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Wonder Art February Mini Session: Snow & Ice
Wonder Art February Mini Session: Snow & Ice
Ages 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) Join us for a special weekend mini session of Wonder Art that will explore the art and science of snow and ice. We'll paint with "ice paint" and create a collage that explores the colors and textures of winter precipitation. We'll share some of our favorite winter songs…
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MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS: SUMMER CAMP 2023
MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS: SUMMER CAMP 2023
Spring/Summer half-day and full day drop-off camps: • Registration for Director’s Circle & Family Plus Members opens on 2/6/23 • Registration for Family & Grandparent level Members opens on 2/9/23 REGISTER FOR CAMP
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MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS: SUMMER CAMP 2023
MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS: SUMMER CAMP 2023
Spring/Summer half-day and full day drop-off camps: • Registration for Director’s Circle & Family Plus Members opens on 2/6/23 • Registration for Family & Grandparent level Members opens on 2/9/23 REGISTER FOR CAMP
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Bevs & Bites in the Bendel Mansion
Bevs & Bites in the Bendel Mansion
Back for 2023! Join us for a lively evening sampling and savoring the very best of fresh local gourmet fare, with first-rate wines, custom craft beers from local breweries, and superb spirits from local distilleries. Bring your friends and your appetite – celebrate the season and each other at this signature feast in our historic…
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SuperbOWL Sunday
SuperbOWL Sunday
Celebrate one of our favorite days of the year—SuperbOWL Sunday! No matter who is playing in the big game, there is always great offense and defense in the owl world. Discover the types of owls that call Connecticut home, test yourself with Owl Call Jeopardy, meet our non-releasable barred owl, dissect your own owl pellet,…
SuperbOWL Sunday
SuperbOWL Sunday
Celebrate one of our favorite days of the year—SuperbOWL Sunday! No matter who is playing in the big game, there is always great offense and defense in the owl world. Discover the types of owls that call Connecticut home, test yourself with Owl Call Jeopardy, meet our non-releasable barred owl, dissect your own owl pellet,…
SuperbOWL Sunday
SuperbOWL Sunday
Celebrate one of our favorite days of the year—SuperbOWL Sunday! No matter who is playing in the big game, there is always great offense and defense in the owl world. Discover the types of owls that call Connecticut home, test yourself with Owl Call Jeopardy, meet our non-releasable barred owl, dissect your own owl pellet,…
Wonder Art February Mini Session: Snow & Ice
Wonder Art February Mini Session: Snow & Ice
Ages 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) Join us for a special weekend mini session of Wonder Art that will explore the art and science of snow and ice. We'll paint with "ice paint" and create a collage that explores the colors and textures of winter precipitation. We'll share some of our favorite winter songs…
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February Vacation Drop-Off Day
February Vacation Drop-Off Day
For ages 5 – 9 Limited to 10 children No school? No problem! Join our environmental educators for a morning of animals, trail experiences, art projects, and fun! Explore what is happening in the winter forest! For ages 5 – 9. Must be 5 by time of program. Each day will feature different activities. Check-in…
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Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters
Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters
These programs are designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats and a caregiver. Ages 7+ For participants who have enjoyed our Caring for Critters programs at Heckscher Farm, we are thrilled to announce a new addition – Caring for Exotic Critters! Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and…
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February Vacation Drop-Off Day
February Vacation Drop-Off Day
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL For ages 5 – 9 Limited to 10 children No school? No problem! Join our environmental educators for a morning of animals, trail experiences, art projects, and fun! Explore what is happening in the winter forest! For ages 5 – 9. Must be 5 by time of program. Each day will…
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February Vacation Drop-Off Day
February Vacation Drop-Off Day
For ages 5 – 9 Limited to 10 children No school? No problem! Join our environmental educators for a morning of animals, trail experiences, art projects, and fun! Explore what is happening in the winter forest! For ages 5 – 9. Must be 5 by time of program. Each day will feature different activities. Check-in…
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Nights Out: Maple Boildown
Nights Out: Maple Boildown
Did you know that the SM&NC is one of only two official maple sugar producers in Fairfield County? See first-hand how maple syrup is made in our very own Sugar House + Cidery, from the 100+ mature maple trees found right here on our 118-acre campus. Enjoy an adults-only evening of Maple Sugaring featuring fresh…
Family Astronomy Night
Family Astronomy Night
We are excited to bring Family Astronomy Nights back to the SM&NC! Programs will feature sky viewing (weather dependent), crafts, activities, and more! Look on our website for additional information and program descriptions as we get closer to our two dates this season. Weather may change program content. Limited enrollment. Director's Circle: FREEMembers: $5/personNon-Members: $8/person3…
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MEMBERS ONLY: Extreme Maple Syrup
MEMBERS ONLY: Extreme Maple Syrup
Join us for a special behind-the-scenes look at our Maple Syrup operation and get to help with some of the daily tasks that go into turning our sap into syrup! Help to collect sap and measure how much sugar is in it, learn to use our auger to drill tap holes, tour our sugarbush, and…
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First County Bank Maple Sugar Fest Sunday
First County Bank Maple Sugar Fest Sunday
Join us for our annual First County Bank Maple Sugar Fest Sundays as we make our very own line of maple syrup from the 200+ mature maple trees found right here on our 118-acre campus. We’re one of only two official maple sugar producers in Fairfield County! Each Sunday we’ll open our site at 10 am…
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MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS: WONDER ART & JR CURATOR
MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS: WONDER ART & JR CURATOR
Spring/Summer Wonder Art & Junior Curator programs: • Registration for Director’s Circle & Family Plus Members opens on 2/27/23 • Registration for Family & Grandparent level Members opens on 3/2/23 REGISTER FOR WONDER ART REGISTER FOR JUNIOR CURATOR
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MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS: WONDER ART & JR CURATOR
MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS: WONDER ART & JR CURATOR
Spring/Summer Wonder Art & Junior Curator programs: • Registration for Director’s Circle & Family Plus Members opens on 2/27/23 • Registration for Family & Grandparent level Members opens on 3/2/23 REGISTER FOR WONDER ART REGISTER FOR JUNIOR CURATOR
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MEMBERS ONLY: Extreme Maple Syrup
MEMBERS ONLY: Extreme Maple Syrup
Join us for a special behind-the-scenes look at our Maple Syrup operation and get to help with some of the daily tasks that go into turning our sap into syrup! Help to collect sap and measure how much sugar is in it, learn to use our auger to drill tap holes, tour our sugarbush, and…
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Bevs & Bites in the Bendel Mansion
SuperbOWL Sunday
SuperbOWL Sunday
SuperbOWL Sunday