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January 2019
Winter Break Out Day: Frozen Frenzy
Cancelled due to extreme temperatures! Discover the science of ice and snow during our own frozen celebration! Learn how animals prepare for winter, make your own snow, go on a snow scavenger hunt, play in our indoor snow room, and more! Meet our very own Elsa and create some great winter crafts. Our friends from The Bees Knees will be on site selling their yummy popsicles too! A schedule of events will be online closer to the event. Members: FREE…
Find out more »Third Thursday Program: The Winemaker’s Hand
Natalie Berkowitz, author of The Winemaker’s Hand: Conversations on Talent, Technique, and Terroir will give a presentation about the complex process of converting grapes to wine. Berkowitz has interviewed winemakers throughout the world who work in diverse wine-producing regions including Chile, England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and the US. The event includes a wine tasting, interactive lesson, and a signed copy of The Winemaker’s Hand. Berkowitz has been teaching a wine appreciation course at Barnard College and…
Find out more »Winter Sunday Explorers
Winter is a great time to explore the SM&NC! Our popular guided farm and trail programs and animal meet and greet return, joined by our popular Slime Time program in our nature center classroom! Stop by the Overbrook Nature Center for a self-guided craft and to visit our animals or join us for a program. Different themes, animals and stories each week! 1-4 pm Self-guided crafts (Overbrook) 1:00 pm …
Find out more »Cooking Class: A Winter’s Supper
Create a sumptuous, soul-warming full-course meal beginning with winter salad, a chestnut-filled ravioli and a hearty braised meat and roasted vegetable entrée. Presented by: Michael Marchetti Executive Chef, Marchetti Family of Restaurants What began as a small family business has now grown to include three very successful restaurants in Fairfield County. The Marchetti family opened Columbus Park Trattoria in Stamford in 1987, followed in 1994 by Osteria Applausi in Old Greenwich and Tarantino Restaurant in Westport. REGISTER TODAY!
Find out more »February 2019
Winter Sunday Explorers
Winter is a great time to explore the SM&NC! Our popular guided farm and trail programs and animal meet and greet return, joined by our popular Slime Time program in our nature center classroom! Stop by the Overbrook Nature Center for a self-guided craft and to visit our animals or join us for a program. Different themes, animals and stories each week! 1-4 pm Self-guided crafts (Overbrook) 1:00 pm …
Find out more »Cooking Class: Homemade Mozzarella
Traced to southern Italy near Naples, mozzarella first appeared in the 16th century, when it was made from the fresh milk of water buffalos. Learn to make today’s versatile versions; perfecting taste and texture. Presented by: Erik Cohen Chef and Owner, A&S Fine Foods Known to all as the Mozzarella Maestro, Erik takes the fine art of cheese-making and flavor-balancing to new levels. Having trained at fabled Johnson & Wales University, as owner and chef of A&S Fine Foods for…
Find out more »Art After Dark Program: Artists’ Talk and Painting Workshop with Roy Lerner
Come find your unique inner voice through painting! Listen to working artist Roy Lerner speak about his process followed by a workshop led by the artist. Roy will guide you through the creative process, giving you an opportunity to discover and reveal techniques spanning the secrets of the old masters through the pigments used in ancient Roman glass making. Using the most advanced paints available from Golden Acrylics, participants will be able to experiment with pure concentrated colored pigments, pigment…
Find out more »Winter Sunday Explorers
Winter is a great time to explore the SM&NC! Our popular guided farm and trail programs and animal meet and greet return, joined by our popular Slime Time program in our nature center classroom! Stop by the Overbrook Nature Center for a self-guided craft and to visit our animals or join us for a program. Different themes, animals and stories each week! 1-4 pm Self-guided crafts (Overbrook) 1:00 pm …
Find out more »Cooking Class: Amazing Appetizers
Creative appetizers can set the tone for any meal or party. Discover how to make a big statement in small ways – brightening the plate and the palate without overpowering what’s to come. Presented by: David Cingari Executive Chef, Founder, David’s Soundview Catering David is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and the University of New Haven School of Hospitality. He began his culinary career at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City prior to opening his…
Find out more »Vacation Drop Off Day (for ages 4-9)
Spend some of your February break at the SM&NC! We’ll discover what animals do in the winter, explore winter stars in the sky, create great art, hike on winter trails, and more! Limited enrollment of 12 children for a small group experience. Must be 4 by the date of the program. Snack and drink will be served. Meets at Overbrook Nature Center. Members: $30/child | Non-members: $35/child
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