A-Fairfield Events

Friday, February 13, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Drop off program for Kindergarten to Grade 2 Children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will enjoy their day off exploring nature in winter. In the forest, we’ll look for signs of wildlife and learn what animals do during the coldest season of the year. Games, science […]

Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:30 to 11 a.m. 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 mammals who reside at our Center. Find out why they are here, what care and food they need, and how they […]

Tuesdays: February 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026  10 – 10:45 a.m. What do animals do in the winter? How do they survive in 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 visitors and explorations. […]

Friday February 27, 2026 5 to 6:30 p.m. (walks leave every 15 mins.) For an unforgettable winter experience, join us for a magical evening stroll along a luminary trail. After exploring the winter forest, warm up by a toasty fire and enjoy hot chocolate, snacks and crafts. This family-friendly event is ideally suited for children […]

Friday, March 20, 2026 10 a.m. to Noon Discover how native plants can turn your yard, school, or community space into a haven for birds. This interactive program begins with a short PowerPoint presentation highlighting plants that provide birds with food, shelter and nesting opportunities throughout the year. Participants will learn which trees, shrubs and […]

Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Attention Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts—nature badge programs are back this spring! Audubon’s teacher naturalists will lead these fun outdoor adventures to satisfy badge requirements. (Please note, CT Audubon does not provide the badges, they must be obtained by troop leaders).  Pre-registration is required. All programs […]

Saturdays, March 28, April 11 and 18, 2026 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This series is led by Joe Ross, owner of eattheplanet.org. Eat the Planet focuses on foraging and wild edibles, and maintains a website database that helps people find foraging classes and groups in all 50 states. Classes include exploring the Larsen Sanctuary […]

Friday, April 24, 2026 10:30 a.m. Presenter: Katherine Dugas, Agricultural Research Technician; CAES Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology Insects are the most diverse group of animals on the planet, and our perception of them is similarly diverse and complicated. Some insects are considered pests due to the damage they cause to gardens and landscapes. Others […]

Saturday, May 9, 2026 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Step into spring with a hands-on workshop and exploration of the wild foods and healing plants in our Connecticut woodlands. We’ll begin this workshop on the Audubon trails, learning to recognize edible greens, medicinal herbs, and the early mushrooms that return with the warmer days. Guided […]

Wednesdays, January 21 – February 18, 2026 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.* While the weather might seem uninviting, many mysteries and changes in nature are revealed in the winter landscape. With shorter days and longer, colder nights, plants and animals must adapt or relocate to survive the seasonal challenges. Learn from field experts: who is […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]