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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LONGHORN BEETLE 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…
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…
Happy Hour Hiking Club with Gerri Griswold
October 8, November 12, December 10, 2026 Get your autumn on! Skip that Happy Hour cocktail and calorie-laden appetizer, and take a beautiful autumn walk with…
Tiny Trekking: On the Water Edition!
Friday, October 9, 2026 Join Kelly Orr to experience the Bantam River at a child’s pace! Bring your own boat and snacks! This will be a family friendly paddle,…
The Ron & Joan Jones Memorial Hikes: An Autumn Walk through Slab Meadow with Gerri Griswold
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Enjoy the peak of autumn as we wander the two loops of this lovely trail; one of the greatest secrets of the White Memorial…
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, October 12, 2026 Offices Closed
Children’s Free Week in the Museum
October 12 - 18, 2026 In Memory of Tish Samponaro from Her Husband, Philip G. Samponaro. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by…
Star Party!
Friday, August 21, 2026 Members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society organize this astronomy program.…
STAR PARTY! The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club Celebrates 70 Years Under the Stars!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 Join us as our local astronomy club marks its 70th anniversary with an afternoon of history, discovery, and as evening descends,…
Beginner Family Camp Out at White Memorial
Saturday, October 17, 2026 New to the world of camping? Don’t let the “gear-fear” or tent poles keep you at home! Join us for a stress-free, guided overnight…
Ashes of Industry: 19th Century Charcoal Production in Northwestern Connecticut
Thursday, October 22, 2026 LUNCH INCLUDED! While hiking along the trails in Northwest Connecticut, hikers occasionally come across large raised circular mounds…
The Historic Trees of Litchfield Van Tour
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Let the oldest and largest trees of Litchfield tell the tales of our town’s rich history. This van tour will take you to notable…
Moonlight Hike with Kelly Orr and Gerri Griswold
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Kelly Orr and Gerri Griswold lead you on a night hike on the cusp of the full Hunter Moon. Because the peak occurs just past…
Children’s Free Week in the Museum
October 26 - November 1, 2026 In Memory of Ron Hummel from His Family and Friends. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an…
Shade Swamp Sanctuary Hike with CT DEEP Habitat Biologist Peter Picone and Gerri Griswold
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Join Peter Picone and Gerri Griswold for an unusual hike around one of the most intriguing gifts of land once owned by Alain and May…
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…
Artistry in Nature Teen Trek: Following in the Footsteps of Violetta White Delafield with Colleen Harrak
Saturday, November 7, 2026 For grades 6 – 12 Follow in the footsteps of noted mycologist Violetta White Delafield (sister of Alain & May) and become a nature…
Tiny Trekking with Kelly Orr
Saturday, November 7, 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…
Children’s Free Week in the Museum
November 9 - 15, 2026 In Honor of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Happy Hour Hiking Club with Gerri Griswold
October 8, November 12, December 10, 2026 Get your autumn on! Skip that Happy Hour cocktail and calorie-laden appetizer, and take a beautiful autumn walk with…
Owl Prowl with Fran Zygmont
Saturday, November 14, 2026 The early bird gets the….er….OWL! Venture out into the silent early hours in search of our native owls with expert Fran Zygmont.…
Emperor of the Night: Owls with Colleen Harrak
Saturday, November 14, 2026 Experience why owls rule the night in this engaging program featuring our live barred owls and a digital presentation. See why no…
Everything Irie! with Colleen Harrak
Saturday, November 14, 2026 For Ages 8 and up! Come meet Irie, our resident Red-tailed Hawk ambassador, up close! Ever wondered how a hawk spots a field mouse…
Connecticut Butterfly Atlas Project version 2.0 with Laura Saucier, CT DEEP
Thursday, November 19, 2026 In 1995, a group of butterfly enthusiasts and researchers initiated an ambitious project-Connecticut Butterfly Atlas Project- to…