All Events

Firefly Hill Farm Programs

May 2 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Sat, May 2, 23-24 & 30-31 - Join us for a free, interactive outdoor experience for all ages!

Manville Kettle Hike

September 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Sat, Sept 9 - Join Flanders’ Land Management Volunteer, Cameron Gardella, on a late summer hike of the first property held in trust by Flanders

Farm Past & Present: An Assessible Trail Experience

August 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Sat, Aug 15 - Enjoy a leisurely hike along our new accessible trail, designed for visitors of all abilities.

CT Trails Day – Leavenworth Preserve Hike

June 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sat, June 6 - Join Flanders volunteer, Mike Carlo, for a guided hike of our Leavenworth Preserve.

Introductory Tai Chi for All Levels

June 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Thurs, June 18 - This Tai Chi class will review fundamental ideas and movements, catering to beginners while also providing challenging practice for intermediates

Summer Foraging: Talk, Walk and Food Tasting!

April 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat, June 13 - Join The 3 Foragers to learn about the edible wild plants and mushrooms of Summer that can be found all around us

Nature Observed and Imagined

June 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sat, June 6 - Woodbury-born artist Marc Chabot presents Nature Observed and Imagined in the Van Vleck House Galleries

Flanders Artist Day 2026

April 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat, May 9 - Spend a day creating plein air artwork inspired by the scenic grounds of Flanders

Trail Work Days

May 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join our monthly trail work party! Help us remove invasive plants from our trails at the Van Vleck Sanctuary

Wildflower Walks

April 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Sun, April 19 & May 3 & 10 - Celebrate spring with a guided wildflower walk on Flanders’ award-winning Botany Trail

Field & Forest Trail Run

June 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

June 6 - Join us for a beautiful run (or walk!) through Flanders’ scenic trails, fields, and forest paths while supporting our mission to preserve and care for local open space. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or cheering on friends and family, this community favorite has something for everyone.

Bald Eagles at the Shepaug Dam

February 22 @ 9:15 am - 11:00 am

Feb 22 - Take a field trip with Flanders to the Shepaug Dam Recreation Area in Southbury for an eagle watch!

Full Pink Moon Hike

April 1 @ 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

April 1 - Join us for a unique opportunity to explore the trails at night and in a new way under the Full Pink Moon.

Summer Camp

June 8 @ 9:00 am - August 28 @ 5:00 pm

Jun 8 thru Aug 28 - Flanders’ summer camp offers more than 70 programs to keep children ages 3 to 13 entertained! Great spaces, great programs – for all ages!

Vernal Pools: Amphibian Habitat

April 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Sat, Apr 11 - Come learn about vernal pools and then explore these amphibian breeding places!