The Nature Center
is looking for
volunteer and paid instructors for:
Scout Badges
School Field Trips
Nature Exploration Crafts
Training is available.
If interested, please leave a message at
203-452-4421.
Come Visit: 7115 Main Street, Rte 25, Trumbull, CT 06611 Phone: (203) 452-4421 info@patronsoftnac.com
Mailing Address: Patrons of TNAC, Inc, P.O. Box 110438, Trumbull, CT 06611
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while you shop!
Volunteers:
New England cottontails (disguised as painted bunnies) are hiding all around Trumbull! How many can YOU find?
Visit our New England cottontail
page and print your scavenger hunt flyer!
Find as many bunnies as you can. When you've answered at least 8 questions, submit your flyer for a chance to win a prize.
Drawing will be held at the
Trumbull Day, June 29, 2013.
The Power of Environmental Hands-on Learning
The Trumbull Nature and Arts Center touches the lives of thousands of community members through a wide range of programs, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
We offer programs that bring families and the community together for fun and educational experiences. Our hands-on environment and art programs inspire learning, and encourage problem solving and critical thinking.
Come visit our playground!
Our playground, built out of recycled detergent bottles, is open year-round for children up to age 12.
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Art Workshops
Nature Workshops
Children will learn the joy of “growing your own food”. Participants will grow an herb and vegetable garden at the Trumbull Community Gardens.
Gather at sunset and learn a bit about fireflies as we celebrate this curious insect. Learn why fireflies glow and grab a net and jar before venturing into the summer night to participate in a friendly competition.
Participants will learn to identify common local butterflies and insects. Students will explore the TNAC grounds to trap, identify and release as many different species as they can.
Students will learn to identify common local wildflowers and go on a walk around the TNAC grounds to collect flowers for crafts. Students will learn to press flowers and will take their crafts home with them.
Click on program name to read more, register and make payment, if applicable.
Click on program name to read more, register and make payment, if applicable.
Explore nature and arts
with TNAC this summer!
Kick off the summer with this fine art and crafting workshop designed for the younger artist with “ocean” themed projects. Each day will feature one fine art and one craft projects with a mid-session snack break. Artists will be working in studio and on TNAC grounds to inspire their creations.
Join us for a wondrous workshop week of animal themed fine art and crafting designed to bring awareness to local and global endangered species. Each day’s workshop will feature one fine art and one craft project with mid-session snack break. Artists will be working in studio and on TNAC grounds to inspire their creations.
We’re off on an exciting journey designed for the sophisticated child artist, encouraging the exploration of global art. Each day’s workshop will feature one fine art and one craft projects with a mid-session snack break. Artists will be working in studio and on TNAC grounds to inspire their creations.
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at Tie Dye but didn’t know where to start, join us for this “drop in” workshop. We will provide the t-shirt, dyes and instruction on in 3 basic folds to create your own one –of-a kind shirt.
Wildlife Workshops
2013 is The Year of the Snake! Join Cindy King with “Animal Show on the Go” to learn about these magnificent animals with an up close experience. Find out all about Connecticut native snakes, what threatens them, how they help the environment and how to identify them. Expert staff will show the audience real live snakes from all over the world and give you a chance to pet them. Help raise conservation awareness by attending this informative program and meeting some really cool snakes.
Educational Workshops
Nature Hikes
Archery
Introduction to archery equipment, safety and shooting techniques. Supervised by a CT DEEP instructor. Instructor J. Massari
Join TNAC for an expedition into the Valley. Learn about the natural landscape, wildlife and history of the Pequonnock Valley. Bring your own water, snack or lunch. Hiking boots and long pants recommended. Moderate hike, approximately 2 hours. FREE
Want to taste the best strawberry ever? Join us in exploring how locally farmed foods taste better than your typical grocery store foods. Lori Cochran-Dougall, Market Director for the Westport Farmers Market, will explore the local food system and help to educate children on farmers, farmers markets and how to find the best tasting food around.
Come join us around the campfire, have a few s’mores and listen to stories told about our earth. From across the ages and faraway lands come a variety of thought provoking stories which can help us be better stewards of our environment. Brink a blanket, wear your pajamas, fun for all ages!
This second annual workshop is designed for families who want to experience fishing, but are unsure where to start. Topics include how to select a body of water, what bait to use, how to tie a strong knot, how to cast your bait and how to identify certain freshwater fish.
