EDUCATION
Tea With Tuberous Begonias at White Flower Farm
White Flower Farm 167 Litchfield Road (Route 63), LitchfieldEnjoy a cup or two of cold iced tea and light refreshments as White Flower Farm's head gardener Cheryl Whalen gives a brief talk on the history and care of England’s prized Blackmore & Langdon Tuberous Begonias. White Flower Farm is the exclusive US purveyor of these remarkable plants. Tour our Begonia House at the […]
A Triumph of Unity: The Ubuntu Project – I Am Because We Are: Bridgeport
The Klein Theater 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport2 Shows: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7PM Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 6PM A celebration of unity and humanity, "The Ubuntu Project - I Am Because We Are" is a transformative journey through the past, present, and future. This project blends history with contemporary insights, urging us to build a future anchored in respect, […]
Take Your Family to Visit a State Fish Hatchery
Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery Address: 145 Trout Hatchery Road, Plainfield, CT 06374 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (7 days a week) Phone: 860-564-7542 Tours: Open to the public. Groups interested in tours of the hatchery starting on or after June 1 should call at the phone number below. Burlington State Fish Hatchery Address:34 Belden Rd, Burlington, CT […]
Litchfield Jazz Camp announces its 28th season.
Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center 22 Kirby Rd, WashingtonLitchfield Jazz Camp returns for its 28th summer on June 30th, 2024. It will run through the entire month of July and it culminates in the 29th annual Litchfield Jazz Festival. The program and festival occur at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington Connecticut. Last summer LJC hosted over 300 students and distributed over $70,000 […]
Summer on the Farm at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 5-10
Yellow Farmhouse 389 N. Main Street, StoningtonJuly 9 - August 29, 2024 Our Summer on the Farm program brings children ages 5-10 to Stone Acres Farm where Yellow Farmhouse educators help them pick, taste, and cook fresh produce.Over the course of eight summer weeks, we visit the laying hens, measure the temperature of the compost piles, inspect milkweed for monarch caterpillars, dissect […]
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SUMMER BIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeThursday, July 11; 9-11 am With the hustle and bustle of spring migration over, the birds in CT are settling down to breed for the summer. We’ll look and listen for the breeding summer birds in some of the best preserves in southeastern CT. $13 for members; $18 for non-members. – Walk at Bebee will […]
FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeJuly 6, 13 Aug 10,17 1:30-3:00pm Participate in an afternoon of ecology exploration with the RTP Estuary Center! Learn how to use some of our equipment and explore our sanctuary grounds. Each session is packed with fascinating discoveries! This program is intended for families with children ages 5 and up. Each session features a unique […]
Wequetequock Festival in Stonington
The Hounds 769 N Stonington Rd, StoningtonJoin Us at the Wequetequock Clean Water Coalition Festival on the Cove! We’re excited to invite you to a day filled with fun, food, and learning! Enjoy delicious eats from Woodfella’s Food Truck , live music , local artists’ performances , and explore interactive educational tables on water quality and conservation efforts . Plus, don’t miss out on free […]
Inheriting Freedom an Intergenerational Tour at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, HartfordThe goal of our intergenerational tour is to encourage conversations about justice between all visitors. We provide an interactive, conversation-based tour experience where we welcome questions and curiosity from adults and children alike. The tour explores the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the larger history of anti-slavery activism in the United States, with a major […]
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center GUIDED PADDLES
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeGUIDED PADDLES Tuesday, July 23; 9-11 am Join us as we explore some of southeastern Connecticut’s most scenic waterways by boat! Enjoy birds, wildlife, and fun on the water! Each participant must bring their own kayak/canoe and PFD. Sunscreen, bug spray, and binoculars are encouraged. 10 person maximum. $25 members; $30 non-members July 23 on the Lieutenant […]
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeMost of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, […]
Conversations with a Beekeeper At The Beekley Library
Beekley Library 10 Central Ave, New HartfordJoin the Humble Bee Honey Company for a program introducing the life of the Honey bee. It discusses equipment management and harvesting practices past and present, the challenges Beekeepers face and the importance of Beekeeping and honey bees to our ecosystem. For more information!