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 […]
Back-to-school season for us means returning to wintering grounds for migratory birds. Join Ranger Evelyn for an early–morning walk at 8:00 a.m. geared towards adults, or join us for a family bird walk at 1:00 p.m. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair. Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. Click the button below […]
Back-to-school season for us means returning to wintering grounds for migratory birds. Join Ranger Evelyn for an early–morning walk at 8:00 a.m. geared towards adults, or join us for a family bird walk at 1:00 p.m. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair. Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. Click the button below […]
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 […]