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Now You See It,
Now You Don't
Until August 15
The Bear Facts
Until September 14
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Along Our Trails
Scavenger Hunts
The Nature Center is posting
a series of nature scavenger hunts
along our trails to add to your enjoyment.
Scavenger hunt maps are available at the
front door of the Nature Center.
DONATIONS WELCOME!
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Farmington Valley
Butterfly Count - RESULTS
The Nature Center hosted the Farmington Valley Butterfly Count on Saturday, July 23 a part of an annual survey sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association.
To learn what was found, click here.
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Wednesday
August 17
1:30 – 3 pm
Storytime at 2 pm |
Teddy Bear Picnic
& Storytime
Bring your favorite bear, make bear crafts, and learn what our local bears are doing this time of the year.
Bring a photo of the bears that have might have visited your yard for our Bear(s) With Us poster board.
Event is included with admission to the
Nature Center (members free).
No need to preregister.
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Friday, August 19
Gates open at 6:30
for pre-show entertainment
For more information visit
theshopsatfarmingtonvalley.com
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Friday Night Flix
Summer Movies Under the Stars
at
The Shops at the Farmington Valley
showing
ENCANTO
Pre-show entertainment
including live music from
Acoustic Marshpit + guest performers
To purchase tickets, go to: theshopsatfarmingtonvalley.com/events
A portion of the proceeds go to
Roaring Brook Nature Center
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Sunday
August 28
2 - 3:15 pm |
End of Summer Hike
August 31 marks the meteorological end to summer even though we are weeks away from the Fall Equinox.
Join us for a guided hike around Werners Woods to see how plants and animals are getting ready for the start of fall.
$5 member/$10 nonmember
Preregistrations required
To register click here
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Nature Center closed Labor Day - September 5
Trails open dawn to dusk
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Click here to learn about more events and programs offered by
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Discovery Day Programs
Registration is open for the upcoming Discovery Days, the Nature Center’s enrichment series for children. Four week programs are offered for pre-schoolers and a parent, for students in kindergarten and kindergarten readiness programs and for elemantary age students. For more details, click here.
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Roaring Brook Nature Center's
SUMMER 2021 Programs
offer your child a unique blend of
education and recreation
that takes advantage of the
curiosity and sense of wonder
that all children feel toward the natural world.
Click here to learn more and to register online
Click here for our
SUMMER PROGRAMS 2021brochure
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The Nature Center can create special programs
for your home school group.
Explore the wonders of our
woods, fields, and stream.
Each class will investigate a different aspect
of a central theme, complete with
hands
-on experiments &
plenty of time outdoors.
Classes comply with
CT State Sceince Standards for
Pre-K to Grade 2
To learn more or to schedule a program,
email us at rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org
or
call 860.693.0263
Click here to learn about
Homeschool programs
offered by
The Children's Museum in West Hartford |
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Nature Walks
During July and August, group nature walks may be scheduled by individuals, families or by organized groups on selected weekday afternoons. Walks may be general or may focus on a specific topic of interest.
Call the Nature Center for additional information.
The Werner Woods trails are open year-round for self-guided tours. Trail guide books are available in the Nature Center store for $2.00. |
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Volunteers Needed!
- Volunteers interested in working with the Nature Center's Raptor Care Program (must be over 18 years of age), please call the Center (860) 693-0263. Whatever time you can offer will be appreciated.
For more information on our volunteer needs, click here.
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Birthday Party Opportunities
During the school year, the Nature Center offers birthday parties on Saturdays (morning parties from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, afternoon parties from 1:30-3:30 PM) and on selected weekday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
During July and August, the Nature Center will offer birthday parties on selected weekday afternoons from 1:30 – 3:30 PM. (Please note that birthday party availability is subject to the Nature Center’s summer program schedule of classes and public events).
For more information, click here. To make a reservation call the Center at (860) 693-0263. |
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Sunday
before Thanksgiving
Noon - 4:00 pm |
Holiday Craft Fair
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS!
Are you interested in being a part of our Holiday Craft Fair? We welcome vendors who have produced hand-made gifts and/or natural products to sell as 'gifts' during the holiday season.
For an registration form, please contact Margery Winters at mwinters@thechildrensmuseumct.org or 860.693.0263 |
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Scout Programs
Leaders of Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout Troops, as well as Cub Scout Troops, will find that numerous badge requirements may be fulfilled by a visit to Roaring Brook Nature Center. To learn more, click here. |
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70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT 06019 Phone: 860-693-0263 rbnc@thechildrensmuseumct.org
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