Hikes & Events
Our trails are open every day from dawn to dusk — explore on your own with our trail map, or join one of our guided hikes to discover even more!
Guided Hike
Saturday Bird Walk
Saturday, May 16 | 7 AM – 9 AM
An early morning walk through Werner’s Woods provides welcome sights and sounds for beginning birders as well as those with more experience in the field. Bird walks are not geared for younger children. Bring binoculars and dress for wet ground underfoot.
Donations welcome. Pre-registration is not required.
The Nature Center will be closed on Memorial Day, May 25th. Trails are open dawn to dusk.
Guided Hike
Blue Moon Hike
Friday, May 29 | 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Join us for a guided hike under the second full moon of the month (a blue moon).
Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight.
Cost: $11 each / $36 family of four
Pre-registration required.
Rooted in Nature Lecture Series
Butterfly Gardens Are for The Birds
Friday, June 5 | 7 PM – 8 PM
Location: Gallery on the Green, Canton, CT
Butterfly gardens may attract a host of beautiful, winged creatures to your yard, not just butterflies. Find out what makes a successful butterfly habitat and why caterpillars especially are so important.
This lecture is part of a series in memory of Marcia Reid Marsted. The lecture series has been designed by the Roaring Brook Nature Center and presented in cooperation with the Canton Public Library and the Gallery on the Green.
Free Admission
Rooted in Nature Lecture Series
Native Plants: Handsome Is as Handsome Does
Friday, June 19 | 7 PM – 8 PM
Location: Gallery on the Green, Canton, CT
Native plants are not just another pretty addition to your garden. Discover the ecological benefits of our native plants and how we can recapture native habitats in our own gardens.
This lecture is part of a series in memory of Marcia Reid Marsted. The lecture series has been designed by the Roaring Brook Nature Center and presented in cooperation with the Canton Public Library and the Gallery on the Green.
Free Admission
Family Event
Firefly Frolic
Wednesday, June 24 | 1 PM – 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM
It’s firefly season! Learn more about these fascinating creatures and where to find them. Crafts and special themed activities.
Free with paid admission to the Nature Center. No need to pre-register.
Guided Hike
Almost Strawberry Moon Hike
Saturday, June 27 | 8 PM – 9:15 PM | moon rise 7:05 pm
Join us for an evening walk under the almost full Strawberry Moon, the Native American name for the time of year when strawberries ripen.
Long sleeves, flashlight & insect repellent recommended
Cost: $11 each / $36 family of four
Pre-registration required.
The Nature Center will be closed on July 4th. Trails are open dawn to dusk.
Family Event
Winged Jewels
Wednesday, July 8 | 1 PM – 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM
Visit the Nature Center to learn about CT’s beautiful dragonflies & damsel flies. Take a hike to Werner’s Pond to find them. Dragonfly crafts and themed activities. Visit with “Jewel” our Dragonfly.
Free with paid admission to the Nature Center. No need to pre-register.
Family Event
Ladybug Lunch
Wednesday, July 22 | 1 PM – 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM
Bring a bag lunch or snack and enjoy an afternoon at the Nature Center learning about ladybugs and other insect helpers. Lady bug crafts, themed activities & storytime.
Costumes welcome.
Free with paid admission to the Nature Center. No need to pre-register.
Guided Hike
Almost Full Thunder Moon Hike
Sunday, July 26 | 8 PM – 9:15 PM | moon rise at 6:44pm
Join us for an evening walk under the Thunder Moon, the Native American name for July’s full moon when summer storms are common.
Long sleeves, flashlight & insect repellent recommende
$11 each, $36 for family of four
Pre-registration required
Family Event
Butterfly Tea Party
Wednesday, July 29 | 1 PM – 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM
Dress in your butterfly attire & waltz out to the Butterfly Garden for lemonade & cookies! Meet our resident butterflies & caterpillars, make butterfly crafts, and attend the storytime. Crafts and special themed activities
Free with paid admission to the Nature Center. No need to pre-register.
Family Event
All About Owls
Wednesday, August 5 | 1 PM– 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM
Drop in to celebrate International Owl Awareness Day (one day late) and learn about our wonderful owl residents. Meet Owlie. Crafts and special themed activities. Event free with paid admission to the Nature Center
Free with paid admission to the Nature Center. No need to pre-register.
Family Event
Slithering Snakes
Wednesday, August 12 | 1 PM– 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM
Join us to help celebrate World Snake Day! Drop by Wednesday afternoon to learn about these long, legless reptiles.
Snake demos at 1 PM, 2 PM, & 3 PM
Free with paid admission to the Nature Center. No need to pre-register.
Family Event
Teddy Bear Picnic
Wednesday, August 19 | 1 PM– 3:30 PM | Storytime at 1:30 PM
Join us for lemonade & a sweet treat & a story. Bring your favorite teddy bear, make a bear craft, learn what our local bears are doing as summer ends. Bring a photo of the bears that have visited your yard. Crafts and special themed activities.
Free with paid admission to the Nature Center. No need to pre-register.
Family Event
Almost Full Corn Moon
Wednesday, August 26 | 7:45 PM-9 PM | moon rises 6:44 pm
Join us for an evening walk under the almost full Corn Moon, named by the native Americans for the time of the year a time when corn is ripe.
Long sleeves, flashlight & insect repellent recommended.
$11 each, $36 for family of four
Pre-registration required