WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER
Saturday, November 11, 2023 This is your chance to be only a few feet away from an Eastern Screech Owl, Barred Owl, Barn Owl and a Great-Horned Owl! Discover the extraordinary features of owls, including exceptional eyesight, hearing, ability to fly silently and more! Fan favorite Mary Beth Kaeser from Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and […]
One Thursday Each Month (Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21) Ages Newborn– 2 Years Babies in Backpacks with Kelly Orr 10-11am Come and explore the great outdoors in a way that your young child can get excited about! The Third Thursday per month from September - December, we will enjoy a hike with […]
Friday, December 1, 2023 Enjoy our beautifully decorated Nature Museum while listening to festive music, sipping mulled cider and indulging in holiday treats! Get your Christmas shopping in high gear in our gift shop. Choose from a huge selection of locally sourced items and one-of-a-kind gifts for adults and children. Become a member or buy […]
Saturday, December 2, 2023 A revival of this outstanding holiday program which was featured in Diane Smith's book, A Connecticut Christmas! Artist and puppeteer Robin McCahill returns to the Carriage House at White Memorial for one performance of the Hans Christian Anderson tale of friends lost and found, visits to distant lands, travels through changing […]
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, […]
Thursday, December 7, 2023 White Memorial partners with McCall to offer these two important training sessions. Attend one or both 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: QPR Gatekeeper / Suicide Prevention QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper, […]
Saturday, December 9, 2023 Begin with a brief presentation about porcupines with Gerri Griswold. We’ll then hop in the White Memorial van with Chauffeur, Carrie Szwed, and meander the backroads of Goshen, into Norfolk, and Winchester in search of our prickly friends in their favorite haunts! Many Connecticut residents don’t believe porcupines live here. Hopefully […]
One Thursday Each Month (Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21) Ages Newborn– 2 Years Babies in Backpacks with Kelly Orr 10-11am Come and explore the great outdoors in a way that your young child can get excited about! The Third Thursday per month from September - December, we will enjoy a hike with […]
Grades 1-3: Thursday, December 28 One-Day Fun Day at White Memorial 9:30am-3:30pm Nature can be so much fun in the winter! So, grab your coat, boots, and hat, and let’s spend one of your vacation days learning about the natural world around you. Get outside, play games, make crafts, meet live animals! A morning and […]
One-Day Fun Day at White Memorial Grades 4-6: Friday, December 29 9:30am-3:30pm ***This program had to be cancelled due to low sign-ups.*** Nature can be so much fun in the winter! So, grab your coat, boots, and hat, and let’s spend one of your vacation days learning about the natural world around you. Get outside, […]
