Registration is required for all programs.
Please register online or by calling (203) 938-2117.
October Astronomy:
Observing the Moon, Jupiter, & Saturn
Saturday October 5, 7:30pm
Please join the wonderful team of volunteer astronomers from the Discovery Center at Ridgefield as you look through our telescopes at the Moon’s mountains, craters, and mare (seas), majestic Jupiter with its moons, and Saturn’s beautiful rings. Then view some carbon and double stars as early Fall constellations are be pointed out along with the starry Milky Way.
Please Note: Families are invited to a special Preview in the Learning Center classroom at 7 p.m. This mini-lesson will give participants, especially children, a better understanding of what they will be viewing out on the hill.
Participants should park near the Learning Center and bring a flashlight for the walk to the observatory.
$4 per New Pond Farm member ($16 max. per member family) or $6 per non-member ($24 max. per non-member family)
Registration is required for all programs.
Please register online or by calling (203) 938-2117.
Elementary School Students
These drop-off programs will meet from 4-5 p.m. & are $10 per member child and $12 per non-member child (unless noted otherwise)
Beaver Craft
Tuesday October 15
Guest instructor, Adrianne Roberts, will share a short story then inspire you to create one of the colorful main characters.
Halloween Luminaries
Tuesday October 22
Join guest instructor, Chanel Dupare, for a pumpkin luminary workshop. Each student will leave with their own unique “pumpkin” to use as a festive decoration or seasonal nightlight!
Annual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating
Thursday October 24
Back by popular demand. Join NPF staff to carve and decorate your pumpkin that will be taken home. Pumpkin will be provided by NPF
$12 per member child, $16 per non-member child
Mask Making
Tuesday October 29
Just in time for Halloween: join our artist-in-residence, Kris Holm, for the afternoon of creativity and fun as you make a masterpiece to wear!
Turkey Craft
Tuesday November 12
It’s the time of year to celebrate turkeys! Adrianne Roberts will share turkey tales and invite you to play Turkey Trivia before you make your very own “bird of courage” to take home for Thanksgiving!
Ceremonial Talking Sticks
Tuesday November 19
For centuries many Native American tribes have used Talking Sticks as a way to help tribal members know when to speak and when to listen. Artist Kris Holm will help you to make your own ceremonial talking stick to share with your own “tribe”.
Middle School Students
Parent-Child Fly Casting
Saturday October 5, 2 – 3 p.m.
Program Director, Tim Laughlin, will have fishing rods at the ready and invite you to learn the basic techniques involved with fly casting. Fly fishing is a calm, relaxing sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
$10 per member team, $12 per non-member team
Registration is required, space is limited.
Japanese Calligraphy & Origami
Saturday October 12, 2 – 3 p.m.
Join NPF Board member, Masako Nakamuta-Vigneault, for our summer camper’s favorite workshop! This afternoon promises to be both fun and educational. You will learn how to write your name and count to ten in Japanese, then move onto the art of chopsticks and origami.
$10 per member, $12 per non-member