A-Fairfield Events

Thursday, January 23, 2025 – new date 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. What is tree bark? How is it formed? How does it benefit the tree? Why is it important in an ecosystem? These are some of the questions that will be discussed in this intriguing program with botanist Jim Cortina. After an indoor introduction […]

Tuesdays: January 28, February 4, 11, 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, […]

Thursdays, February 6–March 6, 2025 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Adult Learning Series While winter 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. Through indoor presentations and outdoor exploration, […]

Thursdays: February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 3:45 – 5 p.m. Free to Fairfield Residents 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 hikes along the wildlife sanctuary’s […]

Friday, February 14, 2025 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Please note: registration is closed; program has reached capacity.  Children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will enjoy their day off exploring nature in winter. This program is free for Fairfield residents. Please bring a peanut-free snack and lunch, and wear appropriate indoor/outdoor clothing and footwear. This […]

Thursdays, April 3 through May 6 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 with […]

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 […]