The Natural History of Birds, Bears, and Beavers (oh my)

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Join Susan Scherf, museum educator and former wildlife rehabilitator, for a thought-provoking discussion featuring the wildlife that lives right here in Connecticut! Learn more about the animals you may already […]

Full Moon Walk: Falling Leaves Moon

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - Please check back for upcoming outdoor experiences taking place in October Join Susan Scherf, IAIS Museum Educator and Ecologist, for a walk along our […]

International Archaeology Day Celebration

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

International Archaeology Day Ongoing throughout the day, dig into the fun with IAIS Staff and uncover what makes archaeology such a fascinating field of study. Archaeology is the study of […]

Sunday Fun Day Craft Workshops: Snow Snakes

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

 This traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) winter game involves a stick that is carved and decorated to resemble a snake. Competitors throw the stick along a snow trench and try to see […]

Winter Moon Walk

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the first full moon of 2021. Join IAIS Educators for […]

Earth Day Weekend Walk: Etuaptmumk

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Etuaptmumk is a Mi’kmaw saying that translates to “Two-Eyed Seeing.” This concept refers to learning how to see from one eye the strengths of traditional indigenous knowledge, and from the […]

REDress Project Installation

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Each year, thousands of women, children, and Two Spirit Native Americans go missing or are found murdered in the United States and Canada. Gaps in data make the true scope […]

River Ecology and Birding Walk with Susan Scherf

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

Native peoples traditionally recognized that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. During the spring season there are many changes happening in the world […]

Connecticut Trails Day Walk

Native peoples traditionally recognized that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. As part of Connecticut Trails Day Weekend, join Museum Educator and Ecologist […]

Free

Rooted in Tradition: Giving Thanks to the Strawberry

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United States

When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Participate in family-friendly, small group education activities […]

$5 – $15