Permaculture Design Certificate Course A Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course presented in collaboration with Northwest Conservation District. This program is designed to immerse participants in information, ideas, and inspiration on how to design sustainable, regenerative systems for your home and property. Permaculture is a design philosophy that aims to meet our essential

Vernal Pools: Amphibian Habitat Come learn about vernal pools and then explore these amphibian breeding places! Vernal pools are fishless temporary spring ponds that form in the forest essential to many amphibians and other aquatic creatures. During this program, Flanders Environmental Educator Hailey Horan will discuss the importance of vernal

Adventure Days Enrich time out of school with nature-based learning! During school vacation days, Flanders offers a camp-like day of adventures outside, ecological learning, crafts & activities and student-interest driven fun. Journeys on the land together are led by our experienced nature mentors, together exploring hidden brooks, farm pastures, open

Adventure Days Enrich time out of school with nature-based learning! During school vacation days, Flanders offers a camp-like day of adventures outside, ecological learning, crafts & activities and student-interest driven fun. Journeys on the land together are led by our experienced nature mentors, together exploring hidden brooks, farm pastures, open

Senior Hikes With Arthur Join retired Flanders Executive Director, Arthur Milnor and Flanders volunteer, Kathy Haven for easy to moderate casual walks taken on forest trails. A great opportunity to get outside, observe what’s happening in the natural world in winter and early spring, learn something new, and maybe even

Adventure Days Enrich time out of school with nature-based learning! During school vacation days, Flanders offers a camp-like day of adventures outside, ecological learning, crafts & activities and student-interest driven fun. Journeys on the land together are led by our experienced nature mentors, together exploring hidden brooks, farm pastures, open

Photography Club 2026 Want to join the Flanders Photography Club?  Our focus is outdoor nature photography “to foster understanding and appreciation of nature, art and the wonders of the natural world . . .” The Club’s purpose is to promote the  development of photographic skills and the art of photography.

Adventure Days Enrich time out of school with nature-based learning! During school vacation days, Flanders offers a camp-like day of adventures outside, ecological learning, crafts & activities and student-interest driven fun. Journeys on the land together are led by our experienced nature mentors, together exploring hidden brooks, farm pastures, open

Adventure Days Enrich time out of school with nature-based learning! During school vacation days, Flanders offers a camp-like day of adventures outside, ecological learning, crafts & activities and student-interest driven fun. Journeys on the land together are led by our experienced nature mentors, together exploring hidden brooks, farm pastures, open

Chainsaw Safety Course Bill Girard of Girard Custom Cut Hardwood is leading a training on chainsaw safety. This level 1 full day class focuses on introducing the participant to open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features,

Beekeeping Series Learn to be a beekeeper! Take our popular introductory beekeeping course on the art and science of beekeeping. Led by Al Avitabile, Emeritus Professor in the Biology Department at UCONN, co-author of The Beekeeper’s Handbook, and noted beekeeper and researcher. The workshops will promote the importance of pollinators

Finding Wildflowers Join a flowery adventure seeking out and enjoying early spring ephemeral wildflowers! Connect with your little one and the landscape in a guided hike and a wildflower craft. Monday, April 20 | 2:30–4 PM | Trail House | $10 member & $15 non per child | REGISTER