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Tuesday, December 13th, 2022

Holiday Schedule for the Fairfield Nature Center and Nature Store: Tuesday, December 24 — closing early at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1 — closed  Trails remain open daily, dawn to dusk

Friday, September 20th, 2024

The Birds of Prey Compound at the Fairfield Nature Center is currently closed.

Winter Nature Detectives

Monday, November 21st, 2022

December 23, 27, 30 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Kids take their eyes off 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 the […]

Full Moon Hike

Monday, February 27th, 2023

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6 p.m. When the sun goes down, the nighttime comes alive with activity! During this nocturnal adventure, under the light of the Wolf Moon, we’ll explore the Sanctuary with Connecticut Audubon’s Conservation Manager Stefan Martin and learn about wildlife that is active at night. Members $15 per person, Non-members $20 per […]

All About Tree Bark

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (rain date Thursday, Jan. 23) 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 […]

Girl Scout Daisy Petal Program: Use Resources Wisely

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Saturday, January 25, 2025 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Reduce, reuse, and recycle, let’s make our world a better place! Led by our teacher/naturalist, we’ll play Recycle Relay and discover new uses for old things. Each Daisy will take home ideas and a personal poster to share with their family.  Fee: $10 per scout. Register here. […]

Nature Tots

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

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, […]

Winter Naturalist Program

Monday, December 4th, 2023

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, […]

Ongoing Programs

Monday, August 17th, 2020

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 […]

Outreach Programs

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

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 – […]

Birthday Parties

Wednesday, November 20th, 2019

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 […]

Scouting Programs

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

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 […]

Connecticut Audubon’s Dr. Science: Using Binoculars for Birding

Tuesday, April 14th, 2020

April 24, 2020 — Why do snails “walk” so slooowly? During this seaside adventure, Connecticut Audubon’s Dr. Science explains this and more.

 

 

 

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