WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER
Friday, January 16, 2026 Bring a thermos full of soup, cider, hot chocolate…anything warm! and join Kelly and Gerri for a night hike somewhere (we’ll let Old Man Winter decide where we’ll be going!) After the hike, enjoy your treat by a roaring fire. Listen for owls, watch the stars above, share a story, or […]
Saturday, January 17, 2026 Bundle up and join Gerri Griswold for a lovely stroll through Camp Townshend and Bantam Lake. Bring a hiking pole and micro-spikes! If Bantam Lake cooperates, we can walk out on the ice and possibly catch a glimpse of winter life on the lake including ice boats, ice fishermen, and whatever […]
From November 2025 through March 2026! Llama Walks are back!! Walk your own llama on the Cranberry Pond Trail, 87 Webster Road. Minimum 4 walkers. $55.00 per person ages 8 […]
Monday, January 19, 2026 OFFICES CLOSED
Saturday, January 24, 2026 Ice fishing is a great way to beat cabin fever and spend quality time with family and friends outdoors. Ice fishing events are an opportunity to practice skills. CARE coaches will be available to assist you start to finish, from drilling holes, setting up gear, and pulling in fish onto the […]
Saturday, January 24, 2026 Snowflake Bentley - The complexity and beauty of a single snow crystal was first captured on film by Wilson Bently, a farmer from Vermont. His story captures the dedication and perseverance of science-minded people. Bentley’s collection of photographs still inspires and creates new generations of snowflake photographers. In this program, we’ll […]
Two Wednesdays a Month, December 3, 2025 through March 11, 2026 Dark of Winter Yoga as a bi-monthly online workshop. Sessions can be taken individually or as a series. Judith ‘s class will include qigong and yoga instruction connected by various themes related to wellness and restoration during the winter season. No experience in yoga […]
Saturday, January 31, 2026 With Groundhog Day coming up on February 2, let’s celebrate the creature that inspired the holiday! White Memorial Conservation Center and The Children’s Museum in West Hartford are teaming up to teach families some fun facts and folklore about groundhogs. After reading a delightful groundhog story together, you’ll get to meet […]
Tuesdays, January 6, February 3, March 3, 2026 Hop out of bed and head to White Memorial 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 trails from which to choose, […]
Saturday, February 7, 2026 Save the date for the largest winter event in Connecticut! The 20th Annual Winter Festival Event will be held at Burr Pond State Park in Torrington, CT on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held Sunday, February 8, […]
