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REGISTRATION OPEN – Summer Nature Days

For children 6 to 11 years old who love the outdoors and wildlife, these popular classes will be educational and allow them to explore the 156 acres the park offers. This year, we will have two separate age groups of campers each week! One group of campers will be ages 6, 7, & 8, and the […]

Total Solar Eclipse

A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. Join Ranger Jeremy at the Nature Center for an afternoon viewing during the eclipse's totality. We will craft proper viewing instruments; supplies are limited, so bring your own cereal (or similar) cardboard box. […]

Free

All About Bluebirds

Time for Bluebirds! Join Ranger Evelyn for a fun and educational presentation. Take a walk through the Nature Center’s Bluebird habitat and look for these harbingers of spring. Dress for the weather. Binoculars are available to borrow. This class is suitable for all ages. Click here to register for this FREE program.

Free

Earth Day Celebration

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, […]

Free

Family Organic Garden

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.

Free

Junior Rangers Begins

First day of Junior Rangers begins! 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.

Family Organic Garden

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! Very limited space - registration required.

Free

Junior Rangers

Our after school Junior Rangers program continues! 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.

Family Organic Garden

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! Space is limited - registration required.

Free

Junior Rangers

Our after school Junior Rangers program continues! 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.