Flanders Nature Center

The Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust enables the families of Woodbury, Connecticut the opportunity to protect and explore their natural environment. The goal of Flanders is to promote the appreciation and understanding of nature, while supporting conservation and preservation of the area's natural resources. The center offers educational programs that offer kids and adults of all ages the chance to connect nature, science, agriculture and art. There are weekly hands-on programs offered at the Nature Sanctuary and the Van Vleck Farm. The center is a valuable resource for Woodbury area teachers and provides classes with an opportunity to bring science to life for kids. Throughout the year, the center offers special events that are affordable and fun for families. These include Autumn Festival, a Farm Day and the annual Maple Celebration. The Flanders Land Trust provides and protects the open space in the areas of Woodbury and Litchfield. It was one of the first land trust and has played an active role in working with regulatory committees in preserving land. The Nature Center includes a barn where families can enjoy the process of maple sugaring, a community garden that blooms through the spring, summer and fall, and hiking trails that wind through the dense wooded areas and open meadows.