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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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Storytime: Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Join us for a reading of our story of the month which relates to the Kid’s Art Workshop that follows each story time. This month’s story is Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows . Everybody at the station! It’s time for winter hibernation! The sweet rhyming text of this book will delighted the  kids that join our Educator as this story introduces them to different types of hibernating animals. The creatures on the train are preparing to snuggle into sleep, although…

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Kids Art Workshop: 3D Winter Scenes

Join us for a reading of our story of the month at 11 AM which relates to the Kid’s Art Workshop that follows each story time. This month’s story is Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows .  Depict your favorite winter activities in miniature! Create a scene with a snowman sipping hot chocolate, or your family watching your favorite movie! These mini scenes will be personalized and fun to make. Register Here Cost $5.00 per Adult $10.00 per Child $5.00 per…

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Meet the Animals: Saturdays this Fall!

Drop-in Saturdays this Fall! Join us every Saturday to meet a few of our exotic or farm animals up close and in person! Our animal ambassadors will vary from week to week. Meets at the Bendel Mansion. Saturdays, October 5 – December 21 3:30 – 3:50 pm Members: FREE Non-Members: FREE w/Admission

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