Kids Connection

From worker bees to busy beavers, and some pretty cool clams! See how some special species help protect our planet.

Check out invasive, endangered species found in our own backyards! Learn all about how every animal plays an important role in our ecosystem!

We visit Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton to learn more about how we can help take care of injured wildlife!

Fria and StormTracker Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan explain the differences between weather and climate, and how each affects our daily lives.

Did you know that solar panels turn sunlight into energy? The team at Earthlight explains how they work and how to use that energy to power your home!

Float down the Connecticut River in Essex aboard RiverQuest, and explore the wildlife that call it home.  Get a chance to spot the iconic Bald Eagles!

The ACES staff gives you a special look at their electric school bus!

Our interview with children’s music artist Laurie Berkner as she talks about her upcoming performance at The Bushnell on Saturday, March 22nd!

From where you can see real-life reindeer in Connecticut, to a behind-the-scenes look at the Nutcracker Ballet, and a trip to visit a special Christmas tree along the shoreline, join us for Kids Connection: Connecting You to Joy.

We ring in the holiday season by giving you a glimpse inside the country’s last operating bell factory in East Hampton!

Spoiler alert! Connecticut has served as the backdrop to many classic holiday movies. Check out the nation’s first-ever Christmas Movie Trail, right here in Connecticut!

NBC Connecticut reporter Jennifer Cuevas takes you on a trip around the world to discover how other countries celebrate their unique holiday traditions!

Author and South Windsor native Shaylyn Young provides an important lesson on friendship as she reads her children’s book, “Sadie and Jace: Make A Friend, Be A Friend.”