Free Family Festival with Super Pet Adoption Event! Saturday, June 10th 12-4pm Catherine's Butterfly Party is coming back to Newtown and you're invited to this spectacular FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL WITH SUPER ADOPTION EVENT. Every year, the sanctuary honors Catherine's birthday and her love of animals...
Have you met the sanctuary's little lending library? New books about creatures, nature, love and kindness are stocked monthly...feel free to take one or leave one! The sanctuary is open from dawn to dusk and is the perfect place to find a quiet nook to...
BACKYARD BEEKEEPING Have you heard the buzz? Backyard Beekeeping classes are in full swing at the sanctuary and there's never been a better time to learn the time-honored tradition of keeping and caring for bees. Together with Ryan, owner and expert beekeeper of Necker's Farm, we'll...
Sanctuary Goat Yoga! Time: 12-1pm $30 per guest The goats are back and here to help you relax, laugh, clear your mind and build a healthier you! Who doesn't need some DEEEEP breaths and warming stretches next to some of the most adorable and playful...
Free Event For All Ages Wednesday, July 12th 8:15 - 9:30 pm Remember the slow summer days of long ago...evening walks surrounded by a choir of crickets while fireflies emerged through the twilight stillness? We invite you to join us for a beautiful evening under...
Free Event For All Ages Saturday, July 15 9:30am to 12pm Considering becoming a rider, are a lifelong equestrian, or simply love the majestic beauty of horses? Join us for this incredible free community event celebrating Newtown's equestrian history. Meet and interact with the horses,...
Join the sanctuary and Newtown Community Center as we explore the natural world using the tools and techniques of artists and scientists. With daily visits to the sanctuary, we'll collect specimens, perform science experiments, create original drawings, paintings and sculptures. Together, we'll discover the connections...
Yoga Hike with Heather Morgado from Yogaspace 11:00 - 12:00 pm $25 fee Enjoy the outdoors and a little zen with our annual Yoga Hike with Heather Morgado of Yogaspace! Experience the calm and wellness you deserve as you explore the sanctuary meadows and woodland...
MONARCHS, MEADOWS & MORE! Sunday, September 24 12-2:30pm Join us as we explore the wonders of butterflies, bees, birds and pollinators, the plants that sustain them, and how to protect these incredible creatures! So, come on down to the sanctuary to enjoy a one-of-a-kind pollinator...
The RACE FOR CATHERINE is back and you're invited to lace up, join in and spread kindness one step at a time! The sanctuary's 3rd annual “5K for Kindness” takes place in person in Newtown on Sunday, October 15th or virtually from your own corner...