Museum Children Free Week
May 11 - 17, 2022 Courtesy of Tara and Arthur Diedrick. Free admission to children under the age of 12 when accompanied by an adult.
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A Hike to the Solnit Parcel and Camp Columbia with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, May 14, 2022 Take a walk through this historic property in search of the signs of spring. Pay a visit to “The Bear Cave” and explore the diverse rock formations left behind when a mile high glacier rolled through these parts about 17,000 years ago! Wear sturdy, waterproof boots. Bring a walking stick. Dress […]
Let’s Talk Trash with Litchfield’s S.M.A.R.T. Task Force
Saturday, May 14, 2022 Is that milk jug recyclable? What about the container your take away came in? Litchfield’s S.M.A.R.T. (Save Money And Reduce Trash) Task Force will be answering all your questions on how to reduce waste, recycle right, and live in a more sustainable community. 2:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room, MASKS REQUIRED, […]
The Volcanic Explosion at Tonga, January 15, 2022 with Tom Alena
Saturday, May 21, 2022 Perhaps the Krakatoa of our lifetime, the Tonga submarine volcanic eruption exploded with the force of 18 megatons of TNT and created shockwaves through every layer of earth’s atmosphere. Never before have we had such an array of instruments, both satellite and ground sensors, to measure the impact of such a […]
Dawn Chorus with Fran Zygmont and Gerri Griswold
RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 7, 2022 Saturday, June 4, 2022 NEW START TIME....4:00 a.m.! The dawn chorus occurs when birds sing at the start of a new day. In a given location, it is common for different species to do their dawn singing at different times. Of course…in order to experience this incredible performance you […]
A Sunrise Hike to Apple Hill and Cat Swamp with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, June 11, 2022 What better time to catch the awakening of Nature than at the crack-o-dawn? Join Gerri for a hike along her two favorite trails! We’ll ascend Apple Hill to greet the sun, then make our way to Cat Swamp to visit the Brave Old Oak, the carpet of princess pine, and a […]
Watery Wonderlands: The Beauty of Bogs with Pete and Barb Rzasa
Saturday, June 25, 2022 Bogs are some of the most important ecosystems in the world. They are home to an abundance of vital flora and fauna and are well worth our attention. Meet in the Ceder Room for a brief presentation about identifying plants in a bog. On hand will be expert Kyle Turozci from […]
Discovery Camp, Entering Grades 1 & 2 SOLD OUT
White MemorialDiscovery Camp For children entering Grades 1 and 2 July 11-15, 18-22, and/or 25-29 (All weeks are SOLD OUT. Please email [email protected] if you would like your child to be put on a waiting list.)Â Kids entering grades 1 & 2 can join us for one, two, or three weeks of outdoor discovery, games, books, […]
$130 – $570
Wonder Camp, Ages 4 & 5 – SOLD OUT
White MemorialTuesdays, July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2 and 9 -Â SOLD OUT! Please email [email protected] if you would like your child to be put on a waiting list.) Wonder Camp This weekly two-hour series for 4 & 5 year-olds features stories, songs, crafts, games, and outdoor adventures that introduce young ones to the wonders of nature! […]
$15 – $25
Discovery Camp, Entering Grades 1 & 2 SOLD OUT
White MemorialDiscovery Camp For children entering Grades 1 and 2 July 11-15, 18-22, and/or 25-29 (All weeks are SOLD OUT. Please email [email protected] if you would like your child to be put on a waiting list.)Â Kids entering grades 1 & 2 can join us for one, two, or three weeks of outdoor discovery, games, books, […]
$130 – $570