Programs & Events
Junior Curator: Spring Session 1
Meets at Heckscher WILD! 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesAges 11 – 13 Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch MEMBERS ONLY This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a…
Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters-FULL
Heckscher WILD! 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesA Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. This program provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to work hands-on with Heckscher WILD! animals…
Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesJoin us for our annual Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sundays! We’re celebrating our high season by bundling all the fun and games of a festival into a single admission…
Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evening
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesThis free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. Our Open Farm Evenings are designed for kids, adults and families who would…
Solar System & Night Sky Planetarium Show
Bendel Mansion 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesExplore our solar system this last year in our current planetarium! No strollers allowed. Please, no light up shoes allowed in planetarium. Limited to 20 people. All participants must have…
Animals for All: Caring for Critters
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesThis program provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to work hands-on with Heckscher Farm animals outside of our traditional Junior Curator program environment. A small group size allows for…
Nights Out: Yoga & Sound Healing
Bendel Mansion 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesJoin us in our acoustic-rich Bendel Mansion for a revitalizing evening of yoga and sound healing. Unwind and achieve mental and physical serenity, as skilled practitioners Chrissy and Larry guide…
Nights Out: Tacos & Tequila
Knobloch Family Farmhouse 151 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT, United StatesPart of our BevMax Tasting Series, come savor the flavor at a night of taco tasting and tequila exploration in our Knobloch Family Farmhouse alongside ambassadors from exceptional tequila brands.…
Junior Curator: Spring Session 2
Meets at Heckscher WILD! 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesAges 11 – 13 Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch MEMBERS ONLY This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a…
Nights Out: Art of iPhone Photography
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesPhotographer Anne Friday Your phone is likely your primary camera, yet do you know what it's capable of? Taking and sharing photos is simpler than ever before, but there's still…
Junior WILD! Keepers: Spring Session 2
Heckscher WILD! 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesAges 11 – 13 Heckscher WILD! MEMBERS ONLY It's our program's 10th anniversary! Junior WILD! Keepers was established in 2015, with the opening of our Heckscher WILD! exotic animal exhibit.…
We Love Cattle!
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesAn encore session of this popular program! Meet our beloved cattle — Milking Shorthorns, Prim & Nessie; Scottish Highland, Petunia; and Randall Ox, Moose — up close! Help to give…