New Canaan Nature Center

Our Visitor Center is NOW OPEN!

Come visit our revamped Gift Shop, animal ambassadors, and, of course, our trails & grounds.

Join us for one of our fun & outdoor Community Programs!

Donate to the Topper and Socs Memorial Fund

Support our Animal Ambassadors today!

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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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.

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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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Non-Discrimination Notice

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3	4	5 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons January 5, 2022 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	6	7	8 Owl Moon Night Hike Owl Moon Night Hike January 8, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Let the light of the FULL moon be your guide as we explore magic in the woods and unravel the mysteries of our nocturnal neighbors, the owls. We’ll discover how owls use their keen senses to navigate the night and learn first-hand how they can hunt in the dark. We’ll even “give a hoot” and see if we can identify owls by their tell-tale calls, before getting to meet a couple owls up close & personal. Program will include an interactive night hike and live owl presentation. Come dressed for the cold night weather. Proper social distancing will be strongly encouraged. Face coverings are required indoors for unvaccinated guests. Members: $10/person (registration opens 12/13) Non-Members: $15/person (registration opens 12/20) All attendees (children + adults) must have purchased a ticket. Click here for more information. Pre-registration by 1/6 at NOON is required. See more details •	9
10	11	12 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons January 12, 2022 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	13	14	15	16
17	18	19 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons January 19, 2022 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	20	21	22	23
24	25	26 Wednesday Crafternoo… Wednesday Crafternoons January 26, 2022 10:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details •	27	28	29 Adopt-a-Tree: Maple … Adopt-a-Tree: Maple Syrup Program Kickoff Event January 29, 2022 Kickoff Event is Saturday, January 29th Register for 1 of 3 tap times: 10:00am, 11:30am or 1:00pm Don’t get stuck indoors this winter! Get outside for some quality family time by adopting a tree for maple syrup season! Through this ongoing seasonal program, learn about and participate in the entire syrup making process, from tapping a maple tree to sap collections and boil downs. You’ll even get your very own bottle of NCNC-made maple syrup at our end of season pot-luck dinner in March. Registration: Coming Soon! See more details •	30
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