Come and learn about the Nature Center’s resident animals at this special creature feature celebrating the animals of Halloween. The staff will talk about the different species of mammals, reptiles, insects, and birds we have on display. You may perhaps get a glimpse at some rarely seen critters that call the Nature Center home. We […]
Visit the Nature Center during the winter break to meet our animals. This live animal program includes information about adaptations and the natural history of each species. Get a chance to touch a snake or even a hissing cockroach. FREE for all ages.
This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 Join us for Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer. These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside every […]
This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 First day of Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer! These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside every week, […]
This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 Second day of Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer! These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside every week, […]
This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 Third week of Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer! These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside every week, […]
Program runs Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 for seven weeks, April 25 – June 13 Calling all teens 11 to 14 years old who love nature! Has your child wanted to work with animals, garden, help maintain our trails, and help with conservation and community science projects? This program is your teen’s opportunity to help the Nature […]
This program runs on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, for four weeks: February 22 & 29; March 7 & 14 Fourth and final week of Nature’s Explorers, a 4-week program for children 2 – 5 years old with their adult Explorer! These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will explore nature outside […]
Visitors to the Ansonia Nature Center will take a guided hike through the Raptor Woods and explore how our senses change with the setting of the sun. Guests will learn how nocturnal animals have adapted to the nightlife and will join us in the search for the owl species that call CT home. The program will […]
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, […]