June Events
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center
LIMITED SPACE for SUMMER NATURE DAYS CAMP
SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP!!
Choose one or more of our week-long sessions, each held Mon.–Fri., 9:30 am to 3 pm.
We still have openings in weeks, Aug. 1–5 or Aug. 8–12.
The third week in August is full
For children 5 to 11 years old who love the outdoors and wildlife, these popular classes will be not only educational but also a chance to explore the 156 acres the park offers. We will visit a variety of habitats in the park such as wetlands, fields, and woodlands. A great choice for a fun late-summer experience!
TUITION PER WEEK: $150 priority students (Ansonia residents and current family-level FANCI members); $175 all others.
Creature Feature Every Saturday at Noon
Spaces still available in our Nature Days Camp August 1-12
Nature Hike every Sunday at 1:00
OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS: Lashing Project III – ----Saturday June 18, 10 am
Join Ranger Dan for the final session of his Lashing Projects. Hike into the forest, find a suitable group of trees, and build a raised platform using what we find in nature! Our goal is to build a tree house using our lashing skills.
FREE; please register in advance. 203 736-1053
SUMMER SOLSTICE DRUMMING WITH CHE CARTAFALSA –-- Saturday June 18, 2 pm
Participation is encouraged! It's fun!
FREE but please call to register for this family program. 203 736-1053
Saturday, Jun 18, 2016, 02:00 PM
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center, Deerfield Road, Ansonia, CT, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
FULL STRAWBERRY MOON HIKE – Mon. June 20, 8 pm
NATURE’S CHILD: Reptiles Rule – Fri. July 1, 10 am
Who’s that slithering through your garden, or sleeping under that rock in your backyard? Come to learn from Ranger Amie about our parkland’s snakes who live in the water, in the fields, and in the woods.
TUITION: $7 per child ($5 for family-level FANCI members and Ansonia residents). Please pre-register for this class for preschoolers and their adults.
BUTTERFLIES, DRAGONFLIES, AND REDWING POND – Sat. July 9, 2 pm
Did you know that dragonflies fiercely defend their territory? Explore the pond and meet the six-legged, four-winged insects who inhabit our fields, meadows, and pond edges. An easy walk is scheduled after a brief description of the lifestyles of these beautiful insects and their fascinating behavior. Register in advance. FREE.