Adult Programs
From growing organic vegetables and flowers in a community garden plot to celebrating the seasons or learning more about nature, the environment and the arts, Flanders offers a variety of special activities for adults.
Art of the Earth
Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust and Blue Horse Art Studio offers new “Art of the Earth” events, and an artist call for entries. Artists will be challenged to create works of art inspired by nature and current environmental issues. This “Art of the Earth” series of events will encompass seasonal group exhibitions starting this spring with a call for art and multimedia creations for a “Plight of the Pollinators” exhibition to be viewed by the community to raise awareness of these concerns.
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Annual Activities at Flanders
Four Seasons of Flanders Benefit Auction and Gala
Maple Celebrations
Farm Day
Autumn Festival
Winter Holiday Programs
Community Garden
Programs in the Community
From autumn traditions to holiday decorations, Flanders talented educators can bring seasonal programs to your business or organization. It’s a perfect activity for senior centers, youth groups, scout troops, religious organizations, service clubs, corporations or any group looking for an out-of-the-ordinary learning experience. Space is limited to 20 participants per session. 10 participant minimum. Volunteers are welcome to help!
January and February | Blue Bird Nest Box Building
Learn about the life cycle of blue birds. Participants construct their own blue bird nest box from a kit made of long-lasting red cedar. Assembly requires use of hammer and nails. Please note that each participant will build and take home only one bird box.
Cost: $20 per person
February 25, 10:30 – 11:30 am | Bald Eagle Viewing Trip
Flanders sponsors a field trip to the Shepaug Bald Eagle Viewing Station in Southbury to view one of the largest concentrations of wintering eagles in Connecticut. Other birds which might be seen include red-tailed hawks, sharp-skinned hawks, goshawks, great blue herons and a variety of waterfowl. Volunteers will be available to help with the station’s telescopes and answer questions. Participants should dress warmly, bring binoculars and stop at the Eagle Observation area to be admitted at 10:30 am as a group, with a Flanders reserved confirmation number.
Location: Shepaug Bald Eagle Viewing Station, Southbury
Donation: $5
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February 28, 6:30 – 8 pm | Introduction to Permaculture
Permaculture is a design process that is focused on observing nature and working with its resilient patterns to design ways of living. Whether farming, gardening, landscaping or a home owner, living in the country or an urban apartment, you will benefit from a better understanding of permaculture, which fosters low-tech, self-reliant methods for living that work in harmony with nature. Instructor Cynthia Rabinowitz is a soil scientist and Permaculture Design Consultant, and co-owner of The Center for Sustainability in Bethlehem, CT.
Location: Woodbury Library
Donation: $12 for Flanders’ members and $15, non-members
March and April | Maple Syrup Magic
Students get the full sensory experience as they learn the history and folk-lore of maple sugaring. Learn how to identify sugar maples, use the tools involved and taste the final product. Please note that each person will bring home 1/2 pint of Flanders own maple syrup.
Cost: $15 per person
March 15, 6:30 – 8 pm | Organic Vegetable Gardening
Guy Beardsley, owner of Guy’s Eco Garden, a certified organic farm in Shelton, CT, and founder of the Shelton Farmers’ Market will speak on the many aspects of growing vegetables organically, including soil amendments, composting, crop diversity and site preparation.
Location: Welcome Center, Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust, 5 Church Hill Rd in Woodbury
Donation: $12 for Flanders’ members and $15, non-members
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March 20, 6:30 – 8 pm | Organic Care of the Land: Health, Ecology and Biodiversity
Bill Duesing, Executive Director of CT NOPFA, will share practical knowledge from his 35 years as an organic farmer, author, environmental artist and promoter of organic agriculture and greater local food sufficiency. Organic principles can be used to grow food, flowers, trees and grass to create a beautiful home or community landscape. Duesing will focus on choosing optimum sites and styles, crop rotation, companion planting, soil testing and improvements, and other practical information, to create abundant gardens and beautiful landscapes.
Location: Woodbury Library
Donation: $12 for Flanders’ members and $15, non-members
March 27, 6:30 – 8 pm | Culinary and Medicinal Herb Gardening
Dr. Eugene Zamperion, Naturopathic Physician practicing in Woodbury, professor at the University of Bridgeport School of Naturopathy, author and radio personality will present and illustrated educational program on culinary and medicinal herb gardening. In his program, Dr. Zamperion will share his passion for growing as many varieties of medicinal and culinary herbs as possible.
Location: Woodbury Library
Donation: $12 for Flanders’ members and $15, non-members
April and May | Bat Box Building
Learn more about our most misunderstood allies. Build a bat box from a kit. Assembly requires use of a screwdriver and screws. Please note that each participant will build and take home only one bat box.
Cost: $24 per person
October | Pumpkin Mania
Learn about the life cycle of pumpkins and "pumpkin math", as participants dissect a pumpkin to count the seeds inside. Decorate a pumpkin using natural materials supplies by farm animals.
Cost: $10 per person
November | Bird Feeder Building
Learn about winter survival for native species of birds, from migration to staying in the neighborhood. Construct a backyard feeder out of wood to bring home.
Cost: $20 per person
December | Wreath-Making
Flanders staff will demonstrate wreath-making, while teaching about different kinds of local evergreens, from spruce to pines. Decorate one wreath to take home with all-natural materials.
Cost: $20 per person
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