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Fall Birding at Scofieldtown Park

Join SM&NC Visitor Services Manager and expert birder, Brian O’Toole, on a fall walk to explore this great local birding area. Quality meadow habitats are declining in our area and, as such, the great meadows at the park attract some species that can be harder to find elsewhere in Stamford. We’ll hopefully catch some migrating raptors overhead, look for fall songbirds that are passing through the area, and identify more resident groups like corvids and woodpeckers. October has brought bluebirds,…

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October 18, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

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Join SM&NC Visitor Services Manager and expert birder, Brian O’Toole, on a fall walk to explore this great local birding area. Quality meadow habitats are declining in our area and, as such, the great meadows at the park attract some species that can be harder to find elsewhere in Stamford. We’ll hopefully catch some migrating raptors overhead, look for fall songbirds that are passing through the area, and identify more resident groups like corvids and woodpeckers. October has brought bluebirds, bobolinks, sparrows, and Eastern Meadowlarks in the grasses, and kestrels, Bald Eagles, and harriers overhead. Some binoculars will be available to borrow, but please bring your own if you have them!
Meet in front of the tennis court. Limited to 15 participants.
Raindate October 19*
Members & Non-Members: FREE (but please register)

Ages 12+
Wednesday, October 18*
9:30 – 11 am
REGISTER ONLINE ON SEPT 20 @ 9AM
 
 
 

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Solstice Night Hike

Welcome the winter season with a casual hike in our forest. We’ll look and listen for winter animals, identify some winter constellations, and perhaps even catch some early meteors from this year’s Ursid showers. Meets at the Overbrook Nature Center. Limited to 16 participants. Members: $5 Non-Members: $8 All Ages Saturday, December 21 6 – 7 pm REGISTER

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

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

Vacation Drop-Off Day: Ice & Snow

Vacation Drop-Off Day: Ice & Snow Monday, December 23 Ages 5 – 9 9:30 am – 12 pm Limited to 12 children Discover the science of ice and snow! Race to melt ice, make your own snow, and enjoy all kinds of winter fun around Heckscher Farm and beyond! Meets at Heckscher Barn. Must be of age by date of program. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water, and dress for outside/messy play. Members: $45/day/child Non-Members: $50/day/child REGISTER

Heckscher Barn

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