Calendar of Events

We’re celebrating the season by bundling all the fun and games of a mini-festival into a single admission price, three Sundays this Fall! Each Sunday we’ll open our site at 10 am with added attractions, enhanced programming, and fun offerings to delight the whole family until 2 pm. Standard admission rates apply after 2 pm.…

Overlook Terrace, Knobloch Family Farmhouse Back by popular demand, enjoy outdoor sunset yoga with a view of Heckscher Farm, led by Carol Shwidock, Certified Kripalu Yoga instructor, Occupational Therapist, Reiki Master, and owner of Harmony Yoga Studio. Classes will be held outside the Knobloch Family Farmhouse on our beautiful Overlook Terrace. Space is limited for…

We're celebrating birds this fall, from the migrations on our grounds to the art in our galleries! Join us as our home school days return in mini form! Take a bird walk on our trails, dissect an owl pellet, learn about how different beaks help birds do their jobs, and tour our new exhibit, Birds…

We are thrilled to announce a new series of opportunities open only to families of students with disabilities. Join us for evening “open farms” or hands-on animal care programs. We strive to make our site and programs more accessible to all visitors. Animals for All has been made possible by funding from Abilis and the Dorr…

If you missed the first session in August, join us for our fall edition! We'll view the last of the daytime birds as they get ready for the evening, see what fall insect are out and about, and try our hand at calling for our local owls. Limited to 15 participants. Recommended for ages 5…

Ages 5+ Join us for a fall favorite! Discover the different types of pumpkins and squash that grow in Connecticut and create one for your fall porch! Each family will receive a large CT grown pumpkin to carve into the design of their choice. We will provide the pumpkin, general carving tools, stencils, and markers…