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Afterschool Programs in Seymour

Seymour Daycare Celebrates End of Summer

SEYMOUR – Teddy Bear Treehouse Learning Center http://www.teddybear-tlc.com/recently held its end of summer celebration with parents, grandparents and children, past and present, with an old-fashioned barbecue at the daycare center.

 

Owners Ann Marie and Dom Violano hosted the celebration, which highlighted many of the children who were leaving the daycare program to embark on the next chapter of their lives: kindergarten.

 

Teddy Bear Treehouse has been in business at 200 South Main St. since 1998, providing quality childcare and programs for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years old.

 

For more information, call 203-888-2900.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Recreation Programs in Seymour

Hikes, Creepy Crawlies, Fall Adventures On Tap at Nature Center

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature Center has listed the following events for October:

 

NATURE EXPLORERS – Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 10 am

Join Wendy for our preschool/toddler program. This 4-week session, which began in September, is for children ages 2–5 years old with an adult. These outdoor classes will be fun exploring and learning through play. We will learn about nature and science through activities such as hiking, exploring, singing, games, reading, and making crafts. Every class is outside!!!! TUITION: $20 to join us for these 2 weeks, space permitting  (cash or check payable to Ansonia Nature Center). Please call to register.

 

BITTERSWEET WREATHS – Sat. Oct. 7, 2 pm

Bring your own clippers and gardening gloves for this workshop led by Ranger Dawn. When you collect these beautiful orange-berried vines, you’re actually helping the park by removing this invasive plant species. FEE: $5. Please call to register.

 

ROPE MAKING: The Ancient Way – Sat. Oct. 14, 1 pm

A beginner’s chance to learn a skill practiced long ago.  Learn which native plants have been used to make rope.  Children must be accompanied by an adult who will assist in creating a sample to take home. FEE: $6 per person. Please call to register.

 

AUTUMN FESTIVAL – Sat. Oct. 21, 11 am–4 pm

Celebrate this wonderful season with the staff and the Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center (FANCI)! Take a ride through our community gardens and fields in our horse-drawn story wagon, where you’ll hear some spooky Halloween tales! Learn about bats, spiders, and owls! Have some fresh apple cider and baked goods. Visit the Nature Shop to buy some creepy and crawly nature-related items. Enjoy nature-related exhibitors and vendors. You can try your hand at pumpkin painting, get your face painted, and make some original crafts. All proceeds will benefit the Nature Center. RAIN or SHINE. No park admission fee. Call us for more information at 203-736-1053.

 

CREEPY CRAWLIES – Sat. Oct. 28, 12 pm

Hold a real life tarantula, hear a cockroach hiss, and learn all about insects. Arthropods are fascinating creatures! Join us for this special Creature Feature family program. FREE. Please call to register.

 

SUNDAY GUIDED HIKE: Fall Foliage – Sun. Oct. 29, 1 pm

Join the Nature Center naturalist for a stroll through our woodlands, old fields, and wetlands. Enjoy the beauty and the crisp fall air while learning about New England’s flora and fauna.

Ansonia Nature Center Announces Summer Programs

ANSONIA- The Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center has announced the following  programs for June:

 

 

CONNECTICUT TRAILS DAY – Sat. June 3, 9 am

Join Nature Center Director Alison Rubelmann and Ranger Dan 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 visit the settlement of the Paugasucks. Bring water, a snack, and bug spray, and wear sturdy shoes. Suitable for older children and adults. FREE.

 

CARTOONING THE NATURAL WORLD – Sun. June 10 & 24, 10 am

Please see May 7 listing.

 

SUMMER SUN SPOTS – Sat. June 10, 1 pm

Join Bob Carruthers for a chance to view the sun safely. Serious eye damage or blindness can result from even a brief glimpse of our star. Never view it directly with the naked eye or with any unfiltered optical device, such as binoculars or a telescope. Bob will use a special instrument to observe the sun spots safely. He will project an image of the sun through a telescope onto a white screen. He will teach you what the sun is, what makes it shine, and what it’s made from. FREE.

 

“A PASSION FOR BIRDS” WITH HENRY LAPPEN – Sun. June 11, 2 pm

In this family program, participants learn how birds adapt to their environment, and why they look and act the way they do. Be captivated by Henry Lappen’s beautiful masks and by his dances among the crowd demonstrating the form and motion of the different species. The audience joins him while learning some mime skills and imaging. FEE: $5 per person.

 

EXPLORE REDWING POND – Wed. June 14, 1 pm

An introduction for our young naturalists and adults to learn about the inhabitants of Redwing Pond. We will scoop with ponding nets to capture and identify aquatic insects, fish, frogs, and turtles. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes—you will get muddy and wet.  FREE.

 

FANCI ANNUAL MEETING AND POTLUCK SUPPER – Wed. June 14, 5:00 pm   

If you’re a member of FANCI and can’t make the regular meetings, now is the time to find out what we’ve been up to! Reports and the election of officers will take place. Bring your own table setting and a dish to share (12 servings), and your ideas and suggestions for next year’s activities. Please register by June 9.

 

FIELD TRIP: Meigs Point Nature Center, Three Shoreline Ecosystems – Wed. June 21, 10 am–12 pm

Meet the Ansonia Nature Center staff at the Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset Beach State Park. We will explore three very distinct shoreline ecosystems with the Meigs Point staff – rocky shore, sandy beach, and salt marsh. We will learn what makes a species invasive and how animals adapt in order to survive in the intertidal zone at the rocky shore. Along the sandy beach we’ll identify shells and seaweed as well as drag a seine net to see what lives in Long Island Sound. In the salt marsh we’ll discover its age and why marshes are important to people and Long Island Sound. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear shoes that can get wet and muddy. FEE: $5 per person. Please visit www.MeigsPointNatureCenter.org for directions. We will meet promptly at 9:45 am.  Limited space.

 

NIGHT HIKE: Strawberry Moon – Fri. June 23, 7 pm

Native American tribes traditionally kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full moon. The name of this moon, given because strawberries are harvested in June, was universal to all Algonquin tribes. However, in Europe they called it the Rose Moon. Wear appropriate footwear. For all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). FEE: $1.00.

 

And register now for SUMMER NATURE DAYS!

Open registration; choose one or more of our week-long sessions, each held Mon.–Fri., 9 am to 3 pm.

Dates: July 31–Aug. 4, Aug. 7–11, Aug. 14–18.

 

For children 5 to 11 years old who love the outdoors and wildlife, these popular classes will be not only educational but also a chance to explore the 156 acres the park offers.  We will visit a variety of habitats in the park such as wetlands, fields, and woodlands. Hikes, games, crafts, and cooking will be incorporated into our lessons. A great choice for a fun late-summer experience!

 

TUITION PER WEEK: $150 for priority students (Ansonia residents and current family-level FANCI members), $175 all others.

 

***ONGOING PROGRAMS*** 

•  Sundays: Guided Hikes, 1 pm  •  Thursdays: Yoga for Your Health, 6:30 pm — call Pam, 203-888-4124 •  Saturdays: Creature Features, 12 noon 

 

***THINGS TO COME  (Summer 2017)***  •  Firefly Hike  •  Summer Nature Days  •  Astronomy  •  Insects  • Chris Rowlands

 

 

Music & Movement Program for Toddlers

Derby Public Library Announces Summer Programs

DERBY- The Derby Public Library will once again be running a Summer Reading Club for adults ages 18 and over. 

This year participants are invited to read and Build a Better World, one book at a time.  The club will begin on June 19 and run through August 11. 

As participants read books of their choice, they will be asked to anonymously

complete a very brief review form to share with fellow readers.  Readers will have the

option of doing this either online by using LitKeeper, or the more traditional hand written

way. These reviews will be posted and shared.   

Readers will receive a participation prize after they submit their first review.  Weekly raffles will be held for all readers sharing for each particular week.  All participants will be invited to a final summer celebration on Monday, August 14 at 6:30 PM.  

Registration begins on June 1.   

Ongoing programs such as Wednesday Movie Matinees, Tech Times, Resume “Right”-ing, Lunchtime Book Discussions and Sports Talks will continue throughout the

summer, along with many other special programs.   

For more information or to register, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203 736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.         

Also happening  at the library is another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class on Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 PM.   

Ansonia Animal Control Officer, Jeanie Roslonowski, returns to the Library to show participants ages eighteen and over, how to turn old CDs and DVDs into beautiful Garden Decorations.  All materials will be provided.  The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.  

 

Registration is required.  For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St.

or call 203 736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

 

(This is a press release from Derby Public Library)

Ansonia Nature Center Announces Spring Programs

 

NATURE EXPLORERS – Wednesdays, May 3 and 10,  10 am – 11:30am

Join Wendy for our preschool/toddler program. This 4-week session is for children ages 2–5 years old with an adult. These outdoor classes will be fun exploring and learning through play. We will learn about nature and science through activities such as hiking, exploring, singing, games, reading, and making crafts. Every class is outside!!!! TUITION: $40 per 4-week session.  Please call to register 203 736-1053

 

 

ADVENTURES IN EDIBLE PLANT FORAGING – Sat. May 6, 10 am

Karen Monger is the author of the 3 Foragers blog, which she runs with her husband, Robert, and their daughter, Gillian. Come join their family in discovering edible plants and harvesting them together in the park. Their mission is to impart their knowledge of wild edible plants to others. After the walk, try a wild food “sampler” made by the staff of the Nature Center.
FEE: $5.  Please call to register 203 736-1053

 

 

CARTOONING THE NATURAL WORLD – Sun. May 7 & 21, 10 am

Ranger Amie Ziner, our artist in residence, will teach four classes in cartooning nature! We will use on site materials, stuffed specimens, and live animal observation to complete four cartoons with a plant and animal in each one. Improve your drawing accuracy and realism for fun, for story illustration, and for expressing yourself using pictures—a picture is worth a thousand words! For ages 10 to adult. Limited space. FEE: $5 per class.  Please call to register 203 736-1053

 

 

SUNDAY GUIDED HIKE: History Hike – Sun. May 7, 1 pm

Hike to the Nature Center’s historic sites with Ranger Dan. Discover old roads, stone walls, and even some secret treasures he’s found during his exploring. Enjoy the day off with your family on this Sunday hike. FREE. Please call to register 203 736-1053

 

 

EARLY MORNING BIRDING – Sat. May 13, 9 am

Join Ranger Jessica for our early morning birding. Find the birds living in or moving through our parklands to nest farther north. This is a prime time for birders to come and spot some of our magnificent migratory birds. Bring your own binoculars or use ours. Dress for walking outdoors. We will start with a quick introduction to birds. FREE.  Please call to register 203 736-1053

 

NATURE EXPLORERS – Wednesday, May 10, 10 am – 11:30am

Join Wendy for our preschool/toddler program. This 4-week session is for children ages 2–5 years old with an adult. These outdoor classes will be fun exploring and learning through play. We will learn about nature and science through activities such as hiking, exploring, singing, games, reading, and making crafts. Every class is outside!!!! TUITION: $40 per 4-week session

Please call to register 203 736-1053

Ansonia Nature Center Announces Spring Programs

KARATE CLUB – Tuesdays, 5-week sessions beginning Mar. 28, May 2, June 7, 5–5:45 pm (Karate Kids); 5:45–6:15 pm (Little Dragons)

This dynamic and energetic after-school program at the Nature Center has classes for children 6-12 years old (Karate Kids), and 3-5 years old (Little Dragons). Students will engage in various martial arts techniques and activities while learning important skills such as discipline, focus, self-control, and confidence. They will have the opportunity to earn higher-ranking belts as their participation continues. TUITION per 5-week session: $45 for Karate Kids, $40 for Little Dragons (cash or check payable to AMAA), which includes a Karate Club T-shirt and white belt. For more information please call Chief Instructor Adam Rylski at 203-671-6903 or 203-931-1979, or the Ansonia Nature Center at 203-736-1053.

 

YOGA FOR A HEALTHY MIND AND BODY – Thursdays, 6:30 pm

Our seasoned Hatha Yoga instructor and practitioner, Pam Mellitz, will lead us into a healthier lifestyle through stretching, breath control and gentle exercise. The full 1.5 hour classes require a mat or thick towel; dress for easy movement. Class is limited to 12 students. $7 per class. Please call Pam to register at 203-888-4124.

 

BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS – Sun. Apr. 2, 2 pm

Have you ever thought about being a beekeeper? Ranger Dawn will teach you about beekeeping tools and equipment, how to begin a starter hive, and how to identify honeybees and what they are doing. Our observation hive at the Nature Center is a great place to see this incredible system. FREE.

 

MONDAY NIGHT TRAIL RUN – Mondays, 5:30-6:30 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 register and wear appropriate footwear.

 

SPRING TERM JUNIOR RANGERS – Thursdays. Apr. 6–June 1, 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.

 

SPRING CLEANUP – Sat., Apr. 8, 10 am – 12 pm

Bring your garden and trail tools! Scouts, youth groups, and students, this is a great community service opportunity. Help beautify our park and get ready for spring and summer. We’ll supply the gloves.

 

ANSONIA COMMUNITY ORGANIC GARDENERS – Sun. Apr. 9, 10 am

Have you always wanted to grow your vegetables but don’t have enough property or sun in your yard for a garden? No worries; the Nature Center has plenty of fertile spots in full sun just for you. Sign up for your own garden plot with ACOG President Pat Evans. We will meet at the visitor center and walk to the organic gardens.

 

SPRING NATURE DAYS – Mon.–Wed. Apr. 10–12, 9:30 am–3 pm

For children from 5 to 11 years old who love the outdoors and wildlife, these popular classes will not only be educational but also a chance to explore our 156 acres. We will visit a variety of habitats such as the park’s wetlands, fields, and woodlands. Great time of the year for amphibian searches too! TUITION: $90 priority students (Ansonia residents and current family-level FANCI members), $105 all others. (While you’re here for Spring Break, why not register for Summer Nature Days? See the notice at the end of the Calendar!)

 

PET LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – Tuesdays, Apr. 11, May 9, June 13, 2 pm and 6 pm

Losing a beloved animal can be tragic and a very emotional time for humans. Grief support and grief counseling will benefit the human left behind. FREE, but donations are accepted. Please contact Susan Wilson at 802-379-4449 for arrangements to meet at the Nature Center.

 

NATURE EXPLORERS – Wednesdays, Apr. 19, 26, May 3, 10, 10 am

Join Wendy for our preschool/toddler program. This 4-week session is for children ages 2–5 years old with an adult. These outdoor classes will be fun exploring and learning through play. We will learn about nature and science through activities such as hiking, exploring, singing, games, reading, and making crafts. Every class is outside!!!! TUITION: $40 per 4-week session (cash or check payable to Ansonia Nature Center).

 

FAMILY ORGANIC GARDEN PROGRAM – Tuesdays, April 18–June 27, 3:30–5 pm

ANC will lead fun, family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; keep in mind you will get water and/or soil on your clothing. FREE, with the potential to take home fresh local produce!

 

FULL PINK MOON HIKE – Sat. Apr. 22, 7 pm

This full moon heralded the appearance of the moss pink, or wild phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon. Enjoy the sounds of spring with our Nature Center guides as we lead you around our wetlands to spot some spring amphibians by the light of the moon. For all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult).  FEE: $1.00.

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SUNDAY GUIDED HIKE: Vernal Pools – Sun. Apr. 23, 1 pm

Learn about our local amphibians during our Sunday hike to the Nature Center’s vernal pools. These fascinating creatures secretly inhabit our woodland and wetlands. Help our ranger lift rocks and logs to find these slippery creatures beneath.  FREE.

 

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – Sat. Apr. 29, 10 am – 4 pm

We invite everyone to join us to honor Mother Earth. At this annual event enjoy plantings, hikes, live animals, environmental exhibitors and a special guest. This year storyteller Leslie Elias will create masks for $5 with families and then perform the Iroquois creation myth. This story is of sky people and water animals and how the earth came to rest on Grandmother Turtle’s back. You can also hear an Audubon biologist present the 2016 Bird Habitat Assessment findings for the Nature Center property (see more information in the calendar entry below). Food and snacks available from local vendors and the Nature Center bake sale. No park admission fee. All ages welcome.

 

AUDUBON BIRD HABITAT ASSESSMENT – Sat. Apr. 29, 11:15 am

Audubon Connecticut’s Forest Bird Initiative focuses its conservation efforts on priority species, giving us an opportunity to keep these species common before they become threatened or endangered. Properties like the Nature Center can be critical parts of large forested landscapes that provide high-quality habitat for breeding birds. Come to hear recommendations for protecting and improving habitat at the Nature Center by Corrie O’Keefe, Audubon biologist. She will present the park’s 2016 Bird Habitat Assessment findings. This is a great program for volunteers and scouts who are looking for conservation projects.  

 

Derby Neck launches game club, slates October programs

DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, will begin a new club for teens and adults - GO! from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 1
Come learn the ancient Chinese board game GO!, which predates chess and checkers.
Game pieces and boards will be available at the library, as well as free instruction on rules and strategies.
This club will meet once a month on the first Tuesday.

Health care presentation
At 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 the Library will present a free program, “Medicare Meets Obamacare.” 
An expert from Bankers Life and Casualty & Colonial Penn will give the latest information on this health care program for the elderly-providing details and answering questions about what happens on Jan. 1.
Be prepared for any changes that may affect you.

Movie night

At 6 p.m. Oct. 8 the Library hosts Teen Movie Night.
The feature is “After Earth” starring Jaden Smith and Will Smith, run on Blu-Ray in high definition.  All teens and 'tweens are invited. Free snacks and a pizza supper will be provided.

Music and Movement
At 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 join Miss Kathi for Bedtime Music and Movement.
Children can wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal. The program is filled with singing and dancing and having fun. 

Tech Talks

From 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 16 the Library offers Tech Talks, a series of presentations featuring the latest trends and developments in technology.
This month’s topic is maintaining the hardware and software that make up your personal computer.    This series meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Various topics are discussed.

Read to canines

From 6-7 p.m. Oct. 16 the Library will host two therapy dogs, St. Bernards Thor and Cosmo, for B.A.R.K.—Be a Reading Kid.
Register your child for a 15-minute session of reading to these adorable dogs.

Writers' Round

From 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 Writers’ Round, a writing workshop for authors of prose, poetry, fiction, scripts, etc., will meet. Come bring your original works to share with other writers.

Women's Forum

From 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 21 Women’s Forum, a discussion group focusing on issues, literature, history, and news relevant to women, will meet.
This month two short stories, "Mixed Doubles” by Irwin Shaw, and “The Biggest Words” by Torgny Lindgren, will be featured.
Copies are available at the front desk. Bring a light lunch; free coffee and tea served.

Registration is required for all of the above. For details and to register call 203-734-1492.


This post is taken from a press release from Pat Sweeney, reference and cataloging librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Derby Neck offers programs from tech talk to therapy dogs

Activities slated in June

DERBY - At 6:30 p.m. June 12, join Miss Kathi for Bedtime Music and Movement.
Wear your jammies and bring a favorite stuffed animal to dance and sing with you. 

Women's Forum

The Women’s Forum meets at 12:30 p.m. June 17.
This is a lunch-time discussion group that focuses on ideas, literature, history, and issues related to women. This month we read two short stories by Alice Adams, copies of which are available for free at the library.
Bring a light lunch.  Free coffee and tea available.

Tech Talks

At 10:30 a.m. June 19 join us for Tech Talks.
This month we show search techniques for using our catalog and the Internet.  Also learn about the best free web sites and special databases you may access with  your library card.

Read to therapy dogs

At 6 p.m. June 19 the library will host Thor and Cosmo, two St. Bernard therapy dogs in the program B.A.R.K. (Be a Reading Kid).
Register your child to read to the dogs in a 15-minute session.

Writers' Round 

Writers’ Round meets at 6:30 p.m. June 20.
This is a workshop for writers of all genres—poetry, prose, fiction, scripts, etc.  Come share your original works.

Mime to perform

At 6:30 p.m. June 26 mime Robert Rivest performs. Join us for this exciting, free professional program and bring the whole family.

To register for any of the above programs call the library, 203-734-1492. The library is at 30 Hawthorne Ave,

This information is taken from a press release from Pat Sweeney at Derby Neck Library.  

Ansonia Nature Center slates January events

New Year's Day hike
 Start your New Year off on the right foot and resolve to spend more time outdoors this year!  On Jan. 1 at 10 a.m.  join Ranger Marty for a brisk hike through the frosty landscape of the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road. Look for tracks and other signs of wildlife.
If there is suitable snow, the Nature Center's snowshoes may be made available. Dangerous walking conditions will cancel the hike. 
Call 203-736-1053 to register for this free program.

Saturday Creature Features
This ongoing program is held weekly at noon. It's a short program for families that features the Center's resident
critters, and offers a chance to get acquainted with your favorite mammal, bird, or reptile.  Also check out who is visiting the Center's feeding stations. For the best viewing, bring binoculars.


Sunday guided hike
At 1 p.m. every Sunday, weather permitting, join a park ranger for a hike long the park's trail system.
If there is suitable snow, hikers are welcome to bring cross-country skis or snowshoes.

There is no need to register for either of these free weekly programs.

Park tots
Winter Fun is the theme of this nature-based class for infants and toddlers and their caregivers.
Join Ranger Wendy at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18  to discover how much fun the natural world can be in winter. 
The program provides an opportunity for socialization with other young children as the group takes a short excursion into the park.

Depending on the weather, enjoy fun in the snow or look for signs of winter wildlife including hungry birds at the park's feeders.
Tuition is $6 per child ($4 for Ansonia residents and family-level Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center, Inc. members.) Call 203-736-1053 to register.

Ice fishing
From 9-11 a.m. Jan. 19  the Connecticut D.E.E.P. and the Ansonia Nature Center are offering a free  family Ice Fishing class at the nature center.

Join certified Aquatic Resource Education Instructor, Dave Connelly and Ranger Martin for a morning of instruction including a review of equipment, techniques, what bait to use, regulations and rules to ensure safety.

The program will also include information on where to fish, and what species are likely to be caught.
Adults and youngsters are invited to attend, but those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Class size is limited; register by calling 203-736-1053.

Winter star party
At 7 p.m. Jan. 19 the Nature Center invites all those with an interest in astronomy to a winter star party. 
 
A study of the red planet is planned by Andy Poniros, an affiliate of NASA, and Bob Carruthers, a retired civil engineer with a passionate interest and expertise in astronomy.
Astronomers have examined Mars in detail for over a century, but with the landing of the Curiosity Rover, there is lots of new information to share.

If the weather outside is suitable, telescopes will be ready for viewing the night sky. Dress for the weather. 
Call 203-736-1053 to register for this free program.

Night hike, documentary showing slated at Ansonia center

ANSONIA - Two free programs Friday at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center will offer participants exercise as well as information.
At 5:30 p.m. as the full "white frost moon" rises over the Hilltop, Rangers Wendy and Martin will lead families on a unique hike by moonlight.
Participants will use their night vision and all their senses for this after-dark exploration.

At 7 p.m. Friday the final offering of the Friday night film series will be shown.
"The City Dark" is a documentary about night light effects on stars, birds and our health.
The showing is co-sponsored by Audubon Connecticut and the Naugatuck Valley Audubon Society.
Call 203-736-1053 to register for these programs.
The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Road.