Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evening

This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. Tuesday, May 7 6 — 7 pm All Ages Welcome Our Open Farm Evenings are designed for kids, adults and families who would benefit from the ability to explore and experience Heckscher Farm outside of a traditional programming environment. These after-hours farm experiences offer participants the freedom to move throughout the farm at their own pace and in an order of their own…

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This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats.
Tuesday, May 7
6 — 7 pm
All Ages Welcome
Our Open Farm Evenings are designed for kids, adults and families who would benefit from the ability to explore and experience Heckscher Farm outside of a traditional programming environment.
These after-hours farm experiences offer participants the freedom to move throughout the farm at their own pace and in an order of their own design. Small, controlled attendance provides a relaxed, sensory-friendly atmosphere.
Heckscher Farm and our restroom facilities are fully accessible. Staff will be available for questions but will not provide a formal program.
Please register all participants 3 and up for this program. Limited to 30 tickets.
Service dogs are welcome, but we ask that emotional support animals remain at home.
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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