Join environmental educator and nature enthusiast, Dave Parsons, on a guided nature walk through the New Canaan Land Trust’s Still Pond Preserve. With meadows, wetlands and woodlands, the preserve is home to a variety of different habitats, with a diverse array of bird species, wildlife, and wildflowers. Participants will gain a 360 view of nature […]
On the eve of the summer solstice, join artist and professor Christopher Kaczmarek at Watson-Symington's Labyrinth for an informal talk about the history of seven-circuit labyrinths and the making of our Labyrinth from local stones gathered at the preserve. The outdoor talk will be followed by a meditative walk through the labyrinth.
Have you spotted a butterfly in your backyard recently? Want to learn more about these and other pollinators during the peak butterfly season in Connecticut? Join us for a guided walk with expert lepidopterist, Victor DeMasi, on Saturday, August 21st at 10am. We'll learn about the many different butterflies and pollinators that can be found in […]
A Hike Through History: If This Land Could Talk The New Canaan Land Trust, in partnership with the New Canaan Museum and Historical Society and New Canaan Library, invite you to experience our town as never before, on a Hike Through History. Join us on Sunday November 7th us for a guided hike through our […]
Land trusts from Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, and Stamford have teamed up to bring you the first-ever Discover Your Land Trust series. For four months, beginning in March 2022, each land trust will host an outing to introduce visitors to their preserves. We look forward to learning from each other, exploring our region's open space, and making new […]
Join the New Canaan Nature Center's new Senior Naturalist, Frank Gallo, for a series of birding and nature walks. On three Spring outings, Frank will guide visitors around area preserves, and open spaces. Along the way, he will discuss the area's natural history, pointing out birds, plants, and other species. These easy to moderate-level walks […]
Land trusts from Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, and Wilton have teamed up to bring you the first-ever Walk Your Land Trust series. Beginning in March 2022, each land trust will host an outing to introduce visitors to their preserves. We look forward to learning from each other, exploring our region's open space, and making new connections. This […]
Land trusts from Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, and Wilton have teamed up to bring you the first-ever Walk Your Land Trust series. Beginning in March 2022, each land trust will host an outing to introduce visitors to their preserves. We look forward to learning from each other, exploring our region's open space, and making new connections. This […]
There are many types of mushrooms in our region. Some are poisonous, but their ecology is fun to learn about...and others are simply delicious! Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt from the Mushroom Hunting Foundation are New England's leading mushroom hunting teachers, will lead us into the forest for a close look at local fungi in […]
Land trusts from Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, and Wilton have teamed up to bring you the first-ever Walk Your Land Trust series. Beginning in March 2022, each land trust will host an outing to introduce visitors to their preserves. We look forward to learning from each other, exploring our region's open space, and making new connections. This […]
