WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER
Saturday, September 2, 2023 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 […]
First Thursday of the Month (Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7) Ages 3-6 Years Nature’s Nursery Series 4-5pm 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, an encounter with a live […]
September 8 - 22, 2023 Family Nature Day devotees know that we offer a silent auction at our event. But what happens if you cannot make it to the 41st Annual Family Nature Day on September 23, 2023 to bid on that beautiful book, blanket, artwork, antique, or Owl Prowl with Fran Zygmont? Perhaps you […]
**CANCELED!**Fall Guys: A Road Trip to Kent Falls, Campbell Falls and Dean Ravine with Gerri Griswold Let’s hit the road today and explore some coveted properties gifted to the State of Connecticut by Alain and May White! We’ll begin early in the day at glorious Kent Falls. We’ll wind along the Housatonic River, drive over […]
September 14 - 20, 2023 In Memory of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Friday, September 15, 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 […]
Saturday, September 16, 2023 WMCC Environmental Educator Colleen Harrak introduces you to the most popular members of our staff, our Animal Ambassadors! Tippy the American Toad, Sal the Yellow Spotted Salamander, Rocky the Box Turtle, Dottie the Spotted Turtle, Gordon the Eastern Garter Snake, and Ophelia the Barred Owl will all be on hand! Colleen […]
Saturday, September 16, 2023 Join globe-trotting Gerri for a travelogue about her recent journey to India during the famous Desert Festival. The annual event takes place each February in the beautiful desert city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is also known as “The Golden City”. It stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is […]
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 […]
Saturday, September 23, 2023 Our annual celebration of Mother Nature is a must for folks of all ages. This edition is chock full of the greatest presenters! Brain Bradley will be here with his beautiful free-flying hawks and falcons. Riverside Reptiles’ Brian Kleinman is perhaps the greatest mind in reptiles in our state. Come visit […]
September 28 - October 4, 2023 Courtesy of Joan and Jack Benham. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, September 30, 2023 WHAT???? Ant Francis is dropping by for dinner tonight???? Put that phone away! You aren’t ordering take-out! The Pantry has your back with a trio of exciting entrees that will have dinner on the table in sixty minutes: Steak Diane, Butternut Squash Ravioli with Creamy Fennel Sauce, and Baked Chicken Fajitas […]
