Join expert birder, conservationist, and Wilton resident Joe Bear in search of birds making a migration stopover at Allen’s Meadow on their way south to their wintering grounds, some as far as the pampas grasslands of South America. Check out the native bluestem meadow, woodlands, field edges, pond, and of course the community gardens which […]
Join expert birder, conservationist, and Wilton resident Joe Bear in search of birds making a migration stopover at Allen’s Meadow on their way south to their wintering grounds, some as far as the pampas grasslands of South America. Check out the native bluestem meadow, woodlands, field edges, pond, and of course the community gardens which […]
Join Woodcock Nature Center staff member and avid birder Tommy McCarthy for a guided birdwatching walk! Fall means birds are migrating back to their southern homes, so species will be stopping here in Connecticut to refuel for the long journey ahead. On this walk we will talk about how birds prepare for migration, learn about […]
Join Woodcock Nature Center educator Tommy McCarthy for an after-dark walk on the trails of Woodcock to learn about and listen for some of the eight owl species which can be found in our state. Late fall is a great time to look for owls, as the young ones born during the past season disperse, […]
Join Woodcock Nature Center educator Tommy McCarthy for a brief walk followed by a mini brush lettering calligraphy workshop! On the walk, participants will learn to practice mindfulness while out in nature, taking in the beautiful sights and sounds around us. Afterwards we will learn to write one word in calligraphy with a brush pen, creating […]
Ever seen some strange-looking tracks in the snow or mud and wondered what left them? On this casual excursion through the woods at Woodcock Nature Center, learn to identify tracks and signs of different mammals that live around the trails! Very few mammals in Connecticut are true hibernators — while some slow down and take […]
The Wilton Conservation Commission is hosting its annual Luminaria Walk and Bonfire this Saturday, March 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., on Schenck’s Island. Residents are welcome to stop by and warm up by a roaring bonfire, enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, and take a stroll along the walking trails lit with luminarias. As a reminder, children […]
The Wilton Conservation Commission is hosting its annual Luminaria Walk and Bonfire this Saturday, March 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., on Schenck’s Island. Residents are welcome to stop by and warm up by a roaring bonfire, enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, and take a stroll along the walking trails lit with luminarias. As a reminder, children […]
Did you know that Hillside Cemetery is the final resting place for some of the most remarkable women of Wilton? This year the cemetery celebrates Artists, Authors, and Entrepreneurs. Enjoy this scannable brochure highlighting notable women of Wilton. Schedule a walking tour at Hillside by contacting Pam Brown or calling 203.762.5591.
Join staff naturalists from the Wilton Land Trust and Woodcock Nature Center for Peepers and Cheepers, a spring guided hike at the Land Trust’s Marble Van Haelewyn Preserve! Listen for […]
