Sunday, September 27 10:00am-12:00pm no registration fee All ages (all children must be accompanied by an adult) Celebrate our local estuary in style! Join Mystic Aquarium educator and Avalonia volunteer MaryEllen Mateleska for a habitat exploration program. Search some of the unique plant and animal life that make Birch Plain Creek Park home. Nets and…
Sunday, October 4th at 1pm. Visit the 18th century Timothy Lester Homestead to learn about 3 Griswold properties on The National Register of Historic Places (Lat. Long.: 41.570433,-71.957000). Visitors may explore the site where local American Revolutionary War militia met and trained; Avalonia owned Mary & John Walton Meadow Preserve. Walk the grounds, view the…
Join us at Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve, for a fall exploration of this 77-acre jewel of a preserve. To work up an appetite, we’ll begin with a leisurely hike and explore the flora and fauna along the trail, which will take us along the edge of Wyassup Brook. Naturalist and photojournalist Bruce Fellman will highlight…
Bob Dewire has graciously offered to repeat his bird banding demonstration program at Knox Preserve Sunday Oct. 25 at 8am. Hands on learning and a great opportunity for photos. This program is by both Bob Dewire and Beth Sullivan. Rain cancels.
This event is hosted by Mystic Aquarium and requires $10 ticket per family (up to 4) with registration. "Families participating in Picnic in the Park programs will be provided a pizza dinner, unstructured play activities, and an opportunity to meet other nature play loving families! We’ll explore the rocky shore environment and tide pools as…