Adult Programs

The New Canaan Nature Center provides a wide variety of programming for adults. Pre-registration is recommended.

** JOIN NCNC's NEW GREEN BOOK CLUB! Click here to view more details.**

To register for NYBG classes please call (718) 817-8748 or call (800) 322-6924 and ask for the Continuing Education Department.

For all other programs and classes please call (203) 966-9577. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted.


Green Book Club Meeting
Tuesday, July 14
7:30 p.m.

NCNC has chosen "The Art of Simple Food" and "Edible Schoolyard" by Alice Waters as the next books for our Green Book Club. All are invited to join and meetings will take place monthly at the Nature Center.

Members are encouraged to purchase books locally at Elm Street Books. NCNC members will recieve a 10% discount on the selected book.

The book club will focus on books that relate to nature and the environment. The group is informal and fun, and members can go to all meetings, or attend meetings featuring books that are of interest. Guest speakers or authors may be invited to select meetings.

Email nature@newcanaannature.org if you are interested in joining, and for a complete list of planned meeting dates and discussion books.

Members: FREE / Non-Members:

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NYBG: The Deer Resistant Landscape
Saturday, July 25
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Drawing upon 30 years of evaluating a wide range of popular and exotic, ornamental woody plants, Brad Roeller highlights trees and shrubs that are inherently resistant to deer browsing. Discover the latest information available about deer repellents and other proven methods of discouraging deer. Learn environmental and biological factors that influence deer and their choice of food.

Registration Deadline: Please call (800) 322-6924 and ask for the Continuing Education Department
Members: $42 / Non-Members: $47

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NYBG: A Perennial Border for All Seasons
Saturday, August 8
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Perennials are a constant but ever-changing presence in the garden. The gardener's challenge is to combine a variety of herbaceous plants and a few shrubs into a living collage. The first step is understanding nature's geometry to provide structure in a perennial border. Learn the "checkerboard theory" of design and how to use strong plant shapes to create an effective four-season garden.

Registration Deadline: Call 1-800-322-NYBG or 718-817-8747 to register.
Members: $42 / Non-Members: $47

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NYBG: Landscaping with Perennials
Saturday, August 29
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Gain the basic skills and knowledge needed for successful cultivation of perennials in a variety of garden settings. Topics include side selection, soil preparation, tools and planting techniques, maintenance practices, plant selection, landscape use, and design basics. Please bring lunch

Registration Deadline: Call 1-800-322-NYBG or 718-817-8747 to register.
Members: $91 / Non-Members: $101

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Get to Know your Property

The New Canaan Nature Center offers free walk-throughs of your property. An experienced volunteer will acquaint you with the trees, shrubs and groundcovers on your land. Volunteer staffing is limited, and any contributions made will be used to support and further our programs. Contact agorkin@newcanaannature.org


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Upcoming Youth & Family Programs

Crepuscular Critters Campfire
Friday, July 17
7 - 8:30 p.m.
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Parent's Night Out/Nature's Night In!
Friday, August 7
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Starry Sky Campfire
Friday, August 17
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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