Daily Otter Feeding
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United States
Baking Bond: Parent + Child Cookie Decorating Class — FULL!
Knobloch Family Farmhouse 151 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT, United StatesCalling all baker/artist dynamic duos! Embark on a delightful and heartwarming adventure in our Baking Bond Class, presented by Alison of Bella’s Sweet Treats. This class is designed to bring families together through the joy of cookie artistry. Beyond creating beautiful treats, you'll also be making cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Try your…
Drop-In: Space Stories
Meets at Outdoor Otter Classroom 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesDrop in to share one of our favorite space-themed stories and a craft. We’ll cover planets, the sun and moon, and more! Meet at Otter Outdoor Classroom. In inclement weather, an indoor location will be announced. Sundays, November 12 – December 17 3 – 3:30 pm No Registration Needed Members: FREE Non-Members: FREE with Admission
Vacation Drop-Off Day: Animals in Winter
Heckscher Barn 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesVacation Drop-Off Day: Animals In Winter Monday, December 18 Ages 4 – 6 9:30 am – 12 pm Limited to 10 children No school? No problem! Join us for a morning of fun at the SM&NC! Each day will have a different theme but will be full of live animal visits, trail experiences, art projects,…
Vacation Drop-Off Day: Ice & Snow
Heckscher Barn 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesVacation Drop-Off Day: Ice & Snow Tuesday, December 19 Ages 4 – 6 9:30 am – 12 pm Limited to 10 children No school? No problem! Join us for a morning of fun at the SM&NC! Each day will have a different theme but will be full of live animal visits, trail experiences, art projects,…
Backyard Birding Feeding Basics
Meets at Overbrook Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesJoin Visitor Services Manager and expert birder, Brian O’Toole, to discover how to attract and identify common feeder birds. We’ll see what birds are visiting our nature center feeders, learn about citizen science opportunities with bird sightings, and create a recycled soda bottle feeder to start (or continue) you on your feeding journey. You'll learn…
Family Astronomy Night: Full Moon Fun
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesJoin us for a winter session on the Meadow to view our last full moon of the year, the “Cold Moon,” in all its glory! Learn the phases of the moon and hear some stories about the moon from around the world. Warm up in the Overbrook Nature Center with crafts and hot chocolate. Limited…
Grand Gargoyles
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesDiscover the history of gargoyles and meet some of the animals that have inspired them. Then, head outside to see the gargoyles on the SM&NC’s Bendel Mansion. Afterwards, you'll use all you've seen and learned as inspiration to sculpt your own gargoyle to take home. Limited to 12 adult/child pairs. Ticket includes one adult and…
Sculpture Trail Scavenger Hunt
Daily, Self-Guided
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United States
Daily & Self-Guided! Before setting out, be sure to drop by Bendel Mansion's reception desk to pick up a guide to our all-new Sculpture Trail Scavenger Hunt, and gain a brand-new perspective of our beautiful grounds through art and history! Self-guided by prompts and clues from start to finish, you'll explore our sculpture trail at…