Registration Opens for Spring Programs
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Wonder Art Winter
Heckscher Barn 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTAges 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) From squishy March mud to our first awakening animals, we’ll discover the first signs of spring as we put another winter behind us. Throughout the session we’ll share live animal visits, outside explorations, songs, and age-appropriate art experiences. Program includes admission for 1 child and 1 adult, and…
Wonder Art Winter
Heckscher Barn 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTAges 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) From squishy March mud to our first awakening animals, we’ll discover the first signs of spring as we put another winter behind us. Throughout the session we’ll share live animal visits, outside explorations, songs, and age-appropriate art experiences. Program includes admission for 1 child and 1 adult, and…
Wonder Art Winter
Heckscher Barn 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTAges 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) From squishy March mud to our first awakening animals, we’ll discover the first signs of spring as we put another winter behind us. Throughout the session we’ll share live animal visits, outside explorations, songs, and age-appropriate art experiences. Program includes admission for 1 child and 1 adult, and…
Wonder Art Winter
Heckscher Barn 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTAges 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) From squishy March mud to our first awakening animals, we’ll discover the first signs of spring as we put another winter behind us. Throughout the session we’ll share live animal visits, outside explorations, songs, and age-appropriate art experiences. Program includes admission for 1 child and 1 adult, and…
MEMBERS ONLY: Forest Egg Hunt Adventure
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTFriday, March 31 • Saturday, April 1 • Sunday, April 2 Friday, April 7 • Saturday, April 8 5 Dates | 17 Sessions | Multiple Session Times | Ages 2+ Join us for the return of our popular Forest Egg Hunt Adventure on our Wheels in the Woods trail. A maximum of 26 kids per session ensures a fun, safe…
17th Annual Take-A-Hike Week
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTMonday, April 3 – Thursday, April 6 Our annual Take-a-Hike Week is back! Join us for a variety of hikes, field experiences, and live animal programs, plus self-guided crafts! Our schedule of events will be online as the week approaches. Get outside this spring and join us for some family adventure! All Take a Hike…
Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters
Heckscher WILD! 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTAges 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings during Heckscher WILD!'s closed hours. Programs are approximately 45 minutes. These free programs are designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program…
Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evenings
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTAll Ages Welcome Our open evenings are designed for kids, adults and families for whom traditional program environments may pose challenges, but who would still enjoy an after-hours farm experience. Join us for an “open farm” evening and move throughout the Heckscher Farm at your own pace and in an order of your own design.…
Family Astronomy Night: Full Moon Fun
Knobloch Family Farmhouse 151 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CTJoin us on the Meadow as the sun sets and we get to see April’s full "Budding Moon" in all its glory! Learn the phases of the moon, create some great moon-themed crafts, and hear some stories about the moon from around the world. Programs will feature sky viewing (weather dependent), crafts, activities, and more!…
MEMBERS ONLY: Glow in the Dark Painting & Egg Hunt
Meets at Overbrook Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTJoin us for an evening egg hunt in our woods! We’ll start with some glow-in-the-dark painting on canvas, and then hunt on our trails after hours for glow-in-the-dark eggs. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets include one free adult per child. Limited enrollment of 16 participant pairs. Pre-registration only. Meets at Overbrook Nature Center.…
Opening Reception: “Nancy Macko: The Fragile Bee”
Bendel Mansion 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CTPlease join us for the Opening Reception of Nancy Macko: The Fragile Bee. Since the early nineties, Nancy Macko has drawn upon images of the honeybee society to explore the relationships between art, science, technology, and ancient matriarchal cultures. In The Fragile Bee, Macko combines painting, printmaking, digital media, photography, video, and installation elements to…
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Wonder Art Winter
Wonder Art Winter
Wonder Art Winter