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Animals for All: Caring for Critters

Wednesday, June 19 3:30 — 4:15 pm Ages 5+ This program provides an opportunity for hands-on work with our animals on Heckscher Farm for students with disabilities for whom our Junior Curator program environment may not be as successful. The small group size allows for a great experience at each participant’s pace and comfort level. Registration includes one participant and an accompanying adult. Limited to 3 participant pairs. Please only register participants and not caregivers/accompanying adults. This free program is…

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June 19, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

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Wednesday, June 19
3:30 — 4:15 pm
Ages 5+
This program provides an opportunity for hands-on work with our animals on Heckscher Farm for students with disabilities for whom our Junior Curator program environment may not be as successful. The small group size allows for a great experience at each participant’s pace and comfort level. Registration includes one participant and an accompanying adult.
Limited to 3 participant pairs.
Please only register participants and not caregivers/accompanying adults.
This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats.
SM&NC Animals for All programs remain free of charge thanks to the support of our generous grantors, the Abilis Community Foundation, Dorr Foundation, and New Canaan Community Foundation..
Members & Non-Members: FREE
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American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September

The American Mural Project (AMP) has extended its Family Day programming to weekends through September 29. Families can now participate in art activities any time during open hours. All art activities are included with admission. This month’s activities include Making Art with Fire: Fire Tiles and making Fire Prevention posters. Fourth and fifth graders can enter their posters in the statewide CT Fire Prevention Poster Recognition Program.  For more information: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/family-days

American Mural Project

6th Annual Knitting in the Company of Sheep

Register Calling all knitters! Join our friends from Clatter Ridge Farm outdoors at the sheep pasture at Hill-Stead to help us defend (or break!) our own record for “The Most People Knitting in the Company of Sheep” of 230 knitters. If you’re a knitter and you’d like to join, we are asking participants to please register and kindly donate $10 to support Hill-Stead. The event takes place outdoors. Please bring your own knitting needles and a chair. Carpooling is encouraged.…

History, Hops & Honey!

  This program will be joy for your senses as we see, smell, and taste a selection of locally made honey and beer! Hear from Cathy Wolko of Humble Bee Honey Co. on how her honeys pair with selections of brews from Brass Works Brewing Company, and learn about what makes a perfect pair!       Register Here Cost $25.00 per Adult $20.00 per Member Adult Become a Member

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