Thursday, August 20, 2015

Ansonia Nature Center to host hikes, bird program, drumming circle, more


ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Road, has posted its September schedule of activities.

NATURE’S CHILD: Incredible Insects – 10:30 a.m. Sept. 4.
Join naturalist Wendy to discover the critters who live in our park’s beautiful yellow flowers. You’ll be amazed to find how many tiny creatures live on our goldenrod. TUITION: $6 per family ($4 for Ansonia residents or current FANCI members).  Please register in advance.


LOST AND FOUND AT THE ANSONIA NATURE CENTER - 1 p.m. Sept. 13.
Discover some of the Nature Center’s hidden secrets during our lost-and-found hike. Did you know our property has two natural springs? Join Rangers Martin and Daniel to learn how to use a compass and a map to find these hidden gems. Geared for adults and children who want an adventure? 

Bring your own compass or borrow one of ours! Free; starts at 1 p.m. sharp.

FALL TERM JUNIOR RANGERS –
Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17; class runs Thursdays through Nov. 5.
Calling all kids 11 to 14 years old who love nature! Has your child wanted to work with animals, garden, help maintain our trails, and help with special events? This is the opportunity to help the Nature Center in our eight-week after-school program. Parental permission is required. 

Class size is limited; this class fills up fast!  Free.

ROWANWOOD FARM LLAMA HIKING ADVENTURE-  10:30 a.m. Sept. 19.
Experience a unique and unforgettable hike with Rowanwood Farms’ gentle mini llamas through the breathtaking trails at McLaughlin Vineyards in Sandy Hook. We’ll listen to the sounds of the river as we leisurely make our way through majestic pine forests on the trail winding through the Bald Eagle Sanctuary. 

After our hike, we can relax, visit the gift shop, and sample wines. Space is limited; call 203-736-1053 for reservations.  Fee: $20

AUTUMNAL EQUINOX DRUMMING CIRCLE –  7 p.m. Sept. 25.
Join our drumming circle with Ranger Dawn. For adults and children 12 years and older. Welcome and   celebrate our most colorful season!  Free, but bring a canned food item for our local homeless shelter. We’ll gather at Pavilion #2. Please register.


BIRDS ON THE MOVE –  2 p.m. Sept. 26.
Come for afternoon birding with Ranger Jessica for this fun, informative program. She will concentrate on the end-of-summer journeys taken by our “flying friends” to faraway places each year. Find out who’s going and who’s staying put! Free; call to register.


FULL HARVEST MOON HIKE –  7 p.m. Sept. 26.
The northeastern native people referred to the September full moon as the “corn is edible” moon.  

Join our rangers to hike the Nature Center trails as the big moon rises. Enjoy some marshmallows over the campfire to conclude our program. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.   
Number of participants is limited; pre-registration is required. Fee is $1 per person.


This is a press release from the nature center.

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