Join us as we celebrate 60 years of serving the community and rescuing and caring for approximately 12,000 pets! This groovy celebration will include a fab grazing table, refreshments, far out raffle baskets, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and more! Wear your hippest outfit from the 60's era (encouraged but not required) and receive an […]
With the leaves off the trees, you’ll enjoy seeing further through the woods along our trails. This is a great way to get outside, stretch your legs, and enjoy the crisp autumn air. Join us for the monthly First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm led by our knowledgeable volunteer guides. Approx 2 – 3 miles. Register here for the November First Friday Hike
Holiday Ornament Making Tuesday, November 11th Drop in - 1:00-5:00 PM Get crafty while the kids are off from school!! Join us for a Polymer Clay Ornament Workshop. This is a fun, hands-on way to make your own unique holiday decorations. Drop in anytime between 1–5 PM. There is no need to book in advance! […]
Learn about and see forest management practices at Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist and CT certified forester Lori Lichtenauer. The history of Connecticut’s forests will be discussed and how past land management has impacted the forests of today. We will hike about 4 miles to some of our management areas where we will discuss […]
Learn about and see forest management practices at Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist and CT certified forester Lori Lichtenauer. The history of Connecticut’s forests will be discussed and how past land management has impacted the forests of today. We will hike about 4 miles to some of our management areas where we will discuss […]
The Sherman Chamber Ensemble presents “Classical Classics” with music for flute, and strings. In a tribute to America 250, the program features String Trio No. 1 by Joseph Antes (1740-1822), one of the earliest American-born chamber music composers and a contemporary of Franz Josef Haydn. He is also the maker of perhaps the earliest surviving bowed string […]
Join us at Deer Pond Farm and discover the various ferns common to the Northeast. CT Audubon Society Volunteer Naturalist Diane Nizlek will start off in the classroom sharing the basics of fern identification and reproduction. We’ll then explore the main campus learning a few fun facts about some of the oldest plants on Earth […]
Level Up Your Saturday Night! Get ready to play some epic games? Grab your friends (or come make some new ones!) for an evening packed with gaming, laughs, and friendly competition. We have 20 consoles set up! Challenge your friends head-to-head, see if you can top the leaderboard, or discover a new favorite game. Whether […]
Level Up Your Saturday Night! Saturday, July 11 6:00–10:00 PM Get ready to play some epic games? Grab your friends (or come make some new ones!) for an evening packed with gaming, laughs, and friendly competition. We have 20 consoles set up! Challenge your friends head-to-head, see if you can top the leaderboard, or discover […]
✨ A LITTLE BIT OF FLAIR ✨ Join us for a special evening celebrating the artists who help make Village Center for the Arts such a creative and welcoming place. Our newest gallery exhibition, A Little Bit of Flair, features artwork created by VCA employees, instructors, and volunteers. From sculpture and mixed media to painting […]