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 […]
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.
If you’re a Friend of the Ansonia Nature Center, Inc. member or would like to become one, come to find out what our organization has been up to this past year and join us for the annual potluck dinner and election of officers. As a member of Ansonia Nature Center, you support important land stewardship […]
Third Week! Join our staff for this fun program exploring and learning about nature. This program is aimed at children ages 2-5 with an adult explorer. Nature’s Explorers takes place indoors and outdoors, is loosely structured, and is influenced by the seasons and interests of the group. Space is limited, registration required. TUITION: $40 per […]
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 […]
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.
Final Week! Join our staff for this fun program exploring and learning about nature. This program is aimed at children ages 2-5 with an adult explorer. Nature’s Explorers takes place indoors and outdoors, is loosely structured, and is influenced by the seasons and interests of the group. Space is limited, registration required. TUITION: $40 per […]
From the pigeon towers of Ancient Egypt to the trenches of World War I to the streets of our modern cities, take a whirlwind tour through history as seen through the eyes of the humble pigeon. Join Ranger Evelyn and Chuckles, our resident ring-necked dove, for this fascinating, family-friendly program. Ages 7+ Click here to […]