Come explore the fascinating and often troubled joint history of snakes and humans with Environmental Educator, Colleen Harrak. We will explore mythology and traditional views on snakes throughout the world and time. In addition, you’ll get up close and personal with some of our live snake ambassadors to learn which species of snakes are native to CT. Ages 10 and up! 2:00 p.m., Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. Members: $5.00, Non-Members: $10.00 Please pre-register: www.whitememorialcc.org

This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing after the program. 8:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

To say Gerri Griswold obsessed with Iceland is an understatement .(57 trips…with 58 and 59 on the horizon!) Join Griswold as she shares stories and beautiful photos illustrating her deep love for this spectacular country and its people. This dynamic presentation leads you through glacial landscapes and molten lava fields, meet-ups with farmers and their four-footed friends, exposes you to stunning seascapes, and so much more. Griswold first stepped foot in Iceland in 2002. It’s been a love affair with the land and its people ever since! 2:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room and Microsoft Teams. Members: FREE, Non-Members: $5.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org A link to the presentation will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration.

This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing after the program. 8:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing after the program. 8:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

Join the Friends of Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield Hills Audubon Society, and Housatonic Valley Association for our Annual Members Day "Hawk Watch" at Topsmead State Forest. An open invitation for members of the Friends of Topsmead and their friends to scan the skies over the forest for a varierty of migrating hawks! Meet at the tent behind the shed adjacent to the Chase Cottage.

RAIN DATE: Sunday, June 14th, For GPS, use Buell Road as your destination. We look forward to seeing you!