Museum Children Free Week
September 28 - October 4, 2024 Courtesy of Joan and Jack Benham. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER
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Nature’s Nursery Series, Fall 2024
Nature’s Nursery Series, Fall 2024
Thursdays, October 3, November 7, and December 5 Ages 3-6 Years Nature’s Nursery, Fall 2024 4:00pm Join us on the first Thursday of the month from October-December 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 […]
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Tiny Trekking with Kelly Orr
Tiny Trekking with Kelly Orr
Saturday, October 5, 2024 Join 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 […]
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Learn the Art of Taxidermy with Gotham Taxidermy
Learn the Art of Taxidermy with Gotham Taxidermy
Saturday, October 5, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UDiVUsL_4E&t=29s Registration Deadline is September 25, 2024 No refunds will be issued after September 2, 2024 Participants must be 14 or older. Participants aged 14-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Under 18 may share a specimen with their adult, or choose to […]
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Learn the Art of Taxidermy with Gotham Taxidermy *Sunday Class*
Learn the Art of Taxidermy with Gotham Taxidermy *Sunday Class*
Saturday, October 5, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UDiVUsL_4E&t=29s Registration Deadline is September 25, 2024 No refunds will be issued after September 2, 2024 Participants must be 14 or older. Participants aged 14-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Under 18 may share a specimen with their adult, or choose to […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3
After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3
Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October (except the 1st) After-School Adventures 4:00-5:15pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 4-6 SOLD OUT
After-School Adventures, Grades 4-6 SOLD OUT
Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in October (except the 2nd) SOLD OUT After-School Adventures 4:00-5:15pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or […]
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Museum Children Free Week
October 12 - 18, 2024 In Memory of Tish Samponaro from Her Husband, Philip G. Samponaro. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
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The Fungus Among Us with Dave Paton
The Fungus Among Us with Dave Paton
Saturday, October 12, 2024 Spend a couple of hours in the forest with Dave learning do’s and don’ts, basic identification, and stories behind all of the fungus among us! The program begins with a brief introduction in the Ceder Room to view some specimens. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room, Dress for […]
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Mindful Playtime in the Woods with Amanda Glover
Mindful Playtime in the Woods with Amanda Glover
Saturday, October 12, 2024 Let’s head out to Cat Swamp and Apple Hill to commune with Nature and learn a few basic yoga movements with Amanda Glover. Tree Pose with a Tree! Chair Pose against a tree! Breathwork as you walk. Sip on Amanda’s herbal iced tea and enjoy a treat. A playful, joyful, wonderful-mindful […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3
After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3
Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October (except the 1st) After-School Adventures 4:00-5:15pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 4-6 SOLD OUT
After-School Adventures, Grades 4-6 SOLD OUT
Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in October (except the 2nd) SOLD OUT After-School Adventures 4:00-5:15pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or […]
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Who’s the Boss? Moose in Connecticut with CT DEEP Wildlife Biologist, Andrew LaBonte
Who’s the Boss? Moose in Connecticut with CT DEEP Wildlife Biologist, Andrew LaBonte
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 It’s National Bosses Day and who is the CEO of Connecticut’s mammals? The Moose, of course! Learn all the scoop about this incredibly majestic and …er…really big mammal from State of Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Biologist, Andrew Labonte. Andy will introduce you to his work with our CT Moose population and teach […]
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Happy Hour Hiking with Gerri Griswold
Happy Hour Hiking with Gerri Griswold
Thursday, October 17, 2024 That calorically spooky season is upon us! Halloween candy, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years! Put those elastic waist pants back in a bin and keep moving through this time of over-indulgence by joining Gerri Griswold for a one-hour hike! You’ll be rewarded with some healthful recipes that will detour you away from […]
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STAR PARTY
STAR PARTY
Friday, October 18, 2024 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. 7:00 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope […]
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An Autumn Hike Through Slab Meadow with Gerri Griswold
An Autumn Hike Through Slab Meadow with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, October 19, 2024 Enjoy the peak of autumn as we wander the two loops of this lovely trail; one of the greatest secrets of the White Memorial Foundation! Slab Meadow is a wonderful mix of conifers and deciduous trees, wetlands and forest. The hike is capped off by a visit to the stunning overlook. […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3
After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3
Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October (except the 1st) After-School Adventures 4:00-5:15pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 4-6 SOLD OUT
After-School Adventures, Grades 4-6 SOLD OUT
Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in October (except the 2nd) SOLD OUT After-School Adventures 4:00-5:15pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or […]
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Museum Children Free Week
October 26 - November 1, 2024 In Memory of Ron Hummel from His Family and Friends. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
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New England Apples with Russell Steven Powell and Barr Weeks
New England Apples with Russell Steven Powell and Barr Weeks
Saturday, October 26, 2024 Join Apple Aficionados Russell Powell and Barr Weeks as they weave the delicious story of apple growing in Connecticut. Learn about apple history, their growing cycle, Connecticut’s ten most popular apples and some rarer New England varieties. Samples will be available in raw form as well as pie form! You’ll be […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3
After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3
Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October (except the 1st) After-School Adventures 4:00-5:15pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 4-6 SOLD OUT
After-School Adventures, Grades 4-6 SOLD OUT
Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in October (except the 2nd) SOLD OUT After-School Adventures 4:00-5:15pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or […]
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Circumnavigating Five Ponds
Circumnavigating Five Ponds
Saturday, November 2, 2024 Spend quality time exploring one of the most magical areas on our property! We’ll be tackling every pond! Heron, Plunge Pool, Fawn, Teal, and Beaver! Learn fun facts about how the Whites managed this property! Pack a lunch and bring plenty of water. Sturdy footwear and rain gear are a must. […]