Due to COVID-19, our Visitor Center is currently CLOSED.
Our trails & grounds are open.

Join us for one of our fabulous fall family programs!

	October 2020
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			1	2 Great American Autum… Great American Autumn Campout October 2, 2020 3:30 pm - October 3, 2020 9:30 am Come and take part in our Great American Autumn Campout to enjoy an evening full of fun & adventure by camping out in New Canaan’s favorite backyard – the New Canaan Nature Center! Enjoy a classic camping-style barbecue dinner,field games on the Green, night hike, campfire complete with s'mores, and more!In the morning, awake to fog over the meadow, deer browsing nearby and thepromise of another magical day! A light breakfast of bagels, juice, and coffeewill also be served. This fun and safe outdoor event is limited to 15 families (or 60 people) to allow for social distancing. Face coverings are required for all guests over the age of 2, except when eating. Members: $85/family Non-members: $110/family For more information: click here See more details •	3 Great American Autum… Great American Autumn Campout October 2, 2020 3:30 pm - October 3, 2020 9:30 am Come and take part in our Great American Autumn Campout to enjoy an evening full of fun & adventure by camping out in New Canaan’s favorite backyard – the New Canaan Nature Center! Enjoy a classic camping-style barbecue dinner,field games on the Green, night hike, campfire complete with s'mores, and more!In the morning, awake to fog over the meadow, deer browsing nearby and thepromise of another magical day! A light breakfast of bagels, juice, and coffeewill also be served. This fun and safe outdoor event is limited to 15 families (or 60 people) to allow for social distancing. Face coverings are required for all guests over the age of 2, except when eating. Members: $85/family Non-members: $110/family For more information: click here See more details •	4
5	6	7 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons October 7, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	8	9	10	11
12	13	14 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons October 14, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	15	16	17	18
19	20	21 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons October 21, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	22	23	24	25
26	27	28 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons October 28, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	29	30 Halloween Spooktacul… Halloween Spooktacular October 30, 2020 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm The 2020 Halloween Spooktacular is now SOLD OUT! Get into the Halloween spirit by joining us for this spooktacular celebration, NCNC-style. Learn about and meet some fiendish friends who remind us of All Hallows Eve (spiders, snakes, owls, & more), enjoy making some creepy crafts, and roast a marshmallow while sharing spooky stories around a cackling (erm, we mean crackling) campfire! Top off the evening with our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern experience and you will be destined to have a dreadfully wicked evening! Pre-registration is REQUIRED. See more details •	31

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Due to COVID-19, our Visitor Center is currently CLOSED. Our trails & grounds are open.

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Due to COVID-19, our Visitor Center is currently CLOSED.
Our trails & grounds are open.