Events

March 1 - September 20, 2026 Stewart McPherson, Redfern Tours has once again gifted the Conservation Center with an unreal first prize for the 44th Annual Family Nature Day Raffle […]

Friday, June 5, 2026 Is that breathtaking wildlife clip real… or cleverly generated by artificial intelligence—and why does it matter? Join us for an eye-opening digital media literacy experience designed […]

Saturday, June 6, 2026 Trails Day is a two-day national event (the first weekend in June)  that pays tribute to all the wonderful trails our country has to offer.  Trails […]

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Step into spring with a monthly resolution to keep your body moving! Skip that Happy Hour cocktail and calorie-laden appetizer, and take a walk with Kelly! […]

Saturday, June 13, 2026 Not all who wander are lost—some are artists! Join us as we wander the trails with sketchbooks in hand. Along the way, we’ll pause to draw whatever catches our eye: crooked trees, tiny flowers, interesting textures, animal tracks, or moments of quiet beauty. You don’t need to “know how to draw”—just […]

Saturday, June 13, 2026 To say Gerri Griswold is obsessed with Iceland is an understatement. (58 trips…with 59 on the horizon!) Join Griswold as she shares stories and beautiful photos illustrating her deep love for this spectacular country and its people. This dynamic presentation leads you through glacial landscapes and molten lava fields, meet-ups with […]

Sunday, June 14, 2026 Museum Closed

Friday, June 19, 2026 In 1807 a large meteorite fell in Weston, CT, interesting, among others, former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.  In this talk we'll discuss the history of meteorite falls and how ancient and modern peoples thought of rocks coming down from the sky.  What's in a meteorite?  Where do they come from?  This […]