[2] The museum outlines the impact humans have had on the region, beginning with the Peantam group of the Potatuck tribe, the growth and decline of European-American agriculture, and the legacy of Alain and May White.

Currently, the Conservation Center is involved in New England cottontail management, invasive species control, and breeding bird censuses, among many other projects.

[5] Educational topics range from studies of pond life to animal adaptations to geology, and often involve a hands-on approach.

While many of the educational programs occur on White Memorial Foundation property, others (including summer classes for older students) involve trips to locales across Northwestern Connecticut so participants can see the larger picture of ecosystems, geology, and landforms.

Since 1965, White Memorial's education director has visited sixth grade classes in Litchfield, Warren, Morris, and Goshen five times each spring to teach students about geology, trees, biodiversity, and other relevant topics.