Registration is now open for Discovery Days, the Nature Center’s enrichment series for young children. Four week programs are offered for pre-schoolers and a parent, for students in kindergarten and kindergarten readiness programs and for students in grades 1-3.

The cost of each four week session is $40.00 for members, $50.00 for nonmembers. A $10 discount is extended to families with a second child attending during the same time period.

Register by mail or in person during regular Nature Center hours. 
For a printable form, click here.

Please call the Nature Center at (860) 693-0263 for additional information and to determine if there are class openings prior to mailing your registration.

Friday morning programs for the young child and a parent (or grandparent) provide the young child with an introduction to the world of nature and deal with seasonal topics. Meets 9:30-10:30 AM. Child must be two years old.   

Session I: April 6, 13, 27; May 4

Session II: May 11, 18, 25; June 1

This series introduces pre-school children to seasonal changes in the natural world and gives parent and child an opportunity to learn together. A younger sibling may attend for a $10 discount, no charge for siblings under age 2. Much of this program is held outdoors, please dress accordingly.

February - March: February 10, 17; March 2, 9

April - May: April 6,13, 27; May 4

May - June: May 11,18, 25; June 1

Programs for kindergarten students and children in kindergarten readiness programs are held on Thursday mornings from 10-11AM . These programs are for children without parental participation.

Maple Sugar Time
Do you know about our “fifth season.” We don’t know what the weather or the wildlife is up to at this time of year; and what are those funny looking buckets hanging off the trees?
Meets February 9,16; March 1,8 (snow date March 15th).

Where Is Spring?
Will spring come early? Late? Or be right on time?
Meets April 5, 12, 26; May 3

Enrichment programs for elementary school age youngsters meet Thursdays 3:45-5:00 PM

Animal Architects
We are not the only creatures that build and use shelters to survive. Find out about animals' bulidng skills.
Meets February 9, 16; March 1, 8 (snow date March 15)

The Sights and Sounds of Spring
The spring season can be colorful with birds, insects, even fish and also noisy with frog and bird songs.
Meets April 5,12,26; May 3

Eggs By The Dozens
Many creatures are laying eggs at this season including birds, amphibians, fish, insects, even snails. How many can we find?
Meets May 10,17,24, 31