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SUMMARY:Nature's Nursery Series\, Spring 2025 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, April 3\, May 1\, June 5\nAges 3-6 Years\nNature’s Nursery\, Spring 2025\n4:00pm\nJoin us on the first Thursday of each month from April – June for an engaging program designed just for your young nature lovers. Every session will last 45 minutes – 1 hour and include a story\, an encounter with a live animal\, and an activity or craft. Some of our activities might be outside\, so dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. Advanced registration is required. To register\, visit whitememorialcc.org or call 860-567-0857. Space is limited. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. We require that one parent/caretaker stay for the duration of the program\, but our room cannot accommodate more than one adult per child. Please inquire about financial aid as needed. Members: $9/child per session or $24/whole series\, Non-Members: $13/child per session or $36/whole series \nThis “Nature’s Nursery” Series is now SOLD OUT. Please check again in June to register for the Summer Series. 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/natures-nursery-series-spring-2025/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:White Memorial – A.B. Ceder Room
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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SUMMARY:Qigong at the Museum with Judith Erhman-Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays \nApril 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, 2025 \n8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.\, A. B. Ceder Room \nQigong consists of simple\, accessible exercises whose aim is to strengthen the body\, to access subtle layers of energy\, to align and harmonize body structures\, to release unwanted tension\, and to maximize the role of breath in promoting health. Recognized for centuries in the East\, qigong is both poetic and functional. It can be done standing or seated and requires no special clothes or props. This spring\, we are offering a 6-class series on Wednesday mornings from 8-9am in the Ceder Room. It will run from April 9 through May 14. This class requires no previous experience. \nThe cost will be $12 per class. Money can be exchanged on Venmo\, Square\, Cash\, or Check. Please contact Judith to make these arrangements. Each class attended donates $2 to the White Memorial Conservation Center! \nContact Information: Phone or text 860-309-9489. Email can be sent to judith.ehrmanshapiro@gmail.com \nJudith Ehrman-Shapiro\, PhD\, BC-DMT\, NCC\, RYT is a psychotherapist\, dance-movement therapist\, nationally certified counselor\, and certified qigong and yoga instructor. Her private practice\, the Evolving Center\, is in Winsted. She is a proud member of the White Memorial Conservation Center\, where she has been sharing her love of yoga since 2015!
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/qigong-at-the-museum-with-judith-erhman-shapiro/2025-05-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T153000
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SUMMARY:Bats for Kids with Colleen Harrak
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 10\, 2025 \nGo from shrieks to giggles! Let us take you from fearing this often-maligned animal to loving their uniqueness and appreciating how beneficial they are to the planet. Through a fun photo/video presentation and a couple of interactive activities\, we will count down all the reasons why bats are simply the coolest\, and why they need to be saved. 2:00 p.m. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Pre-registration is not required\, but appreciated. Register here: Bats for Kids Registration \nFREE…donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/bats-for-kids/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
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SUMMARY:Icelandic Film: FUGLALIF (BIRDLIFE) with Ornithologist\, Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 10\, 2025 \nIcelandic filmmaker Heimir Freyr Hlodversson’s beautiful documentary released in October 2024 follows the life and passions of Iceland’s greatest birder and author of The Icelandic Bird Guide\, Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson. https://johannoli.is/  Hlodversson captures the true essences of Hilmarsson who has participated in many tours of Iceland run by White Memorial’s Gerri Griswold. Follow Johann from childhood to the present. Learn about his evolution into becoming the legend he is today. After the film\, chat with Johann about his work. The film is laced with exquisite images of Iceland and beautiful photographs by Hilmarsson. With English subtitles. 2:00 p.m.\, ZOOM. Members: FREE  Non-Members: $10.00 Pre-registration is required. Register online: BIRDLIFE Registration
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/icelandic-film-fuglalif-birdlife-with-orinthologist-johann-oli-hilmarsson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T080000
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SUMMARY:Qigong at the Museum with Judith Erhman-Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays \nApril 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, 2025 \n8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.\, A. B. Ceder Room \nQigong consists of simple\, accessible exercises whose aim is to strengthen the body\, to access subtle layers of energy\, to align and harmonize body structures\, to release unwanted tension\, and to maximize the role of breath in promoting health. Recognized for centuries in the East\, qigong is both poetic and functional. It can be done standing or seated and requires no special clothes or props. This spring\, we are offering a 6-class series on Wednesday mornings from 8-9am in the Ceder Room. It will run from April 9 through May 14. This class requires no previous experience. \nThe cost will be $12 per class. Money can be exchanged on Venmo\, Square\, Cash\, or Check. Please contact Judith to make these arrangements. Each class attended donates $2 to the White Memorial Conservation Center! \nContact Information: Phone or text 860-309-9489. Email can be sent to judith.ehrmanshapiro@gmail.com \nJudith Ehrman-Shapiro\, PhD\, BC-DMT\, NCC\, RYT is a psychotherapist\, dance-movement therapist\, nationally certified counselor\, and certified qigong and yoga instructor. Her private practice\, the Evolving Center\, is in Winsted. She is a proud member of the White Memorial Conservation Center\, where she has been sharing her love of yoga since 2015!
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/qigong-at-the-museum-with-judith-erhman-shapiro/2025-05-14/
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SUMMARY:A Reading of The Lorax & Family Forest Walk with Forest Manager Mike Berry and Colleen Harrak
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 17\, 2025 \n“I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.”\nDr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to treat the planet with kindness and stand up and speak up for others. Experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted in a story that is timely\, playful\, and hopeful. The book’s final pages teach us that just one small seed\, or one small child\, can make a difference. Join White Memorial Forest Manager\, Mike Berry and Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak for a la reading of this classic tale followed by a family-friendly forest walk. The program really is not just for kids! Big people are invited too! 2:00 pm\, A. B. Ceder Room\, Members: FREE\, Non-Members: $5.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. Register here: Lorax Registration
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/a-reading-of-the-lorax-family-forest-walk-with-forest-manager-mike-berry-and-colleen-harrak/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T090000
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SUMMARY:Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe\, Country Quilt Llama Farm
DESCRIPTION:From November 2025 through March 2026! \nLlama Walks are back!!  Walk your own llama on the Cranberry Pond Trail\, 87 Webster Road.  Minimum 4 walkers.  $55.00 per person ages 8 and up\, $35.00 ages 4 – 7. Cash or Venmo on the day of the walk.  Call Debbie to reserve your llama at 860-248-0355. A portion of the fee will be donated to White Memorial.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/llama-walk-with-debbie-labbe-country-quilt-llama-farm-2-2/2025-05-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T090000
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SUMMARY:Qigong and Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 21\, 28\, June 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, July 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 2025 \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. In the Garden behind the Museum. \nIn the garden behind the White Memorial Museum\, we will practice yoga and qigong as we listen to the birds\, feel the morning breezes\, and celebrate the warmth of the summer sun. This is an all levels\, all ages program and requires no prior yoga or qigong experience! Recent studies have shown the benefits of yoga\, which include stress reduction\, improvement in strength\, flexibility\, and balance. \nPlease bring a mat and water (sunscreen/bug repellant if desired). Each class is $12 (with $1 of each going to White Memorial). Come to one\, several\, or all! For information and to check in event of rain\, please call 860-309-9489 for more information. \nJudith Ehrman-Shapiro\, PhD\, BC-DMT\, NCC\, RYT is a Board-Certified movement therapist\, nationally certified counselor\, and a certified qigong and yoga instructor. She operates the Evolving Center\, a private practice\, in Winsted. She has been sharing her love of movement practices at White Memorial since 2015.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/yoga-in-the-garden/2025-05-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T160000
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SUMMARY:Tiny Trekking with Kelly Orr
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025 \nJoin Kelly Orr to experience the outside world at a child’s pace! You and your child will explore each colorful leaf\, climb each rock and log\, and probably get a little dirty in the process! This program is geared towards children ages newborn to five years old and will encourage them to get hands-on in the outdoors! Dress for the weather! We’ll go out rain or shine! 3:00 p.m.\, Meet in the Museum. FREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses. You can register donate in-person or online: Tiny Trekking Registration and Donation
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/tiny-trekking-with-kelly-orr-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T210000
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SUMMARY:A Sunset Paddle with Kelly Orr NEW DATE!
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED TO Saturday\, May 31\, 2025 \nWhat better way to end a day than by launching your boat on the Bantam River and communing with Nature\, like-minded friends\, and the setting sun! 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. 6:45 p.m.. The paddle begins promptly at 7:00 p.m..  You must bring your own boat! Members: $5.00\, Non-Members: $10.00 per person. Pre-registration is required: Sunset Paddle Registration \n 
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/a-morning-paddle-along-the-bantam-river-with-kelly-orr/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T100000
DTSTAMP:20250117T201217Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong and Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 21\, 28\, June 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, July 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 2025 \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. In the Garden behind the Museum. \nIn the garden behind the White Memorial Museum\, we will practice yoga and qigong as we listen to the birds\, feel the morning breezes\, and celebrate the warmth of the summer sun. This is an all levels\, all ages program and requires no prior yoga or qigong experience! Recent studies have shown the benefits of yoga\, which include stress reduction\, improvement in strength\, flexibility\, and balance. \nPlease bring a mat and water (sunscreen/bug repellant if desired). Each class is $12 (with $1 of each going to White Memorial). Come to one\, several\, or all! For information and to check in event of rain\, please call 860-309-9489 for more information. \nJudith Ehrman-Shapiro\, PhD\, BC-DMT\, NCC\, RYT is a Board-Certified movement therapist\, nationally certified counselor\, and a certified qigong and yoga instructor. She operates the Evolving Center\, a private practice\, in Winsted. She has been sharing her love of movement practices at White Memorial since 2015.
URL:https://whitememorialcc.org/event/yoga-in-the-garden/2025-05-28/
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