quilt Llama Farm at 860-248-0355 to pre-register or to schedule your very own private llama walk.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Simplicity meets creativity. Turn D.I.Y. into….D.I. WOW!
Are you ready for a fun afternoon of high end, easy, D. I. WOW crafting?
Join your instructor, Patti Punzi, to create your very own high end home décor. During this make & take workshop you’ll learn simple techniques using chalk paste and specialty transfers to create beautiful, unique home décor.
Choose from the Board & Base surface ($30) or the Hexagon surface($35) with which to create your piece. You’ll be provided with the Chalkology paste, transfers (nearly a dozen different designs to choose from), and tools along with step-by-step instruction to help you create your very own piece of chalked home décor!
Price includes: your finished board, use of supplies & step-by-step instruction.
Additional add-on options to create will be available at the workshop.
This workshop is appropriate for ages 12 and up and will last approximately 60-90 minutes.
Patti Punzi is a former secondary school teacher and now stay-at-home homeschooling mom who just LOVES to create. Since childhood she has been crafting and creating. When she found this new way to create beautiful, high end home décor she was hooked! The creative possibilities are endless with all the unique, witty, and trendy transfers.
2:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room. Board & Base Surface: $30.00 Hexagon Surface: $35.00 Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. To register call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org
Saturday, March 14, 2020
(Snow date: March 21, 2020)
Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Medulla Oblongata, Hippocampus…How big are yours? Are you even remotely prepared to test your Nature knowledge at our 4th Annual Nature Trivia Night? Teams of up to six (we HIGHLY encourage team costumes) will compete for a valuable prize. Register individually, but form teams beforehand, or we’ll put you a team when you arrive.
A Chili supper will be served along with dessert, coffee, and soft drinks. BYOB and your own place setting. Come on, Brainiacs! Are you afraid of the challenge brought forth by our team of experts? 7:00 P.M., A. B. Ceder Room, Members: $10.00, Non members: $25.00, Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. You can register for this program online.
Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in March (except the 31st).
Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Join us for an afternoon of experiential learning in the outdoors. Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. 3:45-5pm. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org to register. Space is limited! Members: $9/child per session or $30/whole series, Non-Members: $13/child per session or $48/whole series
Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in March. Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Join us for an afternoon of experiential learning in the outdoors. Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. 3:45-5pm. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org to register. Space is limited! Members: $9/child per session or $30/whole series, Non-Members: $13/child per session or $48/whole series