Saturday, April 3, 2021
Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center posts April calendar of events
April calendar of events, april 2021
Our building is still closed but we are doing space limited outside classes
Spring 2021, Calendar of Events
Registration starts April 1 for all programs
Please register for all programs at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org
Dates and times are subject to change.
- All In-person classes are socially–distant events.
- Building is closed
- Space is limited
- Must register in advance,
- No walk-ins allowed.
- Must fill out wavier and health screening
- New rules and regulations must be followed
April 2021
Nature Explorers: In-Person – Fridays April 23 & 30; May 7, 14, 10 am
Join Wendy for this fun program exploring and learning about nature. For ages 2-5 with an adult explorer. This class is loosely structured and influenced by the seasons and interest of the group.
Class is entirely outdoors.
If interested Please register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org.
TUITION: $40 per 4 week session (cash or check payable to Ansonia Nature Center)
Family Organic Garden: In-Person – Wed., April 28 – June 9, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
ANC will lead fun, 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/or soil on your clothing. FREE, with the potential to take home fresh local produce!
Class size is limited to 10. Please register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org
Jr. Rangers: In-Person – Thursday, April 29 – June 10, 3:30 -5:00 pm
Calling all teens 11 to 14 years old who love nature! Has your child wanted to work with animals, garden, help maintain our trails, and help with conservation and community science projects? This is the opportunity to help the Nature Center in our 7 – week after school program. Parental permission is required. Class size is limited; this class fills up fast! FREE Register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org
Earth Day Celebration Events –
Monday thru Thursday (April 12 – 15; April 19 – 22), 1pm to 3 pm
This year, the Ansonia Nature Center is celebrating Earth Day with two weeks of fun, hands-on classes! Explore this year’s theme – ‘a healthy environment for a healthy world’ – with plantings, hikes, and live animals. All ages welcome. See below for class descriptions. These classes are free to attend and participants will receive a free gift. Email to register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org
Adventures in Edible Plant Foraging: In-person – Mon., April 12 & 19, 1:00 pm
Backyards, vacant lots, woodlands, and open fields support tons of food and medicines for the natural collector! Join Ranger Dawn on an identification walk where we will taste and smell some wild edibles along the way. Reflect on and discuss the importance of collecting wild plants in healthy environments. Class size limited to 12.
Hike: Vernal Pool: In-person – Tues., April 13 & 20, 1:00 pm
Come learn about our local amphibians and their importance during our hike to the nature center’s vernal pools. Amphibians play a special role as indicator species in determining the health of our environment. These fascinating creatures secretly inhabit our woodland and wetlands; help our staff lift rocks and logs to find these slippery creatures beneath. Make sure you and your family wear old clothes and shoes because we will get wet and dirty. Class size limited to 12.
Roots to Shoots : In-person – Wed., April 14 & 21, 1:00 pm
Join Ranger Amie to help prepare our organic family garden. Make sure you and your family wear old clothes and shoes because we will get wet and dirty. Help us prepare our garden beds for the upcoming growing seasons. During class we will explore many of the roots and shoots that overwintered in the garden, plant some new ones, and look to see what kind of earthly critter might be living there. Each family will make their own garden starter tray to take home. Class is limited to 10.
Pond Exploration: In-person – Thurs., April 15 & 22, 1:00 pm
Wetlands are critical habitats for supporting biodiversity – but how can we know if a pond is healthy? To answer this question, join Ranger Evelyn for this hands-on program to investigate Redwing Pond by analyzing water samples and studying the aquatic insects and other pond life we find. Dress in clothes that can get muddy! Class size is limited to 12.
The Ansonia Nature Center is located at 10 Deerfield Road.
