Compete in the Bauer Park Annual Boat Regatta! Come collect natural materials from around the park to build your own boat for the race. This event is recommended for children under 5, and all kids must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free, but be sure to register by calling 203-245-5623.
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Curious about butterflies? Bring you child to this drop off program at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on Thursday, July 23rd at 1:30pm, where they will learn about the unique characteristics of butterflies, play games, make a craft project, and learn about butterflies in Connecticut. This program has a fee of $6.80 for members and $8 for non-members.
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Head out to the Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center Sunday, July 19th from 2-4pm for a chance to learn about bones! Join Cheri Collins and learn how to identify bones found outside using Goodwin’s skull and bone collection as well as some of her own. Bring any bones you might have found for identification! This program is free for Friends of Goodwin Forest or CFPA Members, but has a fee for non-members of $3/person or $5/family. Be sure to pre-register by contacting Emma Lorusso at emma.lorusso@ct.gov or (860) 455-9534.
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Curious about what the animals at the Mystic Aquarium are like after dark? Head on over Friday night, July 17th from 6:30-9:30pm for extended aquarium hours to learn how their behavior changes. Enjoy a complimentary Sea lion show, a visit with the African Penguins, a Meet & Greet with the mascot, Petey the Penguin, fun hands on activities with other aquarium animals, as well as all the exhibits that are open during the day. There will be also be kid-approved food and refreshments. Prices for members are $24.95 for adults (11+) and $20.95 for children (under 10). Prices for non-members are $29.95 for adults (11+) and $25.95 for children (under 10). Click here to register for this event!
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Head on over to Session Woods this Saturday (7/18) at 1:30pm to learn about butterflies! Join Wildlife Division Natural Resource Educator Laura Rogers-Castro to learn how to identify the many butterflies in Connecticut. The program will meet in the classroom in the exhibit room in Education Center, then move outside to use your new knowledge to identify butterflies around Session Woods. Be sure to pre-register by calling 860-424-3011 or emailing laura.rogers-castro@ct.gov.
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Head out to the Flanders Nature Center on Saturday from 10am-3pm for a day of magic in nature! Come enjoy music, vendors, a crafts show, storytelling, a performance by the Main Street Ballet, and many other fun activities. Come in your fairy costume and march in the parade. You’re also invited to build your own Faerie/Wizard house which will be displayed during the festival. There is a fee of $5 per person (free for ages 2 and under).
Find out more about the festival on Flanders website or by calling the center at (203) 263-3711.
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