This Weekend's Events
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center
OWL PROWL: Raptor Woods Hike – Fri. Mar. 23, 5 pm
Visitors will take a guided hike through the Raptor Woods and explore how our senses change with the setting of the sun. We will learn how nocturnal animals have adapted to the night life. Guests will search for and call the owl species that call CT home. The night will end in the Visitor Center, meeting one of our resident owls! For ages 8 and up. FREE. Please call to register 203 736-1053
ASTRONOMY: Radio Telescope – ***Saturday March 24, 7 pm
Come to Ansonia’s darkest location for some unusual night sky viewing with Bob Carruthers. View the first quarter moon and geo-stationary satellite using Bob’s small radio telescope. He will explain how he made this fairly simple telescope out of a satellite dish and teach you how you can make your own. FREE; please register in advance. 203 736-1053
MONDAY NIGHT TRAIL RUN – *****Mondays, begins April 2, 5:30 pm
This is a call to all of the runners who want something that is out of the ordinary! Ranger Dan will lead you through our 156-acre network of trails while you burn off the weekend’s extra calories. We guarantee that this FREE program is the best way to start off your week. Please pre-register and wear appropriate footwear.
BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS – Sun. Apr. 8, 2 pm
This class is an introduction to the fascinating hobby of beekeeping. Join Ranger Dawn to learn about beekeeping tools and equipment, how to begin a starter hive, and how to identify honey bees and what they are doing. Our observation hive at the Nature Center is a great place to see this incredible system. For ages 14 and up. FEE: $6 per person. Please pre-register.
SPRING NATURE DAYS – ***April 16–20, 9:30 am–2:30 pm
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For children ages 6–11 who love the outdoors and wildlife, these popular classes will be educational and also a chance to explore our 156 acres. We will visit habitats such as wetlands, fields, and woodlands. Great time for amphibian searches too!TUITION: $150 priority students (Ansonia residents and current family-level FANCI members), $175 all others.
Registration Form below