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Organic Lawn Care for Homeowners With Peter Newcombe

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Tuesday, March 26: Organic Lawn Care for Homeowners  Peter Newcombe Manager, PJC Organic   You can have a lush green lawn without using chemicals harmful to children, pets, and wildlife. Peter Newcombe of PJC Organic will cover the basics of how to grow "healthy turf" using an all-natural organic lawn care approach. Our focus will […]

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Drop-In Craft: Recycled Papermaking

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Get crafty with us every Saturday in February and March from 11 AM – 1 PM! Join our $3 cash-only drop-in craft corner, where we’re turning old paper scraps into something beautiful through eco-conscious paper-making. Let’s make weekends creative and sustainable!

CLOSED: Whittingham Discovery Center

30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Whittingham Discovery Center is closed to the public for the Easter holiday.

Art in the Park – Cherry Blossom Collage

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us on for a blooming day of creativity at Art in the Park, presented by the Stamford Art Association. Immerse yourself in artistry at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 10 AM – 12 PM with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors. Your little artists will delight in crafting cherry blossom collages to welcome […]

Sunday Funday – “The Very Impatient Caterpillar”

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us for our Spring Sunday Funday on April 7   at 10 AM as we read the book “The Very Impatient Caterpillar” by Ross Burach. This tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies. The first 25 participants will get a copy […]

Sunday Funday – “A Day with No Words”

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us for our Spring Sunday Funday on April 14  at 10 AM as we read the book “A Day with No Words” by Tiffany Hammond. This is a colorful and engaging picture book for young readers that shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication, utilizing tools to embrace their […]

Public Volunteer Day

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us for a family-friendly volunteer day, composting and seeding the lawns so they can look their best for the upcoming spring and summer season! NOTE: Minors must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is not recommended for children under the age of five.

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Whittingham Discovery Center

30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Whittingham Discovery Center, our newest addition to the park, is NOW OPEN! This state-of-the-art visitor and environmental center has FREE educational exhibits and activities for all ages. Visit today!

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Whittingham Discovery Center

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Whittingham Discovery Center, our newest addition to the park, is NOW OPEN! This state-of-the-art visitor and environmental center has FREE educational exhibits and activities for all ages. Visit today!

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Whittingham Discovery Center

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Whittingham Discovery Center, our newest addition to the park, is NOW OPEN! This state-of-the-art visitor and environmental center has FREE educational exhibits and activities for all ages. Visit today!

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The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park

Nissen Carousel 30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

The Brownstein | Selkowitz Carousel will be open from 9 - 5pm.  Carousel rides are $2 or a multi ride 6 rides for $10 pass is available.  The Rich Pantry will be open for refreshments.  

Earth Day Volunteer Day

30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us for a springtime family-friendly volunteer day, helping our popular cherry trees on both sides of the Park look their best by applying fertilizer with the direction of our experienced staff! NOTE: Minors must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is not recommended for children under the age of five. REGISTER NOW

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Whittingham Discovery Center

30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Whittingham Discovery Center, our newest addition to the park, is NOW OPEN! This state-of-the-art visitor and environmental center has FREE educational exhibits and activities for all ages. Visit today!

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Watershed Table Demonstration

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us at 10:45 am for an engaging table activity led by our Whittingham Discovery Center docents, where we'll simulate how watersheds function! Explore the interconnectedness of land and water as you observe the flow of "rainwater" through miniature landscapes, gaining a hands-on understanding of watershed dynamics.