September’s full moon is known as the Full Harvest Moon, the full moon closest to the fall equinox. In the northern hemisphere, the Full Harvest Moon rises very soon after sunset, providing plenty of bright light for farmers harvesting their summer crops. September’s full moon is so well-known for its luminosity and brilliance that certain […]
With the skyrocketing spread of invasive plants, the Nature Center’s wildlife needs your help preserving their habitats. Join us for Tuesday's Conservation Corps for a morning of land management tasks. This ongoing program will allow people to work it into their sometimes busy schedules. Please register in advance online. This program is for ages 14 […]
Join Ansonia resident and naturalist David Mantack for a free special presentation on "Pollen Specialist Bees". While everyone knows bees' essential role in pollination, David's focus is on a unique group: those specialized in certain plants. These bees evolved as experts in gathering pollen from particular flowers, forming fascinating partnerships with the plants they visit. […]
Calling families, scout groups, and individuals who want to join the Nature Center’s Conservation Corps. This team will help in our efforts to restore the park’s native landscape. Invasive plants like Bittersweet, Japanese Knotweed, Autumn Olive, and many more are a great threat to our habitats and waterways. We will gather teams to help save […]
With the skyrocketing spread of invasive plants, the Nature Center’s wildlife needs your help preserving their habitats. Join us for Tuesday's Conservation Corps for a morning of land management tasks. This ongoing program will allow people to work it into their sometimes busy schedules. Please register in advance online. This program is for ages 14 […]
This spooky season, get up close to the Nature Center’s vast collection of animal skulls. Learn how the different types of teeth and the shapes of bones give us clues to identify the animal they belonged to. During our investigation, you will dissect an owl pellet to try and identify the bones inside! Ages 5+
Join a Nature Center naturalist for a stroll through our woodlands to a historic Paugussett settlement. Enjoy the beauty of the forest and the crisp fall air while peering into a small bit of New England’s First Nations history. Wear appropriate shoes for a moderate hike to this historic and secluded site. Register in advance […]
With the skyrocketing spread of invasive plants, the Nature Center’s wildlife needs your help preserving their habitats. Join us for Tuesday's Conservation Corps for a morning of land management tasks. This ongoing program will allow people to work it into their sometimes busy schedules. Please register in advance online. This program is for ages 14 […]
Ranger Maria will take you out to collect wildflower seeds on the grounds of our 156-acre nature center. Learn how to correctly identify wildflowers and store seeds for planting next spring. You also get to take some home. This class is for ages 8 and up. This program is Free
Come and learn about the Nature Center’s resident animals at this special creature feature celebrating the animals of Halloween. The staff will talk about the different species of mammals, reptiles, insects, and birds we have on display. You may perhaps get a glimpse at some rarely seen critters that call the Nature Center home. We […]
This full Moon is often called the Full Hunter’s Moon, Blood Moon, or Sanguine Moon. Many moons ago, Native Americans named this bright moon-phase for obvious reasons. The leaves are falling from trees, the deer are fattened, and it’s time to begin storing meat for the long winter ahead. Historically, this moon was honored and […]
With the skyrocketing spread of invasive plants, the Nature Center’s wildlife needs your help preserving their habitats. Join us for Tuesday's Conservation Corps for a morning of land management tasks. This ongoing program will allow people to work it into their sometimes busy schedules. Please register in advance online. This program is for ages 14 […]