WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER
Saturday, August 5, 2023 November 2022 marked the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s 18th dynasty tomb. Howard Carter and his team unearthed a hidden treasure trove – the likes of which the world had never seen. Due to the sheer magnitude of artefacts and the precision with which Howard Carter attempted to document everything, […]
Exploration Nature Camp Entering Grades 3 & 4: July 10-14 & July 17-21 SOLD OUT! Entering Grades 5 & 6: July 24-28 & July 31-Aug. 4 Entering Grades 7, 8 & 9: August 7-11 SOLD OUT! 9:30am-3:30pm Kids entering grades 3 – 9 can join us for week-long sessions that immerse them in nature! All-day […]
Wonder Nature Camp Tuesdays, July 11 (SOLD OUT), 18 (SOLD OUT), 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 (SOLD OUT) 9:30-11:30 am For the weeks that are sold out, email [email protected] if you would like to be put on a waiting list. For Ages 4 & 5 Weekly 2-hour programs on Tuesdays that take place both […]
Third Thursday of Every Month (May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17) Ages 6 Months – 2 Years Babies in Backpacks with Kelly Orr 10-11am Come and explore the great outdoors in a way that your child can get excited about! The third Thursday of every month we will enjoy a hike with your […]
Saturday, August 26, 2023 Spend a while exploring this beautiful old growth forest. Untouched for over three centuries, Catlin Woods is the perfect destination to witness the succession of a forest. Besides a canopy composed of grand pines and hemlocks, this area also contains a diversity of ferns, lichens, and fungi. Bird lovers are drawn […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR A POTENTIAL NEW DATE IN THE FUTURE! This very special evening honors Jane Coughlin, beloved thespian, friend, and wife of retired White Memorial Foundation and Conservation Center Executive Director, Keith Cudworth. Jane lost her valiant battle with cancer in March 2023. She was a great supporter […]
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, […]
**CANCELED!**Fall Guys: A Road Trip to Kent Falls, Campbell Falls and Dean Ravine with Gerri Griswold Let’s hit the road today and explore some coveted properties gifted to the State of Connecticut by Alain and May White! We’ll begin early in the day at glorious Kent Falls. We’ll wind along the Housatonic River, drive over […]
Saturday, September 16, 2023 WMCC Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak introduces you to the most popular members of our staff, our Animal Ambassadors! Tippy the American Toad, Sal the Yellow Spotted Salamander, Rocky the Box Turtle, Dottie the Spotted Turtle, Gordon the Eastern Garter Snake, and Ophelia the Barred Owl will all be on hand! Colleen […]
Saturday, September 16, 2023 Join globe-trotting Gerri for a travelogue about her recent journey to India during the famous Desert Festival. The annual event takes place each February in the beautiful desert city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is also known as “The Golden City”. It stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is […]
