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Vacation Drop-Off Day: Animals in Winter

Discover what animals do in winter, from hibernation to migration! We’ll head out on the trails to see if we can find signs of our active winter animals. See how our farm animals stay warm in the winter and meet some of our animals who live where it rarely snows! About SM&NC Vacation Days No school? No problem! No school? No problem! Join us for mornings of fun at the SM&NC! Each day will have a different theme but all…

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February 14, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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151 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT United States

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Discover what animals do in winter, from hibernation to migration! We’ll head out on the trails to see if we can find signs of our active winter animals. See how our farm animals stay warm in the winter and meet some of our animals who live where it rarely snows!
About SM&NC Vacation Days
No school? No problem! No school? No problem! Join us for mornings of fun at the SM&NC! Each day will have a different theme but all will be full of animal visits, trail experiences, art projects, and more. Limited to 12 participants. Must be of age by program date. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water, and dress for messy play. Meets at Heckscher Barn.
Friday, February 14
Ages 5 – 10
9:30 am – noon
Members: $45/day/child
Non-Members: $50/day/child
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American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September

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