Join us for a free hike or program
Join us after school this spring for some nature art!
Explore our trails dawn to dusk daily.
Join us for a free hike or program
Upcoming Programs
Nature Crafting with Educator Jennifer Bradshaw
Thursday, May 21 from 7 - 8:30 pm
Enjoy an evening of crafting with educator Jennifer Bradshaw. Participants will learn about various nature topics and create a beautiful springtime craft.
Registration is required. $42 per person. This program is for adults.
Moth Madness Drop-Off Program
Friday, May 22 from 8 - 10 pm
Let's uncover the wonderful world of moths! While these primarily nocturnal insects are seldom seen, we will embark on a night hike to visit light traps and baited trees to see what we can find. This should attract different moth species so we can learn and identify together what we see. With over 1,000 species of moth that live in New England, we are always excited to discover more of them! This program is for children in grades 5-8.
Registration is required. $45 per child.
History of the Land Guided Hike
Saturday, May 23 from 1:30 - 3 pm
Part of Ridgefield CT Commemorates America at 250.
Have you ever wondered what life was like decades and centuries ago? Come travel through time and learn about the story of the land at Woodcock Nature Center. On this guided hike you will learn about who lived here and how the land was used before it was a nature center. Local history enthusiast, metal detector and archaeologist Elijah Crehan will show some of the amazing things he has found buried beneath our feet.
Registration is required.
Pre-K Open House
Saturday, May 30 from 10-11:30 am
Have you ever wondered what our preschool programs are like? Join Ms. Jen and Ms. Jennifer, our preschool program teachers, for a morning of play and exploration! This open house is for children 16 months to 4 years old and their parents or caregivers. Throughout the morning you will have the chance to see all of our teaching rooms, view all of our animals, play on the playground and ask any questions you may have.
Registration is requested, but not required. Walk-ins welcome.
Storytime: On The Trails
Friday, June 5 from 11 am - 12 pm
There's no better time than spring for Storytime: On the Trails program! Each session, we will enjoy a walk on our trails led by an educator, pointing out the wonders of nature and sharing fascinating facts about the season, before gathering around for a story. The perfect way to connect with nature and your child as spring awakens. This program is for ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Registration is free, but required.
Nature Center Open House
Saturday, June 6 from 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, July 12 from 10 am - 12 pm
Saturday, August 15 from 10 am - 12 pm
A Woodcock team member welcomes you to the nature center for a chance to meet and learn about our ambassador animals. The Nature Center building will be open to guests during the dates/hours listed above.
No registration needed.
Moths at McKeon Farm, Ridgefield
Saturday, June 6 from 8:30 - 10 pm
Welcome to the wonderful world of moths! Many species are seldom seen and underappreciated for their strikingly beautiful patterns and interesting range of adaptations. We will set up a light sheet to attract moths and other insects, and will learn about what we see and identify! There are over 1,000 species of moth that live in New England, and we are always excited to discover more of them!
This program is in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission and is part of CT Trails Day, organized by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
Registration is free, but required. This program is for adults and families.
Summer Trekking Group Hike
Monday, June 15 from 12 - 1 pm
Monday, July 20 from 12 - 1 pm
Monday, August 17 from 12 - 1 pm
Monday, September 14 from 12 - 1 pm
Summer is the perfect time to get outside for a hike! Join us on one (or more!) of these dates to enjoy a hike on our trails with one of our educators. Meet at the kiosk located in the small parking lot at the main entrance.
This program is in partnership with the Ridgefield Summer Trekking program.
Registration is requested, but not required. Walk-ins welcome.
Night Flight: Exploring Bats & Tequila
Saturday, August 29 from 5:30 - 8 pm
Dive into a one-of-a-kind bat presentation and experience that shines a spotlight on these fascinating creatures and their vital role in our ecosystem. Get up close with a live ambassador bat and discover what makes these nighttime flyers so incredible. Your evening will include educational programming, light bites and tequila tasting in our picturesque pavilion.
Proceeds from this program support Woodcock's community outreach programs.
Registration is required. $65 per person. This program is for adults 21+.