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Explore Redwing Pond

Join the Nature Center staff for a fun-filled morning catching frogs and other inhabitants of the redwing pond. We will start inside with a brief discussion on what types of vertebrates and invertebrates inhabit the pond and learn how to identify them. Borrow our collection equipment and help us catch, observe and release these interesting […]

Free

Creepy Crawly Creature Feature

Come and learn about the Nature Center’s resident animals at this special creature feature celebrating the animals of Halloween. The staff will talk about the different species of mammals, reptiles, insects, and birds we have on display. You may perhaps get a glimpse at some rarely seen critters that call the Nature Center home. We […]

Free

Winter Break Creature Feature

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.

Free

Nature’s Explorers – Registration OPEN

This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 Join us for Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer. These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside every […]

$40

Nature’s Explorers

This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 First day of Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer! These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside every week, […]

$40

Nature’s Explorers

This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 Second day of Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer! These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside every week, […]

Nature’s Explorers

This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 Third week of Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer! These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside every week, […]

$40

Junior Rangers – Registration OPENS 7:30 AM

Program runs Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 for seven weeks, April 25 – June 13 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? This program is your teen’s opportunity to help the Nature […]

Free

Nature’s Explorers

This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 Fourth and final week of Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer! These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside […]

$40

Owl Prowl: Raptor Woods Hike

Visitors to the Ansonia Nature Center will take a guided hike through the Raptor Woods and explore how our senses change with the setting of the sun. Guests will learn how nocturnal animals have adapted to the nightlife and will join us in the search for the owl species that call CT home. The program will […]

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