On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. Race kicks off at 9 a.m. | SPEFy's Fun Run begins at 9:15 a.m Students 18 & under are FREE Gather your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors. Walk or run to show you care. Together we can educate and empower our next generation. For those under 12, this year […]
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Join us promptly at 10 AM for a reading of "Skeletons Are Not Spooky" by Duds and Kaine! For everything that skeletons do for us, why do they have such a bad reputation for being spooky? Maybe they are just like us and want to have a little bit of fun. The creative children’s book […] ![]() Join us in the Park for the return of the Oktoberfest celebration, "Oktoberfest in the Park". On Saturday, September 30 and Sunday October 1, from 2 PM to 9 PM, this 21+ event will immerse you in the rich traditions of Bavaria. Revel in the festive atmosphere with live music, including toe-tapping Polka and other […] |
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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! Tai Chi is a mind, body spirit exercise using slowing flowing movements. It emphasizes deep breathing, balance and focused attention. We will be doing a series of gentle physical movements and stretches ensuring that your body is inconstant motion...”moving meditation”. These postures will help promote the body’s natural healing ability and overall feeling of increased […] |
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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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Mill River Park is excited to offer a brand new mindfulness series led by Stamford Mindfulness Project! In this class, you will learn about Mindfulness and Self Worth, led by Founder Anshul Gupta. This entire series will help you learn to be resilient, stay calm, happy, and make decisions with clarity amid all life’s challenges. […] |
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![]() Join us for a paint-and-sip style event on the rooftop garden of the Whittingham Discovery Center! Sip on a glass of wine as you take in sweeping vistas of the Park and paint along with skilled painter Jean Benoit of the Stamford Art Association using acrylic paints. Must be 21+ to register. The cost of […] 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, 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! Come sweat it out in Zumba® Fitness class with Tristan Mogollon at the Carousel Patio and Lawn. We’ll focus not only on cardio but on core, sculpting and toning…all while dancing and having fun!
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![]() The Spotted Lanternfly has arrived in the tri-state area, threatening agricultural crops as well as many plants of our forests and gardens. This adults-only workshop will focus on how to identify this invasive species, mitigate their damage, and reduce their spread. Admission: Suggested Donation of $10 REGISTER TODAY |
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Indulge in the rich tapestry of Italian culture at the "That's Amore Italian Festival" in the heart of Stamford, Connecticut! GET TICKETS FRIDAY PIZZAPALOOZA ($25) As the sun sets on Friday, October 6, join us for a mouthwatering kickoff with "PizzaPalooza." Sample slices of delectable pizza from a variety of vendors, all for just $25, […] Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […] |
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Join us with your family to make a festive centerpiece for your table that celebrates the unique beauty of the changing leaves! 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! Indulge in the rich tapestry of Italian culture at the "That's Amore Italian Festival" in the heart of Stamford, Connecticut! GET TICKETS FRIDAY PIZZAPALOOZA ($25) As the sun sets on Friday, October 6, join us for a mouthwatering kickoff with "PizzaPalooza." Sample slices of delectable pizza from a variety of vendors, all for just $25, […] Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […] |
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Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […] Indulge in the rich tapestry of Italian culture at the "That's Amore Italian Festival" in the heart of Stamford, Connecticut! GET TICKETS FRIDAY PIZZAPALOOZA ($25) As the sun sets on Friday, October 6, join us for a mouthwatering kickoff with "PizzaPalooza." Sample slices of delectable pizza from a variety of vendors, all for just $25, […] |
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Come join us when school’s out for tons of adventure and fun! Registration is NOW OPEN 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, 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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Mill River Park is excited to offer a brand new mindfulness series led by Stamford Mindfulness Project! In this class, you will learn about Mindfulness and Self-Healing, led by Shirali Agrawal, Ph.D. This entire series will help you learn to be resilient, stay calm, happy, and make decisions with clarity amid all life’s challenges. It […] |
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![]() Join us for a paint-and-sip style event on the rooftop garden of the Whittingham Discovery Center! Sip on a glass of wine as you take in sweeping vistas of the Park and paint along with skilled painter Jean Benoit of the Stamford Art Association using acrylic paints. Must be 21+ to register. The cost of […] 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! Come break a sweat with us…Bollywood style! 60 minutes of non-stop dancing to popular Bollywood music with instructor Preeti Sikiri. You don’t want to miss this one, so come get your BollyOn! |
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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! Come sweat it out in Zumba® Fitness class with Tristan Mogollon at the Carousel Patio and Lawn. We’ll focus not only on cardio but on core, sculpting and toning…all while dancing and having fun! |
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Turn trash into cash with EyeRecycle at the Mill River Community Commons (1050 Washington Boulevard). Collect your 5-cent deposit cans and bottles for a sustainable way to earn extra bucks. Remember, pack glass bottles in sturdy boxes for accessible collection. Let's reward recycling, one neighborhood at a time! Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […] |
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The East Side of the Park will be closed to the public from 7 AM - 5 PM on October 14 for Luckpawlooza. The fenced-in dog park will be closed during this time as well. The Whittingham Discovery Center will open at 5 PM and Mill River Park Beergarden will open at 5:30 PM on […]
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Participants will go for a quick scavenger hunt in Mill River’s "nature," where they will gather natural items found in the autumn to make shadow boxes. 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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We're so excited to bring back Luckypawlooza, Lucky Dog Refuge's 2nd annual fundraising festival for the dogs! Proceeds will benefit Lucky Dog Refuge and improvements of Mill River Park's dog park. GET YOUR TICKETS Bring your pups along for a family-friendly event featuring: Raffle to win $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 Comedians from NY Comedy Club […] Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […] |
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Join us promptly at 10 AM for a reading of, “When the Clock Strikes on Halloween” by Lisa Ferland! When The Clock Strikes on Halloween is entertaining and educational. It gently introduces telling time on an analog clock, strengthens comprehension with simple rhymes and repetition and holds attention with clever art clues about the story’s […] Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […] |
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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! Tai Chi is a mind, body spirit exercise using slowing flowing movements. It emphasizes deep breathing, balance and focused attention. We will be doing a series of gentle physical movements and stretches ensuring that your body is inconstant motion...”moving meditation”. These postures will help promote the body’s natural healing ability and overall feeling of increased […] |
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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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Mill River Park is excited to offer a brand new mindfulness series led by Stamford Mindfulness Project! In this class, you will learn about Manifestation in Mindfulness, led Ms. Kendra Waldman. This entire series will help you learn to be resilient, stay calm, happy, and make decisions with clarity amid all life’s challenges. It will […] |
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![]() Join us for a paint-and-sip style event on the rooftop garden of the Whittingham Discovery Center! Sip on a glass of wine as you take in sweeping vistas of the Park and paint along with skilled painter Jean Benoit of the Stamford Art Association using acrylic paints. Must be 21+ to register. The cost of […] 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! Come break a sweat with us…Bollywood style! 60 minutes of non-stop dancing to popular Bollywood music with instructor Preeti Sikiri. You don’t want to miss this one, so come get your BollyOn! |
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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! Come sweat it out in Zumba® Fitness class with Tristan Mogollon at the Carousel Patio and Lawn. We’ll focus not only on cardio but on core, sculpting and toning…all while dancing and having fun!
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![]() As the growing season comes to an end, we often talk about “putting the garden and yard to bed.” You can take simple steps to help make your outdoor space a haven for native pollinators, beneficial insects, amphibians, birds, and small mammals over the winter. This workshop will explore how to cut back perennial plants, […] |
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Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […]
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This movie night will take place in the Exhibits space of the Whittingham Discovery Center! When an eccentric billionaire kidnaps introverted novelist Loretta Sage to locate the ancient city featured in her latest book, Loretta’s charming yet vapid cover model, Alan, vows to prove his real-life heroism matches his fictional alter-ego and embarks on a […] |
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Participants will be equipped with small pumpkins, coloring tools and all sorts of fun craft supplies to decorate their pumpkin! 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! Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […] |
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Join us promptly at 10 AM for a reading of, "The Playground" by Samia Rahman! In a world that sometimes feels divisive, "The Playground" teaches kids that by being inclusive and embracing diversity they can accomplish great things by working together! After the book reading, enjoy a themed activity, and the first 25 people get […] Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […] |
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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! ![]() Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to be sensory-friendly AND nut-sensitive! Families with a desire for a quiet, low-sensory Halloween experience will be able to pick up a nut-free selection of candy […] Tai Chi is a mind, body spirit exercise using slowing flowing movements. It emphasizes deep breathing, balance and focused attention. We will be doing a series of gentle physical movements and stretches ensuring that your body is inconstant motion...”moving meditation”. These postures will help promote the body’s natural healing ability and overall feeling of increased […] |
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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! ![]() Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to be sensory-friendly AND nut-sensitive! Families with a desire for a quiet, low-sensory Halloween experience will be able to pick up a nut-free selection of candy […]
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Mill River Park is excited to offer a brand new mindfulness series led by Stamford Mindfulness Project! In this class, you will learn about practicing gratitude mindfully, led by Dr. Monica Jain. This entire series will help you learn to be resilient, stay calm, happy, and make decisions with clarity amid all life’s challenges. It […] |
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![]() Join us for a paint-and-sip style event on the rooftop garden of the Whittingham Discovery Center! Sip on a glass of wine as you take in sweeping vistas of the Park and paint along with skilled painter Jean Benoit of the Stamford Art Association using acrylic paints. Must be 21+ to register. The cost of […] 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! ![]() Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to be sensory-friendly AND nut-sensitive! Families with a desire for a quiet, low-sensory Halloween experience will be able to pick up a nut-free selection of candy […] Come break a sweat with us…Bollywood style! 60 minutes of non-stop dancing to popular Bollywood music with instructor Preeti Sikiri. You don’t want to miss this one, so come get your BollyOn! |
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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! ![]() Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to be sensory-friendly AND nut-sensitive! Families with a desire for a quiet, low-sensory Halloween experience will be able to pick up a nut-free selection of candy […] Come sweat it out in Zumba® Fitness class with Tristan Mogollon at the Carousel Patio and Lawn. We’ll focus not only on cardio but on core, sculpting and toning…all while dancing and having fun! |
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Turn trash into cash with EyeRecycle at the Mill River Community Commons (1050 Washington Boulevard). Collect your 5-cent deposit cans and bottles for a sustainable way to earn extra bucks. Remember, pack glass bottles in sturdy boxes for accessible collection. Let's reward recycling, one neighborhood at a time! ![]() Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to be sensory-friendly AND nut-sensitive! Families with a desire for a quiet, low-sensory Halloween experience will be able to pick up a nut-free selection of candy […] Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […]
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This movie night will take place in the Exhibits space of the Whittingham Discovery Center! After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy‘s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When […] |
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Storyteller and educator Monica Peterson weaves tales of autumn and spring from around the world. Audience members will join her in a quest to help a group of animal friends bring a change of seasons to the world (after which students will build their own star clocks); outwitting a gigantic and ornery pumpkin (while making […] ![]() Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to be sensory-friendly AND nut-sensitive! Families with a desire for a quiet, low-sensory Halloween experience will be able to pick up a nut-free selection of candy […] 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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Join us on Saturday, October 28 for a day filled with fun, creativity, and community at the Off-Main Experience. This event brings together artists, musicians & performers, vendors, and local businesses, transforming Mill River Park into the ultimate local art festival! DONATE TO SUPPORT THE EVENT GET TICKETS Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […] |
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![]() Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to be sensory-friendly AND nut-sensitive! Families with a desire for a quiet, low-sensory Halloween experience will be able to pick up a nut-free selection of candy […]
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Join us promptly at 10 AM for a special guest reading by Geraldine Major of her book, "Through Maverick's Eyes"! The book follows Maverick, a boy with autism, on a journey as he discovers his own unique way of communicating and expressing himself, while learning to navigate the world around him. Despite the challenges he […] Head out for an evening with friends and family at the Mill River Park beergarden outside the Whittingham Discovery Center. Kick back on the patio or relax up on the beautiful rooftop garden and sip a drink while enjoying the lush landscapes of the Park. The beergarden will be open from 6:0 – 9:30 PM […]
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This matinee movie will take place in the afternoon at 1 PM in the Exhibits space of the Whittingham Discovery Center! In the 1970s, 12-year-old Gru schemes and plots (with the help of the Minions) to become a member of the Vicious 6, an infamous group of supervillians. Chaos, adventure, and hilarity ensue after he […] |
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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! ![]() Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to be sensory-friendly AND nut-sensitive! Families with a desire for a quiet, low-sensory Halloween experience will be able to pick up a nut-free selection of candy […] |
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![]() Join us for a spooktacular event at the Mill River Park Carousel Pavilion! Dress up in your favorite costume and embark on an exciting adventure along our Trick Or Treat Trail. Explore the park and collect delicious goodies from various stations along the way. Immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit as you encounter friendly characters and […]
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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! ![]() Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to be sensory-friendly AND nut-sensitive! Families with a desire for a quiet, low-sensory Halloween experience will be able to pick up a nut-free selection of candy […] |
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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, 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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![]() Though turf lawns are great spaces for recreation, they traditionally require heavy inputs of water, chemical fertilizer, and energy with a very low return for the local ecosystem. This workshop will offer ways to reduce mowing by substituting turf for lower maintenance ground covers that add beauty and provide greater ecological value. Additionally, we will […] |
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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! |