*Sold Out!*The 40th Annual Family Nature Day Raffle Ticket Sale!
SOLD OUT! The raffle drawing will be be held Saturday, September 24th at 4pm during Family Nature Day! Thank you for your support!
WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER
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Exploration Camp, Entering Grades 5 & 6
July 11-August 12 (weekdays only) Exploration Nature Camp Kids entering grades 3 – 9 can join us for week-long sessions that immerse them in nature! All-day adventures will take us to unique parts of White Memorial property, as well as offsite to natural areas throughout northwestern CT. Activities include hiking trails, climbing mountains, learning to […]
3 events,
Wonder Camp, Ages 4 & 5 – SOLD OUT
Wonder Camp, Ages 4 & 5 – SOLD OUT
Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2 and 9 - SOLD OUT! Please email carrie@whitememorialcc.org if you would like your child to be put on a waiting list.) Wonder Camp This weekly two-hour series for 4 & 5 year-olds features stories, songs, crafts, games, and outdoor adventures that introduce young ones to the wonders of nature! […]
$15 – $25
3 events,
Yoga in the Garden: A Morning Sadhana at White Memorial
Yoga in the Garden: A Morning Sadhana at White Memorial
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 In the garden behind the White Memorial Museum, we will practice gentle, Vinyasa yoga as we listen to the birds, feel the morning breezes, and celebrate the warmth of the summer sun. Class will be followed by a brief guided meditation for those who would like to participate. This is an […]
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Celebration of the Bantam River
Celebration of the Bantam River
Saturday, August 6, 2022 This beautiful program is back! Meet at the boat launch on Whites Woods Road for an early morning interpretive paddle down the Bantam River led by Kelly Orr! Be on the lookout for Herons, Beavers, Otters, turtles and so much more! End at Litchfield Town Beach where you will be treated […]
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Exploration Camp, Entering Grades 7, 8, & 9
July 11-August 12 (weekdays only) Exploration Nature Camp Kids entering grades 3 – 9 can join us for week-long sessions that immerse them in nature! All-day adventures will take us to unique parts of White Memorial property, as well as offsite to natural areas throughout northwestern CT. Activities include hiking trails, climbing mountains, learning to […]
3 events,
Wonder Camp, Ages 4 & 5 – SOLD OUT
Wonder Camp, Ages 4 & 5 – SOLD OUT
Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2 and 9 - SOLD OUT! Please email carrie@whitememorialcc.org if you would like your child to be put on a waiting list.) Wonder Camp This weekly two-hour series for 4 & 5 year-olds features stories, songs, crafts, games, and outdoor adventures that introduce young ones to the wonders of nature! […]
$15 – $25
3 events,
Yoga in the Garden: A Morning Sadhana at White Memorial
Yoga in the Garden: A Morning Sadhana at White Memorial
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 In the garden behind the White Memorial Museum, we will practice gentle, Vinyasa yoga as we listen to the birds, feel the morning breezes, and celebrate the warmth of the summer sun. Class will be followed by a brief guided meditation for those who would like to participate. This is an […]
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Beaver Fever Talk and Walk with Gerri Griswold
Beaver Fever Talk and Walk with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, August 13, 2022 Gather in the Museum at dawn’s early light for coffee and muffins in front of our spectacular Beaver Lodge and learn a bit about North America’s largest rodent. Although beavers are abundant today, their story was quite different in the 1800’s. Today you will learn fascinating beaver facts in the Museum […]
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Biological Invasions at the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Case of North American Beavers in Southern Patagonia
Biological Invasions at the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Case of North American Beavers in Southern Patagonia
Saturday, August 13, 2022 In 1946, the Argentine government brought 20 beavers from Canada to Tierra del Fuego to 'enrich' the local fauna. The initiative was part of a broader way of thinking at the time that sought to 'develop' the country, which included importing species from North America and Europe that were perceived to […]
3 events,
Museum Children Free Week
August 17 - 23, 2022 Courtesy of Tara and Arthur Diedrick Honoring Ann and Arthur Diedrick. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Yoga in the Garden: A Morning Sadhana at White Memorial
Yoga in the Garden: A Morning Sadhana at White Memorial
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 In the garden behind the White Memorial Museum, we will practice gentle, Vinyasa yoga as we listen to the birds, feel the morning breezes, and celebrate the warmth of the summer sun. Class will be followed by a brief guided meditation for those who would like to participate. This is an […]
2 events,
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STAR PARTY!!!!
STAR PARTY!!!!
Friday, August 26, 2022 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 […]
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Volunteer Trail Maintenance Day
Volunteer Trail Maintenance Day
Saturday, August 17, 2022 Meet Forest Manager, Mike Berry for a few hours of sprucing up the Butternut Brook, Lake, and Windmill Hill Trails. You will be manned with all the tools and guidance you need to make a difference! On the schedule for the day is invasive plant removal and water bar clean up. […]
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Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy of the Southern Andes – A Reflection on a Journey to Patagonia!
Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy of the Southern Andes – A Reflection on a Journey to Patagonia!
Saturday, August 27, 2022 If Tom Alena doesn’t end up falling off the face of the earth, he’ll have an enormous amount of scientific observations to share from his recent trip to Patagonia! What caused these mountains to form? Tom will discuss the rock formations and specimens observed on the trip. Why do storms spin […]
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An Evening with South Lake Jazz
An Evening with South Lake Jazz
Saturday, August 27, 2022 Bring a picnic and BYOB. Settle down for a sultry summer evening of soothing jazz standards from the American Songbook and more. South Lake is: Jon Concilio: Double Bass, Brendan Walsh: Guitar, Mik Mitnik: Drums, and Allan Becker: Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Sax, Flute, and Keyboards. Nobody writes music like this […]
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Loving Haight with Gerri Griswold
Loving Haight with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Pack a snack and some water! Explore this beautiful piece of property that is laced with babbling brooks, towering trees, a bevy of birds, and a view of the vineyard. 10:00 a.m., Meet in front of the A. B. Ceder Room. FREE…donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s […]
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Nowhere is a Place ~ Travels in Chilean Patagonia with Gerri Griswold
Nowhere is a Place ~ Travels in Chilean Patagonia with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Spend time with Gerri Griswold as she shares breathtaking images from this ethereal travel destination tucked along the tail of the Andes near the bottom of the world. Griswold has visited Torres del Paine National Park three times since 2007. Meet the people, animals, and numerous microclimates that define this mythical […]