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White Memorial Conservation Center

White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall Road
860-567-0857

The White Memorial Foundation is a 4,000-acre wildlife sanctuary located in Litchfield and Bantam. Thirty-five miles of trails criss-cross various habitats and are open to the public for passive recreation. The White Memorial Conservation Center is the education branch of the Foundation which offers environmental education programs to schools, scouts, and the public. The Center also runs the White Memorial Nature Museum, a state-of-the-art facility which focuses on the habitats found outdoors. Inter-active exhibits, live animals, and a gift shop are also in the Museum.


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White Memorial Conservation Center Calendar of Events February 2024

Thursday, February 1 Ages 3-6 Years Nature’s Nursery, Winter 2024 4:00pm Join us on the first Thursday of each month from January – March for an engaging program designed just for your young nature lovers. Every session will last 45…

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White Memorial Conservation Center Calendar of Events January 2024

December 31 / January 1 Happy New Year! MUSEUM AND OFFICES CLOSED January 3 Dark of Winter Yoga This class will run for 17 weeks, from the change of the clock in November to the change of the clock in March. The class will meet on…

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White Memorial Conservation Center Happenings for December 2023

December 1 After Hours Holiday Sip & Shop Enjoy our beautifully decorated Nature Museum while listening to festive music, sipping mulled cider, and indulging in holiday treats! Get your Christmas shopping in high gear in our gift shop.…

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White Memorial Conservation Center Calendar Of Events - November 2023

November 2 Thursday, November 2 Ages 3-6 years Nature’s Nursery Series 4:00-5:00pm Join us on the first Thursday of each month from September – December for an engaging program designed just for your young nature lovers. Every…

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White Memorial Conservation Center Calendar Of Events - October 2023

September 28 – October 4 Museum Children Free Week Courtesy of Joan and Jack Benham. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult. Grades 1-3: Tuesdays in October (Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24) Grades 4-6:…

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White Memorial Conservation Center Calendar Of Events - September 2023

September 2 Loving Haight with Gerri Griswold Pack a snack and some water! Explore this beautiful piece of property that is laced with babbling brooks, towering trees, a bevy of birds, and a view of the vineyard. 10:00 a.m., Meet in front of the…

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Agust Calendar of Events: White Memorial Conservation Center

AUGUST 2023 August 3 Ages 3-6 years Nature’s Nursery Series 4:00-5:00pm Join us on the first Thursday of each month from May-August for an hour-long program designed just for your young nature lovers. Every session will include a…

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July Calendar of Events: White Memorial Conservation Center

June 29 – July 5 Museum Children Free Week In Honor of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult. July 1 A Stroll through Slab Meadow with Gerri Griswold This beautiful parcel,…

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Bats Count! Bat Cam to Be Launched in Connecticut

Bats Count! Bat Cam to Be Launched in Connecticut Observe a live big brown bat colony at White Memorial Conservation Center The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division and White Memorial…

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White Memorial Conservation Center Happenings for May 2023

May 2023 May 4 Thursdays, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3 Ages 3-6 years Nature’s Nursery Series 4:00-5:00pm Join us on the first Thursday of each month from May-August for an hour-long program designed just for your young nature…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar of Events: April 2023

White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar of Events: April 2023 April 1 The Pandemic Pantry ~ Crazy About Coconut! with Gerri Griswold It may be early spring in Connecticut but somewhere in the world folks are imbibing in coconutty,…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar of Events: March 2023

Grades 4-6: Wednesdays in March (except the 30th) After-School Adventures Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar of Events: February 2023

February 1 Dark of Winter Yoga This class will run for 17 weeks, from the change of the clock in November to the change of the clock in March, specifically November 9 to March 8. The class will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.. This…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar Of Events January 2023

January 1 / 2 Happy New Year! MUSEUM AND OFFICES CLOSED January 4, 11, 18, 25 Dark of Winter Yoga This class will run for 17 weeks, from the change of the clock in November to the change of the clock in March, specifically November 9 to…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar Of Events December 2022

December 3 Holiday Open House to Benefit F.I.S.H. of Northwestern CT! Attention Shoppers! Not only can you fill your satchel with stunning one-of-a-kind gifts for holiday giving or find that perfect board book, puzzle, plush toy, or stocking…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar Of Events November 2022

November 2022 October 31 / November 1 STAFF TRAINING OFFICES AND MUSEUM CLOSED November 5 Why Do Wolves Howl? With Erin Josefson Why do wolves howl? What messages do they convey? Can they recognize each other with their howling? These…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar Of Events October 2022

OCTOBER 2022 September 28 – October 4 Museum Children Free Week Courtesy of Joan and Jack Benham. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult. October 1 The Pandemic Pantry: Where’s the Beef?…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar Of Events September 2022

September2022 September 3 Loving Haightwith Gerri Griswold Packa snack and some water! Explore this beautiful piece of propertythat is laced with babbling brooks, toweringtrees, a bevy of birds, and a view of the vineyard. 10:00 a.m., Meet in…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar Of Events August 2022

August 3, 10, 17 Yoga in the Garden: A Morning Sadhana at White Memorial In the garden behind the White Memorial Museum, we will practice gentle, Vinyasa yoga as we listen to the birds, feel the morning breezes, and celebrate the warmth of…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar Of Events July 2022

June 29 – July 5 Museum Children Free Week In Honor of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult. July 2 Nature Tag Sale Come to the Activity Shed between 11 am and 3pm. Choose…

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White Memorial Conservation Center - Calendar Of Events June 2022

June 3 DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil by Arm of the Sea Where does food “come from” and from what is it made? Here’s a lively primer for urban bumpkins and upcountry gardeners of all ages. Fusing cutting-edge science and age-old…

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