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 […]
October 6, November 3, December 1, 2026 Get a leg up on your day by heading to White Memorial! Join Gerri Griswold on the first Tuesday of each month for a one-hour hike! It’s the perfect way to engage with Nature, spend time with old friends and meet new friends! With over 40 miles of […]
Saturday, November 7, 2026 For grades 6 - 12 Follow in the footsteps of noted mycologist Violetta White Delafield (sister of Alain & May) and become a nature explorer for the day! Armed with a sketchbook and pencils, we'll head out to the same forests Violetta did a hundred years ago to hunt for fascinating […]
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Join Kelly Orr to experience the outside world at a child’s pace! You and your child will explore each new bud and flower, climb each rock and log, and probably get a little dirty in the process! This program is geared towards children ages newborn-5 years old and will encourage them […]
November 9 - 15, 2026 In Honor of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
October 8, November 12, December 10, 2026 Get your autumn on! Skip that Happy Hour cocktail and calorie-laden appetizer, and take a beautiful autumn walk with Gerri! Each one-hour walk will cover a different trail on the property. Dress for the weather. 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Meet in the Museum. FREE…Donations will be accepted to […]
Saturday, November 14, 2026 The early bird gets the….er….OWL! Venture out into the silent early hours in search of our native owls with expert Fran Zygmont. We’ll be listening for the calls of Barred Owls, Screech Owls, Saw-Whet Owls, and Great Horned Owls. Dress for the weather! A briefing on what you can expect to […]
Saturday, November 14, 2026 Experience why owls rule the night in this engaging program featuring our live barred owls and a digital presentation. See why no other bird is as loved or as feared as the owl. To some, the owl brings wisdom, while for others, death and destruction. Venture back in time to learn […]
Thursday, November 19, 2026 In 1995, a group of butterfly enthusiasts and researchers initiated an ambitious project-Connecticut Butterfly Atlas Project- to document which butterfly species historically occurred, and which continued […]
