Dates: July 10- 14, July 17-21, July 31 – Aug. 4, August 7-11 Open registration; choose one of our week-long sessions, each held 9:00 am – 3:00 pm For children 6 to 11 years old who love the outdoors and wildlife, these popular classes will be educational and allow them to explore the 156 acres […]
ANC will lead fun, family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; keep in mind you will get water and/or soil on your clothing. FREE, with the potential to take home fresh local produce! The class size is limited to 10. Please register in advance at […]
Registration begins March 15 Calling all teens 11 to 14 years old who love nature! Has your child wanted to work with animals, garden, help maintain our trails, and help with conservation and community science projects? Then this is the opportunity to help the Nature Center in our 8–week after-school program. Parental permission and registration […]
Wednesday, June 7, 5:30 pm If you’re a Friend of the Ansonia Nature Center, Inc. member or would like to become one, come to find out what our organization has been up to this past year and join us for the annual potluck dinner and election of officers. As a member of Ansonia Nature Center, […]
Saturday, June 10, 2:00 p.m. Join ranger Dawn for an introduction to a fun and thrilling activity called Geocaching. Learn the terminology, how to log caches, and a brief history of this interactive “game.” The Nature Center has several located on its property. Be prepared to go on a hike to find some of the […]
Sunday, June 11, 1 pm Not sure if you’re ready for a hike? Being prepared leads to a better, more worry-free enjoyable hike. Learn the tried and true methods to ensure you are prepared for a day in the woods. In this program, we will use the Ten Essentials and Leave No Trace principles to […]
Friday, June 16, 7 p.m. After the building is closed and the animals are asleep, join us for a fun-filled night indoors, playing a variety of games. Whether you’re a tabletop veteran or new to board games, all are welcome. Ages 12 and up. (Teens do not have to be accompanied by an adult) Bring […]
Saturday, June 17, 7:30 pm Star hopping is a technique that uses bright stars as a guide to finding fainter objects. Join ranger Jeremy for a night of relaxing under the stars. You will learn all about the different constellations in the night sky, their importance, and how to use them as a tool to […]
Wednesday, June 21, 10 a.m. Join us on the longest day of the year when the sun is at the highest position in the sky to learn about the ancient way of keeping time. We will go outside and create our very own human sundial in the park. Family-friendly program. FREE. Please register at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org
Saturday, June 24, 2 p.m. Join Ranger Evelyn for this introductory skill–building class on interpreting maps and reading a compass. Participants will learn how to use these tools to navigate around our property. Ages 12 and up. Dress for the weather. You must register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. Space is limited.