Exploring the Lake and Butternut Brook Trails with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, January 13, 2024 THIS HIKE IS NOW SOLD OUT! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 15, 2024 OFFICES CLOSED
Babies in Backpacks – Winter 2024
White MemorialThursday, January 18, February 15, March 21 Ages Newborn–2 years Babies in Backpacks, Winter 2024 10:00am Children ages newborn through 2 years can spend about an hour exploring the great outdoors with us on the third Thursday of every month from January – March. This is a place for caretakers to learn about being outside […]
Artistry with Animals Series with Colleen Harrak
January 20, February 17, March 23, 2024 For Ages 10 and Up! Unleash your creativity at these unique ANIMAL Life Drawing classes, led by our own artist and educator, Colleen Harrak. “Artistry with Animals” will be offered in 3 sessions – Jan. 20, Feb. 17, and Mar. 23, 2024. At all sessions, you will create […]
CT DEEP Ice Fishing with CARE *SOLD OUT*
White Memorial - A.B. Ceder RoomIce fishing is a great way to beat cabin fever and spend quality time with family and friends outdoors. Ice fishing events are an opportunity to practice skills. CARE coaches will be available to assist you start to finish, from drilling holes, setting up gear, and pulling in fish onto the ice. All tackle and […]
A Sweet Winter Hike
White MemorialSaturday, January 27, 2024 A delicious treat from Winters Past was a roasted sweet potato. Vendors would sell these delicious, nutritious treats at skating rinks and sledding or toboggan outings. We at White Memorial love old-fashioned stuff. Step into the past with Gerri Griswold and Kelly Orr as they lead you on a pretty winter […]
Nature’s Nursery Series, Winter 2024
White Memorial - A.B. Ceder RoomThursday, January 4, February 1, March 7 Ages 3-6 Years Nature’s Nursery, Winter 2024 4:00pm Join us on the first Thursday of each month from January – March for an engaging program designed just for your young nature lovers. Every session will last 45 minutes – 1 hour and include a story, an encounter with […]
Winterfest at Burr Pond State Park
Saturday, February 3, 2024 Grab your winter gear, bundle up and join us for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) No Child Left Inside® 17h Annual Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park, 384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington. The event is a partnership among No Child Left Inside®, Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education […]
Cut It Out! The Local Practice and History of Ice Harvesting
Saturday, February 10, 2024 the Museum with a visit to the Ice House display, then head outdoors for a walk down the Lake Trail to visit the old ice house ruins. The program culminates with our own “Cut Ups” Jeff Greenwood, James Fischer, and Gerri Griswold demonstrating how ice was cut and moved using the […]
Babies in Backpacks – Winter 2024
White MemorialThursday, January 18, February 15, March 21 Ages Newborn–2 years Babies in Backpacks, Winter 2024 10:00am Children ages newborn through 2 years can spend about an hour exploring the great outdoors with us on the third Thursday of every month from January – March. This is a place for caretakers to learn about being outside […]