The Wilton Land Conservation Trust and theTurtleRoom have come together to offer another educational opportunity for kids, adults, and families to experience and learn more about turtles and tortoises. At this 90 minute event, participants will have the chance to see rare Turtles and Tortoises and learn more about their conservation and survival.
Please join the Wilton Library for this interesting talk on bears in Connecticut. Felicia Ortner, a Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist (MWC) and a bear enthusiast, will provide education and facts about bears and help dispel myths and common misunderstandings. Accumulated data supports the black bear is seldom aggressive toward humans. Appropriate for all ages. Felicia […]
ROAR's (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog Program will be bringing a therapy dog to be read to by children. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they improve […]
ROAR's (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog Program will be bringing a therapy dog to be read to by children. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they improve […]
Children entering grades Kindergarten and up are invited to join the Maritime Aquarium at Wilton Library for a chance to see and touch marine animals. There will be a supervised touch tank with live tidepool creatures, such as crabs, snails, whelks, and clams. This hands-on learning experience will enchant children and adults alike. Registration required. […]
Children entering grades Kindergarten and up are invited to join the Maritime Aquarium at Wilton Library for a chance to see and touch marine animals. There will be a supervised touch tank with live tidepool creatures, such as crabs, snails, whelks, and clams. This hands-on learning experience will enchant children and adults alike. Registration required. […]
Kids entering grades Kindergarten and up are invited to join us at Wilton Library to welcome Curious Creatures. They will provide a hands-on, interactive and fun presentation that will leave participants with new respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. The program includes interesting facts and stories about the creatures in an educational and […]
ROAR‘s (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog Program will be bringing a therapy dog to be read to by children. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they improve […]
To Bee or Not To Bee—Introduction to Beekeeping. Get to know about bees and decide if you want to be a beekeeper whether as a business or hobby. This session at Wilton Library covers everything about bees—their place in history, their vital role in nature, how they communicate, the members of their society, etc. Howland […]
Join Wilton Library for this informative workshop about beekeeping. A healthy hive is a happy, productive hive. Learn about the devastating Colony Collapse Disorder and other bee diseases. Discover “natural” techniques that minimize or avoid chemicals. Become familiar with other natural predators. Explore the importance of the Queen including how to raise your own queen […]
Children who can read independently are invited to Wilton Library to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, reading more often, attempting more difficult books, and actually looking forward to reading. As they […]
Join Wilton Library for this informative workshop about beekeeping. A healthy hive is a happy, productive hive. Learn how to prevent bees from swarming, getting sick, or undergoing stress. Discover "natural" techniques that minimize or avoid chemicals. Learn how to taste and evaluate honey for culinary appreciation and competitive judging. Beekeeper, international lecturer, and author […]
