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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.
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/scout-programs/
CATEGORIES:Children and youth
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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.
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/supervised-agricultural-experience/
CATEGORIES:Children and youth
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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!
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/birthday-parties-at-flanders/
CATEGORIES:Children and youth
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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/
CATEGORIES:Flanders Clubs
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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.
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/adventure-days/
CATEGORIES:Children and youth
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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!
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/natures-little-explorers/
CATEGORIES:Children and youth
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SUMMARY:Colonial Flanders Festival
DESCRIPTION:The United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial this year and Flanders is celebrating as well! We are honoring our nation’s 250th birthday with many exciting programs and events. This year’s festival will have a unique focus on the colonial era in our history. By spotlighting our legacy\, we also look forward to all the future has to hold! Save the date to celebrate with us! LOCAL ARTISANS & EXHIBITORS – COLONIAL OPEN HEARTH COOKING – DEMONSTRATIONS – LOCAL FOOD TRUCKS – CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES & GAMES – PERCHERON HORSE DRAWN – CARRIAGE RIDES & WAGON RIDES – (WEATHER PERMITTING) – LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES – BY REGION 14 STUDENTS & SWEETCAKE MOUNTAIN BAND – FARM TOURS & LIVE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS – RIBBON CUTTING & DEDICATIONS.  FUN FOR ALL!  Check out other 250th Tri-bury Area Celebrations!
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/colonial-flanders-festival/
LOCATION:Van Vleck House\, 5 Church Hill Rd\, WOODBURY\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Goat Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature—and adorable Nigerian dwarf goats—at Goat Yoga! Led by experienced instructor Sharon Poarch\, this one?hour gentle class is suitable for all levels. Practice outdoors as playful goats frolic and cuddle alongside you on the scenic farm grounds. Dress comfortably for an outdoor class with live animals\, bring a yoga mat or towel\, and be ready for a little messiness—and a lot of silliness.
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/goat-yoga/
LOCATION:North Barn
CATEGORIES:Adult & Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Field & Forest Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:The Flanders Field & Forest 5K is an all-age walk/run\,  officially timed by Fast Track Timing.  Enjoy the picturesque nature sanctuary and entertainment!  This race is open to all levels of runners and walkers\, with awards given to the top male and female finishers in each age division and the overall male and female winners.   This event is rain or shine; however Flanders reserves the right to cancel in the event of lightning.  We apologize\, due to the terrain this event cannot accommodate strollers or pets on the course.   Registration fees are non-refundable. \nDIVISIONS:  under 19 / 20 – 29 / 30 – 39 / 40 – 49 / 50 – 59 / 60-69 / 70-79 / 80+ \nGO GREEN:  We are earth friendly at Flanders.  Water stations will have paper cups OR bring your own reusable bottle! \nPost race party includes live music\,  food and drinks from local food trucks!  (food & beverages are additional purchases) \nOnline registration closes on  June 4 at 11:59 PM  \n$32.80 (incl. 2.80 fee) ages 10+  & $22.80 (incl. 2.80 fee) ages 0 – 10\n(Same day registration in person only | $40 All Ages) \nRegister by May 5th  to receive a FREE race shirt! \nAll proceeds from the Field & Forest 5K will  benefit Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/field-forest-trail-run/
LOCATION:Sugar House\, 48 Church Hill Rd\, Woodbury\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:CT Trails Day – Leavenworth Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Flanders volunteer\, Mike Carlo\, for a guided hike of our Leavenworth Preserve. This 126-acre property contains former logging roads that have been developed into a low-impact trail system. The hike is an easy to moderate\, 60 to 90 minute\, 1.5 mile loop.
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/ct-trails-day-leavenworth-preserve-hike/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Trail Hikes
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SUMMARY:Nature Observed and Imagined
DESCRIPTION:Woodbury-born artist Marc Chabot presents Nature Observed and Imagined in the Van Vleck House Galleries. The exhibition features landscape monotypes and imaginative drawing caprices\, along with figure studies from life\, including a suite of monotypes shown together for the first time in 26 years. The opening reception is Saturday\, June 6th at 6:00 PM in the galleries with a brief talk and walk through the exhibition by Marc Chabot. The exhibition will then be open to the public until the end of July\, Monday Through Friday 10 AM to 4 PM.
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/nature-observed-and-imagined/
LOCATION:Van Vleck House\, 5 Church Hill Rd\, WOODBURY\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult & Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:In our popular summer camp series\, children can explore nature\, art\, agriculture\, and ecology in a fun healthy and stimulating outdoor environment.  From farming fun to outdoor explorations\, art adventures or creating cooking\, Flanders’ summer camp offers more than 70 programs to keep children ages 3 to 13 entertained!  Great spaces\, great programs – for all ages!
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/summer-camp/
CATEGORIES:Children and youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
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SUMMARY:Introductory Tai Chi for All Levels
DESCRIPTION:This class will review fundamental ideas and movements of Tai Chi\, catering to beginners while also providing challenging practice for intermediates. All will gain the benefits of increased balance\, calm\, and concentration. The movements will improve stability\, coordination\, and energy. The class will entail Qi Gong movements for general well-being\, followed by a series of Tai Chi postures from the traditional forms.
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/introductory-tai-chi-for-all-levels/
LOCATION:Van Vleck House\, 5 Church Hill Rd\, WOODBURY\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T103000
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SUMMARY:Farm Past & Present: An Assessible Trail Experience
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a leisurely hike along our new accessible trail\, designed for visitors of all abilities. Along the way\, Alex Thomson will share insights into Flanders’ collection of antique tractors\, highlighting their history and role on the farm. The walk also includes a visit to the North Barn with a talk and live introduction to our resident farm animals by Heather Kokinchak. This relaxed\, engaging program offers a closer look at Flanders’ agricultural past and present in a beautiful outdoor setting.
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/farm-past-present-an-assessible-trail-experience/
LOCATION:Van Vleck House\, 5 Church Hill Rd\, WOODBURY\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Trail Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
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SUMMARY:Flanders Summer Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable late-summer golden-hour gathering at the Van Vleck Sanctuary.  For more information & tickets! \n 
URL:https://flanders.devserver-2.com/event/summersoiree/
LOCATION:Van Vleck House\, 5 Church Hill Rd\, WOODBURY\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Manville Kettle Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Flanders’ Land Management Volunteer\, Cameron Gardella\, on a late summer hike of the first property held in trust by Flanders. This unique property contains an open field\, mixed trees and a swamp. Located in the center of town the preserve is known as a “kettle” because geologists believe the depression was formed during the last ice age and filled with water from melting ice. The hike is an easy\, 60 minutes\, 1 mile out and back.
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