Adult & Family Programs

Fermi-culture: The Art and Science of Vegetable Fermentation

Tues, Nov 10 - Discover how fermentation can nourish both your kitchen and your garden in this engaging, hands‑on workshop

Wreath Making Workshops at Flanders

Fri, Nov 27 - Sat Nov 14, 21, 28 & Dec 5, 12 - Sun, Nov 15, 22 & Dec 6, 13 - Join us for our festive wreath workshops, where you’ll learn to design and decorate your own beautiful holiday wreath from scratch

Private Wreath Making & Decorating Parties

Flanders offers private wreathmaking (daytime hours only) and decorating parties, held exclusively at Flanders Sugar House

Natural Holiday Ornament Workshop

Sat, Nov 21 - Use the forest as your craft store as you learn to make natural ornaments and decorations for the holiday season

Invasive Plant Management Work Days

Sat, Dec 5 - Join our land stewardship team for scheduled workdays focused on removing invasive plants and restoring native plant communities

What is Permaculture?

Wed, Dec 9 - Explore the foundations of permaculture, a holistic and sustainable design system rooted in ecology, community resilience, and regenerative land stewardship

PermacultureDesign Certificate Course

Saturdays, Jan 9 & 23, Feb 6 & 20, Mar 6 & 20, Apr 10 & 24 and May 8 & 15 - Immerse yourself in the principles and practices of permaculture through this comprehensive certification program

Whittemore Legacy: Industry, Art, and Conservation

Sun, Jan 24 - Learn how John Howard and Harris Whittemore shaped the Naugatuck Valley through civic beautification, early forest restoration, and land conservation

Flanders Letterbox Series

Flanders has planted several letterboxes on the family friendly trails at their preserves and sanctuaries.