Here's a purr-fect way to have your child practice their reading aloud skills: Sign up for a session of Reading to Pets! Join the Connecticut Humane Society for a limited-run program, “Reading to Pets.” Designed for children ages 6-18, the session will help sharpen your child’s reading skills while allowing them to spend quality time with […]
In this one-of-a-kind drop-off program for students in grades 3-6, Woodcock Nature Center's educators will lead an exciting night hike to discover the animals that come alive after sunset. On Jan 23, students will be able to listen to chatty owls, search for tracks in mud and snow, and learn about the wonders of nocturnal […]
Where do all the turtles go in the winter? In this drop-off program for students in Kindergarten - 2nd grade, Woodcock Nature Center will answer that question and more. Participants will get to meet and learn about some of the beloved resident turtles of Woodcock and make a snuggly turtle craft at this awesome program! […]
Join Woodcock Nature Center and make this Valentine's Day special by sharing some extra love with nature! Enjoy a heartfelt outdoor "date" where you and your little one will search for love in nature, create a cozy, heart-warming craft, before meeting a special animal friend who needs some extra care! It's the perfect, memorable way […]
The Woodcock Nature Center building will be open to guests and team member will be on hand for a chance to meet and learn about our ambassador animals. No registration is needed.
Ever wondered if the fox in your backyard is dangerous? What about the loud, scary screaming you heard at night? We are here to answer your questions! On Thursday, Feb 26, from 7 - 8 p.m. join Jennifer Bradshaw, Animal Curator at Woodcock, and Officers Seeley of Weston Animal Control and Zulkeski of Ridgefield Animal […]
Woodcock Nature Center is proud to announce its role as a participating chapter of FrogWatch USA, the national citizen science initiative that empowers community members to help monitor and protect local frog and toad populations. FrogWatch USA, a longstanding program managed by the Akron Zoo and part of a nationwide network of chapters, invites individuals, […]
Woodcock Nature Center is proud to announce its role as a participating chapter of FrogWatch USA, the national citizen science initiative that empowers community members to help monitor and protect local frog and toad populations. FrogWatch USA, a longstanding program managed by the Akron Zoo and part of a nationwide network of chapters, invites individuals, […]
The Woodcock Nature Center building will be open to guests and team member will be on hand for a chance to meet and learn about our ambassador animals. No registration is needed.
Get outside for a morning of treasure hunting! In this drop-off program, you will track down a treasure hidden among the trails. While doing so, you will solve tricky riddles and learn about the tracks that different animals leave behind as they walk through Connecticut forests. This program is for children in grades Kindergarten - […]
