Make animal track ornament Sunday at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

ANSONIA - Come and make an animal track ornament at 11 a.m. Sunday with Ranger Evelyn at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.  
Make your own animal track ornament to give as a gift or hang wherever you like! 

Whether you spruce it up with some evergreen needles or bedazzle it with sequins, you can show your appreciation for nature with this one-of-a-kind ornament. $3 per ornament. 

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../animal-track-ornaments...

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Learn animal tracking in Ansonia Nature Center program

ANSONIA - Ever wonder where the animals go in the winter or what type of wildlife you might have in your backyard? 

Join Ranger Jeremy at 1 p.m. Dec. 11 to learn all about our local wildlife. Together we will walk the trails and discover clues and evidence of our local species. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes. Age 12 + Adult, FREE. Register at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Learn about animal tracks on Ansonia Nature Center hike

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ANSONIA - Join Ranger Jeremy at 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center on a walk through snow-covered trails and discover some fascinating tracks. 

You will learn about local wildlife and how to identify different native species by their imprints and other signs left behind. 

Wear good boots and extra layers for this outdoor program. 

For ages 6 and up. Please register ahead at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org

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Learn to ID trees, go snowshoeing, more at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road, offers a variety of fun and educational programs in February.

Grumpy Groundhogs - Feb. 2, 1:30 p.m. You'd be grumpy too if someone forced you to wake up when you weren't ready! 
For all ages. A short hike to discover a groundhog den, a craft, and a story. Please call to register.

It's All in the Bark: Winter Tree ID - Feb. 3, 1 p.m. Tired of straining your eyes to discern leaves to determine what type of tree you are looking at? Never worry about leaves again! During this guided hike Ranger Jess will show you how to identify at least 20 common woodland trees by their bark alone! For adults and children 9 and up. Dress for the weather and wear footwear appropriate for king. Free. Please call to register.

Sweet Treats for Valentines - Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m. Join Ranger Dawn and make a basket filled with chocolate dipped goodies that we will make for your favorite Valentine! 
Please call to register. Fee is $5 for a small basket, $10 for a large. 

Fundraiser: Creature Parade - Feb. 16, noon-3:30 p.m. Our nature center animals serve as ambassadors for their species, here for the purpose of teaching about the natural world. This is a chance to get up close and learn about each animal individually, how they've adapted and where they came from. Cost of their care is considerable; contributions help with their specialized diets, daily care, and creature comforts. 
You'll get a chance to hold a dove, pet a snake, and high-five a spider. Each animal will get a 20-minute spotlight during this fundraiser. 
A schedule of animal showings will be listed on the center's website. The program is for all ages. 

Donation: $6 a person, $15 a family.

Snowshoe Sunday: Getting ready for Bluebirds - Feb. 17, 1 p.m. Need to get outside? Enjoy the winter with this guided hike through our woodlands and fields. 
Join Ranger Dan and snowshoe around the nature center grounds to clean out the bluebird boxes. Bluebirds will start nesting again in March and April. Great exercise and fun for adults and children 8 and up. Snowshoes available to borrow. Please register.

Winter break: Winter Wonderland activities - Feb. 13, 1-3 p.m. Come for fun outdoor activities on this day off from school. There's nothing better than going through the cool air on your sled. We'll take the whole family to our hill for sledding fun. Toddlers should ride with a parent. Everyone should be well-bundled in layers to stay warm. After our adventure we'll come inside for hot cocoa and a chance to meet one of the Nature Center's animals. Free. Registration required. Families must bring their own sleds. 
The Art of Animal Tracking with Andy Dobos - Feb. 23, 10 a.m.  Naturalist and educator Andy Dobos will take you on a wildlife tracking walk through the nature center's fields and forests. There are always clues left behind by the animals for us to decipher, telling a story of their habits and lives. Get to know our beloved wildlife that much better. 
Wear good boots and extra layers; there will be a lot of standing and time off trail. For ages 6 and up. Fee is $6 a person.

Nature Explorers - Wednesdays, Feb. 27, March 6,13, 20, 10 a.m. Join us for this four-week preschool/toddler program for ages 2-5 and their adult explorer. Participants will have fun exploring nature every week. Classes are loosely structured and influenced by the seasons; there will be a short hike so please dress for the weather. Classes end with a light snack (provided or bring your own) and conversation. 
Tuition is $40 for all four weeks, space permitting. Cash or check payable to Ansonia Nature Center due at first class. Limited to 10 children. 

Maple Syrup Program for Families - March 2, 1 p.m. Join us as the Nature Center staff presents an introduction to making maple syrup the old-fashioned way, and help us to choose just the right tree for tapping into for this sweet treat!
Fee is $6 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call to register. 

Call 203-736-1053 to register for programs.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center. 

Sketch the moon, listen to music at Ansonia Nature Center in March

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road, will host a variety of activities in March.

WINTER ASTRONOMY: Lunar Sketching – March 10, 7 p.m.

Come to Ansonia’s darkest location for some fun viewing the moon with Bob Carruthers and the New Haven Astronomical Society. 

Get a chance to see the waxing gibbous moon’s surface through Bob’s TV camera and learn to sketch its craters. Bring a clipboard and pencil. 

Class size is limited to 12; please register in advance. Free.

PET LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – March 14, 1 p.m.

Losing a beloved animal can be tragic and a very emotional time for humans. There are numerous resources to turn to for the loss of a human loved one; however, there are limited options for when we lose an animal. 

Susan Wilson has created this support group for those who have lost an animal or have one in the process of moving on. Sessions are free; donations appreciated.

JOSEPH FIRECROW: Native American Flute Player – March 12, 2 p.m.

“The natural beauty of the flute evokes very powerful emotions. The traditional flute is social, not ceremonial, in nature, and should always be treated with that in mind and spirit.” Joseph FireCrow, a Grammy Award winner and renowned Native American flutist, inspires such emotions with his beautiful music. Together we will enjoy this Sunday afternoon relaxing and listening in the beauty of the Nature Center’s natural surroundings. 

Fee: $5 per person; please call to register.

SPRING EQUINOX DRUMMING – March 18, 6 p.m.

Let’s wake up the earth gently as we make music together by the fire. Dress for the outdoors. Adults and children are welcome. Bring your own drum or borrow one from us. Free, but bring a canned good for Spooner House. Please call to register.

ANIMAL TRACKS AND TRACES –  March 25, 2 p.m.

Follow the signs and tracks and become an animal detective. On our hike discover the clues of the animals that inhabit our forest and fields. We will teach you how to put together these clues to tell their story. Make a plaster cast for your own collection. Fee: $7; please register in advance. 

To register call 203-736-1053.

*** ONGOING PROGRAMS *** 

Sundays: Guided Hikes, 1 p.m.  

Thursdays: Yoga for a Healthy Mind and Body, 6:30 p.m. - call Pam, 203-888-4124.

Saturdays: Creature Features, noon. 

This is a press release from Ansonia Nature Center.