Thursday, May 2, 2024 Pesticides and fertilizers used on our plants and landscaping can end up in our rivers, ponds, lakes and groundwater. The cumulative effect of these substances in our waters is a reduction in water quality that have an impact on aquatic life and public health. There are many things you can do […]

Saturday, May 4, 2024 We offer this stellar opportunity to learn about forestry practices in the Five Ponds area of the Foundation with Dr. Jeff Ward and WMF Forest Manager Mike Berry. After meeting your hosts at the trail head, walk past Beaver Pond and learn about the 2020-2021 harvest to learn about tree species […]

May 4 - 10, 2024 In honor of Violetta White Delafield, sister of Alain and May White,  from her Grandson, J. Dennis Delafield. Free admission to children under the age of 12 when accompanied by an adult.  

Saturday, May 4, 2024 Join Emma  from HYKER HYKER Apparel - EPA-approved, tick and mosquito repellent clothing. for this informative tick education program. The workshop aims to educate outdoor explorers, especially young children, with essential knowledge and practices to protect themselves against tick bites and related diseases. This is an interactive workshop that will include […]

Saturday, May 11, 2024 Spend a couple of hours with Gerri in search of this bubbly grassland bird. It’s Bobolink breeding season and the boys should be out in full force putting on a show! Begin hiking to the top of Apple Hill where numerous sightings have occurred. Then drive over to Topsmead State Forest […]

May 11 - 17, 2024 Courtesy of Tara and Arthur Diedrick. Free admission to children under the age of 12 when accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, May 11, 2024 Come to the Activity Shed between 11 am and 2 pm. Choose something from our eclectic collection of goodies and leave a donation in the jar! No haggling as if you are in a Marrakesh souk!  Why not become a member during your visit or buy a super snazzy bit of […]

Saturday, May 11, 2024 Go from shrieks to giggles! Let us take you from fearing this often-maligned animal to loving their uniqueness and appreciating how beneficial they are to the planet. Through a fun photo/video presentation and a couple of interactive activities, we will count down all the reasons why bats are simply the coolest, […]

Friday, May 17, 2024 Members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society organize this astronomy program. 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 or binoculars. […]