🎨✨ Pour & Elevate: Embellishment Techniques for Acrylic Pour Paintings 🗓️ Saturday, July 19 | 10–11 AM $45 All materials provided. đź“Ť Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station – Where Art Meets History! Ready to take your acrylic pour paintings to the next level? In this exciting new workshop, local artist and instructor Christy […]
Home made ice cream making classes for incoming 4th - 6th grade students with Chef Sabrina. 2pm - 4:30pm at The Maxx - July 1, 22 and August 12th $35 per class
Discover the flowers, birds, and butterflies of Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. Starting in our pollinator garden, we will discuss the phenology (seasonal cycles) of native flowering plants and how this impacts the insect and bird communities. Then we will explore the life in and around our nature preserve! $5 […]
Ready for a mini adventure? Hit the trails with our awesome Volunteer Guides on a 2–3-mile hike at Deer Pond Farm! We’ll wander through meadows, listen to birds in the forest, and maybe even spot a few surprises along the way. It’s an easy-to-moderate hike with maximum good vibes—perfect for nature lovers! Register here. This […]
Join us for a lively summer stroll at Deer Pond Farm as we uncover the secrets of Connecticut’s native trees with two amazing guides: John Ehrenreich, author of Native Trees of Connecticut, and CT Audubon Naturalist Diane Nizlek. Learn to ID trees by their leaves, bark, and quirky traits—no botany degree required! Whether you’re a […]
Summer ART Club with Liz RosielloThursday Evenings • 6–8 PM • $65 per sessionFor Adults & Young Adults (ages 14+)All skill levels welcome!Join artist and instructor Liz Rosiello for a summer of creativity, skill-building, and artistic exploration! Each session of this laid-back, small-group Summer Art Club focuses on a different essential art skills—from drawing fundamentals […]
Home made ice cream making classes for incoming 4th - 6th grade students with Chef Sabrina. 2pm - 4:30pm at The Maxx - July 1, 22 and August 12th $35 per class
Explore how different bird species choose specific trees for food, shelter, and song—and how knowing your oaks from your birches can help you spot more birds! Join Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer at Deer Pond Farm for a unique twist on traditional birding. This is a relaxed walk through various habitats, perfect for curious […]
Affectionately known as SOOP, Seat Of Our Pants has ascended to the forefront of the Connecticut roots music scene with award winning, heartfelt, and clever songs that put a smile on your face, a tear in your eye, and get you thinking about the world around you. From sellout shows at The Buttonwood Tree, to […]
Meet us at Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer and Diane Nizlek, CT Audubon Naturalist to enjoy a family-friendly nature walk. We will use our senses to explore wildlife habitats, identify plants and animals, and we will discuss how to see the forest for the trees! All ages welcome. Register here for the August 17 Family […]