Group Programs

Outreach Programs
Outreach Programs offered by the New Canaan Nature Center feature talented, professional educators utilizing interpretive techniques such as hands-on science, storytelling, humor and live animals and artifacts demonstrations. Programs are offered to community and corporate groups and can be held at the New Canaan Nature Center or at your location. > Learn more

School Programs
With over 30 different programs to choose from, the New Canaan Nature Center offers an extensive variety of topics and teaching formats on-site or at your school. From watery habitats to wildlife in our backyard, students can explore a range of natural science topics relevant to the New England environment. > Learn more

Boy and Girl Scout Programs
From wildlife investigations to field ecology and astronomy, the New Canaan Nature Center offers more than 50 interactive programs designed to help girl and boy scouts fulfill requirements needed to complete badges and other advancements. With 40 acres of natural habitats and a live animal collection of birds of prey, reptiles and mammals, the Nature Center provides scouts with hands-on discovery, explorations and activities.> Learn more

Before and Afterschool Programs
Looking for an after school activity for your elementary-age group? Our professional educators will teach a weekly one-hour session for up to twelve students for grades K - 5. Program sessions can be offered for three to ten weeks and can be taught to children of a single or two consecutive grade levels. (i.e.. K-1, 3-4). Programs can be designed to accommodate school needs or requests. > Learn more

Home School Programs
The Home School Nature Series is a program designed to provide home schooled students an opportunity to explore the natural environment in a caring and personalized environment while interacting with other home schooled students.> Learn more