Roaring Brook Nature Center Hiking Programs

Winter Solstice Celebration & Hike

The Winter Solstice arrives at 4:19 am EDT on Saturday, December 21.  In terms of daylight, this day is 6 hours, 4 minutes shorter than on June Solstice.  Join us on one of the longest nights of the year to celebrate the Winter solstice and learn how people have observed this special day and season over millennia.  Presentation will be followed by a late afternoon hike to enjoy the long shadows and peace of the woods in winter.  Learn how nature anticipates the upcoming lengthening of the days. 

Family-friendly program.

Family size is limited to 4 individuals.

Saturday, December 21

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

$11/Person

$36/Family of Four

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 Participants should bring water for their hike. Please dress for the weather.

 Please Note: Online and phone registrations close at 12:30 PM on the day of the event. 

Call 860.693.0263 or email us at RBNC@thechildrensmuseumct.org to sign up.