There's always something going on at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust, so be sure to check our calendar page on a regular basis. Below is a list of seasonal events at the Van Vleck Farm Sanctuary in Woodbury. In many cases, links provide more in-depth information.





With spring comes nature's rebirth! Walking Flanders' award-winning Botany Trail offers the opportunity to view many types of wildflowers, including some rare and endangered plants. Observing the ponds and vernal pools will allow you discover how amphibian life begins. On a rainy evening, hundreds of spring peepers can be heard echoing their mating calls.

Flanders offers a wide range of family programming during spring, from birding to walks to farm programs in the North Barn. Or consider getting your own plot in Flander's Community Garden.



Summer is an exciting and busy time of year for Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust. While walking the trails or sitting by one of the ponds, one can see nature in full bloom. Or wander over to our new Community Garden to see gardeners growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers for cutting. Of course, programs for children on art, nature and farming are among our most popular summer activities.

SUMMER SERIES CLASSES
Hundreds of local youngsters attend the Summer Series Classes at Flanders. These classes encompass nature, art, and farm themes and begin in the end of June and run through mid-August.

Call for information about our 2007 schedule!



FALL FESTIVAL
FIRST SUNDAY IN OCTOBER, October 5th, 2008, 10 AM to 4 PM, Rain or Shine
FLANDERS NATURE CENTER & LAND TRUST, WOODBURY
Come join us for a day of country fun at our biggest event of the year. Visit the farm, view educational demonstrations, and browse the arts & crafts tables. Great food, great music and a downright great day! There will be hayrides, GPS & map reading, crafts & exhibits, the Museum of Farm Life & Antique Tools, tractor displays, dollhouse crafters & decorators, kids' game & crafts, bullwhip demonstrations, guided nature walks, mineral specimens & fossils, jewelry-making demonstrations, live farm animals and food vendors.
Free admission to current members. Nonmember General Admission: $7; Children age 6 to 12 - $3; Children under 6 - Free. For information please call, 203-263-3711, ext. 10.

If you would like to be a vendor or a food vendor please call the above number at ext. 12.

FOUR SEASONS OF FLANDERS BENEFIT AUCTION & DINNER DANCE
THIRD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER, October 18, 2008
SOUTHBURY CROWNE PLAZA
One of Flander's biggest fund-raisers! Come browse and bid on hundreds of items, including a variety of unique pieces from area artisans! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, and dinner as well as a silent auction and live auction. Proceeds benefit Flanders educational programming and land trust activities.
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