Upcoming events at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust in Woodbury, CT.
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Guided Hike at the Hetzel
Everyone is invited to explore the Hetzel Refuge in Middlebury — a pristine, 66 acre wooded sanctuary offering excellent observation areas for both birds and…
Invasive Plant Management Work Days
Flanders is proud to partner with the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program as an approved site for intern outreach hours. Master Gardener interns will…
Adventure Days
Enrich time out of school with nature‑based learning and outdoor fun. During school vacation days, Flanders offers a camp‑style experience filled with…
Maple Syrup Training & Certification Course – Become a Certified Master Maple Syrup Maker
Discover the magic of maple season at Flanders. In this self paced training program, participants learn every step of the sugaring process — from identifying…
What is Permaculture?
Explore the foundations of permaculture, a holistic and sustainable design system rooted in ecology, community resilience, and regenerative land stewardship.…
Environmental Research Symposium
Connecticut scientists doing research in whole or in part on land trust properties in Litchfield, Middlebury, Roxbury, and Woodbury will be giving high level…
Beaver Lodge Sunset Walk
Experience the magic of the Marsh at dusk as beavers begin their evening activities. This guided walk brings you to the Beaver Lodge just as the sun is…
Nature’s Little Explorers
Early Childhood Education (ECE) at Flanders opens the wonders of nature to our youngest learners. Designed for ages 2–5, these seasonal caregiver‑and‑me…
Fall Hikes With Arthur and Kathy
Join retired Flanders Executive Director Arthur Milnor and longtime volunteer Kathy Haven for easy to moderate walks along beautiful forest trails. These…
Fermi-culture: The Art and Science of Vegetable Fermentation
Discover how fermentation can nourish both your kitchen and your garden in this engaging, hands‑on workshop led by permaculture instructor Elmo Ranelli.…
Quinnetukut: Indigenous Stewardship of Land & Waterways
This talk, led by Gabriel Benjamin, M.A. in Public History and Executive Director of the Institute for American Indian Studies, explores how Indigenous…
Wreath Making Workshops at Flanders
Join us for our festive wreath workshops, where you’ll learn to design and decorate your own beautiful holiday wreath from scratch. Guided by our knowledgeable…
Natural Holiday Ornament Workshop
Use the forest as your craft store as you learn to make natural ornaments and decorations for the holiday season. Led by Environmental Educator Hailey Horan,…
Black Friday Gratitude Hike
Step outside on Black Friday and join us at Flanders for a Gratitude Hike led by former board president Anne Westerman. Together we’ll give thanks and enjoy…
Eagles: A 250th Anniversary Tribute
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an inspiring program on one of our nation’s most iconic species. Explore the remarkable recovery of bald eagles in…
Liability Issues Facing Today’s Land Trusts
Join insurance advisor Sherry Creighton for an overview of the key liability exposures affecting today’s land trusts. With more than 20 years of experience in…
Whittemore Legacy: Industry, Art, and Conservation
Learn how John Howard and Harris Whittemore shaped the Naugatuck Valley through civic beautification, early forest restoration, and land conservation—including…
Whittemore Bog Winter Hike
Join us for fresh air, exercise, and a rare chance to explore bog ecology in winter. Wetland ecologist and soil scientist Kyle Turoczi will guide participants…
Summer Camp
In our popular summer camp series, children can explore nature, art, agriculture, and ecology in a fun healthy and stimulating outdoor environment. From…