Upcoming Programs
Volunteer Day: Spring Cleaning!
Saturday, March 30 from 9 - 11 am
Join the Woodcock Nature Center team for some much needed "Spring Cleaning"! Volunteers will be outside helping to tidy up the main grounds for spring programming by spreading wood chips, raking leaves, clearing branches and more. All work will be manual and done outside. Please dress accordingly. Ages 10+.
Registration recommended.
Vernal Pool Walk
Saturday, April 6 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Have you heard the frogs calling recently? Spring is in the air and amphibians have been traveling to vernal pools to lay their eggs! Vernal Pools are temporary habitats formed in spring by rain and rising groundwater that serve as nurseries for salamanders and frogs! Join Woodcock educator Tommy McCarthy and members of the Ridgefield Conservation Commission in exploring the role these important habitats play in the surrounding forest food web and discover the fascinating amphibians who rely on them for survival.
This program is being run in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission and the Norwalk River Watershed Association.
This event is free. Registration is required.
Welcome Cheyenne & Friends
Saturday, April 6 from 2 - 4 pm
Join us as we officially welcome Cheyenne the Red-Tailed Hawk to Woodcock Nature Center! Cheyenne will be joined by fellow teaching animals who also recently came to call Woodcock home such as Rosa the Redknee Tarantula and Uno the Wood Turtle. Enjoy bird-themed nature activities, animal meet-and-greets, and a special introduction to Cheyenne at 3 pm. The nature center building will also be open for visitation along with the pavilion, natural playground and trails. Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be onsite for beverages during the event.
$15 per person (ages 3+). Registration required. All ages welcome. No dogs please. Space is limited. Rain or shine.
Frothy Forage
Saturday, April 27 between 12 - 8 pm
Bring the whole family for a one-of-a-kind hiking and tasting experience! At secret locations along the Woodcock trails we'll delight your senses with all new craft brews and sweet sips for all ages plus animal encounters, treats and treasure hunts, live music and food for purchase from the Mobile Pie pizza truck. Even furry family members will enjoy some goodies along the trek courtesy of Ridgefield Pet. Trek, taste and discover with us!
All ages welcome. Dogs welcome. Registration required.
Nature Center Open House
Friday, May 3 between 4-6 pm
Saturday, June 8 between 9-11 am
All are welcome to swing by for a visit! Check out our indoor animal enclosures and say hello to your favorite Woodcock ambassador animal. Plan a longer visit by enjoying our grounds, trails and playground which are open from dawn to dusk daily free of charge.
No reservations necessary, just come on by!
Birding Brunch
Saturday, May 4 from 8–11 am
Can’t tell your wrens from your warblers? Get hooked on the beauty and excitement of birdwatching. Join Woodcock’s own birdwatcher, photographer, and educator Tommy McCarthy out on the trails of Woodcock to explore and discover the peaceful excitement of birdwatching. Settle in after your hike and enjoy a light brunch in the picturesque pavilion while you practice your newly acquired birdwatching skills!
$30 per person. All ages welcome. Proceeds support community outreach programs. Registration required.
Yoga Retreat
Sunday, May 19 from 10 am—1 pm
Enjoy a morning of yoga and more at Woodcock! You’ll 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 our picturesque pavilion by a roaring fire!
$65 per person. Ages 21+. Proceeds support community outreach programs. Registration required.