This week
Ansonia Nature Center
CONNECTICUT TRAILS DAY *** Saturday June 2, 9 am
CONNECTICUT TRAILS DAY – Sat. June 2, 9 am
Join Nature Center Director Alison Rubelmann and Ranger Daniel Bosques for this morning walk. Discover the beauty of the Nature Center’s typical New England woodland during the CT Forest and Park Association’s annual Trails Day weekend. We might get lucky and find a lady slipper or two. This moderate hike will also focus on the history of the land, and we will visit the settlement of the Paugasucks. Bring water, a snack, and bug spray, and wear sturdy shoes. Suitable for older children and adults. FREE.
Creature Feature
Saturdays Creature Features – 12 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 Hike
Sundays Guided Hikes 1 pm
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 Trail Run CANCELED THIS WEEK
Mondays Night Trail Run, 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
Organic Gardening
Tuesdays Family Organic Garden Program, 3:30–5 pm
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