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 This program is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.

Thursday, March 1 10 a.m. to noon 1.5 -2.5 miles mildly hilly trails Join Karen Cowperthwaite, licensed landscape architect, and Michele MacKinnon, advanced master gardener, at Deer Pond Farm for a guided walk along trails during National Invasive Species Awareness Week to learn about the non-native plant species that have been introduced in Connecticut. We will […]

   Wednesday, March 21    2 p.m. (1-1.5 hours)    1.5 – 2.5 mile flat loop   Join Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman and master naturalist, for our first Walking Wednesday for fresh spring    air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way! We’ll enjoy easy walking trails as we […]

  Saturday, March 24    CANCELLED 10 a.m. – noon 1 mile flat loop Join Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator at Deer Pond Farm and professionally registered horticultural therapist for a short walk around our property while learning about the physical, cognitive, social and psychological benefits of spending time outside in nature in recognition of National Horticultural Therapy Awareness Week. We’ll conclude […]

Friday, March 30 10 a.m. – noon 1.5 -2.5 mile loop over mildly hilly trails Join Cathy Hagadorn, director at the Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, to learn about the early spring mix of nature: tadpoles, stop over birds, emerging fiddleheads and more! We’ll discover these natural wonders as we walk along the trails and take […]

Tuesday, May 8 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 1.5 – 2.5 mile loop Spring is busting out all over on Deer Pond Farm trails! Join Karen Cowperthwaite, landscape architect, to explore the woodland and wetland trails of Deer Pond Farm in Sherman.  We’ll marvel at jack-in-the-pulpit and be charmed by delicate wild geranium and violets.  […]

Saturday, May 12  –  CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER  10 a.m. – noon 1 – 1.5 mile loop Why do birds sing? How and where do they raise babies? How can we use the signs around us to know if birds are breeding? Join Dr. Allyson Jackson, assistant professor of environmental studies at Purchase College SUNY, for […]

Thursday, May 10 4 p.m. Guided Walk  To register, click here 6 – 8 p.m. Refreshments and musical entertainment  To register, click here Join us for a special members-only event at our newest sanctuary: Deer Pond Farm! With over 800 acres, Deer Pond Farm is  by far our largest sanctuary and encompasses land in both Connecticut […]

 Egg Hunt is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.

 Egg Hunt is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.

Tuesdays, January 16 – February 20 3:30 – 5 p.m. Students in grades 6 and 7 Help care for the Center’s animals. From gross to glamorous, learn about animal husbandry care, preparing and offering food and ensuring they have a healthy setting. Six-week series: members $60/child: non-members $80/child.  Pre-registration required.  To register click here or call 203-259-6305 ext. […]

Saturday, May 5 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Hike the trails with our naturalist and discover what spring has to offer: skunk cabbage, peepers calling, migrating birds. For all ages. No strollers please. Bring binoculars! Donation suggested. Pre-registration required.  To register click here. The walk is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street.  

May 7 10 – 10-:45 a.m. We’ll head to the fields in search of butterflies and then come inside to create a special butterfly craft. Please wear appropriate clothes for indoor and outdoor activities.  Pre-registration required.  To register click here. Nature Nursery is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street.       […]

Tuesday, March 13                          CANCELLED 10 a.m. (2-2.5 hours) 2.5-3.5 mile loop moderate hilly Join Deirdra Wallin, program coordinator at Deer Pond Farm and a master naturalist for some fresh air and an opportunity to stretch your legs while we explore some different trails. We’ll be looking and listening for signs of birds and other wildlife […]

This event is held at the Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT.