White Memorial maintains a wide variety of facilities for public use - some on a fee basis, others at no charge.
Campgrounds
- The Pine Grove Group Campgrounds are available to non-profit youth groups at no cost and to other groups for a nominal fee.
- Windmill Hill Family Campground is located in the shelter of woods, operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day; 18 sites are available. Advance registration and a fee are required.
- Point Folly Family Campground, located on a peninsula in Bantam Lake, operates from early May to mid-October; 47 sites available. Advance registration and a fee are required.
Boating
- Bantam Lake and the Bantam River offer fine fishing and canoeing. Both are accessible by a public boat launch. Moorings and a small number of boat slips are available on a rental basis.
Picnicking
- Tables and other facilities are available on the grounds of the Center and in a nearby wooded grove at no cost.
Trails
- More than 35 miles of trails, through varied terrains, are open year-round for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. There are also interpretive nature trails and a boardwalk trail for observing the extensive bird life found in a wetland environment.
Group Facilities
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The expansive wildlife sanctuary of White Memorial provides an outstanding and diverse outdoor classroom. Our staff utilizes the Museum and the natural surroundings to promote awareness, understanding, and respect for the natural world. Programs are also available on-site at your facility.
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In The Museum
- General Nature Overview
- All About Insects
- The Slimy And The Scaled
- ...And More!
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Outdoors At The Museum
- General Nature Walk
- Pond Critters
- Plants Of The Wee World
- ...And More!
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At Your School
- Animal Adaptations (grades 4,5 & 6)
- All About Seeds (grades 1,2 & 3)
- Rocks And Minerals (grades 4,5, & 6)
- ...And More!
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HOW TO FIND US / TRAIL MAP
The entrance to The White Memorial Foundation and Conservation Center is located off Route 202 between Litchfield and Bantam, Connecticut, approximately 2 miles west of Litchfield on Whitehall Road.
Museum Hours: Monday through Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
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