If winter is getting you down, why not lift your spirits by making some gifts for the birds in your yard? In this outdoor, in-person workshop, we will be crafting a simple coffee mug bird feeder and a nesting ball. This is truly the gift that keeps on giving because you will be delighted by […]
Learn about how gaseous particles combine with the Earth and sun's atmosphere to create impressive auroral colors, scattered clouds of light, and shapes in the northern and southern hemisphere! Follow a little girl named Aurora and her caribou friend as they fill the sky with beautiful hues as we read the beautiful children’s book Aurora […]
Animals respond and adapt to the winter by burmiating, aestivation, hibernation, migration, and embracing the snow! Learn about all the cool ways animals thrive in the winter through interactive stations, games, creative movement, investigations of art and nature, and creating original art projects for the whole family! Families can cut, glue, and construct original printmaking […]
Celebrate the holidays with The Umbrella, in the heart of historic Concord! For one weekend a year, The Umbrella Arts Center transforms into a bustling WINTER MARKETPLACE with: - Dozens of Umbrella Studio Artists opening studios and selling their wares - Guest fine arts and craft vendors from the region - Annual small works gallery […]
Keeping a seasonal nature journal offers a way to practice your nature-noticing skills and allow the earth to remind you of the resiliency of life. Our goal is to help you experience the sense of wellbeing that can come through deepening your relationship with nature by providing the space and structure to engage with the […]
Celebrate the winter solstice with The Nature Connection! This workshop will help you learn more about the solstice and what happens on the darkest day of the year. We'll also do a solstice activity together. Small group setting where all people and abilities are welcome.
Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (not required). Saturday, January 6 - make a mini felt winter hat! 2:00pm - 4:00pm […]
Join us on Tuesday mornings for a playgroup aimed at toddlers and their caregivers — an opportunity to explore and play. Join members of the talented Nashoba Brooks School teaching team, leading activities that explore school readiness and promote fun! the event is free and open to all -- feel free to share with neighbors […]
Make fun winter crafts at The Nature Connection! You'll learn more about winter animals - especially birds! - and have a chance to make two crafts: a nature mobile and bird feeder. This event is family-friendly - children & adults of all ages are invited to participate!
Need a nature moment? Come on in and experience the tranquility and spirit of nature. Immerse yourself in the winter forest with animal tracks and antlers! Join us for a lively discussion while learning a bit about evergreens and forest animals, including their winter habits.
