Calling all kids 11 to 14 years old who love nature! Has your child wanted to work with animals, garden, help maintain our trails, and help with special events? This is the opportunity to support the Nature Center in our 8-week after-school program. Class runs Thursdays, 3:30 to 5, from Sept. 12 through Oct. 31. […]
Join the Nature Center’s Land Stewards Team and help us in our 3-year effort to restore the park’s land. Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant and a threat to our Nature Center habitats and waterways. We will gather as a team to do a carbohydrate starvation cut to select sensitive knotweed-infested areas. Please bring loppers […]
The ANC will be continuing family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; keep in mind you will get water and soil on your clothing. FREE, with the potential to take home fresh produce! Click the button below to register for this family program.
Join Ranger Dan, ANC Assistant Director, for this fun program exploring and learning about nature. For ages 2-5 with an adult explorer. This class is loosely structured and influenced by the season. Class is indoors and outdoors, and we end with a light snack. TUITION: $40 per 4-week session (cash or check payable to Ansonia Nature […]
Tuesdays at 3:30, Sept. 3rd to Oct. 15The ANC will be continuing family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; keep in mind you will get water and soil on your clothing. FREE, with the potential to take home fresh produce! Click the button below to […]
Come learn the history and fundamentals of soap making with Ranger Dawn. Safety, soap-making steps, and saponification will all be covered in this class. A batch of soap will be made with the group, and each person will take home a custom soap to which they have added their special oils and herbs. $20 per […]
A journey stick (also known as a story stick) is a memento from a nature walk featuring items collected while on a walk. The First Nations people used these Journey Sticks to track their experiences and tell the stories of their travels. Join us for a hike through our beautiful trail and make a journey […]
Join us during our Sunday guided walk and help us gather seeds. Our meadows are a hugely important part of the overall ecosystem. Join Ranger Maria in harvesting seeds from the milkweeds, asters, and goldenrods to plant in the meadow next spring. FREE for ages 12- adult. Click the button below to register for this […]
Tuesdays at 3:30, Sept. 3rd to Oct. 15The ANC will be continuing family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; keep in mind you will get water and soil on your clothing. FREE, with the potential to take home fresh produce! Click the button below to […]
Tuesdays, from Sept. 3rd too Oct. 15thThe ANC will be continuing family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; keep in mind you will get water and soil on your clothing. FREE, with the potential to take home fresh produce! Click the button below to register […]