White Memorial Conservation Center

October 6, November 3, December 1, 2026 Get a leg up on your day by heading to White Memorial! Join Gerri Griswold on the first Tuesday of each month for a one-hour hike! It’s the perfect way to engage with Nature, spend time with old friends and meet new friends! With over 40 miles of trails from which to choose, you never know where Gerri will take you! 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Meet in the A. B. Ceder Room. FREE…but you must pre-register here: Fresh Start Registration Donations will be accepted

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Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Children should be dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear. Adults are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Transportation mu

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Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Children should be dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear. Adults are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Transportation

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October 8, November 12, December 10, 2026 Get your autumn on! Skip that Happy Hour cocktail and calorie-laden appetizer, and take a beautiful autumn walk with Gerri! Each one-hour walk will cover a different trail on the property. Dress for the weather. 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Meet in the Museum. FREE…Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses. Please pre-register: Happy Hour Registration

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Friday, October 9, 2026 Join Kelly Orr to experience the Bantam River at a child’s pace! Bring your own boat and snacks! This will be a family friendly paddle, but all are welcome to join. We will hit the water hoping to see beavers, herons, turtles and more! Life jackets will be required, and must be worn for the duration of the paddle. Kayaks or canoes will work! 2:00 p.m., Meet at the Boat Launch off Whites Woods Rd. Rainy weather will cancel, cancellation will be confirmed by an email the da

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Saturday, October 10, 2026 Enjoy the peak of autumn as we wander the two loops of this lovely trail; one of the greatest secrets of the White Memorial Foundation! Slab Meadow is a wonderful mix of conifers and deciduous trees, wetlands and forest. The hike is capped off by a visit to the stunning overlook. Keep your eyes open for Great Blue Herons, signs of Black Bears, and more! 10:00 a. m. Meet in the Museum. We’ll caravan over to the trailhead in Morris. Please pre-register: Slab Meadow Regis

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Monday, October 12, 2026 Offices Closed

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October 12 – 18, 2026 In Memory of Tish Samponaro from Her Husband, Philip G. Samponaro. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.

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Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Children should be dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear. Adults are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Transportation mu

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Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Children should be dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear. Adults are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Transportation

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Saturday, October 17 For Grades 4-6 All About Owls, Including an Owl Pellet Dissection! 10:00-11:30am WHOOO… wants to learn about owls? Guest presenter Hailey Horan from Flanders Nature Center will amaze you with fun facts about these nocturnal birds of prey. Then, you’ll each get the chance to dissect a real owl pellet! We’ll discuss the 8 owl species that call Connecticut home and our live barred owl, Zelda, may even make an appearance! This is a drop-off program for children in 4th-6th grade.

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Saturday, October 17, 2026 New to the world of camping? Don’t let the “gear-fear” or tent poles keep you at home! Join us for a stress-free, guided overnight experience designed specifically for families who are ready to learn how to camp with kids! Whether you’ve never pitched a tent or just need a refresher on outdoor basics, our experienced leaders will be with you every step of the way. From setting up your “home away from home” to mastering the art of the perfect marshmallow, we provide the

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Saturday, October 17, 2026 Join us as our local astronomy club marks its 70th anniversary with an afternoon of history, discovery, and as evening descends, dinner and (weather permitting) stargazing for dessert! Enjoy presentations on the club’s remarkable legacy, a tribute to the life and work of E. Dorrit Hoffleit, for whom the observatory is named, and a tea cup auction!. We look forward to celebrating seven decades of astronomy, community, and wonder with you! Limited to 50 participants. RSV

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Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Children should be dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear. Adults are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Transportation mu

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Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Children should be dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear. Adults are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Transportation

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Thursday, October 22, 2026 LUNCH INCLUDED! While hiking along the trails in Northwest Connecticut, hikers occasionally come across large raised circular mounds that appear odd and out of place. These 40-foot wide circles are the remains of charcoal hearths on which colliers burned logs to create charcoal used to power Connecticut’s nineteenth century iron, steel, and brass industries. At that time, Connecticut’s forests would have looked far different after its hills were stripped of trees and w

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Saturday, October 24, 2026 Let the oldest and largest trees of Litchfield tell the tales of our town’s rich history. This van tour will take you to notable trees, such as Wolcott’s Sycamore, the Colvocoresses Oak, the rare Franklin Tree, and “The Biggest Tree” in Litchfield. Education Directors Kate Zullo from the Litchfield Historical Society and Carrie Szwed from White Memorial will be your hosts. At each location, gather around the trees to marvel at them while learning about their amazing cu

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Saturday, October 24, 2026 Kelly Orr and Gerri Griswold lead you on a night hike on the cusp of the full Hunter Moon. Because the peak occurs just past midnight heading into Monday, the most stunning and brightest views will be during the evenings of Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. Wander our beautiful trails along the Bantam River. Listen for owls and be on the lookout for our resident beavers who always make a splash during these adventures. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight.

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Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Children should be dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear. Adults are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Transportation mu

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Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor activity. Children should be dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear. Adults are welcome to stay, but it is not necessary. Transportation

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Saturday, October 31, 2026 Join Peter Picone and Gerri Griswold for an unusual hike around one of the most intriguing gifts of land once owned by Alain and May White. Shade Swamp was gifted to the State of Connecticut in 1934. This 500-acre parcel was dedicated to the protection and propagation of a variety of birds and mammals including foxes, porcupines, owls, hawks, skunks, opossums and more. Locals often referred to it as the “Farmington Zoo.” The parcel is also known for its wide variety of

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October 6, November 3, December 1, 2026 Get a leg up on your day by heading to White Memorial! Join Gerri Griswold on the first Tuesday of each month for a one-hour hike! It’s the perfect way to engage with Nature, spend time with old friends and meet new friends! With over 40 miles of trails from which to choose, you never know where Gerri will take you! 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Meet in the A. B. Ceder Room. FREE…but you must pre-register here: Fresh Start Registration Donations will be accepted

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Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day) For Grades 5-8 Back to Nature Basics 1:30-4:30pm Middle schoolers, let’s UNPLUG and connect with the natural world. Back to Nature Basics is an immersive program designed to teach topics such as map-reading, navigation, wildlife/plant awareness and identification, and other practical skills that come in handy when spending time in nature WITHOUT the aid of internet and cell phone service. Wear good hiking shoes, appropriate layers, and bring a snack and water b

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Thursday, October 1, November 5, December 3 Ages 3-6 years Nature’s Nursery Series 4:00pm Join us on the first Thursday of each month from October – December for an engaging program designed just for your young nature lovers. Every session will last 45 minutes – 1 hour and include a story, an encounter with a live animal, and an activity or craft. Some of our activities might be outside, so dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. Advanced registration is required. To register, visit w

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