Think outside the box this year and Give a Gift that is unique and memorable! Surprise your friends and family this holiday season with one of our engaging and interactive experiences listed below. Private Bird Walk Give the gift of a Private bird walk and choose 5 friends to join you! Conservation and Education Coordinator […]
RTP Prog & Events
Give a Gift 2024
Friday, December 4th, 2020Little Naturalists
Wednesday, July 17th, 2024Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am RTP Estuary Center Join us for this parent/caregiver and child nature class designed for children who are 3 to 5 years old. Activities will encourage discovery, explorations, and expression through stories, hands-on activities, and art. Series fee $85 members; $105 non-members. Single program fee $15 members; non-members $18 Session Dates: Nov 6, 13, […]
RTP Estuary Center Afterschool Adventures Program
Monday, October 3rd, 2022Registration Open For Sessions 2 Tuesdays or Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 p.m. The RTP Estuary Center’s afterschool program allows participants the opportunity to participate in hands-on, inquiry based learning experiences through STEAM based activities. Participants will learn how to use various types of scientific equipment and design, conduct experiments based on different weekly, seasonally-based topics while still […]
Family Ecology Days
Tuesday, June 4th, 2024Saturday, January 25 Saturday, February 8 9:30-11:30 am RTP Estuary Center, Old Lyme All ages are invited to participate in a morning of ecology exploration with the RTP Estuary Center! Participate in seasonal activities around our sanctuary. Seasonal activities may include: searching for birds with binoculars, animal tracking, science experiments and more! Cost $ 25 […]
Winter Wreath Making Workshop and Winter Bird Walks
Wednesday, November 9th, 2022Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – Noon RTP Estuary Center, Old Lyme Enjoy the season and learn how to create a winter wreath using natural materials! We will provide all wreath making materials, however please bring your own clippers and gloves. Wreath making is suitable for ages 8 and up. Additionally, we will be running […]
Shorebird Walks
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024Saturday, December 7; 2-4 pm Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north to breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their southbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of […]
Winter Bird Walk
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024Saturday, December 14; 8-10 am Ferry Landing State Park, Old Lyme When the temperatures start to drop in CT a whole new crowd of birds shows up in the state. Join us as we search for sparrows, sea ducks, eagles, and other wintering bird species in the diverse habitats of Ferry Landing State Park in […]
