Wildlife Tracks and Signs begins Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. A snowshoeing adventure starts Saturday at 1 p.m. More activities are planned throughout the winter at The Discovery Center, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation of nature, science, history, and the arts.
Wildlife Tracks & Signs begins at Aldrich Park on Wednesday. Hikers will discover who lives in the woods by looking for the signs they leave behind on their daily adventures. All ages are welcome.
Snowshoeing begins at Hemlock Hills Open Space. Snowshoes are an excellent way to explore the wintertime woodlands, and if you don’t have snowshoes, somebody will share. No experience is necessary and adults and children ages 12 and up at invited to attend.
Other events this winter include:
- Saturday, Feb. 1: Feathered Friends Workshop at Hickories Farm, Barn Classroom.
- Saturday, Feb. 8: A Waxing Moon & Jupiter, New Pond Farm Observatory in West Redding
- Sunday, Feb. 9, Snowshoes Adventures Continue, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Public Golf Course.
- Saturday, Feb. 15: Bald Eagle Viewing, Shepaug Dam Observation Area.
- Saturday, Feb. 22: Maple Sugaring, New Pond Farm, West Redding.
Beekeeping classes are upcoming, and the Discovery Center also has a Women’s Hiking Group. Programs for scout troops and organizations are also available.
For more information, contact the Discovery Center at 203-438-1063, send an email to [email protected] or visit the website.
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