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 […]
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 […]
Animal fans entering grades K and up can have a hands-on learning experience at Wilton Library. Everyone will have a chance to touch or look eye to eye with many captivating creatures, while at the same time learning about their natural history. Registration is required. Please register each participant. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Register […]
Please join Wilton Library for a fun program on backyard birding. Learn how to identify backyard birds by sight and sound, who is at the feeder during each season and what their feeding habits are. Also covered will be bird characteristics, ways to entice birds to your feeder, what feeders and seed to use, and […]
Wilton CTThe Wilton Land Trust hosts a fun and educational family program to increase public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey. Join us, and peek into the mysterious lives of New England Raptors in a WLT meadow. Birds of Prey: a live raptor event that features hawks, owls, falcons, and other fantastic […]
Rick Stromoski, an award-winning illustrator and nationally syndicated cartoonist, conducts a fun and interactive cartooning workshop at Wilton Library for grades 3-7. Can you draw a kangorillapig or a platykittycat? How about a koalabird or a flamingorilla? Learn to draw wild and wonderful animal combinations. Create impossibly silly creatures while learning cartooning skills. Registration is […]
Finishing the school year can be stressful! Relax by meeting therapy dogs from ROAR in the Teen Room at Wilton Library. The library asks that everyone takes turns so as to make sure the dogs and their humans are comfortable. No registration required, all are welcome to drop in. This program is intended for teens.
On the grounds of the Historic Grange Hall, participate in contests, enjoy the beautiful display of horticulture, hand-crafts, and small farm animals, and shop with many local artisans and vendors. Food Trucks and Santa! Cannon Grange is also looking for volunteers for the day — anyone interested can email Cannon Grange.
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 […]
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 - […]
