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I know Summer Camp just finished and school just started but the fall foliage has just begun to change and leaves are starting to fall  SO, IT”S TIME. Don’t forget to order you front door wreath from the Pratt Nature Center Each wreath is $19.00….  This could be a big fundraiser for us so tell […]

  Thank you to those who came out and supported on this evening! It was a Lovely Night under the tent in the field. For those of you that were unable to make it this year…. The food was scrumptious! The Music was lovely.  The support you gave was phenomenal! BUT the video DID NOT work.

Pratt Nature Center  Annual Auction Under the Harvest Moon Gather your friends for an evening of Great Food, Great Company, Great Items, and a Great Cause! Wine, Beer, Plentiful Hors d’oeuvres, Silent and Live Auction.     Date: Saturday September 14, 2013   Time: 6:30 PM   Price: $50.00 per person Please order using paypal

This summer’s top question is, “How do I tell the weeds from my vegetables?” Indeed, there’s nothing like going away on vacation and coming back to a garden totally filled with unknown plants i.e. weeds and veggies all tangled together. For some gardeners this can be so discouraging they just give up. Please keep at

This past Spring  a young farmer unexpectedly walked into the The Pratt Nature  Center.  I listened as  he enthusiastically explained his plans for an organic chicken and herb CSA.     Inspired by his enthusiasm to collaborate and meet like minded people, I  invited  a couple of young farmers and  “like minded” individuals that I know

Thank you Joanne for posting about your garden. It’s so interesting to see how each plot is progressing. Everyone has their own favored plants, and planting patterns. Squash and tomatoes seem to be popular. Personally, I like beans and more beans, along with tomatoes, brussel sprouts, and kale. I am trying spaghetti squash for the

If your child has been to Pratt on a school field trip, Summer Camp or Birthday Party ask them if they remember the “Pratt Rules.” We have three . They are really rather simple. Rule # 1. If you fall down,get back up. Rule #2 Keep your foot inside your shoe. ( sounds self explanatory doesn’t it?)

Hi all, I’ve been visiting the gardens, but I would like to come when you are there — perhaps once a week at a scheduled time and, of course, any other time you’d like some help. To start things off, I’ll be there this coming Monday 6:30 – 7:30. Feel free to suggest other days

Hunt for Wild Foods at the Pratt Center with naturalist/author “Wildman” Steve Brill The 2-hour walking tour of the grounds of The Pratt Center, suitable for adults and kids tour begins at 4 PM, Sunday, June 16, at 163 Paper Mill Rd., New Milford, CT. Event is free but donations are always nice!!! Please call

We are Pratt Kids. We climb trees. We swing sticks. We throw stones. We go home tired,  wet, muddy and with skinned knees. We Wildly, Gladly Rejoice together. ….and this is why. FOLLOW THE lINK BELOW Look, Don’t Touch The problem with environmental education BY DAVID SOBEL Published in the July/August 2012 issue of Orion magazine   “The sudden