The Fairfield Nature Center building, including the Nature Store, will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. Trails remain open daily, dawn to dusk.
A-Fairfield Events
Friday, September 20th, 2024
The Birds of Prey Compound at the Fairfield Nature Center is currently closed.
Nature Tots
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024Wednesdays: December 4, 11, 2024 10 – 10:45 a.m. No class November 27 What do animals do in the fall to prepare for winter weather conditions and temperatures? We’ll discover the answers to this question and more in this engaging, indoor/outdoor program. Activities may include stories, crafts, games, experiments, live animal visitors and explorations. For […]
December Bird Seed Sale: 20% Off
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023Saturday, December 7 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-orders due Tuesday, November 26* Purchase premium bird seed at 20% off during the Fairfield Nature Center’s annual December seed sale! December is the month when the heaviest bird feeder traffic begins so this is a great chance to stock up for the season. As days become […]
Holiday Shop and Stroll
Friday, November 17th, 2023Saturday, December 14 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for a celebration of the season with activities for the whole family! Shop for nature-inspired gifts from local artisan vendors. Delight in the joyous sound of acapella holiday carols. Enjoy a brisk walk on the trails. This event is free to attend and open to […]
Winter Nature Detectives
Monday, November 21st, 2022December 23, 27, 30 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Kids take their eyes off of screens and focus them on forest trails during this investigation of wildlife in winter. Join the Center’s nature detective squad to have fun patrolling the sanctuary, searching for clues and signs of animal life. Games and crafts will round out […]
Ongoing Programs
Monday, August 17th, 2020Field 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 […]
Outreach Programs
Tuesday, August 4th, 2020Enrich 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 – […]
Birthday Parties
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019Celebrate 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 […]
Scouting Programs
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020The Center at Fairfield 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 […]
