August Events
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center
CANCELED. WILDFLOWERS OF CT. Fri. Aug. 19, 7 pm
Area naturalists Peter and Barbara Rzasa will provide a Powerpoint presentation highlighting not only our common native wildflowers but also the not so common ones such as pipsissewa, turtlehead, bottle gentian, butterfly weed, rattlesnake plantain, Virgin’s bower, and arrowhead.
This FREE presentation will also cover the parasitic plants dodder and Indian pipe as well as the carnivorous Northern pitcher-plant and sundew. Stories and flower folklore of our native summer and fall wildflowers will be shared.
FREE but please call to register.203 736-1053
THE NAUGATUCK RIVER: THE MOVIE – Sunday Aug. 21, 1-3 pm
Come close to one of the oldest predators on Earth: the peregrine falcon. Watch volunteers struggle to clean the river. “We want to bring the river to the community,” Sondra Harman, NRRG Executive Director, said. “We want to show people that the river is beautiful.” FREE but please call to register. 203 736-1053
BACK TO BASICS: Soap Making 101 – Saturday Sept. 10, 1:00 pm
This two-hour class will provide the basic skills you’ll need to make wonderful soaps! Attendees will learn basic safety and traditional techniques required for this time-honored craft which makes great gifts – or soaps to keep for your own use. Soap samples and recipes will be provided. Bring a small container for your take-home samples. Instructor: Dawn Sotir. FEE: $10 per person. Registration is required.
PET LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – Sun. Sept. 11, 1 pm
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. Join us for these FREE sessions.
New Community Playground Celebration, Saturday September 17, 10:00
NATURE’S CHILD: Incredible Insects – Fri. Sept. 2, 10 am
Join naturalist Amie 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: $7 per child ($5.00 for family-level FANCI members and Ansonia residents). Please pre-register for this class for preschoolers and their adults.
FALL TERM JUNIOR RANGERS – Registration begins Thurs. Sept. 8; class runs Thursdays, Sept. 15–Nov. 3, 3:30–5 pm.
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.