Showing posts with label organic gardening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organic gardening. Show all posts

Monday, August 18, 2014

Learn about organic gardening at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center will host family organic gardening from 3:30-5 p.m. Fridays starting Sept. 5 through November.

Food Corps member Eileen Garcia and Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center staff will lead fun, family-friendly activities in the center's organic garden.
Participants will learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Wear appropriate attire; you might get water and/or soil on your clothing. Closed-toe shoes are required.
The program is free with the potential to take home some fresh local produce!

The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Road.
For information call 203-736-1053.


This post is taken from the nature center's September calendar.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Ansonia nature center to hold signups for organic garden plots

ANSONIA - Have you always wanted to grow your own vegetables but don’t have enough property or sun for your own garden?

At 2 p.m. Saturday meet in the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center's visitor center with Pat Evans, Ansonia Community Gardens President, to find out about the center's organic gardening program and sign up for a garden plot.

Walk to the garden area and check out the large plots, approximately 20 by 40 feet, that are available for nominal fee.

Registration requested, call 203-736-1053.

The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Road.


This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center. 

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