Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it's just the right condition for maple sugaring! Join IAIS staff, along with Jeff and Judy Kalin, of Primitive Technology, Inc., for an event celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. The Kalins will demonstrate the […]
Formerly titled Designing and Planting for Pollinators Workshop, we re-named it Native Plants and Pollinator Habitats in Farms and Gardens to highlight the connection between native plants, pollinator habitat (in our yards and on farms) and food security. Come learn how to create, maintain and restore habitat to benefit pollinators. Free for NOFA (Northeast Organic Farmers Assoc.) members and […]
As part of Connecticut Trails Day Weekend, Dr. Lucianne Lavin, Director of Research and Collections, will lead a walk along the museum’s trails, ending at our replicated Algonkian Village. Get a glimpse into the history and culture of local tribal peoples, learn about their medicinal plants, and hear of their community life and spirituality. Please meet at the […]
When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Visitors of all ages will enjoy live music played by Allan Madahbee, Ojibwe and traditional Native American stories while learning about the importance of giving thanks for the bounty of the Earth. Sample traditional Native […]
The Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands have long recognized that all living things are related. Many of their traditional lifeways demonstrate a scientific understanding of the world around us. Throughout the Summer, on certain Saturday afternoons, participants in these programs will explore the ecology, geology, and geometry that Native Americans in this area have […]
Technology is not just the phone in your pocket or the stove in your kitchen. Technology is any tool that helps you to complete a task. Join an IAIS educator who will discuss the tools and technology that the inhabitants of the Algonkian tribes of the Woodland Period used to design, build, and thrive within […]
Corn is an integral part of the annual lifecycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first corn of the season with exciting activities including drumming, dancing, children’s activities, stories, and more! We are pleased to welcome the Native Nations Dance Troupe led […]
How can you tell if a river is healthy? In this hands on program geared towards families with children, participants will get to learn more about the creatures that call the river home and what they can tell us about the health of its ecosystem. Alongside an IAIS educator, we’ll be travelling down to the Shepaug […]
If plants could speak, what would they tell us? As a matter of fact, they can tell us a lot if we just know how to listen. For the final Summer Science Session of 2019, join Education Coordinator and Traditional Native American Storyteller Darlene Kascak, of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. Using hands on materials and activities, […]
Founders' Clambake- 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. At this annual event we give thanks to the many visitors,volunteers, members, and supporters who have helped to make our museum a success for more than forty years! Savor local indigenous foods of lobsters, clams, corn, and potatoes while enjoying drumming and dancing by the Thunderbird American Indian […]