Ansonia Nature Center posts January activities

Hikes, healthy living, crafts slated

NEW YEAR DAY’S HIKE – Jan. 1, 10 a.m.
Join Ranger Martin, who will ring in the New Year by celebrating with you during an invigorating hike along our woodland trails. 
If we have snow cover, we may even break out the snowshoes! Free; please register early.

HEALTHY LIVING SERIES – Jan. 3, 2 p.m.
It's resolution season, the time of the year when we’re thinking about how to improve our lives, and maybe even the lives of those around us.
Join Ranger Mike as we discuss just that in the first of three sessions on healthy living. 
We’ll craft our own personal vision boards, and brainstorm other strategies to keeping focused on our goals. Hopefully we’ll leave with the tools we need to transform our bad habits into a good routine! Free; please register in advance.

FULL WOLF MOON HIKE – Jan. 3, 6 p.m.
This full moon appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages. It is also known as the Old Moon. To some Native American tribes, this was the Snow Moon, but most applied that name to the next full moon in February. Join Rangers Jess and Mike for this winter hike. Please wear appropriate winter clothing and shoes. Fee: $1. Call to register.

PET LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – Sundays, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 1, 11 a.m.
Losing a beloved animal can be extremely tragic and a very emotional time for humans. There are numerous resources to turn to for the loss of a human loved one; however, there are limited resources for when we lose an animal. 
Susan Wilson has created this support group for those of us who have lost an animal or have one in the process of moving on. Join us for these free sessions.

NATURE’S CHILD: Owl Babies – Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m.
Join naturalist Wendy and learn about our nocturnal friends whooooo live in Raptor Woods. 
This program for preschoolers and their adults will include the story “Owl Babies,” an up-close look at one of our resident owls, and perhaps a short hike into owl territory. Tuition: $7 per child ($5 for family-level FANCI members and Ansonia residents). 
Please register in advance.

BACK TO BASICS: Knitting 101 – Jan.10, 2 p.m.
What could be better on a cold winter day that creating something cozy? Join Ranger Dawn and other folks to learn to make such things as scarves and hats. Tuition: $5. Bring yarn and #10 short needles. Please register in advance. 
And check out the Jan. 13 listing for the Fiber Arts Group!

HEALTHY LIVING SERIES – Jan. 11, 2 p.m.
Join us for the second of three sessions on healthy living. Americans over-consume processed foods yet we are undernourished! We are polluted from the foods we eat! Learn why everyone should eat clean and detox at least once in his/her life. If you experience fatigue, indigestion, joint pain, anxiety, skin problems, or many other issues it may be time to take charge of your health and rid your body of toxins from food that has been altered by chemicals. Free; please register in advance.

FIBER ARTS GROUP - Tuesdays starting Jan. 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Get together with others to work on your fiber arts projects! Bring any kind of fiber work—knitting, felting, crocheting, etc.
If you took our Knitting 101 workshop, you can continue the project you started there! A great way to dedicate time to your handiwork and socialize too. Free.

To register or for more information call 203-736-1053.



This is a press release from Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road.