Litchfield
Connecticut
White Memorial Conservation Center
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.
Recent News
The White Memorial Conservation Center Showcases a New Exhibit in the Nature Museum Called 'Nevermore: The Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon'
The White Memorial Conservation Center Showcases a New Exhibit in the Nature Museum Called 'Nevermore: The Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon,' Featuring a Rare Taxidermy Mount of this Extinct Bird Litchfield, CT - The story of the passenger…
Read More »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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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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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:…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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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