Hungerford Nature Center

10/23/2026

🙏🏼 A special thank you to Eversource Energy for your volunteer work with us during our carving and Pumpkin Palooza weekend. We had the most amazing group come down to the nature center to help us prepare for the celebration!

☺️ We are super grateful for your help and love your mission of “Empowering Communities.” You stand by that mantra, because we couldn’t have done it without you!

10/21/2026

🎃 A special thank you to our friends over at Stew Leonard's for helping to make our Pumpkin Palooza celebration such a success.

Their generosity in donating hundreds of Pumpkins was what made this all possible, and we are so grateful to have them as partners in our mission!

10/20/2026

📢 Both our homeschool sessions are kicking off again beginning this Thursday, 10/22, and we have spots open for both Little Naturalists and Junior Stewards!

🌱 Little Naturalists is is a child-and-caregiver nature program designed for 3-6 year olds to get children learning, moving, creating, and exploring together.

🌱 Junior Stewards is a drop-off program for children ages 6–12 who are curious about wildlife, science, and the outdoors. Each week combines hands-on exploration with creative projects and seasonal adventures, giving participants the opportunity to discover nature while building confidence, curiosity, and environmental stewardship.

The programs are every Thursday for four weeks, and times and dates are listed in the flyers above. We do allow single sessions as well!

😊 Any additional information and registration can be found here
https://www.hungerfordnaturecenter.org/homeschool-programs

It will bring you to our website where you can learn all about the programs and register your child. Sign up today!

10/19/2026

🍷Just a quick repost with a bit more more information for our adult night out with a twist of holiday festivities! THIS FRIDAY we are hosting Cocktails & Cauldrons, a Halloween themed evening for those looking for a good time with a twist! 😎

🧙🏼 Curious about witch lore? Wild edibles & medicines? Join us for this dive into the history of Wicca & witchcraft in New England. Learn about local ‘animal familiars’ and meet some of our own resident creatures with their own stories, and enjoy some delicious beverages!

🥂 Accenting our event will be Worldwide W**e & Spirits providing lovely themed cocktails!

We made this one just for the grownups! Hit the link in our bio to purchase tickets to this one of a kind night!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cocktails-and-caudrons

10/17/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Palooza kicks off again in just a couple of hours…

🔥🪵 …and we will be having our bonfire tonight!

Here’s a quick photo dump from last night’s festivities. Consider this is your official invitation to join us for another magical night!

Tonight, from 6:30 PM to 9 PM, the trails will be full of incredible, hand-carved glowing pumpkins! Sit by the fire, have some donuts & hot c***r, and enjoy a night with the family!

Purchase tickets at the door or hit the link to pre-purchase. We’ll see you out there!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pumpkin-palooza--2026

10/16/2026

🎃 Friday’s Pumpkin Palooza is still happening, so get ready for an awesome evening!

📢 Here’s today’s updated information:

We know the weather isn't the greatest for our event tonight, so we’ve made some modifications which might make the event even better!

• Children's games have moved indoors.
• Jack-o-lanterns will be all around, not just on the trail. We have some in the patio play area, barnyard, and children's garden! They will also be on our Pond Loop Trail.
• More parking will be opened up in our main lot.
Note: depending on attendance, some may need to park in our adjacent lot and walk acroos our wood chip pathway to the event.

Of course, our creepy crawly exhibit, live animals, crafts, bake sale, donuts and c***r will all still be included.

Enjoy fewer crowds and all the spirit and fun tonight's Pumpkin Palooza has to offer! See you soon.

Tami Christopher
Executive Director

10/14/2026

👋🏼 Hello to all!

This weekends Pumpkin Palooza is almost here! A bit of fall weather might be in the forecast, but activities will be hosted both indoor and outdoor, rain or shine! 😊

🎃 Friday will feature all the Halloween inspired fun and festivities, both inside and outside, so we can keep an eye on the weather.

🎃 Saturday will be a clear and promising festive evening, and on this night we will light our cozy bonfire. 🔥

Tickets are still available for both nights. Grab them here!

Join us for a magical autumn evening! 6:30 - 9:00 pm on October 16th & 17th!🌟 Pumpkin TrailStroll through our scenic, wooded trails beautifully lit by over…

10/13/2026

🎃 The pumpkins have arrived!!

😀 Tonight we prep our pumpkins for the carving night which begins Wednesday for members and Thursday for the public! And then Friday and Saturday we celebrate with lit up trails, fall snacks, a bonfire, and plenty of fun for kids and adults!

🎟️ There are still tickets available for the weekend festivities at:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pumpkin-palooza--2026

Grab your Pumpkin Palooza tickets for the whole family! It’s going to be a blast! 🎃🍁

10/11/2026

📢 FYI: We will be open tomorrow (Monday 10/12) for the holiday. Come down and say hi to our animal friends! 🦜🦎🦙

We are open from 10am-1pm! 🌱

10/08/2026

🍸Get ready for a magical adults only evening at Hungerford Nature Center & Museum! Sponsored by Worldwide W**e And Spirits we bring you “Cocktails & Cauldrons.” We invite you to sip, socialize, and discover the fascinating side of local nature!

🍸 21+ event

🗓️ Friday October 23rd from 6pm-8pm

📍 Hungerford Nature Center Museum
191 Farmington Ave, Berlin CT

🌱 Enjoy a selection of delicious cocktails while mingling with friends and fellow nature lovers. Along the way, uncover the secrets of our local plants, wildlife, and natural habitats in a fun and festive atmosphere.

🍷Come raise a glass, stir up some fun, and experience nature with a little magic!

Grab tickets here! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cocktails-and-caudrons