Plant, soil, mulch, and water... Pack 51-Ansonia need your help with placing 20 new trees into the ground! We are excited to announce that we received a grant from the Connecticut Urban Forest Council to plant 20 sugar maple trees. We’re one step closer to achieving our dream of planting a stand of trees that will […]
Join us as we learn the lore about the “Three Sisters” and how, in truth, these plants work together. We will see a brief film describing how and why First Nations people grew them. This is a practice that still remains! We will end our program by sampling a Three Sisters soup. Each participant will […]
Join our hands-on program, where we’ll guide you through the art of sharpening, cleaning, and caring for your hand pruners and loppers. Bring along your tools and well-fitting work gloves as we delve into the techniques employed by the ANC Conservation Corps. Maximize savings, contribute to a greener environment, and maintain peace of mind! Register […]
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, […]
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! The class size is limited to 10.