Sweet Strawberries!

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Strawberry season is upon us — and it’s short and sweet, so get picking! Strawberries are delicious and easy to freeze: just wash, pat dry, spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet, freeze overnight — and voila — you can have strawberries in November (if they last that long). Here are some local pick-your-own hotspots; for more Connecticut locations, check out this website. (Photo above by James Lee.)

Lyman Orchards (Middlefield, CT)
Rose’s Berry Farm (Glastonbury, CT)
Belltown Hill Orchards (Glastonbury, CT)
Gotta’s Farm (Portland, CT)

WILD! Feeding at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center every Saturday this summer at 12:30pm

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Every Saturday this summer from 12:30pm-1pm, head out to the Stamford Museum and Nature Center and help feed the animals housed there. Discover what the animals like to eat and help prepare their diet. This event is free for all children, but make sure to grab a spot early (any time after 10am day of) as only 20 kids can help each week. This program is every Saturday from June 6th through August 22 (except the Fourth of July).  

Get directions here!

Nature’s Child: Tidal Pools Workshop at Ansonia Nature Center tomorrow at 10:30am

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Are you curious about the organisms that are able to live in the harsh environment of a tidal pool? Come to the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center learn about these animals in a hands-on activity with organisms visiting from the Long Island Sound. There will also be a craft project and a fun story! This class is on Friday, June 12th at 10:30am. 

There is a tuition fee of $7 per child, or $5 for FANCI members and Ansonia residents. This class is ideal for preschool age children and their parents! Be sure to register by calling 203-736-1053. 

Get directions here!

Send us pictures of your craft project here!

National Trails Day is this Saturday, June 6th!

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The American Hiking Society’s annual National Trails Day is this Saturday, June 6th! There are fun events happening all around Connecticut including hiking, birding, trail maintenance, paddling, and much more! Check out some of these fun events:

Northwest Park National Trails Day – Hiking is for the Birds!

Guided Hike of Great Pond Reserve 

National Trails Day Hikes at Session Woods

East Haddam River Paddle

Also be sure to check out The National Trail’s Day event search and The Connecticut Forest and Parks Association’s list of weekend events!

Be sure to let us know what you thought of the events! 

Kids Summer Camp at the CT Audubon Society’s Center at Glastonbury

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The Connecticut Audubon Society‘s Center at Glastonbury has an exciting 8 week summer camp! From June 29th to August 21st, your kids can have fun outside learning about all things nature. Each week has a different theme, ranging from “Bug-a-Thon” to “Maps and Letterboxing”. There are two programs, one for children ages 3-4, and one for ages 5-9. Check out their brochure here! Fees vary by age group, so be sure to register by downloading their mail in form. 

Get directions to the Center here! 

(Image courtesy of CTAS)