A-Fairfield Events

Fairfield Nature Store Open Mondays – Saturdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  February is National Bird Feeding Month and at the Center’s Nature Store you’ll save 20% on all varieties and sizes of bird seed and suet the entire month. Shop as often as you like to take advantage of this sale. Your purchases support […]

Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free program The animal ambassadors at the Fairfield Nature Center would love to meet you! Come join us for this unique and up-close chance to learn about the reptiles who reside at our Center. Find out why they are here, what care and food they need, and […]

Tuesdays: February 25; March 4, 11, 2025 10 – 10:45 a.m. (No class February 18) What do animals do in the winter? How do they survive in the cold temperatures? Young nature explorers discover the answers to these questions and more in this engaging, indoor/outdoor program. Activities may include stories, crafts, games, experiments, live animal […]

Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:45 – 5 p.m. Free to Fairfield Residents Please note: this class is full-registration is closed. When the school day is over, students in grades 3 – 5 will look forward to being outside and becoming nature explorers! They will search for signs of animals with our teacher/naturalist, who will lead […]

Saturday, March 8, 2025 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free program The animal ambassadors at the Fairfield Nature Center would love to meet you! Come join us for this unique and up-close chance to learn about the amphibians and invertebrates who reside at our Center. Find out why they are here, what care and food they […]

Tuesdays: April 1, 22, 29; May 6, 2025 10 – 10:45 a.m. What do animals do in the spring? How do they prepare for warmer temperatures? We’ll discover the answers to these questions and more in this engaging, indoor/outdoor program. Activities may include stories, crafts, games, experiments, live animal visitors and explorations. For ages 2-3, […]

Thursdays, April 3 through May 6, 2025 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spring is an enchanting time in the New England woodlands and meadows with the return of favorite plants and fungi, many which have medicinal and nutritional properties. In this course, led by naturopathic physician and naturalist Lindsay Chimileski, you will deepen your relationships […]

Monday, April 14 – Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Young nature lovers, ages 4-5 and grades K-2, are invited to Connecticut Audubon’s April Break Camp in Fairfield, April 14 – 16. Have fun and adventures while welcoming back the animals and plants that have been hiding all winter. Teacher naturalists will […]

Saturday, April 19, 2025 Four times offered: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m.  This favorite spring tradition returns! In addition to the fun search for eggs, there will be family activities, crafts, snacks, and visits with a special bunny. Don’t forget to bring a basket and your camera. CAS Members: $10/child, $10/adult. Non-Members: […]

Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free program The animal ambassadors at the Fairfield Nature Center would love to meet you! Come join us for this unique and up-close chance to meet some of the mammals who live at our Center. Learn about their characteristics, what care and food they need, and about […]

Thursdays, through March 13, 2025 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Adult Learning Series Please note: Registration for this series is closed. Through indoor presentations and outdoor exploration, this intriguing series pulls back the curtain on New England wildlife and habitats in winter. Learn from field experts who is active, who is sleeping, and who comes […]

Field Trips for Home Learning Groups: Enrich your home learning group by taking a field trip to the Center at Fairfield for hands-on, outdoor, environmental programs. Click here for program brochure.  Science in Nature — Distance Learning: Bring the excitement and learning of our Science in Nature programs to your classroom with these live, virtual […]

Enrich yourself, or the offerings of your group or organization, with our outreach learning programs. Ideal for individuals, libraries, scout troops, senior centers, Parks and Recreation departments and more, they can also be tailored to meet your specific needs. Programs can be in-person or virtual (via Zoom). Click here for brochure. Birds of Prey – […]

Celebrate your child’s birthday with Connecticut Audubon! We provide a fun-filled, 45-minute, nature-based program for your child and up to 15 guests, plus an additional 45 minutes for your own birthday fun. Age-specific themes (appropriate for ages 3 and up) to choose from include Naturalist Adventures, Slither and Slime, Creature Feature and more! You can […]

The Fairfield Nature Center provides programs that meet the needs of scouts and their leaders. Our teacher-naturalists will lead scouts through hands-on, science-based programs during which they will discover unique habitats and wildlife while working towards badge requirements. Our ongoing scouting programs may be scheduled for weekdays and weekends (based on availability). For Girl Scout […]