Ansonia Nature Center to host program about bats, fall hike

Amazing world of bats
ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center invites people to bring the family to learn about bats, those unusual nocturnal creatures, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24.

Did you ever wonder how bats use echolocation to find their prey? 
Linda Tomas from Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport will teach us about all of their unique adaptations and their importance to our environment Meet the Nature Center's resident brown bats!

Advance registration required for this free program.

Fall discovery hike
At 1 p.m. Oct. 26 join a Nature Center naturalist for a stroll through our woodlands, old fields, and wetlands.

Enjoy the beauty and the crisp fall air while learning about New England's flora and fauna. Wear appropriate shoes for this moderate hike.

Please register in advance for this free program.

For more information on any programs call 203-736-1053.

The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Road.