101 Marchant Road, Redding, CT, 06896

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Astronomy: Viewing the Night Sky

Astronomy: Viewing the Night Sky Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers out on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more! Gaze through telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deepquestions, and connect with other night sky enthusiasts. This is an outdoor program, please dress for...

Astronomy: Viewing the Night Sky

Astronomy: Viewing the Night Sky Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers out on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more! Gaze through telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deepquestions, and connect with other night sky enthusiasts. This is an outdoor program, please dress for...

STEM at New Pond Farm- Hot Air Balloons (Grades K-4)

New Pond Farm 101 Marchant Road, Redding, CT, United States

Each month we will explore a different theme as we ask questions and search for answers through observation, investigation, and experimentation. This drop-off program is: $15 per Member Child, $20 per Non-member Child Registration is required, space is limited. Register Here

Astronomy

Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more! Gaze through the telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deep questions and connect with other night sky enthusiasts. This is an outdoor program, so please dress for the weather and...

September Astronomy

Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more! Gaze through the telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deep questions and connect with other night sky enthusiasts. This is an outdoor program, so please dress for the weather and...

$8 – $10

Family Stargazing

Bring lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a low-tech night of stargazing. With cups of farm fresh hot cocoa in hand, we will turn our gaze skyward in search of early fall constellations. Part science, part folklore - this relaxed evening will include the sharing of myths and legends behind common constellations. *This...

November Astronomy

Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more! Gaze through the telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deep questions and connect with other night sky enthusiasts. This is an outdoor program, so please dress for the weather and...

December Astronomy

Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more! Gaze through the telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deep questions and connect with other night sky enthusiasts. This is an outdoor program, so please dress for the weather and...

January Astronomy

Join our knowledgeable team of volunteer astronomers on Astronomy Hill for views of constellations, star clusters, planets, and more! Gaze through the telescopes, hear stories about the stars, watch a short slide presentation, ask deep questions and connect with other night sky enthusiasts. This is an outdoor program, so please dress for the weather and...

Voice of the Hudson

This program will take place at Mark Twain Library (439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896) Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment and can be found in marine and freshwater ecosystems, food, air, and drinking water. Learn more about this important issue with consultant, educator, researcher, and explorer Tim Keyes as he shares the results of...

Women & Girls in Science

Did you know that February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science? Join us as we learn about famous female scientists such as Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, Roberta Bondar, and more! We will celebrate their accomplishments and impact by conducting experiments related to space, mathematics, biology, and chemistry. This program is:$22...

Astronomy Talk: The Birth and Death of a Star

Join us for an in-depth exploration of one of the universe's most fascinating phenomena—the life cycle of a star. This indoor presentation will guide you through the stages of stellar evolution, from the birth of a star in a cosmic nebula to its ultimate death, whether it fades into a white dwarf, explodes as a...

Little Scientists (Ages 3 – 5)

Tuesdays:March 4, 11, 18 Designed to spark curiosity, this playful, hands-on program will encourage young learners to ask questions, make observations and engage in simple science experiments. This program is:$45 per member,$60 per non-member Registration required, space is limited. Please Register Here

STEM Club (Grades K – 4)

This program is full, but we are taking a waiting list Each week we will explore a different theme as we ask questions and search for answers through observation, investigation, and experimentation. We will build hot air balloons, launch rockets, bend light, create electricity, and more. Thursdays: March 6 - April 10 This 6-part series...

On the Farm: STEM (Grades 5 – 8)

Enjoy everything our 102-acres has to offer from science to nature to gardening! Each session will focus on a different theme, each including new opportunities to learn more about the world around us. Join us as we help support various research projects around the farm. Tuesdays: March 11, 18, & 25With Bus Service from John...