Enjoy discoveries on our 152 acre preserve.
One of five vernal pools at Woodcock in winter.
Visit our nature center for an open house or event!
Enjoy discoveries on our 152 acre preserve.
Upcoming Programs
Winter Luminaria Walk
Friday, December 20 from 6 pm - 8 pm
Share the magic of a winter evening with your friends and family as you meander along our self-guided, illuminated trail during Woodcock's Luminaria Walk. Proceeds support Woodcock's community programs.
Tickets are $25 per adult, children free with paying adult.
Registration required. Questions? Email us.
Winter Birding and Pond Ecology @ Bennett’s Pond
Saturday, December 21 from 1 - 3 pm
Come for a walk at Bennett’s Pond State Park with Woodcock educator Tommy McCarthy and members of the Ridgefield Conservation Commission. As an avid birdwatcher, Bennett’s Pond is one of Tommy’s favorite places to walk and enjoy the beauty of nature. We’ll be heading down to the pond to learn more about how freshwater ecosystems function during the winter months, and seeing what winter wildlife we can find out on the water and along the trails!
This event is being run in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission.
Registration is free. Questions? Email us.
Owl Moon with Woodcock Nature Center
Wednesday, Jan 15th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm at the Ridgefield Library
Whoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo wants to learn about owls? Students in Grades K-5 will join Ms. Kathleen and Tommy McCarthy, an environmental educator from Woodcock Nature Center, to read the book Owl Moon and learn more about owls by watching videos, listening to calls and exploring artifacts like feathers and pellets. We'll even make an owl craft to celebrate these special birds!
This event is free. Registration required.
This event is being run as part of a partnership between Woodcock Nature Center and the Ridgefield Library.
Registration is free. Questions? Email us.
What's at Your Bird Feeder?
Saturday, January 18th from 9:30 - 11am at Richardson Park
Join the Ridgefield Conservation Commission and Woodcock Nature Center at Richardson Park, where we will learn to identify the bird species that might be visiting your feeders! A wonderful bird feeding station was installed at Richardson, so it is the perfect place to observe and learn about the common birds that visit feeders in the winter. We will talk about the different types of feeders and seeds and what they attract, and kids will be able to take home materials to make their very own pinecone bird feeders to continue observing and learning at home!
This event is being run in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission.
Registration is free. Questions? Email us.
Nature Crafting with Ms. Jen
Wednesdays 7 pm - 8:30 pm
In this new adult program, participants will learn about various nature related topics or themes and then create a beautiful craft to bring home!
Dates/Themes:
January 22 - Winter's Bounty
January 29 - Nature's Shadow Box
February 5 - Woodland Wonders
February 12 - Birds and Feathers
Registration is $42 per class (This is a 4 class series - sign up for 1, 2 or more classes!)
Registration required. Questions? Email us.
Fireside Tales & Trails
Monday, January 27 from 10 am - 11 am
All ages are welcome to enjoy a winter nature walk with an educator on our trails, followed by a Storytime fireside with your little one in this free one-hour program! Spend some time outside exploring with us during this winter season then warm up by the fire with a story.
Registration is free, donations are suggested but not required. Questions? Email us.
Hooty's Painting Party
Saturday, February 1 from 9 am - 12 pm
Paint your own owl portrait with Hooty herself! Join Woodcock Nature Center's, Sarah, Jen, and of course Hooty the Great Horned Owl for a very special paint and sip event. Guests will get a step by step lesson with Woodcock's Director of Education Sarah Breznen on how to paint an owl portrait, with a live owl present!
Spend a cozy winter morning by the fireplace in Woodcock's Pavilion creating your masterpiece with coffee, tea and mimosas provided, but feel free to BYOB.
All necessary art supplies will be provided. This event is for 21+ only please.
Tickets are $100. Registration required. Questions? Email us.