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 and log, and probably get a little dirty in the process! This program is geared towards children ages newborn-5 years old and will encourage them to […]

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 after the program. 8:00 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope […]

Saturday, September 19, 2026 Old Newgate Prison and Copper Mine is located at 115 Newgate Road, East Granby, CT. The 10th Annual Bat Appreciation Day at Old Newgate Prison in East Granby Connecticut is a wonderful family friendly event highlighting the importance and conservation of Connecticut's native bat species, along with the story of one […]

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 dusk on this ethereal property! Dress for the weather! This will be a 3.5 mile hike on flat but often rooty terrain. Bring a flashlight […]

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 you to some of Nature’s most underappreciated creatures. Come visit the many friends they’ll be bringing along. Learn all about North America’s only marsupial with […]

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 taxidermy. No matter the experience level, all are welcome! Students will learn everything they need to create their very own mouse taxidermy mount, from proper […]

Saturday, October 3, 2026 Spend a couple of hours in the forest with Dave learning do’s and don’ts, basic identification, and stories behind all of the fungus among us! The […]