Join us for an evening benefit for Woodcock, September 26.
Join us for a nature art program!
Enjoy discoveries on our 152 acre preserve.
Join us for an evening benefit for Woodcock, September 26.
Upcoming Programs
Lewisboro Library Fair
Saturday, September 20 from 10am - 4pm
Onatru Farm Park, South Salem, NY
Be sure to stop by the WNC booth while enjoying all this fair has to offer – a car show, music, fun-filled kids’ zone, food trucks, dunk tank, beer and wine garden and tons of shopping at the vendor booths. We will have an ambassador animal for you to meet!
No registration required.
Ridgefield Summer Trekking Program End of Season Party
Sunday, September 21 from 12 - 4pm
Ridgefield Recreation Center, Ridgefield
Join us at the free End of Season Party for all participants of the Ridgefield Summer Trekking Program. There is still time to get outside and log your completed treks to enter into a raffle for various prizes and giveaways! Be sure to include a visit the WNC booth to meet some of our ambassador animals!
This program is in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission, Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Parks & Recreation and CT Running Company
No registration required.
Under the Harvest Moon
Friday, September 26 at 7 pm
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, all are welcome
Tickets $175. Corporate sponsorships and VIP ticket opportunities available. Auction donations welcome. 21+ only.
Identifying and Appreciating Trees - A Guided Walk
Saturday, September 27 10:30am - 12pm
Come along for a walk in the Woodcock forest to learn some tree identification as we head into autumn! September is a great time to learn about trees, as we anticipate the brilliant colors they will soon display before dropping their leaves. There is also a lot to notice aside from the leaves that trees are dropping and displaying this time of year, such as the oft appreciated acorn. Together we will learn how to identify a variety of the tree species that can be found here in Connecticut, as well as learn a bit more about what makes trees so fascinating!
This walk will be led by Woodcock educator Tommy McCarthy and is in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission.
Registration is free, but required.
Tales & Trails
Monday, October 6 from 9 - 11 am
Monday, November 3 from 10am - 12pm
Experience the magic of fall with our free Tales & Trails program! Take in vibrant colors and the crisp air of autumn as you and your little one spend part of your morning on a guided walk on trails. An educator will lead the way, pointing out the wonders of nature and sharing fascinating facts about the season. After the walk, we will gather around for Storytime perfect for your little one. This is a chance to connect with nature and enjoy quality time with your family. All ages are welcome! Ready for an unforgettable morning? Sign up today!
Registration is required. Donations are suggested, but not required.
Trekking Together: Birding on the Nick Parisot Memorial Trail Saturday, October 4 from 9- 11am
Join us for a fall guided hike through one of the Wilton Land Trust’s beautiful preserves! We will begin at the start of the Nick Parisot Memorial Trail on Tito Lane and walk through that preserve to Slaughter Fields. Avid birdwatcher Tommy McCarthy will lead the walk, and along the way we will look for interesting plants to notice in the fall, as well as any bird species that may be around, migratory or otherwise! Early October is a great time to be engaged with the natural world as we anticipate and notice all the beautiful details of the changing season. We hope you’ll come along and join us in appreciating the public open space that the Wilton Land Trust has to offer!
This program is in partnership with the Wilton Land Trust
This event is free. Registration required.
Plants, Seeds and a Pond - A Guided Walk
Saturday, October 4 from 3:30 - 5pm
Enjoy a guided walk through one of Ridgefield’s newest open spaces - the Wittman Preserve! This beautiful meadow preserve is a unique habitat in Ridgefield, and is a prime spot to see fall blooming wildflowers! We will be taking a closer look at what plants produce in the fall to spread their seeds; from berries and drupes to seed pods and capsules. After checking out the meadow, we will take a walk down to the nearby Round Pond in search of an even greater variety of plant and animal life!
This program is in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission.
This event is free. Registration required.
Sunrise Birding at Bennett's Pond
Saturday, October 25 from 7 - 9am
Bennett's Pond State Park is one of the best spots for birdwatching in Ridgefield, and late October is a great time to explore the trails at sunrise and see what species can be glimpsed alongside the gorgeous fall foliage! Bring binoculars and dress in layers as it may be chillier when we start! We recommend wearing hiking boots or supportive shoes as there will be some inclines, muddy spots, rocks, and tree roots. We will be doing a ~2 mile loop from the parking lot down to the pond and back. The walk will take us through forest, meadow, and wetland habitats, which should offer opportunities to see a wide range of bird species from warblers to wood ducks! Meet in the main parking lot on Bennett's Farm Road. For GPS directions, enter Bennett's Pond State Park, Ridgefield CT.
This program is in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission and Ridgefield Parks and Recreation.
This event is free. Registration is required.