Join us for a nature art program!
Never know who you'll meet at Woodcock!
Enjoy discoveries on our 152 acre preserve.
Join us for a nature art program!
Upcoming Programs
Nature Center Open House
Saturday, January 3 from 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday, February 22 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.
Storytime: On The Trails
Monday, January 5 from 10 - 11am
Monday, February 9 from 10 - 11am
Monday, March 9 from 10 - 11am
Enjoy time with us this winter for our 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 during the winter months. This program is for ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Registration is free, but required.
What's at Your Birdfeeder?
Saturday, January 10 from 8:30 - 10am
Richardson Park, Ridgefield
Learn to identify which bird species might be visiting your feeders! The bird feeding station here is the perfect place to observe and learn about the common birds that visit feeders in the winter. We will talk about different feeders and seeds and what they attract. Kids will be able to take home materials to make their very own pinecone bird feeders to continue observing and learning at home!
This program is in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission
This event is for adults and families. Registration is free but required.
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Winter Luminaria Walk
Sunday, January 11 from 5 - 7pm
Share the magic of a winter evening in nature with your friends and family as you meander along our self-guided, illuminated trail during Woodcock's Luminaria Walk.
Proceeds support Woodcock's community programs. Light refreshments will be provided in the pavilion after your tranquil stroll through the winter woods.
Registration is required for both adults and children. Tickets are $25 per adult, children are free with a paying adult.
Lunch Break Hike and Hang
Monday, January 12 from 12 - 1 pm
Monday, February 9 from 12 - 1 pm
Monday, March 9 from 12 - 1 pm
Monday, April 6 from 12 - 1 pm
Monday May 11 from 12 - 1 pm
Looking for an active way to enjoy your lunch break? Join us for a free short 45-minute hike on our trails. Bring a lunch to enjoy on the grounds afterward, or head home to finish up your workday. This group will meet the third Monday of every month, so add it to your calendar going forward. Meet at the trailhead kiosk along the main driveway.
We will cancel for rain or snow.
Registration is requested, but not required. Walk-ins welcome.
Nighttime Wonders - Animals After Dark
Friday, January 23 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
In this one-of-a-kind drop-off program for students in grades 3-6, our educators will lead an exciting night hike to discover the animals that come alive after sunset. We'll listen to chatty owls, search for tracks in mud and snow, and learn about the wonders of nocturnal wildlife. After our adventure, we'll meet a few of Woodcock's resident animals before heading home!
Registration is required. $45 per child.
Wintertime with Woodcock Turtles
Saturday, January 31 from 10am - 12pm
Where do all the turtles go in the winter? In this drop off program for students in Kindergarten - 2nd grade we will answer that question and more. We will get to meet and learn about some of the beloved resident turtles of Woodcock and make a snuggled up turtle craft at this awesome program!
Registration is required. $45 per child.
Wild About Love: Valentine's Day Adventure
Friday, February 13 from 10 - 11:30am
Make this Valentine's Day special by sharing some extra love with nature! Enjoy a heartfelt outdoor "date" where you and your little one will search for love in nature, create a cozy, heart-warming craft, before meeting a special animal friend who needs some extra care! It's the perfect, memorable way to celebrate love outdoors. This program is for ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Registration is required. $30 per child.
Create Your Own Terrarium
Saturday, February 28 from 10am - 12pm
Create your own living terrariums! Your terrarium will be a closed system inside a glass mason jar! They will be modeled after our native forest floors and will be cool living decorations that will remind you of nature and change over time! Your terrarium shouldn't need any watering or maintenance either - everything that it needs will be contained in the jar and recycled. This program is for children in grades 3 - 6.
Registration is required. $45 per child.
Animal Tracks Treasure Hunt
Saturday, March 7 from 10am - 12pm
Get outside for a morning of treasure hunting! In this drop off program we will track down a treasure hidden among our trails. While doing so we 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 - 2nd.
Registration is required. $45 per child.