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Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters

Thursday, April 18 3:30 — 4:15 am Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings during Heckscher WILD!’s closed hours. Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult. Please only register participants. Do not register caregivers/adults. This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. SM&NC…

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April 18, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

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Thursday, April 18
3:30 — 4:15 am
Ages 7+
A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings during Heckscher WILD!’s closed hours. Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult.
Please only register participants. Do not register caregivers/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..
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