Art at Flanders is more than something to admire — it’s part of how visitors experience the land. Our trails, farms, and forests have inspired generations of local artists, and their work helps guests see the landscape with fresh eyes. Inside the Van Vleck House, three gallery rooms and the Welcome Center Gift Shop showcase paintings, photography, and mixed‑media pieces that interpret the beauty of our preserves. These works deepen connection, celebrate local ecology, and honor Natalie Van Vleck’s artistic legacy.
Unusual for most nature centers, Flanders owns and operates a traditional New England small animal farm, and displays a collection of antique farm tools and equipment. Our animals are cared for by our farm manager and a group of dedicated volunteers.
Central to our mission is to provide opportunities to learn about the natural world–Flanders is devoted to provide high quality NGSS-aligned field trip programs, enriching summer camp, certificate-level adult learning programs as well as casual in-person and virtual lectures and demos for all ages.
As an accredited land trust, Flanders stewards and manages 56 properties which are designated to be forever “open space” in the towns of Woodbury, Middlebury, Southbury and Bethlehem. Its 7 preserves have walking trails open to the public dawn to dusk, year-round.
Fall Family Fun Day – Saturday, Oct 38 AM – 4 PM Tag Sale. Come treasure hunt at
our Harvest Hauls Tag Sale and support the Colonial Flanders Capital Campaign!
12 – 4 PM Fall Family Fun Day! Bring the whole family to enjoy a day full of laughter and fun fall activities! Admission is Free!
Stop by and pick up some nature products, our very own maple syrup
or a hiking map!
Hours: M – F | 10AM – 4 PM & Saturday | 10AM – 2PM | Closed Sunday