WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER
SOLD OUT! Saturday, November 4, 2023 Join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate fall! First, Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak will lead you on a twilight hike through the woods. Then, we’ll gather around a campfire to eat S’mores and tell spooky stories. Dress for the weather and wear good hiking shoes. Suggested […]
Learn ‘Em and Log ‘Em! Friday, November 10 (Veteran’s Day) Grades 5-8 1:00-4:30pm Kids, have you ever wanted to identify the animals around you, even down to their exact species? This program will do that and more, as you become citizen scientists! You’ll go out “in the field,” identify wildlife, record your observations, and submit […]
Saturday, November 11, 2023 This is your chance to be only a few feet away from an Eastern Screech Owl, Barred Owl, Barn Owl and a Great-Horned Owl! Discover the extraordinary features of owls, including exceptional eyesight, hearing, ability to fly silently and more! Fan favorite Mary Beth Kaeser from Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and […]
One Thursday Each Month (Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21) Ages Newborn– 2 Years Babies in Backpacks with Kelly Orr 10-11am Come and explore the great outdoors in a way that your young child can get excited about! The Third Thursday per month from September - December, we will enjoy a hike with […]
November 18, 2023 SOLD OUT!
Saturday, November 18, 2023 Join Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak for this turtle-tastic program! Get up close and personal with our resident turtles - Rocky, Dotty and Grandma - while learning what makes turtles so special. Discover which turtle species call CT home, and read a cute turtle-themed story. Family- friendly event. Meet in the A.B. […]
Friday, December 1, 2023 Enjoy our beautifully decorated Nature Museum while listening to festive music, sipping mulled cider and indulging in holiday treats! Get your Christmas shopping in high gear in our gift shop. Choose from a huge selection of locally sourced items and one-of-a-kind gifts for adults and children. Become a member or buy […]
Saturday, December 2, 2023 A revival of this outstanding holiday program which was featured in Diane Smith's book, A Connecticut Christmas! Artist and puppeteer Robin McCahill returns to the Carriage House at White Memorial for one performance of the Hans Christian Anderson tale of friends lost and found, visits to distant lands, travels through changing […]
First Thursday of the Month (Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7) Ages 3-6 Years Nature’s Nursery Series 4-5pm NOV. 2 SESSION SOLD OUT Join us on the first Thursday of each month from September - December for an engaging program designed just for your young nature lovers. Every session will include a story, […]
Thursday, December 7, 2023 White Memorial partners with McCall to offer these two important training sessions. Attend one or both 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: QPR Gatekeeper / Suicide Prevention QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper, […]
