ediate Release 1, 2011
Hilary Wittmann, (203) 966-9577 x21 news & notes
Winter Wonderland Festival Saturday, December 10th • 11am – 3pm
December 2011 Events
Wonderland Festival December 10 • 11 am – 3 pm
e Center will be decorated to depict a nature-inspired winter wonderland, complete with te electric train display featuring handmade scenes of “Winter in New Canaan.”
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electric train display featuring handmade scenes of “Winter in New Canaan.”
us will arrive at Noon to meet and greet children and pets until 2:30pm. Have your n to benefit New Canaan Nature Center animal care ($10 donation, 5x7 print provided).
Santa Claus will arrive at Noon to meet and greet children and pets until 2:30pm. Have your photo taken to benefit New Canaan Nature Center animal care ($10 donation, 5x7 print provided). Kids of all ages and their families can participate in the follow-
ages and their families can participate in the following wonderfully-winter activities: rse-drawn hay rides around the property (additional charge)
variety of holiday craft activities for kids, made using natural and recycled items. eractive holiday storytelling & singing.
sitors can gather around the campfire for traditional chestnut roasting okie decorating workshop sponsored by Whole Foods Market
ing wonderfully-winter activities: • Horse-drawn hay rides around the property (additional charge) • A variety of holiday craft activities for kids, made using natural and recycled items. Interactive holiday storytelling & singing. • Visitors can gather around the campfire for traditional chestnut roasting.
sit the “Red & Green” café for fresh homemade soup, cocoa & other holiday treats for rchase embers is $5/child, non-members $10/child.
• Cookie decorating workshop sponsored by Whole Foods Market. • Visit the “Red & Green” café for fresh homemade soup, cocoa & other holiday treats for purchase. Cost for members is $5/child, non-members $10/child.
Night Hike cember 16 6:30pm
ak from the pressure of the holiday season to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature. and join resident naturalists who will guide the group on a night-time journey along our
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ake a break from the pressure of the holiday season to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature. Bundle up and join resident natural-
plore the sights and sounds of the winter night. The group will also meet and learn or more of our resident animals and after the hike, gather around the campfire to roast ows and warm up. Cost is $5/person for members or $8/person for non-members kids under 3). Call (203) 966-9577 to register.
ists who will guide the group on a night-time journey along our trails to explore the sights and sounds of the winter night. The group will also meet and learn about one or more of our resident animals and after the hike, gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and warm up.
Cost is $5/person for members or $8/person for non-members (FREE for kids under 3). Call (203) 966-9577 to register.
The New Canaan Nature Center is located at 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840. For more information go to
www.NewCa-
naanNature.org.
www.NewCanaanNature.org 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan CT 06840
T Holiday Night Hike Friday, December 16th • 5:30pm – 6:30pm WAGS in Avon Offering Alternative Care Options for Pets
he Wholesome Animal Grocery Store in Avon is now offering alternative therapies for pets. The store offers a private space for
several holistic modalities including reiki, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, animal communication and nutritional counseling. Located conveniently at 70 East Main St, in Avon, WAGS also offers a complete line of high quality foods, including raw, dry and canned as well as accessories for both dogs and cats. For more information on products or services please call (860)675-4564 or go to
www.wholesomeanimal.com. See ad on page 35.
he New Canaan Nature Center will be decorated to depict a nature-inspired winter wonderland, complete with an elaborate
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Printing Our Prayers Expressive Art Workshop
reating imagery inspired by a favorite prayer or poem – ours or another’s – we transfer and carve this into a soft rubber print
pad. Then printing it many times we explore and play with the myriad possibilities this offers for expression. Colored inks, collage and sparkly stuff are part of our creative play. A seasonal celebratory art making day that can be used for gifting, card making, or just for the pure joy of creative expression. Meditation and breath will guide us into our hearts! Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 10am-3pm. $85, includes art materials. Facilitated by Elisabeth Moss, BFA. 12 Old Farms Rd, Avon. Call 860-550-0882 to reserve your space.
10 Natural Nutmeg December 2011
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