Showing posts with label invasive vines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label invasive vines. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Ansonia Nature Center Conservation Corps to meet Wednesday


ANSONIA - Join Ranger Maria from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Ansonia Nature Center forest to tackle invasive vines. 

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

The Conservation Corps is an active group with members aged 18-80 that welcomes newcomers. 

During the winter, we tackle the issue of
invasive Asiatic Bittersweet vines that are harming our trees. 

One session can make a difference by
saving six 50-year-old trees. Let’s make a positive impact together! 

Register here for this adult program: https://forms.gle/LWrhkZhza4vywgTC6


This is shared from a Facebook event page.


Sunday, December 17, 2023

Ansonia Nature Center slates Conservation Corps sessions


Conservation Corps - Sessions: Jan. 2, 10, 16, 25, and 27, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

https://forms.gle/LWrhkZhza4vywgTC6

ANSONIA - Join Ranger Maria for winter afternoons in the Nature Center forest. 
The Conservation Corps is an active group with members aged 18 - 80 that welcomes newcomers. 
During the winter, we tackle the issue of invasive Asiatic Bittersweet vines that are harming our trees. 
One session can make a difference by saving six 50-year-old trees. Let’s make a positive impact together!  Register 
The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.
January Dates
  • Tuesday, Jan. 2
  • Wednesday, Jan. 10
  • Tuesday, Jan. 16
  • Thursday, Jan. 25
  • Saturday, Jan. 27
February Dates
  • Tuesday, Feb. 6
  • Wednesday, Feb. 14
  • Tuesday, Feb. 20
  • Thursday, Feb. 22
  • Sunday, Feb. 25
March Dates
  • Tuesday, March 5
  • Wednesday, March 13
  • Tuesday, March 19
  • Thursday, March 21
  • Saturday, March 23

Monday, December 4, 2023

Conservation Corps to meet Sunday morning at Ansonia Nature Center


Dec. 9 ~ 9:30-11:30 a.m.

ANSONIA - Join Ranger Maria for winter mornings in the Ansonia Nature Center forest. 

The Conservation Corps is an active group with members aged 18-80 that welcomes newcomers. 


During the winter, we tackle the issue of invasive Asiatic Bittersweet vines that are harming our trees. One session can make a difference by saving six 50-year-old trees. Let’s make a positive impact together! 

Register here for this adult program. The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.



This is a press release from the Center.


Thursday, September 7, 2023

Ansonia Nature Center to host 'Land Stewards Team' program


ANSONIA - Join Ranger Maria and the Ansonia Nature Center’s “Land Stewards Team" at 9 a.m. Sept. 16 to save a tree.

Each participant will be able to save one of the Nature Center’s trees that has been overgrown with invasive Asiatic Bittersweet. 

As a team, we will cut and remove the choking Bittersweet vines, free our trees for future growth, and help them do their part to provide for wildlife.


Click HERE to register. The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.


This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.


Saturday, September 10, 2022

Learn to make a fall wreath at Ansonia Nature Center workshop


Bittersweet Wreath Workshop – Oct. 1, 2 p.m.

Bring your clippers and gardening gloves for this workshop led by Ranger Dawn. 

When you collect these beautiful orange-berried vines, you’re helping the park by removing this invasive plant species. Create a beautiful fall wreath for your home or a gift. 

This program is geared towards 12+ Adults. 

FEE: $6. Please call 203-736-1053 or email ansnaturectr@ansonict.org to register.


This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Learn to weave vine crowns at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

   VINE CROWNS AND CIRCLETS 

ANSONIA - Join Ranger Jessica on a woodland adventure at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 19 to harvest invasive vines and weave them into beautiful crowns! 
Use these new skills to craft magical toys, hoops, bracelets, necklaces, and dreamcatchers, all while helping our forests.

Bring your own clippers. This is a free event. 
For ages 5 years old and up (children must be accompanied by an adult).
The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Road.

Shared from the Center's Facebook page.