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Nature Night Out at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center August 8th from 5:30-8:30pm

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Bring you kids by on Saturday from 5:30-8:30 for a night with nature! Dinner will be provided, followed by fun activities both indoors and outside such as a hike or stories inside. The night will end with s’mores by the fire. Be sure to send your child with appropriate clothes for being outside and a flashlight! This program is ideal for children ages 5-12. Fees are $25.50/member child and $12.75/extra sibling, or $30/nonmember child and $15/extra sibling. Be sure to pre-register by calling the center at 860-536-1216.

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Bee Hotels Program at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Sunday, August 9th at 1pm

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Head out to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on Sunday (8/9) at 1pm to learn all about butterflies, bees, and other pollinators! Take a walk through the nature center and the meadow nearby to search for these insects, then create a “bee hotel” from natural resources found outside. This program is ideal for kids ages 6-16, and there is a fee of $8.50 for members or $10 for non-members. Buzz on over!

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Little Explorers Class August 8th from 9:30-10:30am at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

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Bring your curious kids over to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for a fun class in exploring the creatures of the forest. Each Saturday morning class from 9:30-10:30am features a different animal such as frogs, butterflies, turtles, and more! There will be a story, a craft, and an outdoor activity in the meadows, forests, and ponds. This event is ideal for families with children under 6 years old. There is a fee of $8.50 for members and $10 for non-members. be sure to pre-register by calling the center at 860-536-1216. 

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Forest Pests and Diseases Walk at Session Woods Thursday, August 6th at 10am

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Curious about the kinds of sicknesses that affect forests? Join the Friends of Session Woods this Thursday at 10am in a program where you’ll learn about pests and sicknesses right here in Connecticut on a walk to the beaver marsh. This program is free, and all kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to pre-register by calling 860-424-3011 or emailing laura.rogers-castro@ct.gov.

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Leaf and Bark Tee Shirt Art at Bauer Park, Sunday August 2nd

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Show off your creative side this weekend! Using natural materials you’ll have the opportunity to make prints and dye your tee shirts, pillowcases, and other fabrics. Come by Bauer Park from 1-3pm on Sunday, August 2nd. There is a $5 fee per person, and all kids must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Back to Basics: Natural Dyes at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center Saturday, August 1st at 10am

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Interested in how you can decorate clothes and fabric using only plants? Head out to the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center Saturday, August 1st at 10am to join fiber artists Dawn Sotir and Jody Bishel in a fun lesson in naturally dying fibers. They will lead a short hike to identify plants that can be used for dyeing, then perform a demonstration. There is a fee of $8 per person, and be sure to pre-register by calling the center at (203) 736-1053. 

Don’t forget to send us your artistic creations here!

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Sticks and Stones Program at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Sunday, July 30th at 1pm

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Head on over to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center this Sunday (7/30) at 1pm for a fun afternoon program. Learn how to use natural resources to make a walking stick, a burn bowl, and a stone cairn. This program is great for kids ages 10-18. There is a fee of $10.20 for members or $12 for non-members. 

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