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 the park offers. This year, we will have two separate age groups of campers each week! One group of campers will be ages 6, 7, & 8, and the […]
Our after school Junior Rangers program continues! 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.
ANC will lead fun, family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; remember you will get water and/or soil on your clothing. This program is FREE, with the potential to take home fresh local produce! Space is limited - registration required.
Our after school Junior Rangers program continues! 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.
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.
Come join us for a special phenology presentation about the Nature Center’s very own Redwing Pond! Redwing Pond is fed by 2-Mile Brook, which is a tributary to the mighty Housatonic River, and the brook’s source is on our property. After the talk, we will walk down to the pond and look for signs of […]
Embark on a serene two-hour hike suitable for adults, teens, and patient children. This amble through the woods offers a unique opportunity to explore the abundance of Spring wildflowers at the Ansonia Nature Center. Stop to study each new wildflower, document findings, and even sketch as we appreciate nature’s hidden gems before the full emergence […]
ANC will lead fun, family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; remember you will get water and/or soil on your clothing. This program is FREE, with the potential to take home fresh local produce! Space is limited - registration required.
Our after school Junior Rangers program continues! 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.
Join us for a moonlight stroll and enjoy the sounds of spring on this moderate nighttime hike. The “Flower Moon” marks the peak of Spring in New England and the abundance of Mother Nature’s beautiful flowers, as well as other attractions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The number of participants is limited, so […]