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Tuesday, April 16-Friday, April 19 “Sense-sational” Spring Break Camp Grades 1-3: 9:30am – 12:30pm Which CT animal has the best sense of hearing? Who can see better: a human or a hawk? Why do owls not mind eating smelly skunks? All of these questions about the senses will be answered and more during our “Sense”sational […]
Tuesday, April 16-Friday, April 19 “Sense-sational” Spring Break Camp Grades 4-6: 1:30pm – 4:30pm Which CT animal has the best sense of hearing? Who can see better: a human or a hawk? Why do owls not mind eating smelly skunks? All of these questions about the senses will be answered and more during our “Sense”sational […]
Saturday, April 15, 2023 Join Gerri Griswold for a lavishly illustrated talk that touches on the basics of one of the most beneficial and maligned animals on our planet—the bat. How many species of bats are there? Where do they live? Why are they so important to us? What is harming them? What can we […]
Saturday, April 22, 2023 Learn about the comical little woodland bird also known as the Timberdoodle. After a brief talk over hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic libations, Gerri Griswold will lead you on a search for the woodcock and its mating display, one of ornithology's greatest treats. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. 6:00 p.m., A. B. […]
Friday, April 28 - Saturday, April 29 5pm Friday night – 12pm Saturday For Grades 4-6 SOLD OUT! Please email [email protected] if you would like to be put on a waiting list. Join us for a real-life “Night at the Museum” experience! We’ll have a slumber party amongst the exhibits in the Museum. Plus, we’ll […]
Saturday, April 29, 2023 Why is a vulture’s head bald? Why are porcupines so slow? Why does an Opossum play possum? These and answers to your many other questions will be revealed in an hour-long program. Animal Adaptations uses natural props, animal mounts, and a couple of surprise guests to illustrate the definitions of both […]
First Thursday of the Month (May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3) JULY 6 SESSION IS SOLD OUT. Ages 3-6 Years Nature’s Nursery Series 4-5pm Join us on the first Thursday of each month from May - August for an engaging program designed just for your young nature lovers. Every session will include a […]
Saturday, May 6, 2023 Etuaptmumk is a Mi'kmaw saying that translates to "Two-Eyed Seeing." Mi'kmaw Elder Albert Marshall developed this concept in Nova Scotia to describe how Indigenous perspectives and TK (Traditional Knowledge) should be used as though they are one eye. In contrast, Western ideas about science and knowledge should be used as though they are […]
Saturday, May 6, 2023 Ants are seemingly familiar animals, but few people appreciate their amazing life histories and evolutionary success as colonies of "super-organisms". This virtual talk explains those details as well as how ants feature as model organisms in the study of animal behavior and responses to climate change. About Our Speaker: Nick Gotelli […]
Third Thursday of Every Month (May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17) Ages 6 Months – 2 Years Babies in Backpacks with Kelly Orr 10-11am Come and explore the great outdoors in a way that your child can get excited about! The third Thursday of every month we will enjoy a hike with your […]
