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Otterly Amazing!
Mondays & Fridays in July & August 12:30 pm
Adjacent to the Otter Pond
Back by popular demand! Join us at 12:30 pm any Monday or Friday in July and Agust to learn more about our friends, Robert and Edith, SM&NC's North American River Otters. Once of our otter keepers will introduce you to the North American River Otter though a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations which will be conducted immediately adjacent to the Otter Pond in our Outdoor Classroom. Then at 1 pm, it's time to move on the otter observation deck to watch as Robert and Edith ar fed their favorite meal of the day...lunch! Program activities will vary from week to week and will last approximately 45 minutes. We hope to see you there!
This program is free with regular gate admission. |
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NEW! Animals
in Action
Wednesdays in July & August 11 am to 2 pm
Heckscher Farm
Each Wednesday in July and August, come and see what our farm animals are able to do. Join a Heckscher Farm staff member for an interactive presentation involving the handling and training of some of our wonderful farm friends. You may see our oxen team being worked, or learn how we teach a goat to become a pack animal. Spring lambs will be taught to lead and the horses must be reminded to stand quietly as they are groomed. The duration of each program will vary.
Please meet at the chicken coop at 2 pm to find out which animal will be worked with each day. Be prepared to get your hands dirty, have some fun, and learn something new!
Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission |
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S'mores... and more! Family Campfire
August 6
6:30 pm
Come and have some summer family fun in our new picnic spot! Meet up at the picnic area on the Wheels in the Woods trail and begin a fun scavenger hunt. Enjoy the playground, or stroll the farm and see the animals settle in for the night. We'll have a campfire with s'mores and campfire songs to sing along with. So pack a picnic and join us for a fun filled evening with s'mores...and more!
Pre-registration is required for this event. To register, call 203.322.1646 ext 6521.
Members: $20 for one adult/child, $8 each additional family member
Non-Members: $25 for one adult/ child, $10 each additional family member. |
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NEW! Kundalini Yoga Series
Mondays, beginning August 9 (8-weeks)
6:30 pm to 8 pm (No class Sept. 6)
Bendel Mansion (main building)
Join Mary Green, certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, for an exciting yoga series set in Bendel Mansion (main building) and surrounded by the natural world. The series, "Remembering Your Highest Self," covers all the basic elements of a Kundalini Yoga practice including meditations, mantras, mudras, physical postures and breath work. Explore energetic anatomy, and discover how to maximize vitality, creativity and stamina.
Kundalini yoga is for anybody - from advanced practitioners to first time exercisers - and every body type. Come as you are, and leave seeing the world through new eyes! Bring a mat and blanket if you have one. Drop-ins are welcome.
Certified through KRI, Mary trained with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa in
Rishikesh, India. For more information or to register, please contact Mary at 203.613.2779 or marygreenyoga@gmail.com.
Members: $105 for the series or $15 per class
Non-members: $140 for the series or $20 per class |
The One Trick Pony - 30x36 |
Robert Deyber: Turning A Phrase
September 4 through October 17
Connecticut artist is quickly becoming one of the country's most recognized contemporary artists. Turning A Phrase, an exhibition of Robert Deyber's most recent work is based on the vernacular of the English language. The countless idioms, clichés and euphemisms which permeate our every day communication are what inspires his work.
The visual interpretation and re-interpretation and re-arrangement of these curiosities of the English language make for a body of work holding stunning diversity and whimsical cohesion. The exhibition will also include three dimensional works created by the artist that has never been publicly exhibited before. |
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ASTRONOMY NIGHTS A Meeting of Two Giants: Jupiter and Uranus
September 10 7:00 pm
Come join us for a new exciting series of astronomy programs! Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a real treat as we explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on the planet Venus, followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting.
Members: Free | Non-Members: $3 Adults, $2 Children (5-17). No children under 5 years of age, please. |
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The Artist Speaks: A Conversation with Robert Deyber
September 12
1 pm
Bendel Mansion (main building)
Join us for an intimate conversation with artist Robert Deyber in the Bendel Mansion (main building) led by a special guest emcee. After the session, join Robert in the galleries for a guided tour of his work.
Seating is limited, and is on a first come, first served basis. Call now to reserve your space. 203.322.1646 ext. 6521.
Members & Non-Members: $30 per person |
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ASTRONOMY NIGHTS Our Closest Neighbor: The Andromeda Galaxy
September 24 7:00 pm
Come join us for a new exciting series of astronomy programs! Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a real treat as we explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on the planet Venus, followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting.
Members: Free | Non-Members: $3 Adults, $2 Children (5-17). No children under 5 years of age, please. |
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Shippan Designer Show House
September 26
11 am
Visit the first Shippan Designer Show House, benefiting Stamford Museum & Nature Center, and see over 25 designs spaces put together by some of the best the interior designers the industry has to offer! The Show House, located at 422 Ocean Drive West in Stamford, is open Tuesdays through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm; and Sundays Noon to 5 pm. On Wednesdays at Noon, guests are welcome to attend talks given by the featured interior designers.
House tour tickets are $30 per person. For more information call 203.322.1646 ext. 6521. |
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Fall Family Camp Out
Saturday, October 2 - 5:30pm
to Sunday, October 3 - 10am
Registration begins August 2
Don't miss this year's Fall Family Campout! Pack your tent and grab your sleeping bags and join us at the Museum for a great night filled with fun activities for the entire family. We'll begin the evening with registration and a barbeque on the meadow. Stop in Animal Embassy for an exotic animal program. As the night sky sets in, head up to the Observatory for a night sky viewing with our telescope. And what's a campout without a campfire? There's no better way to end the evening, then by roasting marshmallows over the fire! In the morning you'll awake to a great breakfast, served by the Museum staff.
Pre-registration is required for this event and is on a first come, first serve basis. We have a limited amount of space available, so register soon!
Please call 203.322.1646 ext. 6521 to resister for the campout. Payment is required at the time of registration.
Members: $100 for one parent and child, $35 per additional family member
Non-members: $140 for one parent and child, $35 per additional family member |
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Harvest Festival
October 17 11 am - 4 pm (rain or shine)
Join us in celebrating fall's bounty and the changing of the seasons at Harvest Festival! Learn about the many aspects of the fall harvest through several hands-on demonstrations, such as butter making and flaxing. Pick the perfect pumpkin out of the pumpkin patch, try your luck in the hay bale maze and visit our new pumpkin family display. Favorite fall treats like cauldron-cooked corn on the cob, cotton candy, cider doughnuts and fresh baked pies by Sweet On You bakery will be for sale.
Other fun activities everyone can enjoy include face-painting, live music, storytelling, children's crafts and much more. Children who arrive in costume will receive a free prize! We'll even have a costume parade led by a special guest! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us!
Family Plus Members and above levels: Free
Members: $5 | Non-members: $10 | Children 3 & under: Free
 
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"RootLoops XIX" Fall Foliage Family Frolic Sunday, October 24 11 am
Fall Foliage Family Frolic hike especially for families with small children, returns to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center for the 19th year! Gather at the trailhead between the Bendel Mansion (main building) and the Preschool building to start the hike. This two to three mile hike has a few hills and several turn back spots should you want to do less. Bring a brown-bag lunch to enjoy at a special spot on along the way, and finish the hike at Heckscher Farm.
This hike is co-sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club.
Members: Free | Non-members: Free with gate admission |
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Astronomy Nights: History of Space Flight
November 5
7 pm
Join us for a new exciting series of astronomy programs! Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a real treat as we explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on the history of space flight, followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting.
Members: Free | Non-Members: Adults $3, Children (5-17) $2
No children under 5 please. |
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Dolls, Toys & Teddy Bears: Playthings of Yesteryear
November 6
Bendel Museum Galleries
The Museum's now annual holiday exhibition pays homage to the toys of our parents and grandparents, featuring dolls, toys and teddy bears dating from the late 1800s through the 1950s. The exhibition is curated by Deborah Fratino of Westport, who has reached into numerous private collections to present an exceptional array of the finest toys. Additionally, several of the Museum's pedal cars will also be featured, together with automobile toys from the 1930s and 1940s.
The exhibition will set the mood for the holiday season, which traditionally is when most toys are purchased and given. Is your favorite among those on display? Come find out!
Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission. |
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Visions of Gingerbread: The Sweetest Architects
November 6
Bendel Museum Galleries
Join us for the second annual display of unique and amazing gingerbread creations constructed by area chefs! These sweet treats can be yours to take home, as they will be put up on the silent auction block, with proceeds going to the Museum's educational programs. These creative confections, completely consisting of edible materials, will be revealed for the first time at our Members' Preview and awarded First, Second and Third prize by a panel of judges.
Visitors may vote for "Fan Favorite" through paper ballot or online poll. Silent auction closes on Dec. 5.
Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission. |
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Touch a Truck
November 7 11 am to 3 pm
Heckscher Farm
Get up close and personal with some cool vehicles during Touch a Truck at Stamford Museum & Nature Center, rain or shine.
Members: Free | Non-members: Adults, $10, Children (4-17), $5, Children 3 & under Free
For more information, call 203.322.1646 ext. 6521. |
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Visions of Gingerbread Tea Party
November 13
2 pm
Let's decorate our own gingerbread boys and girls with frosting bow ties and candy hair bows! Tea, luscious sandwiches and sweets will be served. Our favorite storyteller, Ms. Karen, will be spinning up some yarns about the Gingerbread Man and his mischief. Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal and come spend the afternoon with us.
Registration is required as space is limited to 30 adults and 30 children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call 203.322.1646 x6521. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Members: $45 for adult/child, $25 for each additional family member | Non-Members: $55 for 1 adult/child, $25 for additional family member |
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Astronomy Nights: Shooting Stars: Meteors & More
November 19
7 pm
Join us for a new exciting series of astronomy programs! Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a real treat as we explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on shooting stars and meteors, followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting.
Members: Free | Non-Members: Adults $3, Children (5-17) $2
No children under 5 please. |
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Art & The Children
December 11
Come see some artwork by truly "local" artists - our SM&NC preschool students! This exhibition has been organized by the SM&NC's pre-school staff, in consultation with Kathy Hirshon, an artist and teacher, who is also a member of the SM&NC's Collections and Exhibitions Committee. Art is an integral part of the pre-school's curriculum. We are delighted to show what the children produce in the Studio Building. Picasso would be thrilled!
Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission |
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Astronomy Nights: Telescopes: A Buyer's Guide for the Holiday Season
December 13
7 pm
Join us for a new exciting series of astronomy programs! Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a real treat as we explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on shooting stars and meteors, followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting.
Members: Free | Non-Members: Adults $3, Children (5-17) $2
No children under 5 please. |
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