Events
Join us throughout the year for special events
Click HERE to see additional, exclusive member-only programs.
Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
DUCK DAY
SUNDAY, MAY 3RD | 10AM-3PM
Our annual Duck Day is back! Enjoy live animal programs, games, crafts, amazing local organizations and the signature Duck Derby Race!
Live reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles - meet fascinating cold-blooded creatures up close (begins at 11:00 AM)
Rubber Duck Derby race - a crowd favorite you won’t want to miss (begins at 1:00 PM)
Live raptor demonstrations by Skyhunters in Flight - watch these awe-inspiring birds of prey soar and hunt in action (begins at 2:00 PM)
$10/person | kids 12 & under & members are FREE
SPRING BIRDING WALK
SUNDAY, MAY 17TH | 8AM
Join us along with Litchfield Hills Audubon Society for a morning birding walk through Ripley Fields! Spring migration will bring back Bobolink, Eastern Bluebirds, American Kestrels, Warblers and more - bring your binoculars and enjoy a morning hoping to see many amazing species!
Free Program
*Registration is limited to 20 people. Please email bfleet@ripleyconservancy.org if you sign up and can no longer attend.
Ripley Signature Events-Save the Date!
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Annual Benefit 2026
Saturday, June 20th 2026
Buy your tickets HERE!
