Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Stamford, CT · about 35 mi from NYC
At a glance
- Address
- 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT, 06903-4023
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (203) 977-6521
- Website
- stamfordmuseum.org
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- NYC, about 35 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- info@stamfordmuseum.org
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories; the farm's website
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0 mi
- Playground 0.1 mi
- Picnic area The Meadow 0.1 mi
- Gas station Gulf 0.3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 1.3 mi
- 93 places to eat within 5 mi Cosi's, Five Guys, Parkway Diner
Farmers markets nearby
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center - Friday Farm Market Stamford · 0.2 mi
- New Canaan Farmers Market New Canaan · 3 mi
- New Canaan Winter Market New Canaan · 3.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Simpaug Farms 11.5 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 53°F, lows around 35°F, about 4.2 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 17
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 23
- ☀️ Frost-free season188 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Stamford 5 N, CT station (0.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
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Questions about Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Is Stamford Museum & Nature Center open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Stamford Museum & Nature Center?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Stamford Museum & Nature Center?
The listing gives the address as 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT, 06903-4023. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Stamford Museum & Nature Center?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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