Enjoy discoveries on our 152 acre preserve.
One of five vernal pools at Woodcock in winter.
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Enjoy discoveries on our 152 acre preserve.
Upcoming Programs
Nighttime Wonders - Amphibians After Dark
Friday, March 28 from 6 - 8 pm
Come and experience Woodcock Nature Center after dark in this special drop-off program for 3-5th graders! Educators will lead students on a night hike, along which we will look for and learn about amphibians that are more active in the evening. We'll listen and look for frogs by our vernal pools and search for salamanders underneath logs and on the forest floor. Upon returning from our hike we will gather around a campfire and make s’mores before heading home!
Registration is $45. This program is for children in Grades 3 - 5. Registration is required.
Swamp Explorers
Saturday, March 29 from 10 am - 12 pm
Come scoop with us!! In this drop-off program, we will take scooping equipment out to one of our boardwalks to see what we can find living in the waters of our wetlands! We'll be looking for Caddisfly Larvae, Dragonfly Larvae, Diving Beetles, Newts, Tadpoles, and more! Afterwards we'll return to the nature center to do a cozy caddisfly craft and meet one of our resident animals.
Registration is $45. This program is for children in Grades 3 - 6. Registration is required.
Amphibian Walk
at Still Pond Preserve, New Canaan
Saturday, March 29 from 10 - 11 am
Join Woodcock Director of Education Sarah Breznen and the New Canaan Land Trust as we look for frogs and salamanders at Still Pond Preserve. Sarah will share her expertise on local amphibians, their habitats and the seasonal changes that bring them to life. This hands-on experience is an opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the trails. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and wear boots for this fun, family-friendly outdoor adventure!
This walk is in partnership with the New Canaan Land Trust and Norwalk River Watershed Association.
This event is free. Registration is required.
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
at Wilton High School Little Theatre, Wilton
Saturday, March 29 at 6 pm Social Hour/Raffle, 7 - 9:30 pm Films
Join us for a community fundraiser packed with thought-provoking, entertaining, and informative films centered around the environment, wildlife, and the enduring human spirit. First, meet community partners, win raffle items and enjoy a bite to eat then, at 7 pm, the program begins with several short films that are part of the national Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
Presented by ASML & Kimberly Burke at Berkshire Hathaway Services. In partnership with Norwalk River Valley Trail, Norwalk River Watershed Association, Pollinator Pathway, Trout Unlimited, Wilton Go Green, and Wilton Land Trust.
Tickets are $20 - $25 and are being sold through Wilton Land Trust. Registration is required.
Vernal Pool Walk
Saturday, April 5 from 1 - 2:30 pm
Have you heard the frogs calling recently? Spring is in the air and amphibians have been traveling to vernal pools to lay their eggs. Vernal Pools are temporary habitats formed in spring by rain and rising groundwater that serve as nurseries for salamanders and frogs! Join educator Tommy McCarthy and explore the role these important habitats play in the surrounding forest food web and discover the fascinating amphibians that rely on them for survival.
This walk is in partnership with the Ridgefield Conservation Commission.
This event is free. Registration is required.
Tales & Trails
Monday, April 7 from 10 - 11 am
All ages are welcome to enjoy a spring nature walk with an educator on our trails, followed by Storytime with your little one in this free one-hour program!
This event is free. Registration is required.
Nature Crafting with Ms. Jen
Wednesdays from 7 - 9 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! Register for one or both dates.
April 9 - Pinecone Succulent Box
May 14 - Nature's Shadow Box
Registration is $42 per class. Registration is required.