All ages welcome! A staff member will read childrens' books and introduce the live animals featured in those stories.

Join Nature Educator, Ray, for a family program from 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM. Saturday programming has an animal focus and includes an animal encounter as well as an activity, game, or hike.

Pumpkin Decorating is back and better than ever! Join us in your costume for a scavenger hunt, S'mores, costume photo shoots with the animals, and pumpkin decorating! 

Join us on Thursday, November 12, for a speical presentation Actually, It Is Rocket Science, a film by Teton Gravity Research.

Join us for a Preschool Open House at the Darien Nature Center! Early experiences in nature foster curious, joyful learners and a lifelong love of the natural world. Our outdoor classrooms and nature-based curriculum provide a holistic preschool experience unlike any other in the community. Meet some of our passionate and experienced nature educators and learn firsthand why the forest classroom is so healthy for young children.

Our Festival of Wreaths is returning, and we're looking for creative members of our community to help make it a success! Whether you're an artist, a crafter, a local business, or simply someone who loves getting creative, we'd love for you to design and donate a one-of-a-kind wreath!