Join Ranger Maria for winter afternoons in the 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. […]
Join Ranger Maria for winter afternoons in the 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. […]
Join Ranger Maria for winter afternoons in the 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. […]
Discover the diverse array of animals that call the woodland home and gain valuable knowledge about their shelter needs. Participants will identify areas where a selected woodland site lacks suitable shelter for animals, such as songbirds, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Using hand tools, we’ll work together to cut invasive plants and construct woodland shelters […]
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, […]
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 […]
Join Ranger Maria in preserving and enhancing the precious forests and meadows of the Nature Center! The Conservation Corps is on a mission to protect the integrity of our habitats by removing invasive vegetation and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further […]
Join Ranger Maria in preserving and enhancing the precious forests and meadows of the Nature Center! The Conservation Corps is on a mission to protect the integrity of our habitats by removing invasive vegetation and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further […]
Join us in this program as we delve into the art of constructing shelters for meadow animals and wildlife. Picture yourself as a cottontail bunny happily munching on delicious meadow grasses when suddenly, uh-oh! A hawk swoops into view! Where’s your safe hideout? Now, let’s switch perspectives: imagine you’re a flying bird, enjoying the abundance […]
Join Ranger Maria in preserving and enhancing the precious forests and meadows of the Nature Center! The Conservation Corps is on a mission to protect the integrity of our habitats by removing invasive vegetation and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further […]