Established in 1913 by siblings Alain and May White. The White Memorial Foundation is CT’s largest privately held Conservation area.
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The 44th Annual Family Nature Day Raffle Ticket Sale!
March 1 – September 20, 2026 Stewart McPherson, Redfern Tours has once again gifted the Conservation Center with an unreal first prize for the 44th Annual…
Children’s Free Week in the Museum
August 10 - 16, 2026 In Memory of Jean and Don Leavitt and Emily and Bill Cusack Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Children’s Free Week in the Museum
August 10 - 16, 2026 In Memory of Jean and Don Leavitt and Emily and Bill Cusack Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Children’s Free Week in the Museum
August 17 - 23, 2026 Courtesy of Tara and Arthur Diedrick Honoring Ann and Arthur Diedrick. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied…
Meet Our Riveting Reptiles! with Colleen Harrak
Saturday, August 22, 2026 FOR ALL AGES! Experience up-close encounters with our reptilian residents, such as Peaches the Honduran Milk Snake and Rocky the Box…
The Ron and Joan Jones Memorial Hikes: Loving Haight and The White Oak Trail
August 29, 2026 Step out for a visit to the White memorial Foundation’s newest trail! The White Oak Trail was created in and made its first appearance on our…
Pajama Parade!
Friday, September 4, 2026 You don’t have to be a kid to participate in this fun event! Put on your favorite jammies and take an easy stroll (geared towards…
Cicadas: Nature’s Introverted Extroverts with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, September 5, 2026 You never think about them, but they are always underfoot! There are thousands of species of cicadas on our planet but perhaps you…
Predators at Risk: The Deadly Journey of Rodenticides with Mary-Beth Kaeser
Saturday, September 5, 2026 For Ages 16 and up From mice in the pantry to rats in the barn, rodents have posed health and economic challenges for people for…
Happy Hour Hiking Club with Kelly Orr
Thursday, September 10, 2026 Summer is upon us! Maintain a monthly resolution to keep your body moving! Skip that Happy Hour cocktail and calorie-laden…
Nature’s Nursery Series, Summer 2026
Thursdays, July 9th, August 13th, September 10th Nature’s Nursery, Summer 2026 4:00pm Ages 3-6 years Join us on the second Thursday of the month from…
The Ron and Joan Jones Memorial Hikes: Morning Ramble to Laurel Hill, Cat Swamp, and Apple Hill
Saturday, September 12, 2026 Start your day with a trip up the Laurel Hill Trail to visit spectacular Cat Swamp. Wind your way through a carpet of Princess…
Meet our Radical Raptors with Colleen Harrak
Saturday, September 12, 2026 For Ages 8 and up Just who-who-whoo are those big, beautiful birds of prey you see perched atop fenceposts by day or hear calling…
Children’s Free Week in the Museum
September 14 - 20, 2026 In Memory of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Tiny Trekking with Kelly Orr: Heron Pond
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Join Kelly Orr to experience the outside world at a child’s pace! You and your child will explore each new bud and flower, climb…
Star Party!
Friday, September 18, 2026 This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical…
The CT DEEP’S 10th Annual Bat Appreciation Day at Old Newgate Prison, East Granby CT
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Old Newgate Prison and Copper Mine is located at 115 Newgate Road, East Granby, CT. The 10th Annual Bat Appreciation Day at Old…
Ron and Joan Jones Memorial Hikes: Evening at Little Pond
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Join Gerri Griswold in search of Wood Ducks, migrating raptors, herons, muskrats, otters, beavers, frogs, and anything else Mother…
The 44th Annual Family Nature Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026 Our annual celebration of Mother Nature is a must for folks of all ages. This edition is chock full of the greatest presenters!…
Children’s Free Week in the Museum
September 28 - October 4, 2026 Courtesy of Joan and Jack Benham. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Fresh Start Hiking Club
October 6, November 3, December 1, 2026 Get a leg up on your day by heading to White Memorial! Join Gerri Griswold on the first Tuesday of each month for a…
ANTHROPOMORPHIC OR NATURAL MOUSE TAXIDERMY with GOTHAM TAXIDERMY
Saturday, October 3, 2026 In this class, we will learn about the fascinating anatomy of mammals and traditional mammal taxidermy. This class is designed for…
The Fungus Among Us with Dave Paton
Saturday, October 3, 2026 Spend a couple of hours in the forest with Dave learning do’s and don’ts, basic identification, and stories behind all of the fungus…
SUNSET MOTH PRESERVATION with GOTHAM TAXIDERMY
Sunday, October 4, 2026 In this beginners class, students will learn everything about basic butterfly/insect/ arachnid preparation. We will discuss harvesting…