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 […]
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 […]
Join Nature Center Director Alison Rubelmann and Assistant Director Daniel Bosques for this morning’s walk. Discover the beauty of the Nature Center's typical New England woodland. This hike will be an educational and entertaining hike to identify nature along the way while we explore Raptor Woods Trail and beyond. Dress for hiking: we recommend sturdy […]
Did you know we have many plants in CT that can be used to make tea? Our Ranger will guide you on a hike around the Nature Center and discover the plants that nature provides for teas and other medicinal uses. After, we will enjoy a tea tasting and a treat! This class is suitable […]
This is our last week of Junior Rangers! 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 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 […]
Enjoy an evening celebrating all the fathers out there. This moonlight hike will allow us to view the “Strawberry Moon” before its full peak on June 21. The “Strawberry Moon” was given this name by the first peoples of North America because the wild strawberry ripens and is ready for harvesting. Children must be accompanied […]
Follow the Nature Center’s Rangers, Jeremy and Evelyn, through our fields and meadows in the moonlight, looking for Fireflies among the leaf litter and discovering the beauty of bioluminescence around you. The hike will end with a show by beetles in the Lampyridae family, better known as lightning bugs and fireflies. All ages are welcome. […]
Join us at the Nature Center for a nighttime program about our local bats! Together, we will learn all about Connecticut’s bats. See our resident brown bats as you learn about their cool adaptations and their important role in our environment. Afterward, we will walk around the pond and field to see if we can […]
Enjoy an evening with your family during this moonlight hike, allowing us to view the Sturgeon Moon. The Native American fishing tribes are credited for naming this Moon since sturgeon, a large Great Lakes fish, was most readily caught during this month. Join our staff on a hike in our meadows to watch for this […]