The Draconids are minor meteor showers producing about ten meteors per hour. It is an unusual shower since the best viewing time is in the early evening rather than the early morning. The shower runs annually from October 6 – 10th and peaks this year on the night of the 7th. Join us at the […]
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 the Nature Center’s staff for this 4-week toddler program for children ages 2-5 with their adult explorer. These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will go outside to explore nature, so please dress according to the weather. Classes will end with a light snack. Space is limited - THIS SESSION […]
Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]
The season is changing and with it are the prevailing winds. Catch those autumn breezes with your handmade leaf-patterned kite! $5 Materials fee, ages 5 and up. An adult must accompany children. Click here to register for this limited-space program.
Embrace the magic of fall with our Babes in Arms hike – a sensory-rich, one-hour woodland walk designed for families with very young children in slings or backpacks. On this enchanting hike, families will explore the woods and discover the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of fall. Parents will lead their little ones through sensory […]
Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]
Last session this season!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 […]
Join the Nature Center’s staff for this 4-week toddler program for children ages 2-5 with their adult explorer. These classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons. We will go outside to explore nature, so please dress according to the weather. Classes will end with a light snack. Space is limited - THIS SESSION […]
Autumn time is here, and the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center invites you to their annual Autumn Festival. Celebrate this wonderful season with the staff and the Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center (FANCI). Walk our haunted trail to the Goldenrod Maze and play games at the picnic pavilion before boarding the horse-drawn wagon ride. […]