In September 2005, The Town of Trumbull’s Council voted to establish the Trumbull Environmental Science and Cultural Commission (TESCC). TESCC was awarded a charter to establish a center of activities involving nature, art and science at the Wagner Tree Farm, a property of 11.4 acres with a pond located at 7115 Main Street (near Owl Hill Road) purchased by the town for open space. Subsequently, the TESCC was renamed the Trumbull Nature Commission and the tree farm will be known as the Trumbull Nature and Arts Center
Vision
Our Vision is to create a future where our community knows how to appreciate and respect nature through exploration of art and the environment. We will pursue this vision by following these goals:
§ Foster respect for all living non-living things
§ Promote environmental stewardship
§ Encourage exploration of interrelationships between a quality environment, cultural art awareness, quality of life
§ Create hands-on opportunities to explore natural wonders
§ Facilitate development of environmentally-focused arts
We are establishing Trumbull Nature and Arts Center at the former Wagner Tree Farm. The spacious former home will be enhanced to make space for a wide range activities including but not limited to:
§ Nature Hikes and observations such as birdwatching
§ Learning about plants and animals with emphasis on Connecticut and Trumbull native species
§ Arts and Crafts projects such as making a flower press
§ Horticultural projects such as growing sunflowers for a contest/exhibition
§ Art instruction and art exhibits in all media with many opportunities to focus on nature as a subject
§ Gardening opportunities for local clubs
§ Nature conservation and science classes
§ Lecture series for teens and adults
§ Local field trip destination for Trumbull schools
We hope you will enjoy your visit to the Trumbull Nature and Arts Center. Please visit frequently and consider volunteering to help us!
