Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]
Join Ranger Maria, ANC Conservation Corps lead and Master Woodland Manager, as students work to restore habitat. Participants will study a small plot of land, analyze the soil and plants, and determine the habitat's ideal purpose. We'll remove invasive species and plant native flora and seeds to revitalize the area. The series will run for […]
This spooky season, get up close to the Nature Center’s vast collection of animal skulls. Learn how the different types of teeth and the shapes of bones give us clues to identify the animal they belong to. During our investigation, you will dissect an owl pellet to try and identify the bones inside! For ages […]
Join Ranger Jeremy for a reading of the story “Leaf Man.” Trek out into the woods to gather various leaves, seeds, pebbles, and pods. After the hike, come back to the visitor center to build your very own leaf men using the materials you gathered. Click here to register for this FREE family program.
Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]
Join Ranger Maria, ANC Conservation Corps lead and Master Woodland Manager, as students work to restore habitat. Participants will study a small plot of land, analyze the soil and plants, and determine the habitat's ideal purpose. We'll remove invasive species and plant native flora and seeds to revitalize the area. The series will run for […]
Join Ranger Maria, ANC Conservation Corps lead and Master Woodland Manager, as students work to restore habitat. Participants will study a small plot of land, analyze the soil and plants, and determine the habitat's ideal purpose. We'll remove invasive species and plant native flora and seeds to revitalize the area. The series will run for […]
Would you be interested in learning how to make milk baths? If so, join Ranger Dawn to learn how to make milk baths using a simple homemade recipe. All the ingredients are included for each student to make 2 baths. These make nice gifts for the holidays—materials fee: $20 per person. Click here to register […]
Discover the secrets of winter’s bare branches with our Winter Tree Identification Hike. Join us as we explore the woodland landscape and learn to identify trees by carefully observing key features, such as tree shape, bark texture, and location. Click here to register for this FREE program for all ages.
Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]
Join Ranger Maria, ANC Conservation Corps lead and Master Woodland Manager, as students work to restore habitat. Participants will study a small plot of land, analyze the soil and plants, and determine the habitat's ideal purpose. We'll remove invasive species and plant native flora and seeds to revitalize the area. The series will run for […]
Join Ranger Maria, ANC Conservation Corps lead and Master Woodland Manager, as students work to restore habitat. Participants will study a small plot of land, analyze the soil and plants, and determine the habitat's ideal purpose. We'll remove invasive species and plant native flora and seeds to revitalize the area. The series will run for […]
Join Ranger Maria for winter afternoons in the Ansonia Nature Center forest. The Conservation Corps is an active group with members aged 18 -80 that welcomes newcomers. During the winter, we tackle the issue of invasive Asiatic Bittersweet vines that are harming our trees. One session can make a difference by saving six 50-year-old trees. […]
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 […]
Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]
Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]
Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]