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Needle Felted Mushrooms

Learn the art of needle felting with Ranger Dawn by making your own felted mushroom! Each attendee will get a complete kit with wool and felting needles. If we have time, we’ll explore free-form felting too. Adult program. FEE: $20, payable in advance in person - cash or check made to the Ansonia Nature Center. […]

$20

Total Solar Eclipse

A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. Join Ranger Jeremy at the Nature Center for an afternoon viewing during the eclipse's totality. We will craft proper viewing instruments; supplies are limited, so bring your own cereal (or similar) cardboard box. […]

Free

Earth Day Celebration

The Ansonia Nature Center invites everyone to join us this Earth Day. This year’s theme is Legacy: Past, Present, and Future. This year’s celebration will feature Ojibwe flute artist Allan Madahbee, and we will unveil “Sugar Maple Year in a Day”, a 5’ x 20’ mural painted by artist Amie Ziner. Enjoy hikes, live animals, […]

Free

Junior Rangers Begins

First day of Junior Rangers begins! Participants should dress for the weather; we will most likely spend some time outside even if it's raining. Wear shoes suitable for hiking. This session is full. Junior Rangers will return in the fall.

Mother’s Day Pressed Flower Lanterns

Make a small pressed flower lantern for the mom in your life! We will use recycled jars, pressed flowers, and greens we found on the property. For ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult. Fee: $5 per lantern. Click here to register.

$5

Creature Feature – Turtle Time

World Turtle Day was established in 1990 by the American Tortoise Rescue to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world. Come to the Nature Center to meet and learn about our resident turtles, then work on a turtle craft to take home. This class is suitable for […]

$1

Nature’s Explorers

First week! Registration is not yet open for this session of Nature's Explorers. An announcement will be made on our newsletter when it opens. If you would like to be added to our newsletter, go to ansonianaturecenter.org/#newsletter to sign up! Join our staff for this fun program exploring and learning about nature. This program is […]

$40

Native Plant Seed Bombs

Seed bombs (or seed balls) are made by combining seeds, clay, and a bit of soil. Once the seed bombs have dried, they can then be dispersed into nature. Join Ranger Jeremy to make your seed bombs to take home and plant. Ages 8 – up with an accompanying adult. Click here to register for […]

Free

Nature’s Explorers

Second Week! Join our staff for this fun program exploring and learning about nature. This program is aimed at children ages 2-5 with an adult explorer. Nature’s Explorers takes place indoors and outdoors, is loosely structured, and is influenced by the seasons and interests of the group. Space is limited, registration required. TUITION: $40 per […]

$40

Nature’s Explorers

Third Week! Join our staff for this fun program exploring and learning about nature. This program is aimed at children ages 2-5 with an adult explorer. Nature’s Explorers takes place indoors and outdoors, is loosely structured, and is influenced by the seasons and interests of the group. Space is limited, registration required. TUITION: $40 per […]

$40