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Sharon Explore

Choose Your Own ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Adventure at the Sharon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center

Discover nature through personalized guided outings!
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Join a Sharon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center naturalist for a personal outdoor adventure at our nature sanctuary—or give one as the perfect gift! Enjoy a guided nature experience—with fun themes to choose from. You can reserve a program time for up to 9 people. Each program is up to two hours and is a daytime event unless otherwise noted. Family groups are welcome (best for children 7 or older). Wear your walking shoes that can get muddy, and bring a water bottle (optional) and smiles!

Registration at least 14 days in advance of your desired program date is highly recommended. After booking your program, one of our naturalists will reach out to you to discuss your adventure date, details, and preferences. 

For questions, please contact Bethany Sheffer at bethany.sheffer@audubon.org or 860-364-0520.

Exciting adventures await
Join us for guided nature hikes, bird outings, aviary tours, and more.
Many Adventures to Choose From!

Discover the wonders of nature on a private natural history outing along our Sharon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center trails, exploring plants, animals, and signs of the season. Nature is exciting and always changing, so you never know what we will find along the way! This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking. We recommend this program for people comfortable hiking in areas with a slight incline for a portion of the experience.

Program Fee: $150

Join us for a private birding experience through our forested sanctuary habitat. See more, hear more, and discover more in the woods. Sharon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center's woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds, such as warblers, vireos, orioles, and more. Get ready for an exciting adventure as we explore our beautiful and diverse mixed woodlands.

Program Fee: $150

Get a private introduction to our birds of prey on a tour of our raptor aviaries. These non-releasable birds serve as education ambassadors for their species—helping to teach people about the importance of protecting animals and their natural habitats. Join us for a chance to meet these amazing birds up close.

Program Fee: $200

Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds—owls! We will be prowling for owls on a walk through meadow and forest in hopes of encountering one of the three owl species known to breed in Connecticut: the Great-horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Eastern Screech-Owl.

This is an evening program.

Program Fee: $225

 Let's go on a vernal pool hike in search of fantastic amphibians at Sharon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center! These animals are active and breeding in early spring and can be viewed moving from one body of water to another. We will enjoy a symphony of wood frog and spring peeper songs and hopefully uncover a spotted salamander or two.

This is an evening program.

Program Fee: $225

PLEASE NOTE: Private Adventure purchases are final and non-refundable. If you cannot attend the program for any reason, you can share your purchase with another guest. In the event of extreme, inclement weather, we will work with you to reschedule. By signing up for this program, you are consenting to receive emails from ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ about this program and our conservation work. You may opt-out of our emails at any time.