Want something different to do on a Friday night with your family? Join the Nature Center staff for a crisp moonlight hike on our beautiful 156-acre property. The trees and shrubs will have shed their leaves, and frost begins to gather on the plants in the park. The wildlife who live here are preparing for […]
Join Author Susie Scheyder as she tells her story “How Will You Change The World”. This program will lead children to all seven continents, showing how animals take care of the world around them. Children will become immersed in the storytelling experience and will participate in fun follow-up activities. This arts-based approach to teaching will […]
Uncover the hidden beauty of ferns in winter with our Winter Fern Identification Hike. Join us for an informative and engaging hike where you’ll learn to identify various fern species by examining their winter features. Discover how some ferns, like the Sensitive Fern, go dormant at the first frost while others, such as the Christmas […]
Visit the Nature Center during the winter break to meet our animals. This live animal program includes information about adaptations and the natural history of each species. Get a chance to touch a snake or even a hissing cockroach. FREE for all ages. Click here to register.
Visit the Ansonia Nature Center “Valentine’s Creation Station” on your day off from school. We will have a special Valentine’s craft set up for families to do together. While you are here, check out our new animal display too! FREE. Registration is NOT required for this drop-in event.