Registration opens Monday for Ansonia Nature Center Junior Rangers

Thursdays, Sept. 14 - Nov. 2, 3:30-5 p.m. ANSONIA - Calling all 11 to 14 years old who love nature!  Does your child want to work with animals, garden for conservation, help maintain our trails, assist with community service projects, and help with special events?  This is the opportunity to help the Ansonia Nature Center in our 8-week after-school program.  Parental permission is required. Class size is limited; this class fills up fast! FREE. The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Road. This is a press release from the Nature Center.

Ansonia Nature Center readies fall junior rangers program

ANSONIA - 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 8-week after-school program. 

Parental permission is required. Class size is limited; this class fills up fast! FREE.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Junior Rangers program starts in April at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

 

Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center posts September schedule

September Events

Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center

Golden Rod and Cattails – Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:30 p.m.

For all nature enthusiasts! Enjoy a walk through the park’s fields and vast Goldenrod Jungle with Ranger Dawn. On the way you’ll be amazed at the diversity of insects, spiders, and birds that depend on this unique habitat for survival. Space is very limited and registration is required. To register email ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. FREE

Fall Term Junior Rangers – Thursdays, Sept. 23 - 

Nov. 18, 3:30-5 p.m.

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 special events? 

This is the opportunity to help the

Nature Center in our 8-week after-school program. 

Parental permission is required. Class size is limited; this class fills up fast! 

To register email ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. FREE.

The Ansonia Harvest Festival on 

Main Street - Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Come visit the Nature Center and many others for a fun filled day on Ansonia’s Main Street, hosted by the Ansonia Cultural Commission. There will be music, crafters, great food and much more! Visit www.cityofansonia.com for more information.

World of Reptiles – Sunday, Sept. 26, 1:30 p.m.

Older than the dinosaurs, reptiles have walked the earth for over 300 million years! Learn amazing facts about reptiles with Ranger Evelyn and help from some of our animal ambassadors. Come see and hold a live snake, turtle, and lizard. Space is very limited and registration is required. 

To register email ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. FEE $3 per person.

Visit Our Website for the Full List of our Fall 2021 Calendar of Events

ansonianaturecenter.org

Ansonia Public Works - THANK YOU

Ansonia Public Works has been helping the ANRC with many updates and repairs, as well as their continual dedication to keeping our, grounds, fields, playgrounds, and public spaces neat, clean, trimmed, and safe. 

We want to send a special "Thank You" to our hard-working friends that keep this community resource ship-shape for your enjoyment. Please be sure to do your part and continue to pick up after yourselves.

Thank You, Lewis Tree Service!

Lewis Tree Service steps up and helps the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center with two problematic trees. 

Did you know that these dedicated workers use our 156 acre nature preserve for practice and development? This was done FREE of charge in preparation for our new roof!

Register now for Ansonia Nature Center's Junior Rangers after-school program

Learn about pigeons, take a hike in March at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road, has scheduled several fun and educational activities in March. 

MAPLE SUGARING FOR FAMILIES – March 7, 11 a.m.
A very long time ago, the native people of the northeastern part of our country shared their sweet tree know-how with the newcomers from Europe. 
Ranger Dawn and Alison present an introduction to making maple syrup the old-fashioned way, and help us to choose just the right tree for tapping into this sweet treat! 
FEE: $6 per person. Please call to register. Family program; children must be accompanied by an adult.

PIGEONS THROUGH THE AGES – March 14, 2 p.m.
Did you know pigeons were first domesticated over 5,000 years ago? Take a deep dive into dove history with Ranger Evelyn. Learn what makes these birds so unique, the role they’ve played in wartime, and even meet Chuckles, our resident ring-necked dove. 
Play the part of a carrier pigeon and learn to navigate the way birds do with an orienteering game. 
For ages 10 and up. FREE. Please register.

SPRING TERM JUNIOR RANGERS – Registration begins March 18.
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 8-week after-school program, starting April 16 at 3:30 pm. Parental permission is required. 
Class size is limited; this class fills up fast! FREE.

HIKE: Signs of Spring – March 22, 1 p.m.
Enjoy this outdoor hike with Ranger Amie to find and listen to emerging mammals, insects, birds, and amphibians that show up in the spring. Learn about what these signs of spring are as you observe animals and plants that are waking from their winter slumber. Wear appropriate shoes for wet and muddy conditions. FREE; for all ages.

TRACKING AND AWARENESS – March 28, 1 p.m.
Brush up on your tracking and awareness skills with Alison Rubelmann, Director of the Ansonia Nature Center. 
This class will be very hands-on, teaching you techniques by doing physical and mental exercises to help expand your senses. We will explore and observe the Nature Center’s property for wildlife signs and tracks using our new tracking skills. Be prepared to go off trail into the bush.
This program is geared for ages 14 and up. Dress for the weather and prepare to spend the afternoon. Bring water and a snack.
FREE. Please register; class size is limited.

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*** ONGOING PROGRAMS ***

Sunday Guided Hikes – Sundays, 1 p.m.
Join a Nature Center guide on Sunday afternoons for fun, exercise, and learning about our trails! See the above listings for hikes with a specific theme.

Fiber Arts Group – Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
Get together with others to work on your fiber arts projects! Bring any kind of fiber work -knitting, felting, crocheting, etc. A great way to dedicate time to your handiwork and socialize too. FREE.

Creature Features – Saturdays, noon.
Come to meet our furry, scaly, and feathery animal ambassadors. You’ll have the chance to touch and hold them in this FREE family program for all ages.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

Ansonia Nature Center offers gardening, readies Earth Day celebration

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road, will offer a variety of fun and educational activities in April.

ACOG MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – April 6, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 

Are you interested in getting your own garden plot over by the Ansonia Nature Center? 
Stop by the ANC, learn about ACOG (the Ansonia Community Organic Gardens), and sign up for a plot! $20 for a 20' x 40' plot; $10 for a 20' x 20' plot; and $10 per small elevated bed.

ACOG ANNUAL MEETING – April 7, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 

Are you a new or returning member of the Ansonia Community Organic Gardens? Come to their first official meeting of the gardening season! Find out what's going on at the gardens and how you can help! Open to all ACOG members. FREE!

WHITTLING 101: Carving a Bird – April 7, 2 p.m.

Using local soft pine wood from the Nature Center, Ranger Amie will teach safe carving techniques and show how to make a small bird carving using a mat knife. She will show some of her own carvings for inspiration. 
This class is geared for teens 16 years of age and up as well as adults.  Registration and release forms are required. Class size is very limited. FEE: $10. 

SPRING TERM JUNIOR RANGERS – Thursdays, April 11–June 6, 3:30–5 p.m.

Calling all children 11-14 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 during our 8-week after school program. Parental permission is required. 
Registration began in March. Class size is limited; this class fills up fast!  FREE.

CONSERVATION PROJECT: Wood Duck Box Installation – April 13, 10 a.m.

Be a part of maintaining healthy habitat for the wild native animal species that call the Ansonia Nature Center home. Join Ranger Dan in an introduction to the benefits of artificial nesting structures for birds. Take a short walk to our pond, where Dan will install a newly constructed Wood Duck box. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FEE: $6 per person. Please register.

SPRING NATURE DAYS – April 15–18, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

For children from 6 to 11 years old who love the outdoors and wildlife, these popular classes will not only be educational but also a chance to explore our 156 acres. 
We will visit a variety of habitats in the park such as wetlands, fields, and woodlands. Great time of the year for amphibian searches too! TUITION: $125 priority students (Ansonia residents and current family-level FANCI members), $150 all others. 
(While you’re here, register for Summer Nature Days! See the notice at the end of the calendar!)

GETTING YOUR GARDEN READY – April 17, 6–8 p.m.

Join Massaro Community Farm and the Ansonia Nature Center for a workshop at the Nature Center. We'll share steps to prepping or starting your garden for spring and summer plantings. Learn organic techniques to grow a healthy and bountiful garden. 
Register online at MassaroFarm.org. 

FAMILY ORGANIC GARDEN PROGRAM – Tuesdays, Apr. 23–June 18, 3:30–5 p.m.

We’ll lead fun, family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; you will get water and/or soil on your clothing. FREE, with the potential to take home fresh local produce!

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – April 27, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Every day is Earth Day at the Nature Center! We invite you to honor Mother Earth with our Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center, Inc. co-hosting this annual event. Enjoy hikes, live animals, music, environmental exhibitors, interactive activities with Nature Center staff, and more! 
Food and snacks available from local vendors. No park admission fee. All ages welcome; bring family and friends to celebrate Spring!

***ONGOING PROGRAMS***  

Creature Features – Saturdays, noon.
Come to meet our furry, scaly, and feathery animal ambassadors. You’ll have the chance to touch and hold them in this FREE family program for all ages.

Sunday Guided Hikes – Sundays, 1 p.m.

Join a Nature Center guide on Sunday afternoons for fun, exercise, and learning about our trails! See the above listings for hikes with a specific theme.

Monday Night Trail Run – Mondays, April–June, 5:30-6:30 pm

This is a call to all of the runners who want something out of the ordinary! Ranger Dan will lead you through our 156-acre park’s network of trails, while you burn off the weekend's extra calories. We guarantee that this program is the best way to start your week. FREE; must register and wear appropriate footwear. Adults only. Class dates are subject to change.

Fiber Arts Group – Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

Get together with others to work on your fiber arts projects! Bring any kind of fiber work—knitting, felting, crocheting, etc. A great way to dedicate time to your handiwork and socialize too. FREE.


This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.