Saturday, September 5, 2026 You 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 […]
Thursday, September 10, 2026 Summer 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 definitely be buggy…but you can do it! Each one-hour walk will cover a different trail on the property. […]
Thursdays, July 9th, August 13th, September 10th Nature’s Nursery, Summer 2026 4:00pm Ages 3-6 years Join us on the second Thursday of the month from July-September for an engaging program […]
Saturday, September 12, 2026 Start your day with a trip up the Laurel Hill Trail to visit spectacular Cat Swamp. Wind your way through a carpet of Princess Pine to […]
Saturday, September 12, 2026 For Ages 8 and up Just who-who-whoo are those big, beautiful birds of prey you see perched atop fenceposts by day or hear calling outside your […]
September 14 - 20, 2026 In Memory of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, September 16, 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 […]
Friday, September 18, 2026 This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. 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 […]
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Join Gerri Griswold in search of Wood Ducks, migrating raptors, herons, muskrats, otters, beavers, frogs, and anything else Mother Nature is willing to dish out at dusk on this ethereal property! Dress for the weather! This will be a 3.5 mile hike on flat but often rooty terrain. Bring a flashlight […]
Saturday, September 26, 2026 Our annual celebration of Mother Nature is a must for folks of all ages. This edition is chock full of the greatest presenters! Riverside Reptiles’ introduces you to some of Nature’s most underappreciated creatures. Come visit the many friends they’ll be bringing along. Learn all about North America’s only marsupial with […]
