Make treats for wildlife, learn felting, take hike at Ansonia Nature Center

NATURE'S CHILD: Gifts for Wildlife

ANSONIA - Join an Ansonia Nature Center naturalist to go on a hike, hear a story, and make recipes for the park’s wild animals at 10:30 a.m. Friday.

We’ll let the animals know we love them by decorating the winter “giving tree” in the park; then we’ll make some treats to take home for your own backyard wildlife. 

Tuition is $7 per child ($5 for family-level FANCI members and Ansonia residents). Please register in advance for this nature's child class for preschool children accompanied by adults. 

BACK TO BASICS: Needle Felting

Bring a dose of your own unique creativity for this class at 1 p.m. Saturday based on an ancient craft.

Dawn Sotir, needlecraft wizard, will inspire you with her beautiful and practical items made from natural fibers. Create a 3D animal of your choice; it’s easier than you think! 

Advance registration required for this popular class. Fee is $8.

FULL COLD MOON HIKE

Also on Saturday: Plan to be with us at 6 p.m. as the full moon rises over field and forest. Learn to identify trees by their shapes in the moonlight.

Stop and listen for calling Great Horned Owls. Dress for the cold and wear sturdy footgear.

Limited to 30 people, including families. Dangerous walking conditions will cancel. Leaders will be Rangers Martin and Mike. Fee is $1 per person. Please register in advance.

For more information or to register call 203-736-1053.

The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Road.


This is a press release from the nature center.