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 […]

September 14 - 20, 2026 In Memory of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Join Kelly Orr to experience the outside world at a child’s pace! You and your child will explore each new bud and flower, climb each rock […]

Friday, September 18, 2026 This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing […]

Saturday, September 19, 2026 Join Gerri Griswold in search of Wood Ducks, migrating raptors, herons, muskrats, otters, beavers, frogs, and anything else Mother Nature is willing to dish out at […]

Saturday, September 26, 2026 Our annual celebration of Mother Nature is a must for folks of all ages. This edition is chock full of the greatest presenters! Riverside Reptiles’ introduces […]

September 28 - October 4, 2026 Courtesy of Joan and Jack Benham. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 In this class, we will learn about the fascinating anatomy of mammals and traditional mammal taxidermy. This class is designed for beginners with an interest in […]

Sunday, October 4, 2026 In this beginners class, students will learn everything about basic butterfly/insect/ arachnid preparation. We will discuss harvesting and drying specimen, rehydrating dried specimen, and in class […]

Sunday, October 4, 2026 In this beginners class, students will learn everything about basic butterfly/insect/ arachnid preparation. We will discuss harvesting and drying specimen, rehydrating dried specimen, and in class […]