In this class geared towards preschool children ages 2 to 5 with special needs and a caregiver, children explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks are required for adults and encouraged for children…
For adults and children with sensory sensitivities, some hiking locations can be easier than others. Join us for this Sensory Friendly Nature Hike at DPNC. With an educator as our guide, we will enjoy making winter discoveries. Meets at DPNC. This program is suited for adults and families, especially those with sensory sensitivities. Members and…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author signing with Michelle Fishpaw for the book, Claire's Voice. About the Book Imagine a mother's horror when she finds her 11-month-old daughter suffering on the floor after being shaken by a babysitter. Against the odds, Claire Fishpaw survived and continually amazed her doctors. This book is the story…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Join Hazel on Zoom to learn how to make yarn pom-poms. All you need is a pair of sharp scissors. Stop by the library ahead of time to pick up a grab n go bag with enough yarn to make 2 pom-poms and a template for trimming. Geared towards ages 8 and above, or younger…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Kay Tobler Liss for the new book, The Last Resort: A Novel. About the Book A Manhattan corporate attorney, with career and marriage in turmoil, drives desperately away from all he knows to an out-of-season resort on Long Island. As he struggles to put his…
Join us for a reading group that seeks to bring attention to soon-to-be, or recently published, books of any genre written by less well-known authors from under-represented groups (eg people of color, LGBTQ, disabled or chronically ill, rural and economically disenfranchised, immigrants). During a quarterly meeting, participants will be expected to share their reviews of…
Surviving the winter is one of the most incredibly challenging parts of an animal’s life. During this program offered online via Zoom, we will learn more about the animals who survive under the ice in ponds and lakes, including frogs, turtles and fish. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. A Zoom link…
Join us for family yoga via zoom. This is a joyful way for children to explore movement and develop physical skills, learn yoga poses through active imagination, and creatively channel energy by following movement instruction and practicing calming moments. This energetic class teaches body awareness and basic teacher/student dynamic using sing-along and movement to act…
Join us with Sandra Wheeler, professional organizer and owner of For Peace of Mind, to learn more about how to organize photos and memorabilia. Learn tips and tricks of the trade to think about your memorabilia, getting organized, and how to honor your past. This program will be held in-person, as well as livestreamed via…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Andrea Pitzer for the new book, Icebound. Andrea will be in conversation with author Julian Sancton. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book In the bestselling tradition…
Join us to explore where our beliefs, emotional connections, and behavior patterns about food come from. After all, food informs and is informed by our identity. The foods that we prepare, eat, and enjoy are reflections of racial or ethnic backgrounds, geographical provenance, family histories, and - as we'll explore in this virtual series -…
Cool-ology presents Snow and Ice STEAM Lab for Kids! Since we have to live with it, we might as well play with it! These simple but cool science experiments about snow and ice will get kids interested in learning about nature's frozen womnders. Participants will use their engineering skills to create the best ice insulator.…
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will enjoy games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the…
Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty of…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Immerse yourself in color, friends, and creativity on February 1st with Hazel on Zoom to create your own valentines out of recycled materials. Stop by the library to pick up some materials beforehand or meet us online with stuff you have at home. All ages welcome! Grab n Go bags from the library will include…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Courtney Mcinvale Reardon for the new book, Civil War Ghosts of Connecticut. About the Book Follow the haunting tales of Connecticut's role in America's Civil War through the eyes of those who fought in it. From Generals Mansfield and Lyon to Privates Tarbox and Brooks,…
Join us to explore where our beliefs, emotional connections, and behavior patterns about food come from. After all, food informs and is informed by our identity. The foods that we prepare, eat, and enjoy are reflections of racial or ethnic backgrounds, geographical provenance, family histories, and - as we'll explore in this virtual series -…
Join us for our free drop off program for children ages 5 to 10 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats. This program’s topic is Animal Olympians! We will learn about the most amazing athletes in the animal world, from bullfrogs to falcons! Preregistration is required. This class is outdoors except in…
Join Food Explorers to make Italian Eggrolls! These flavor packed egg rolls are filled with your choice of veggies and cheese, then baked until crispy and golden. Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy…
Come in for a rare, before-hours opportunity to get up close with a penguin and their trainers, learn about their care, their plight in the wild, and ways you can help protect this endangered species. Breakfast will be served at 8am by Lancer Catering, and a member of our African Penguin colony will be stationed…
Take some time to hit the trails this winter and explore the trails at the Nature Center with an educator as your guide. We will make winter discoveries as we go. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Bank Square Books presents an author storytime and birthday celebration for the bestselling author Jane Yolen! During this fun event we will hear from Jane and listen to storytime picks from the author! A collection of books by Jane will be available for sale. We hope you join us! About Jane Yolen's Books Jane Yolen…
Join us to explore where our beliefs, emotional connections, and behavior patterns about food come from. After all, food informs and is informed by our identity. The foods that we prepare, eat, and enjoy are reflections of racial or ethnic backgrounds, geographical provenance, family histories, and - as we'll explore in this virtual series -…
Do you love children’s books? Would you like to know more about writing and publishing your own? Bill Memorial Library is hosting a Zoom program with local children’s author Winsome Bingham on Thursday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. Bingham is a teacher by trade, an author by choice, and a U.S. Army war and disabled…
Late winter begins the season of romance for many animal species. Join us for this virtual program to learn more about the courtship and mating rituals of wildlife throughout New England. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. A Zoom link will be sent out to you upon completing registration. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers:…
Join us in this online class offered via Zoom for a general overview of farming in a centuries-old natural way in this introduction to Korean Natural Farming practices. Learn easy ways to boost microorganisms and how they can provide your garden with nutrients, while boosting production and increasing your insect pest protection at little to…
You are invited to join Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Ambassadors for our February cleanup at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area. As an organization rooted in conservation, our goal is to remove 5,000 pounds of marine debris, including ocean plastics, from local shorelines and we need your help! Beach clean-ups are one of the most impactful ways…
Give your child the gift of a magical childhood in nature this year. If you have a child that is 3 years old before January 2023, come to our Preschool Open House to learn about our unique nature-based preschool program. Meet the teachers, our animal friends, and take a tour of the preschool facilities to…
Lyman Allyn Art Museum will lead this zoom art program for kids. The project for the program will be a painting project inspired by the art exhibit, Norman Ives: Construction and Reconstruction. For more information about the exhibit, please visit here. Grab and Go Art kits will be provided for the first 12 families who…
Bank Square Books presents an author signing with Andrea Steele for the new book, Zen: The Anatomy of the Perfect Crime. About the Book Swiss equestrian William “Zen” Griegg skyrockets to the top of the European show jumping circuit. As he sets his sights on the 2000 Olympic Games, his beloved horse Tiger is abducted…
Mystic Aquarium welcomes you and your significant other to a special Valentine’s cocktail party on Saturday, February 12th at 7pm. Sweethearts can enjoy the belugas and the exhibits in the Main Gallery. Guests will receive complimentary gourmet desserts from Zest, a full cash bar, ambiance, and music entertainment by Big Lux. Sips & Sweethearts is…
Come in for a rare, before-hours opportunity to get up close with a penguin and their trainers, learn about their care, their plight in the wild, and ways you can help protect this endangered species. Breakfast will be served at 8am by Lancer Catering, and a member of our African Penguin colony will be stationed…
