New Canaan Nature Center

Preschool

The New Canaan Nature Center Preschool was founded in 1967 and is the oldest nature based preschool in the country.

Visit Us

Get lost in our boxwood maze in the Children’s Play Garden. Go on a scavenger hunt. Visit our Birds of Prey and so much more.

Programs

Our innovative use of wildlife and science education can bring everyone closer to nature, creating the perfect back drop for hands on learning.

	May 2021
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					1 Birds of Prey Bonanz… Birds of Prey Bonanza May 1, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, May 1st Sessions at 10:00 A.M., 11:15 A.M., and 1:00 P.M. Join us for a NEW community program – our Birds of Prey Bonanza! Meet some of our favorite feathered friends and learn about their amazing journeys to and at the Nature Center. Learn more! See more details •	2
3	4	5 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons May 5, 2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	6	7	8	9
10	11	12 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons May 12, 2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	13 4th Annual Lecture &… 4th Annual Lecture & Luncheon with Gil Schafer May 13, 2021 11:00 am - 2:00 pm We invite you to join us at the Fourth Annual Lecture & Luncheon to benefit the New Canaan Nature Center. This year’s Lecture & Luncheon will feature the award- winning architect and author of the new book A Place to Call Home, Gil Schafer. He believes the most successful houses are the ones that celebrate living – houses with timeless charm that are imbued with memory and a distinct sense of place. See more details •	14	15	16
17	18	19 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons May 19, 2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	20	21	22	23
24	25	26 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons May 26, 2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	27	28	29	30
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