The White Memorial Conservation Center, an
Environmental Education Center and Nature Museum, is located in the heart of
the 4000-acre White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield.
The Conservation
Center operates a Nature Museum with exhibits focusing on the interpretation of
local natural history, conservation, and ecology, as well as a Museum Nature
Store.
The grounds
includes the wildlife sanctuary maintained by the White Memorial Foundation
that comprises 4000 acres of fields, water, and woodlands, trails, campground
and boating facilities.
In
February, White Memorial is planning some exciting programs for children and
adults. On Feb. 3 for example, at 1 p.m. learn to
paint a winter sunset in watercolor with internationally celebrated botanical
artist Betsey Rogers-Knox. Step by step instruction will be offered for all
levels for ages 12 and up. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members
and pre-registration and payment is required.
The
Center is also hosting the 2nd Annual
Adult Museum Sleep In: A Sense of Wonder!
So, pack your sleeping bag, your love of nature, sense of
childlike wonder, and hearty appetite and stake out your floor space in the
Museum or the Carriage House Bunk Room and celebrate the life and times of
Rachel Carson! Night walks, day walks, and readings by Ilvi Dulac and David
Leff, sing-alongs too are all part of the fun. This program is limited to 20
happy campers! All meals provided but BYOB! Members: $70.00 Non-members: $
90.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
If
you are interested in winter wildlife tracking, don’t miss the free walk on
Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. with Deneen Bernier to look for clues left behind by animals
that tell the story of how they live this time of year.
The
Star Party, an astronomy program organized by members of the Litchfield Hills
Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society is back on
February 15. The topic will focus on our
magnetic sun and weather permitting there will be star gazing after the program
at 7 p.m. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to
bring your own telescope or binoculars.
On
February 16, Gerri Griswold leads participants on a winter walk through five
ponds to look for animal tracks and listen for birds. This brisk stroll is capped off with hot
chocolate and a sweet treat in the A.B. Ceder Room. Meet at the museum at 2 p.m. and head to the
trailhead to start this invigorating walk.
White
Memorial Foundation is located on 80 White Hall Rd. in Litchfield. For program information call 860-567-0857 or http://www.whitememorialcc.org. For area information www.litchfieldhills.com.
