Discover Winter Wildlife and Nature Activities at Ansonia Center

Winter Wreath Workshop

PROGRAM IS FULL

Gathering greens for this program is always a labor-intensive task. We want to express our gratitude to the following sponsors and individuals who helped make the 2024 Wreath Making program a success:

• Steve Schumacher
• Jones Family Farms
• Jason Uhrynowski
• Joe Hoefflinger
• ANC Staff

Animal Tracks and Traces

December 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Follow the signs and tracks and become an animal detective. On our hike discover the clues of the animals that inhabit our forest and fields. We will teach you how to put together these clues to tell their story. Make a plaster cast for your collection. Fee: $6 per person. Click here to register for this program.

Conservation Corps Work Sessions

• Tuesday, December 10
• Tuesday, December 17
• Saturday, December 28

Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of destructive plants. From cutting down invasive Asiatic Bittersweet vines to clearing out other invasive species, we’re actively working to restore and maintain the health and biodiversity of our beloved landscapes. Whether you’re 18 or 80, our Conservation Corps welcomes newcomers who are eager to positively impact the environment. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register.

Needle Felt a Holiday Gnome

PROGRAM IS FULL

Join Ranger Dawn as we explore the art of Needle Felting. You will be supplied with a complete kit with all you need to make a holiday gnome with step-by-step instructions. Bring a towel you can roll up to felt on. Materials Fee $20. Program is FULL.

Winter Fern Identification Hike

December 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Uncover the hidden beauty of ferns in winter with our Winter Fern Identification Hike. Join us for an informative and engaging hike where you’ll learn to identify various fern species by examining their winter features. Discover how some ferns, like the Sensitive Fern, go dormant at the first frost while others, such as the Christmas Fern, remain vibrant well into the winter. Click here to register for this free, family-friendly program.

Christmas Break Creature Feature

December 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Visit the Nature Center during the winter break to meet our animals. This live animal program includes information about adaptations and the natural history of each species. Get a chance to touch a snake or even a hissing cockroach. FREE for all ages. Click here to register.

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