Julia Faro, 8, of Wilton fires up a marshmallow for s’mores. (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)
WESTPORT — On Sunday afternoon Earthplace met the autumn time change with a warm fire and fellowship.
Julia Ardone, 8, of Westport works on a craft project. (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)
Family Campfire invited participants to come out to the nature center, commune with the animals, take part in some craft activities and roast a few marshmallows as well.
Earthplace Naturalist Educator Siobhan Prout discusses the theme of today’s event, “Seasonal Change.” (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)
Seasonal Change was the theme of the event, highlighted by the sleepy season of autumn rolling on as the clocks were set back on Sunday morning.
Christian Strand, 4, of Westport and his sister Charlotte, 6, create “Leaf Critters. (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)Audrey Ardone, 9, of Westport is delighted by Rye, Earthplace’s 10-year-old domestic bunny. (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)Jack Faro, 6, of Wilton finds the perfect s’more stick. (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)Audrey Ardone, 9, of Westport puts the final touches on her “Leaf Critter.” (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)Animal Care Technician Jackie Walsh talks about the types of rabbits at Earthplace, assisted by Rye, a domestic bunny. (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)Jack Faro, 6, of Wilton and his sister, Julia, 8 work on their “Leaf Critters” along with their grandmother, Bobbie Collins of Greenwich. (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)Time for s’mores! (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)
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