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SUMMARY:Wonder Nature Camp\, Ages 4 & 5 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Wonder Nature Camp\nWeek 1 – Wednesday\, July 8 and Friday\, July 10\nWeek 2 – Wednesday\, July 15 and Friday\, July 17\nWeek 3 – Wednesday\, July 22 and Friday\, July 24\n9:30-11:00 am each session\nFor Ages 4 & 5\n(no exceptions to the age range\, please) \nNEW FORMAT! This class for 4 & 5 year-olds will meet twice a week during the first three full weeks of July. You will sign up by week\, with each week being comprised of one Wednesday session and one Friday session\, from 9:30-11:00am. Feel free to register your child for one\, two\, or all 3 weeks (totaling 6 sessions). Every session will feature nature-based activities appropriate for preschoolers\, such as stories\, hands-on play\, and outdoor hikes and adventures. \nMeet in the Nature Museum Children’s Corner. This is designed to be a drop-off program. However\, if parents/grandparents would like to stay\, please let us know in advance. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please visit whitememorialcc.org or call 860-567-0857. Space is limited! Members: $30/week\, Non-members: $50/week. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nYou must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 48 hours in advance of the program you booked. \nThis program is now sold out. Please email carrie@whitememorialcc.org if you would like to be put on a waiting list. 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/wonder-nature-camp-ages-4-5/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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SUMMARY:Things That Go Bump in the Night
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 10\, 2026 \nJoin Kelly Orr for a night walk. Learn to identify those insect\, owl\, and frog voices that lend such beautiful ambience to a summer evening. Watch for beavers at Little Left and LISTEN to bats (with a sonar detector of course!) If our timing is right\, the forest should be twinkling with fireflies! 8:00 P.M.\, Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room\, Bring your little voices (meaning shhhhhhhhhhhhh!) The hike is FREE but you must pre-register : Things That Go Bump Registration \nDonations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T182601Z
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SUMMARY:The Grantville Dawgs in Concert!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11\, 2026 \nBack for their third visit to the Activity Shed! Get your dancing shoes ready for an evening of classic oldies from Paul Simon to  K C and the Sunshine Band\, Joan Jett\, Bachman Turner Overdrive\, Bill Withers\, and more! The Grantville Dawgs are a group of friends (Dawgs) that enjoy playing and singing rock and popular music from the 60`s\, 70`s and later.  The band hails from the Grantville section of Norfolk and have been heard playing at The Riverton Fair\, White Memorial\, and other venues throughout northwestern Connecticut. Get ready to raise the roof!  Bring a picnic and BYOB! The perfect summertime evening awaits you! \n6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\, Activity Shed. All tickets: $10.00 \nPre-registration is required: Grantville Dawgs Registration \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/the-grantville-dawgs-in-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
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SUMMARY:Discovery Nature Camp\, Grades 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Nature Camp\nJuly 6-10 OR July 13-17 (July 20-24 is SOLD OUT)\nDue to this camp’s popularity and limited space\, each child can only attend ONE week of camp.\n9:30am – 3:30pm\nFor Kids Entering Grades 1 & 2\n(no exceptions to grade level please) \nKids can join us for one week of outdoor discovery\, games\, books\, songs\, and crafts that help them learn more about the natural world around them. Our “homebase” is the beautiful\, rustic Mott-Van Winkle Classroom in White Memorial’s Main Area. We also take the kids hiking and exploring on our surrounding trails. \nMeet on the Ceder Room lawn in the Main Area. Drop-off program. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. \nMembers: $150\, Non-members: $210. You must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued (minus a $20 service fee) upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 2 weeks in advance of the first day of the camp you’re booking. \nREGISTER HERE: https://pci.jotform.com/250505654112144/prefill/67e6aa4d6266390eaf2acd616ecf \nRegistration opens at 9am on April 1 for members and April 15 for non-members. The link will not work until 9am on April 1.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/discovery-nature-camp-grades-1-2-2/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T005205Z
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SUMMARY:Exploration Nature Camp\, Grades 3 & 4 - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:Exploration Nature Camp\nEntering Grades 3 & 4: July 6-10 OR July 13-17\nDue to this camp’s popularity and limited space\, each child can only attend ONE week of camp.\n9:30am – 3:30pm \nKids entering grades 3 & 4 can join us for a week-long session that immerses them in nature! All-day adventures will take us not only to unique parts of White Memorial property\, but also offsite to natural areas throughout northwestern CT! Activities include hiking trails\, climbing mountains\, learning to identify wildlife\, collecting rocks\, investigating aquatic life\, exploring different ecosystems\, and more. \nMeet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Drop-off program. We cannot make exceptions to the stated age range. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. \nMembers: $180\, Non-members: $240. You must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued (minus a $20 service fee) upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 2 weeks in advance of the first day of the camp you’re booking. \nThis camp is SOLD OUT. 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/exploration-nature-camp-grades-3-4-sold-out-copy-2-2/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
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SUMMARY:Wonder Nature Camp\, Ages 4 & 5 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Wonder Nature Camp\nWeek 1 – Wednesday\, July 8 and Friday\, July 10\nWeek 2 – Wednesday\, July 15 and Friday\, July 17\nWeek 3 – Wednesday\, July 22 and Friday\, July 24\n9:30-11:00 am each session\nFor Ages 4 & 5\n(no exceptions to the age range\, please) \nNEW FORMAT! This class for 4 & 5 year-olds will meet twice a week during the first three full weeks of July. You will sign up by week\, with each week being comprised of one Wednesday session and one Friday session\, from 9:30-11:00am. Feel free to register your child for one\, two\, or all 3 weeks (totaling 6 sessions). Every session will feature nature-based activities appropriate for preschoolers\, such as stories\, hands-on play\, and outdoor hikes and adventures. \nMeet in the Nature Museum Children’s Corner. This is designed to be a drop-off program. However\, if parents/grandparents would like to stay\, please let us know in advance. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please visit whitememorialcc.org or call 860-567-0857. Space is limited! Members: $30/week\, Non-members: $50/week. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nYou must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 48 hours in advance of the program you booked. \nThis program is now sold out. Please email carrie@whitememorialcc.org if you would like to be put on a waiting list. 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/wonder-nature-camp-ages-4-5/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260128T210621Z
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SUMMARY:Wonder Nature Camp\, Ages 4 & 5 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Wonder Nature Camp\nWeek 1 – Wednesday\, July 8 and Friday\, July 10\nWeek 2 – Wednesday\, July 15 and Friday\, July 17\nWeek 3 – Wednesday\, July 22 and Friday\, July 24\n9:30-11:00 am each session\nFor Ages 4 & 5\n(no exceptions to the age range\, please) \nNEW FORMAT! This class for 4 & 5 year-olds will meet twice a week during the first three full weeks of July. You will sign up by week\, with each week being comprised of one Wednesday session and one Friday session\, from 9:30-11:00am. Feel free to register your child for one\, two\, or all 3 weeks (totaling 6 sessions). Every session will feature nature-based activities appropriate for preschoolers\, such as stories\, hands-on play\, and outdoor hikes and adventures. \nMeet in the Nature Museum Children’s Corner. This is designed to be a drop-off program. However\, if parents/grandparents would like to stay\, please let us know in advance. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please visit whitememorialcc.org or call 860-567-0857. Space is limited! Members: $30/week\, Non-members: $50/week. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nYou must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 48 hours in advance of the program you booked. \nThis program is now sold out. Please email carrie@whitememorialcc.org if you would like to be put on a waiting list. 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/wonder-nature-camp-ages-4-5/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20220225T192751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T172731Z
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SUMMARY:STAR PARTY!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 17\, 2026 \nMembers of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society organize this astronomy program. Weather permitting; there will be star gazing after the program. 8:00 P.M.\, A.B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/star-party-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260416T154815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154815Z
UID:10002250-1784383200-1784388600@whitememorialcc.org
SUMMARY:AMERICA’S 250th in LITCHFIELD: Whitehall Then and Now with Gerri Griswold
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 \nOur celebration of America’s 250th  continues with this stunning presentation about Whitehall during the time our Founders\, Alain and May White lived here\, but also the beautiful legacy they left for all of us to enjoy. You’ll see old photos of the Whites and their grand way of living\, and learn much about the conservation efforts they pursued making them two of the greatest conservationists in the United States. Whitehall Then and Now features glorious photographs of plant and animal life on the property taken by people like you! Come celebrate this beautiful gift! 2:00 p.m.\, A. B. Ceder Room. \nPlease pre-register: Whitehall Then and Now Registration \nFREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/americas-250th-in-litchfield-whitehall-then-and-now-with-gerri-griswold/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20220525T165350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T155103Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Free Week in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:July 20 – 26\, 2026 \nIn Memory of John Howard from his Family and Friends. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/museum-children-free-week-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260128T190822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T182043Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Nature Camp\, Grades 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Nature Camp\nJuly 6-10 OR July 13-17 (July 20-24 is SOLD OUT)\nDue to this camp’s popularity and limited space\, each child can only attend ONE week of camp.\n9:30am – 3:30pm\nFor Kids Entering Grades 1 & 2\n(no exceptions to grade level please) \nKids can join us for one week of outdoor discovery\, games\, books\, songs\, and crafts that help them learn more about the natural world around them. Our “homebase” is the beautiful\, rustic Mott-Van Winkle Classroom in White Memorial’s Main Area. We also take the kids hiking and exploring on our surrounding trails. \nMeet on the Ceder Room lawn in the Main Area. Drop-off program. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. \nMembers: $150\, Non-members: $210. You must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued (minus a $20 service fee) upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 2 weeks in advance of the first day of the camp you’re booking. \nREGISTER HERE: https://pci.jotform.com/250505654112144/prefill/67e6aa4d6266390eaf2acd616ecf \nRegistration opens at 9am on April 1 for members and April 15 for non-members. The link will not work until 9am on April 1.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/discovery-nature-camp-grades-1-2-2/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260128T204825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T005112Z
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SUMMARY:Exploration Nature Camp\, Grades 5 & 6 - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:Exploration Nature Camp\nEntering Grades 5 & 6: July 20-24 OR July 27-31\nDue to this camp’s popularity and limited space\, each child can only attend ONE week of camp.\n9:30am – 3:30pm \nKids entering grades 5 & 6 can join us for a week-long session that immerses them in nature! All-day adventures will take us not only to unique parts of White Memorial property\, but also offsite to natural areas throughout northwestern CT! Activities include hiking trails\, climbing mountains\, learning to identify wildlife\, collecting rocks\, investigating aquatic life\, exploring different ecosystems\, and more. \nMeet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Drop-off program. We cannot make exceptions to the stated age range. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. \nMembers: $180\, Non-members: $240. You must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued (minus a $20 service fee) upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 2 weeks in advance of the first day of the camp you’re booking. \nThis camp is now sold out. Please email carrie@whitememorialcc.org to be put on a waiting list for either week.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/exploration-nature-camp-grades-5-6/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260128T210621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T005409Z
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SUMMARY:Wonder Nature Camp\, Ages 4 & 5 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Wonder Nature Camp\nWeek 1 – Wednesday\, July 8 and Friday\, July 10\nWeek 2 – Wednesday\, July 15 and Friday\, July 17\nWeek 3 – Wednesday\, July 22 and Friday\, July 24\n9:30-11:00 am each session\nFor Ages 4 & 5\n(no exceptions to the age range\, please) \nNEW FORMAT! This class for 4 & 5 year-olds will meet twice a week during the first three full weeks of July. You will sign up by week\, with each week being comprised of one Wednesday session and one Friday session\, from 9:30-11:00am. Feel free to register your child for one\, two\, or all 3 weeks (totaling 6 sessions). Every session will feature nature-based activities appropriate for preschoolers\, such as stories\, hands-on play\, and outdoor hikes and adventures. \nMeet in the Nature Museum Children’s Corner. This is designed to be a drop-off program. However\, if parents/grandparents would like to stay\, please let us know in advance. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please visit whitememorialcc.org or call 860-567-0857. Space is limited! Members: $30/week\, Non-members: $50/week. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nYou must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 48 hours in advance of the program you booked. \nThis program is now sold out. Please email carrie@whitememorialcc.org if you would like to be put on a waiting list. 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/wonder-nature-camp-ages-4-5/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whitememorialcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sensory-tub-2022.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260128T210621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T005409Z
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SUMMARY:Wonder Nature Camp\, Ages 4 & 5 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Wonder Nature Camp\nWeek 1 – Wednesday\, July 8 and Friday\, July 10\nWeek 2 – Wednesday\, July 15 and Friday\, July 17\nWeek 3 – Wednesday\, July 22 and Friday\, July 24\n9:30-11:00 am each session\nFor Ages 4 & 5\n(no exceptions to the age range\, please) \nNEW FORMAT! This class for 4 & 5 year-olds will meet twice a week during the first three full weeks of July. You will sign up by week\, with each week being comprised of one Wednesday session and one Friday session\, from 9:30-11:00am. Feel free to register your child for one\, two\, or all 3 weeks (totaling 6 sessions). Every session will feature nature-based activities appropriate for preschoolers\, such as stories\, hands-on play\, and outdoor hikes and adventures. \nMeet in the Nature Museum Children’s Corner. This is designed to be a drop-off program. However\, if parents/grandparents would like to stay\, please let us know in advance. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please visit whitememorialcc.org or call 860-567-0857. Space is limited! Members: $30/week\, Non-members: $50/week. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nYou must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 48 hours in advance of the program you booked. \nThis program is now sold out. Please email carrie@whitememorialcc.org if you would like to be put on a waiting list. 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/wonder-nature-camp-ages-4-5/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T155619Z
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SUMMARY:The 16th Annual Celebration for the Bats!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 \nHelp Gerri Griswold celebrate over three decades crusading for Bats\, our planet’s most extraordinary creature! Our festivities begin with bat-themed cupcakes and lemonade in the Activity Shed and a bat chat with Gerri Griswold in the A. B. Ceder Room. Learn about our BAT’S COUNT! Bat Cam project in partnership with the CT DEEP! Then\, as darkness sets in\, we’ll count our bat colony as it emerges from the Green Barn! There will be music too because our bats deserve to be serenaded! 7:00 p.m. FREE but you MUST pre-register  here:  Celebration for the Bats Registration \nA suggested donation of $5.00 per person would be greatly appreciated to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses. \n 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/the-13th-annual-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260128T204825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T005112Z
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SUMMARY:Exploration Nature Camp\, Grades 5 & 6 - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:Exploration Nature Camp\nEntering Grades 5 & 6: July 20-24 OR July 27-31\nDue to this camp’s popularity and limited space\, each child can only attend ONE week of camp.\n9:30am – 3:30pm \nKids entering grades 5 & 6 can join us for a week-long session that immerses them in nature! All-day adventures will take us not only to unique parts of White Memorial property\, but also offsite to natural areas throughout northwestern CT! Activities include hiking trails\, climbing mountains\, learning to identify wildlife\, collecting rocks\, investigating aquatic life\, exploring different ecosystems\, and more. \nMeet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Drop-off program. We cannot make exceptions to the stated age range. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. \nMembers: $180\, Non-members: $240. You must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued (minus a $20 service fee) upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 2 weeks in advance of the first day of the camp you’re booking. \nThis camp is now sold out. Please email carrie@whitememorialcc.org to be put on a waiting list for either week.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/exploration-nature-camp-grades-5-6/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260416T160039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T160039Z
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SUMMARY:Ron & Joan Jones Memorial Hikes: Summer Saunter to Wheeler Hill & Old Camp Townshend
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1\, 2026 \nPack up some water\, a hiking stick\, and bug spray and put on your favorite clamdiggers! Gerri Griswold leads a pleasant saunter up Wheeler Hill (behind the Campground Store) then over to the lovely trails of Old Camp Townshend along the shores of Bantam Lake. Townshend opened in 1940. By the end of the decade over 700 Girl Scouts visited the property. In its hay day\, the camp could house 100 campers and 28 staff members for each two-week session! 10:00 a.m.\, Meet at The Campground Store\, 123 Northshore Road\, Bantam\, CT. The hike is limited to 20 guests. Please pre-register: Wheeler Hill & Camp Townshend Hike \nFREE…donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/ron-joan-jones-memorial-hikes-summer-saunter-to-wheeler-hill-old-camp-townshend/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20250411T200235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T160547Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Free Week in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:August 3 – 9\, 2026 \nIn Memory and Honor of Louise and Gordon Loery \nFree admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/museum-children-free-week-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260128T192849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T031952Z
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SUMMARY:Exploration Nature Camp\, Grades 7\, 8\, & 9
DESCRIPTION:Exploration Nature Camp\nEntering Grades 7-9: August 3-7\n9:30am – 3:30pm \nKids entering grades 7-9 can join us for a week-long session that immerses them in nature! All-day adventures will take us not only to unique parts of White Memorial property\, but also offsite to natural areas throughout northwestern CT! Activities include hiking trails\, climbing mountains\, learning to identify wildlife\, collecting rocks\, investigating aquatic life\, exploring different ecosystems\, and more. \nMeet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Drop-off program. We cannot make exceptions to the stated age range. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. \nMembers: $180\, Non-members: $240. You must have a FAMILY membership to get the member rate on a children’s program\, which you can purchase at the time of registration. Financial aid is available by inquiry on a first-come\, first-served basis. Refunds will only be issued (minus a $20 service fee) upon request\, and if a cancellation is made 2 weeks in advance of the first day of the camp you’re booking. \nREGISTER HERE: https://pci.jotform.com/250775247794167/prefill/69ca85623735662145ebd9272196 \nRegistration begins at 9am on April 1 for members and April 15 for non-members. The link will not work before then.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/exploration-nature-camp-grades-7-8-9-sold-out-copy/
LOCATION:White Memorial
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260417T140609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T182707Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Paddle with Kelly Orr
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 \nWhat better way to start a day than by launching your boat on the Bantam River and communing with Nature and like-minded friends! Bring your thermos and a breakfast treat. Join Kelly Orr for a trip up or down the river. Water level will dictate in what direction we go! Be on the lookout for herons\, beavers\, snapping turtles\, and more! Limited to 15 boats. Meet at the boat launch on Whites Woods Road. 7:00 a.m.\, The paddle begins promptly at 7:15 a.m. You must bring your own boat! \nMembers: FREE Non-Members: $5.00\, \nPre-registration is required: Morning Paddle Registration
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/morning-paddle-with-kelly-orr/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20240823T155456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162037Z
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SUMMARY:Tiny Trekking with Kelly Orr: The Lake Trail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 \nJoin 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 to get hands on in the outdoors.  Dress for the weather\, we will go rain or shine! Extreme weather cancels\, registered participants will be emailed 24 hours in advance to notify of a change. 10:00 a.m.\, Meet in the Museum. The program is FREE! Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses. \nTo register or donate: Tiny Trekking Lake Trail Registration
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/tiny-trekking-with-kelly-orr-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260416T162549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143001Z
UID:10002253-1786636800-1786640400@whitememorialcc.org
SUMMARY:Happy Hour Hiking Club with Kelly Orr
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 \nSummer is upon us! Maintain a monthly resolution to keep your body moving! Skip that Happy Hour cocktail and calorie-laden appetizer and take a walk with Kelly! It may be rainy. It will be buggy…but you can do it! Each one-hour walk will cover a different trail on the property. You’ll receive recipes for healthful meals to help keep you on track. Dress for the weather. Bring water and bug spray! 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Meet in the Museum. \nPlease pre-register : Happy Hour Hiking Registration \nFREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/happy-hour-hiking-club-with-gerri-griswold-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260417T140855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T182805Z
UID:10002261-1786820400-1786825800@whitememorialcc.org
SUMMARY:The John Stey Band
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nThe John Stey Band is a mostly acoustic group based in Northwest Connecticut\, delivering a roots-driven sound that draws from a wide repertoire spanning the 1940s to the present. Blending elements of country\, bluegrass\, and rock and roll\, the band creates music that feels both timeless and fresh. Anchored by John Stey on lead vocals and rhythm guitar\, the group features Al Cattey on bass and Jimmy Katzin on violin\, with strong harmonies throughout. The lineup is often expanded by Tim Cole\, a highly accomplished multi-instrumentalist\, adding depth and energy to an already dynamic ensemble. Settle down at a picnic table in the Activity Shed for an evening of eclectic country\, bluegrass\, rockabilly and folk tunes. This is old country music at its very best! Bring a picnic and BYOB. \n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\, Activity Shed. \nAll tickets: $10.00 \nPre-registration is required: John Stey Band Registration \n 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/the-john-stey-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20220526T191254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162835Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Free Week in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:August 17 – 23\, 2026 \nCourtesy of Tara and Arthur Diedrick Honoring Ann and Arthur Diedrick. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/museum-children-free-week-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20220224T213848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T172929Z
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SUMMARY:Star Party!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 21\, 2026 \nMembers of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society organize this astronomy program. Tonight’s event will be a “Scope Clinic. Meet in the Sawmill field at the Observatory. Inclement weather cancels the program..”   8:00 P.M.\, Sawmill Field. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/star-party-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20240525T170927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T183124Z
UID:10001767-1787392800-1787398200@whitememorialcc.org
SUMMARY:Meet Our Riveting Reptiles! with Colleen Harrak
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 \nFOR ALL AGES! \nExperience up-close encounters with our reptilian residents\, such as Peaches the Honduran Milk Snake and Rocky the Box Turtle. We’ll teach participants just what characteristics make a reptile a reptile\, as well as discuss the life cycles and adaptations of various species of reptiles in CT. You’ll also hear the interesting stories behind how our live reptiles became education ambassadors for their wild counterparts. 10:00 a.m.\, Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Members: FREE\, Non-Members: $5.00\, Pre-registration is required. \n Register here: Riveting Reptiles Registration
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/meet-our-riveting-reptiles-with-colleen-harrak/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260416T171135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171135Z
UID:10002254-1787943600-1787950800@whitememorialcc.org
SUMMARY:Moonlight Hike with Kelly Orr and Gerri Griswold
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 28\, 2026 \nJoin Kelly and Gerri for an atmospheric walk under the glow of the moon. Trails that feel familiar by day take on a different character—shadows stretch longer\, sounds seem sharper\, and the landscape is softened by silvery light. Notice subtle details like the rustle of leaves\, the slap of a beaver tail\, the calls of owls\, and the shimmer of light on Bantam River. The beauty of the natural world at night is a thing to behold! 7:00 p.m.\, Meet in front of the A. B. Ceder Room. \nPlease pre-register:  Moonlight Hike Registration \nFREE…donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/moonlight-hike-with-kelly-orr-and-gerri-griswold/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260416T171614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171614Z
UID:10002255-1787997600-1788008400@whitememorialcc.org
SUMMARY:The Ron and Joan Jones Memorial Hikes: Loving Haight and The White Oak Trail
DESCRIPTION:August 29\, 2026 \nStep out for a visit to the White memorial Foundation’s newest trail! The White Oak Trail was created in  and made its first appearance on our new trail map. Wander this lovely short trail to visit its namesake. Today’s hikes are both along the Bantam River. After the White Oak Trail we’ll head to the Haight Parcel for our annual exploration of truly one of the lovliest hikes on our property. Wind your way through the old vineyard to the shore of Bantam River. Look out for ghost pipes and barred owls\, American Toads\, and Shag Bark Hickory Trees. These hikes cover approximately 2.5 miles of lightly sloping and flat terrain. 10:00 am\, Meet at the White Oak Trailhead\, at the end of Wells Run\, off of RT 118\, Litchfield. Limited to 20 participants. \nPlease pre-register: Loviing Haight and White Oak Hike Registration \nFREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/the-ron-and-joan-jones-memorial-hikes-loving-haight-and-the-white-oak-trail/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20250411T203803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T182921Z
UID:10001989-1788544800-1788550200@whitememorialcc.org
SUMMARY:Pajama Parade!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 4\, 2026 \nYou don’t have to be a kid to participate in this fun event! Put on your favorite jammies and take an easy stroll (geared towards kids) around the main area. Look out for bats! Perhaps you’ll hear frogs\, owls\, and katydids. Our destination is Ongley Pond\, a cozy campfire\, S’Mores\, and family fun!.6:00 p.m.\, Meet in the A. B. Ceder Room. Suggested donation: $5.00. \nPlease pre-register: Pajama Parade Registration \nWe encourage you to carry a festive flashlight or lantern and bring a picnic supper on the Ceder Room lawn before our parade!
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/pajama-parade/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213115
CREATED:20260417T141456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T183015Z
UID:10002262-1788616800-1788620400@whitememorialcc.org
SUMMARY:Cicadas: Nature's Introverted Extroverts with Gerri Griswold
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 5\, 2026 \nYou never think about them\, but they are always underfoot! There are thousands of species of cicadas on our planet but perhaps you dismiss them as being visually unsavory\, maybe a little creepy\, loud\, destructive\, dangerous\, or maybe you don’t think of them at all! The fact of the matter is that there is so much to love about Nature’s most introverted extrovert! Spend a little time with Gerri Griswold as she gives you myriad reasons why cicadas should be celebrated! We’ll step outside after the program and listen for the lullaby of the cicada! \n2:00 p.m.\, A. B. Ceder Room\, Members: $5.00 Non Members: $10.00\, \nPlease pre-register: Cicada Registration
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/cicadas-natures-introverted-extroverts-with-gerri-griswold/
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