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SUMMARY:Scout Programs
DESCRIPTION:We can help your Boy and Girl Scouts earn badges and complete community service projects! Programs can be tailored to the needs of individual troops.  Eagle Scout and Gold and Silver Award projects have been done at Flanders.  For a list of ideas which we feel would benefit Flanders—or with an idea of your own\, email Program Coordinator\, Ana Jordan\, at ana@flandersnaturecenter.org.
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SUMMARY:Supervised Agricultural Experience
DESCRIPTION:Do you know (or are you) an agricultural education student searching for placement in an organization to complete your Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)? Look no further\, Flanders is the perfect place to obtain those SAE hours! (for more information) We welcome students from the local area agricultural education programs. Our North Barn\, under the guidance of our Farm Manager\, offers an excellent opportunity to learn and apply knowledge about the care of livestock. Our sanctuary with its forest\, fields\, trails and ponds is a superb location to further your understanding and utilize your skills in environmental systems! Contact flanders@flandersnaturecenter.org for more information.
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SUMMARY:Birthday Parties at Flanders!
DESCRIPTION:We offer birthday parties on Saturdays or Sundays year round! Affordable and fun there are a variety of nature themed parties to choose from including animals and art to fairy fun. Hiking\, games and stories\, live animals and even tractor rides can all be made a part of the celebration!  Call Amber McDonald at (203) 263-3711 x12 for more information to brainstorm what will make for an unforgettable party for your birthday child!  For more information\, download a new Birthday Flyer!
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SUMMARY:Photography Club 2026
DESCRIPTION:Want to join the Flanders Photography Club?  Our focus is outdoor nature photography “to foster understanding and appreciation of nature\, art and the wonders of the natural world . . .” The Club’s purpose is to promote the  development of photographic skills and the art of photography. Meetings will include instruction on the basics of outdoor photography\, camera operation\, features\, techniques and tips as well as presentations\, forums\, and guest speakers. Plus there will be outdoor exercises and projects\, such as macro\, wildlife and bird photography.
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/photography-club-2026/
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SUMMARY:Adventure Days
DESCRIPTION:Enrich time out of school with nature-based learning! During school vacation days\, Flanders offers a camp-like day of adventures outside\, ecological learning\, crafts & activities and student-interest driven fun. Journeys on the land together are led by our experienced nature mentors\, together exploring hidden brooks\, farm pastures\, open meadows\, amphibian-loving marshes\, pine forests and more across Flanders’ 200-acre main campus. Now enrolling for grades K–5 winter and spring vacation days!  Pre-registration required.
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Little Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one or all four of our engaging programs that are specifically designed for caregivers and toddlers to bond together in nature! \nWho’s Tracking at Flanders?\nGo on a journey to seek out animal tracks at Flanders and signs of animal movement in the landscape. Then make your own tracks with us just like the animals do! \nNew Shoots\, New Growth\nAround this time\, the hardiest of green plants begin to emerge on the landscape. Join us on a new shoot scavenger hunt where we’ll hike together in exploration. Nature craft and story included. \nSeeds\, Seeds\, Seeds\nDiscover and play with seeds large and small from corn kernels to broccoli seeds. Plant a vegetable or flower seed with your little one and take home a planted pot to watch grow! \nFinding Wildflowers\nJoin a flowery adventure seeking out and enjoying early spring ephemeral wildflowers! Connect with your little one and the landscape in a guided hike and a wildflower craft. \nBaby Animals\nJoin us for these interactive sessions at our North Barn where baby chicks\, baby goats and baby rabbits arrive in spring. Delight in visiting animals\, learn their parts\, help with tasks\, and enjoy a sensory farm experience!
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SUMMARY:Firefly Hill Farm Programs
DESCRIPTION:Spring Migration Guided Birding Walk\nSaturday\, May 2 | 8:00–9:00 AM\nJoin us for a guided birding walk to witness the wonder of spring migration in full swing! Led by Mike McAloon\, a birdwatcher and biologist\, you will learn basic birding skills to help you spot warblers\, thrushes\, sparrows\, flycatchers\, and more. Mike has extensive experience in environmental and general biology teaching\, research\, and fieldwork. He currently teaches at Taft School\, and we are honored that he is sharing his knowledge and passion for this event. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious about the avian world\, all are welcome! Bring binoculars and water (tick and insect repellent are available at the trailhead). \nThe Enchanted Forest: Faeries\, Fables\, and Fairytales\nMay 23–24 and May 30–31 | Open access 11 AM–3 PM | The Princeton Center\, 27 Siemon Company Drive\, Watertown\nBack by popular demand\, this free beloved magical exhibition returns to Firefly Gallery. Step into a whimsical indoor world of artful installations made from antique treasures and forgotten artifacts. Perfect for dreamers of all ages—faerie wings encouraged!  Cross the pedestrian bridge\, take the elevator to the 3rd floor\, and follow the arrows. \nWalk In The Woods\nJune – July – August | Open access 10 AM–6 PM \nJoin us for a free\, interactive outdoor experience for all ages. Enjoy Secret Lives of Forest Creatures\, a 32-sign scavenger hunt; Gifts of the Forest\, a 12-banner Story Walk along the trail; mindfulness prompts to encourage reflection\, and art installations celebrating the beauty of nature \n 
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SUMMARY:Whittemore Sanctuary Hike
DESCRIPTION:Flanders Land Management Volunteer\, Karen Esslinger\, will lead this spring hike of the Whittemore. The extensive 8-mile trail system winds through a wide range of ecological habitats\, including woodlands\, streams\, ponds\, and a large bog. The bog and wetlands support endangered\, threatened\, and rare plants. The forest on the property is\, historically\, one of the oldest privately managed forests in Connecticut\, containing planted white pine\, regenerated oak\, and several large laurel and tulip tree stands. The hike is moderate\, 90 to 120 minutes\, and a 3-mile loop.
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LOCATION:Whittemore Sanctuary\, Rte 64\, Sherman Hill Rd\, Woodbury\, CT\, 06798\, United States
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