Events

Friday, October 9, 2026 Join Kelly Orr to experience the Bantam River at a child’s pace!  Bring your own boat and snacks! This will be a family friendly paddle, but […]

Saturday, October 10, 2026 Enjoy the peak of autumn as we wander the two loops of this lovely trail; one of the greatest secrets of the White Memorial Foundation! Slab Meadow is a wonderful mix of conifers and deciduous trees, wetlands and forest. The hike is capped off by a visit to the stunning overlook. […]

Monday, October 12, 2026 Offices Closed

October 12 - 18, 2026 In Memory of Tish Samponaro from Her Husband, Philip G. Samponaro. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 New to the world of camping? Don’t let the "gear-fear" or tent poles keep you at home! Join us for a stress-free, guided overnight experience designed specifically for families who are ready to learn how to camp with kids! Whether you’ve never pitched a tent or just need a refresher on […]

Saturday, October 17, 2026 Join us as our local astronomy club marks its 70th anniversary with an afternoon of history, discovery, and as evening descends, dinner and (weather permitting) stargazing for dessert! Enjoy presentations on the club’s remarkable legacy, a tribute to the life and work of E. Dorrit Hoffleit, for whom the observatory is […]

Thursday, October 22, 2026 LUNCH INCLUDED! While hiking along the trails in Northwest Connecticut, hikers occasionally come across large raised circular mounds that appear odd and out of place. These 40-foot wide circles are the remains of charcoal hearths on which colliers burned logs to create charcoal used to power Connecticut's nineteenth century iron, steel, […]

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Let the oldest and largest trees of Litchfield tell the tales of our town’s rich history. This van tour will take you to notable trees, such as Wolcott’s Sycamore, the Colvocoresses Oak, the rare Franklin Tree, and “The Biggest Tree” in Litchfield. Education Directors Kate Zullo from the Litchfield Historical Society […]

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Kelly Orr and Gerri Griswold lead you on a night hike on the cusp of the full Hunter Moon. Because the peak occurs just past midnight heading into Monday, the most stunning and brightest views will be during the evenings of Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. Wander our beautiful […]

Saturday, October 31, 2026 Join Peter Picone and Gerri Griswold for an unusual hike around one of the most intriguing gifts of land once owned by Alain and May White.  Shade Swamp was gifted to the State of Connecticut in 1934. This 500-acre parcel was dedicated to the protection and propagation of a variety of […]