Enjoy a morning of yoga and more at Woodcock Nature Center! Start off with a light warm-up hike through the trails with Woodcock Executive Director, Lenore Herbst, and then enjoy a yoga class with instructor Molly McLaughlin. Finish the morning off with a relaxing light brunch and mimosas in the picturesque pavilion by a roaring […]
Join Woodcock Nature Center for a free guided hike in honor of CT Trails Day — a two-day event on the first weekend in June every year. Woodcock's Educator and birdwatching enthusiast Tommy McCarthy will lead hikers of all ages and abilities through the varied and picturesque terrain of the Woodcock preserve in honor of […]
All are welcome to swing by for a visit at the Woodcock Nature Center! Check out their indoor animal enclosures and say hello to the fan favorite Woodcock ambassador animal. Plan a longer visit by enjoying the grounds, trails and playground which are open from dawn to dusk daily, free of charge. No reservations necessary, […]
Align body, mind and spirit among the trees at Woodcock Nature Center with yoga instructor Jessica Outlaw. This hatha yoga practice for adults of all levels and abilities will be sure to fully awaken the senses and connect participants more deeply to themselves and the natural world with asanas (postures), proper breathing and deep relaxation. […]
All are welcome to swing by Woodcock Nature Center for a visit! Check out indoor animal enclosures and say hello to your favorite Woodcock ambassador animal. Plan a longer visit by enjoying the grounds, trails and playground which are open from dawn to dusk, daily, free of charge. No reservations necessary, just come on by!
An enjoyable, relaxed evening of food, live music and more to benefit the nature center’s well-loved programs in environmental education. Held in and around Woodcock’s picturesque candlelit pavilion and pond, a highlight of the evening is carefully prepared fare by local chefs Sarah and Bernard Bouïssou of À Table in Ridgefield. A unique silent auction from September 6-16 includes […]
In this new Woodcock Nature Center adult program, participants will learn about various nature-related topics or themes and then create a beautiful craft to bring home! Registration is required, and the participation cost is $45 per session. Wednesday, Jan. 22 — Winter's Bounty Wednesday, Jan. 29 — Nature's Shadow Box Wednesday, Feb. 5 — Woodland […]
Woodcock Nature Center welcomes all ages to five opportunities to enjoy a winter nature walk with an educator on our trails, followed by a storytime fireside with your little one in this free one-hour program! Spend some time outside exploring with us during this winter season then warm up by the fire with a story. […]
In this new Woodcock Nature Center adult program, participants will learn about various nature-related topics or themes and then create a beautiful craft to bring home! Registration is required, and the participation cost is $45 per session. Wednesday, Jan. 22 — Winter's Bounty Wednesday, Jan. 29 — Nature's Shadow Box Wednesday, Feb. 5 — Woodland […]
Paint your own owl portrait with Hooty the Great Horned Owl herself! Join Woodcock Nature Center's, Sarah, Jen, and of course Hooty for a very special paint and sip event on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Guests will get a step-by-step lesson with Woodcock's Director of Education Sarah Breznen on how to paint […]
