Current Events
All events take place at the Museum unless otherwise stated. Events are open to the public and free to members and children under twelve, except as noted. Donations from non-members is $5 for regular events.
Wildlife and Natural History Events at the East Haddam Historical Society & Museum
Tuesdays, 2pm mid-July through August - these events are free, fun and intended for adults and children. All families and all nature lovers alike are welcome. R.S.V.P.s are helpful to the Museum to help us prepare but not required.
East Haddam Historical Society & Museum has a full summer schedule of Natural History for kids and families. Programs complement the new “East Haddam, Naturally!” exhibit.
Some speakers will bring wildlife or plants that live together with us in East Haddam. Since EHHS’s Mission is to illuminate and preserve the stories of the people and places that shape our community, we’re presenting our wild neighbors and the places they live here in our town.
The Museum is air-conditioned and events will be held both inside and outside. Our staff is vaccinated and will be wearing masks.
7/13 Moths and Butterflies in East Haddam (Jeff Fast, Into the Woods) Come and meet the moths and butterflies up close and learn their names, where they live, what they do, and how they help us. Jeff’s knowledge and enthusiasm are legendary!
7/20 Snakes of East Haddam - “For Goodness Snakes!" (Ranger Russ, Meigs Pt. Nature Center) Meet the snakes of CT. Learn what is special about each of CT’s 14 species of snakes, including habitats and natural history. Live snakes of course!
Share flyer with friends & neighbors!
7/27 Planting a Native Pollinator Garden in East Haddam (Gary Wilson, East Haddam resident UCONN Master Gardener, Master Wildlife Conservationist)
Share flyer with friends & neighbors!
8/3 Bobcats: Our Secretive Wild Cat (Ginny Apple, Master Wildlife Conservationist) Natural history of bobcats in East Haddam and Connecticut. Habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, current research, and popular misconceptions.
Share flyer with friends & neighbors!
8/10 Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape (Paul Colburn, Master Wildlife Conservationist) The changing state of wildlife in the state, including a discussion of major species, factors affecting their habitats, challenges and suggestions for what people can do to make a difference.
8/10 3:30pm Special Event: Nature Journaling (Marianne Halpin, Educator; Maureen Tarbox, Artist) Sketch from nature. Write your thoughts in a haiku or song. Sketchbooks and materials provided. Limited to 6 participants. Please call 860-873-3944
8/17 Turtles, Our Treasures (Maureen Heidtmann, Master Wildlife Conservationist, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator) Can a turtle leave its shell? What do turtles eat? How far can a sea turtle travel? Are snapping turtles dangerous? There are 12 kinds of turtles that call Connecticut home. Can you name them? Maureen will talk about turtles of the world with a focus on our East Haddam species, what they do for us, and what we can do for them. Meet box turtles Juan and Brownstone, tortoises Stella and Donny, and perhaps one or two other non-releasable turtles who needed the help of an experienced wildlife rehabber in order to survive. Co-sponsored by EHFPL.
8/24 Eastern Coyotes (Paul Colburn, Master Wildlife Conservationist). The history of coyotes in East Haddam and Connecticut, habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction. Practical recommendations for living with our coyote population. Coyote artifacts will be shared with the audience.
Some speakers will bring wildlife or plants that live together with us in East Haddam. Since EHHS’s Mission is to illuminate and preserve the stories of the people and places that shape our community, we’re presenting our wild neighbors and the places they live here in our town.
The Museum is air-conditioned and events will be held both inside and outside. Our staff is vaccinated and will be wearing masks.
7/13 Moths and Butterflies in East Haddam (Jeff Fast, Into the Woods) Come and meet the moths and butterflies up close and learn their names, where they live, what they do, and how they help us. Jeff’s knowledge and enthusiasm are legendary!
7/20 Snakes of East Haddam - “For Goodness Snakes!" (Ranger Russ, Meigs Pt. Nature Center) Meet the snakes of CT. Learn what is special about each of CT’s 14 species of snakes, including habitats and natural history. Live snakes of course!
Share flyer with friends & neighbors!
7/27 Planting a Native Pollinator Garden in East Haddam (Gary Wilson, East Haddam resident UCONN Master Gardener, Master Wildlife Conservationist)
Share flyer with friends & neighbors!
8/3 Bobcats: Our Secretive Wild Cat (Ginny Apple, Master Wildlife Conservationist) Natural history of bobcats in East Haddam and Connecticut. Habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, current research, and popular misconceptions.
Share flyer with friends & neighbors!
8/10 Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape (Paul Colburn, Master Wildlife Conservationist) The changing state of wildlife in the state, including a discussion of major species, factors affecting their habitats, challenges and suggestions for what people can do to make a difference.
8/10 3:30pm Special Event: Nature Journaling (Marianne Halpin, Educator; Maureen Tarbox, Artist) Sketch from nature. Write your thoughts in a haiku or song. Sketchbooks and materials provided. Limited to 6 participants. Please call 860-873-3944
8/17 Turtles, Our Treasures (Maureen Heidtmann, Master Wildlife Conservationist, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator) Can a turtle leave its shell? What do turtles eat? How far can a sea turtle travel? Are snapping turtles dangerous? There are 12 kinds of turtles that call Connecticut home. Can you name them? Maureen will talk about turtles of the world with a focus on our East Haddam species, what they do for us, and what we can do for them. Meet box turtles Juan and Brownstone, tortoises Stella and Donny, and perhaps one or two other non-releasable turtles who needed the help of an experienced wildlife rehabber in order to survive. Co-sponsored by EHFPL.
8/24 Eastern Coyotes (Paul Colburn, Master Wildlife Conservationist). The history of coyotes in East Haddam and Connecticut, habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction. Practical recommendations for living with our coyote population. Coyote artifacts will be shared with the audience.
2021 Special Events
Pysanky Eggs Workshop
March 21, 2021. Two sessions, 10am to noon and 1pm-3pm.
Learn how to make beautifully decorated Ukrainian eggs. Pysanky is an art form celebrated all over Eastern Europe at this time of year.
Artist Sharon Leonard will guide you through the process of planning a design, dyeing and waxing multiple times, and polishing the wax-resist jewel-like egg.
Stylus, wax candles, colored dyes, and eggs will all be provided for you.
East Haddam Historical Society & Museum has hosted this workshop several times. Because of the popularity of the workshop over the years, we will have two sessions, one from 10-12 and the other from 1-3 pm.
For those of you who have attended, we'd love to see you make another amazing creation. For those who have never been, please join us for a workshop that will give you the ability to make these every year. Your creations will, of course, go home with you.
Please pre-register early. Call 860-852-5722. Workshop spaces are limited. All profits will help EHHS.
Place: The East Haddam Historical Society & Museum
264 Town Street (Route 82)
East Haddam, CT 06423
Cost: $25.00 per person
Ages 8-Adult
Artist Sharon Leonard will guide you through the process of planning a design, dyeing and waxing multiple times, and polishing the wax-resist jewel-like egg.
Stylus, wax candles, colored dyes, and eggs will all be provided for you.
East Haddam Historical Society & Museum has hosted this workshop several times. Because of the popularity of the workshop over the years, we will have two sessions, one from 10-12 and the other from 1-3 pm.
For those of you who have attended, we'd love to see you make another amazing creation. For those who have never been, please join us for a workshop that will give you the ability to make these every year. Your creations will, of course, go home with you.
Please pre-register early. Call 860-852-5722. Workshop spaces are limited. All profits will help EHHS.
Place: The East Haddam Historical Society & Museum
264 Town Street (Route 82)
East Haddam, CT 06423
Cost: $25.00 per person
Ages 8-Adult
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