Woodcock Nature Center

Celebrate Pride with us! ✨🌈 Visit Woodcock Nature Center at Ridgefield's annual Pride in the Park this Saturday from 12-3pm! Some of our animal ambassadors will be joining us at the booth to say hi! 🐍🐢

Ridgefield CT Pride

https://ridgefieldpride.org/event/ridgefield-ct-pride-in-the-park/

Huge shout out to Fairfield County Bank for their volunteer day this week! We’re cleaned out and freshened up for summer. 😎

MOTHS AT MCKEON FARM is this Saturday at 8:30pm. It also happens to be Tommy's birthday. This means that Moths at McKeon Farm is going to basically be his birthday bash. A white sheet and a very bright light will be at the center of the decor, and party favors will include live moth mustaches (provided we find some suitable species).

PLEASE register now using the link at the end of this post, or on our upcoming events page! Moths are so cool and Tommy's birthday wish is for you to be fascinated by them.

This event is also part of the Ridgefield Summer Trekking kickoff and CT Trails Day, and so is cosponsored by the Ridgefield Conservation Commission, the Ridgefield Library, , Ridgefield Parks and Recreation, Connecticut Forest & Park Association.

Registration Link: https://wnc.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=6672&

Save the Date for Bats & Tequila this summer! On Saturday, August 26, dive into a one-of-a-kind bat presentation and experience that shines a spotlight on these fascinating creatures and their vital role in our ecosystem. Get up close with a live ambassador bat and discover what makes these nighttime flyers so incredible. To add to the fun, we'll enjoy bites from Southwest Cafe and taste some tequila, which would not be possible without pollination of the agave plant from, you guessed it... BATS!

https://www.woodcocknaturecenter.org/bats

Hornitos Tequila Southwest Cafe

Join Woodcock Nature Center at the Wilton Pride Festival this weekend, 11am - 4pm! Wilton Pride

https://wiltonpride.org/

June 6th at 8:30pm - Moths at McKeon Farm! Join Woodcock educator Tommy McCarthy and the Ridgefield Conservation Commission for this free evening program during which we will set up light sheets to attract some of these fascinating nocturnal insects. Will we be lucky enough to see any showstopping giant silk moths, like the Luna or Polyphemus Moth? Register now on our upcoming events page and come find out!

We’re in the home stretch of the Fairfield County Bank Charity of the Month competition — every vote counts now! Vote daily and help your favorite nature center win $1,000. That support could fund 2 full weeks of free camp for families who need it most or cover 10% of our annual animal care costs — a real, tangible impact for the Woodcock community. Keep the momentum going — vote and share DAILY!

https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/general-information/charity-of-the-month.html

Town of Wilton .ct

Today two chatty crows had some fun playing on our playground! They weren't even put off by the noisy field trip either 😂

We can now say that our playground is Kid AND Crow Approved ✅️🐦

Blue is hoping that you're VOTING DAILY for Woodcock to win Charity of the Month through Fairfield County Bank (we may have promised him we'd spend the $1,000 prize on crickets if we won)

https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/general-information/charity-of-the-month.html

Fairfield County Bank Town of Wilton Ridgefield, CT

On Saturday May 30th, roll up your sleeves for a morning of planting native plants in the newly established Welcome Garden at the main entrance to Woodcock! In addition to planting, we will be removing some of the invasive plant species that surround the small parking lot at the entrance. Stay for as long or short as you are able. Please wear comfortable outdoor clothing appropriate for gardening and trail work, including long pants, closed-toe shoes or boots, and layers - dress to get dirty! 🐛🌸🌼

Register here! https://wnc.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/wnc/eventRegistration.jsp?event=6692&