WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER
*This event has been CANCELED due to heavy rain in the forecast, we will run it in the spring! Check back for updates* Join Kelly Orr for some tips and tricks she has learned to make camping with kids realistic, simple, and fun! Kelly has been camping her whole adult life, and that now includes […]
Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October (except the 31st) After-School Adventures – Sponsored by the Torrington Savings Foundation 3:45-5pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, […]
Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in October After-School Adventures – Sponsored by the Torrington Savings Foundation 3:45-5pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live […]
Saturday, October 28, 2023 It’s not as difficult a feat as it may sound! Today we’ll hike up Windmill Hill, Wheeler Hill, Apple Hill, Laurel Hill, and Schermerhorn Hill! We’ll drive from point to point and discover some interesting features and (hopefully) signs of wildlife along the way! Plan on a 4 hour outing. Dress […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
