December 2023
Birds of Prey Feeding
Daily, 11am. Join an animal care technician as they feed our Birds of Prey. Learn about what they would eat…
Find out more »January 2024
Junior Staff Program: 6 Saturdays
Junior Staff Program - Dive Into the Natural World Over 6 Saturdays! Our Junior Staff Program dives into the natural…
Find out more »Winged Wonders
First Sunday of the month, 1:00pm Experience our birds of prey outside their enclosures! On the first Sunday of the month,…
Find out more »Animal Hall Adventures: Quarter 1
Get Hands-On with our Resident Creatures! Whether we are preparing turtle salads or learning what makes a great chinchilla home,…
Find out more »Teen Volunteer Club-Quarter 1, Session A
Teen Volunteer Club – Tuesdays, Quarter 1 Work side-by-side with our animal care technicians Our Teen Volunteer Club offers a…
Find out more »Lil’ Naturalists: Quarter 1
Investigate Nature with a Pro! This after-school program for children grades K-2! During Lil’ Naturalists, children can enjoy open-ended outdoor…
Find out more »Teen Volunteer Club-Quarter 1, Session B
Teen Volunteer Club – Tuesdays, Quarter 1 Work side-by-side with our animal care technicians Our Teen Volunteer Club offers a…
Find out more »Nature Art Club: Quarter 1
Join the Club! Here at Earthplace, we believe amazing things happen at the intersection of art and science. That is…
Find out more »Lecture and Q&A: The Bear Reality
TOPIC: Black bears have rebounded in Connecticut over the last four decades and their population continues to grow. With bears…
Find out more »Family Campfire: Animals in Winter
Families gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and make s'mores! We provide the ingredients, but please provide your own…
Find out more »Book Club: The Invention of Nature
Join us at Earthplace to participate in a casual discussion about this month's book: The Invention of Nature by Andrea…
Find out more »February 2024
Winter Foraging 101
Spring is prime foraging season for wild salad greens and pungent ingredients. Join an Earthplace Naturalist for an introductory class…
Find out more »Craft & Sip: Candle Making
Join us for a night of candle making! We will be using beeswax sheets to roll and decorate one-of-a-kind candles while enjoying drinks and…
Find out more »Lecture and Q&A: The Spotted Lanternfly Project
TOPIC: The Spotted Lanternfly is here! This invasive planthopper has established itself in Connecticut and now poses a risk to…
Find out more »Bluebird House DIY
Bluebirds are common throughout our state but it can be difficult to attract them to your yard. Join us in…
Find out more »Family Campfire: National Bird Feeding Month
Families gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and make s'mores! We provide the ingredients, but please provide your own…
Find out more »March 2024
Maple Sugaring Around the Campfire
Late winter is the perfect time to take part in the New England tradition of maple sugaring. Join us as…
Find out more »Animal Hall Adventures: Quarter 2
Get Hands-On with our Resident Creatures! Whether we are preparing turtle salads or learning what makes a great chinchilla home,…
Find out more »Teen Volunteer Club-Quarter 2, Session A
Teen Volunteer Club – Tuesdays, Quarter 2 Work side-by-side with our animal care technicians Our Teen Volunteer Club offers a…
Find out more »Lil’ Naturalists: Quarter 2
Investigate Nature with a Pro! This after-school program for children grades K-2! During Lil’ Naturalists, children can enjoy open-ended outdoor…
Find out more »Teen Volunteer Club-Quarter 2, Session B
Teen Volunteer Club – Thursdays, Quarter 2 Work side-by-side with our animal care technicians Our Teen Volunteer Club offers a…
Find out more »Nature Art Club: Quarter 2
Join the Club! Here at Earthplace, we believe amazing things happen at the intersection of art and science. That is…
Find out more »Lecture and Q&A: Vernal Pool Ecology and Conservation
TOPIC: Referred to as the Cinderellas of aquatic habitats, vernal pools are characterized by their annual disappearance from the landscape.…
Find out more »Family Campfire: Spring Equinox
Families gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and make s'mores! We provide the ingredients, but please provide your own…
Find out more »Book Club: World of Wonders
Join us at Earthplace to participate in a casual discussion about this month's book: World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.…
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