March Happenings at New Canaan Nature Center

Syrup Saturday: A Pancakes & PJs Party this Saturday, March 14th from 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
 Bring the whole family and join us for our annual end of syrup season celebration – you won’t want to miss our famously delicious Pancakes & PJ’s party, complete with TONS of fun syrup-related activities!
 
We’ll be serving up flapjacks, syrup, and an array of tasty toppings in the Visitor Center, while leading tree tapping demos, a real maple sap “boil down,” campfire with marshmallows, and a real v. fake syrup taste test.
 
All are welcome and encouraged to dress in their PJ’s!
 
General Admission (ongoing 8:30-11:30am)
Members: $8/person
Non-Members: $10/person
 
VIP Lounge Dining
Reserve your very own table and unique dining experience in the VIP Lounge of the NCNC Green House! Let our staff wait on you! Enjoy the bounty of our Pancakes & PJ’s Party, PLUS more: sausage, fresh fruit, Nutella, whipped cream, and home-made NCNC maple syrup!
 
Seating Times: 8:30am or 10:00am
 
Pre-registration is mandatory as seating is extremely limited. Table prices include admission and all additional Syrup Saturday activities.
 
Table of 4: $40
Table of 8 $80
 
Register HERE.
Epigenetics: How Food Speaks to Your Genes on Wednesday, March 11th at 8:00 P.M.
 
Now a Virtual Event on Zoom!
 
A message from Lauren Wingent:
 
"Please join us from the comfort of your home on ZOOM at 8:00PM EST (please note time change), and look out for a new date, as we still plan to hold this event live in New Canaan in the coming months. Dial-in info below."
 
WWW.ZOOM.US (download on any computer or smartphone device)
 
MEETING ID# 625-045-1488
 
Dr. Tamara Sachs has been practicing Functional Medicine & Integrative Care since 2003. A medical expert in nutrition, toxicology and nutragenomics, Dr. Sachs will explain the best way to support our detox systems.
Pop-Up Yoga for Adults on Saturdays, March 14th, 21st and 28th from 9:15 A.M. - 10:15 A.M.
 
Calling all adults! Join preschool teacher and certified yoga instructor, Lisa Socci, for a FREE pop-up yoga class right here at NCNC.
 
Did you know…? Not only does morning yoga help you feel good, it can also help you sleep better at night, set a positive tone for your entire day, and encourage health habits.
 
No experience or toe-touching flexibility required. Please bring a yoga mat or towel and a water bottle too!
 
Donations are greatly appreciated and will go to benefit the New Canaan Nature Center.
SAVE the DATES!
The Great Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration on Thursday-Saturday, April 9th-10th - Times Vary
 
Perfect for children, ages 2-10, our egg hunts are designed for smaller groups (approximately 25 per hunt) and, in addition to the hunt, include an egg & spoon obstacle course and meet & greet with our baby chicks & bunny rabbits. Just BYOB (bring your own basket) for collecting eggs (which contain nature-themed prizes and nut-free sweets).
 
All Egg Hunts are rain or shine.
 
Members: $10/child
Non-Members: $15/child
 
Register HERE.
Spring Fling Break Programs
Monday-Friday, April 13th-17th
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Optional Lunch Bunch: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
 
Out of school and looking for some spring fun and adventure? Come on down the hill and join other enthusiastic kids as our expert staff guide you on a variety of seasonal adventures throughout the 40-acres of forests, fields, and ponds at NCNC. Partake in nature games, crafts & activities!
 
Members: $300/all 5 days
Non-Members: $375/all 5 days
Lunch Bunch: $125/all 5 days
 
Online Registration Begins March 13th!
 
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