Preschool

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

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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.

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Programs

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

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	December 2019
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2	3	4 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons December 4, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	5	6	7	8
9	10	11 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons December 11, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	12	13	14 Winter Wonderland Winter Wonderland December 14, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Come and be transported into a whole new world as the New Canaan Nature Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland filled with fun and exciting winter holiday activities for the entire family. We hope you will join us to enjoy the warm festive feel the Nature Center puts on this time of year! See more details •	15
16	17	18 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons December 18, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	19	20	21	22
23 Holiday Break Progra… Holiday Break Programs December 23, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday & Tuesday, December 23rd & 24th Thursday & Friday, January 2nd & 3rd 9:00am – 12:00pm (Optional Lunch Bunch from 12:00pm -1:00pm) Perfect for children, ages 3-5! Come on down the hill and join other enthusiastic kids as our expert staff lead a variety of wintry adventures throughout our 40-acre preserve and celebrate the holiday season in true NCNC fashion as nature intended. Healthy snack and drink will be provided. Extend the fun and join us for our Lunch Bunch each day from 12:00pm-1:00pm (bring your own lunch). Members: $120/2 days (lunch bunch not included) Non-Members: $150/2 days (lunch bunch not included) Optional Lunch Bunch: $50/2 days For More Information or To Register Today: https://newcanaannature.org/community-programs/#1513956863562-1d442f83-3ebd See more details •	24 Holiday Break Progra… Holiday Break Programs December 24, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday & Tuesday, December 23rd & 24th Thursday & Friday, January 2nd & 3rd 9:00am – 12:00pm (Optional Lunch Bunch from 12:00pm -1:00pm) Perfect for children, ages 3-5! Come on down the hill and join other enthusiastic kids as our expert staff lead a variety of wintry adventures throughout our 40-acre preserve and celebrate the holiday season in true NCNC fashion as nature intended. Healthy snack and drink will be provided. Extend the fun and join us for our Lunch Bunch each day from 12:00pm-1:00pm (bring your own lunch). Members: $120/2 days (lunch bunch not included) Non-Members: $150/2 days (lunch bunch not included) Optional Lunch Bunch: $50/2 days For More Information or To Register Today: https://newcanaannature.org/community-programs/#1513956863562-1d442f83-3ebd See more details •	25 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons December 25, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	26	27	28	29
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Upcoming Community Programs

Winter Wonderland

Owl Moon Night Hike

December 2019

Holiday Break Programs