| December Newsletter | 2011, Volume 2, Number 12 |
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Register at The Parks & Recreation office located at 720 Edgewood Avenue New Haven, 06515 Between the hours of 9:00-4:30. Registration Ends November 25th * $20.00 per participant *
We are Trying to start a girls basketball program any girl that is 9-13 please call the office for pre-registration. Program will start the second week of January. Please call Hershey or Erica at (203) 946-8027 or (203) 946-8019. For more information contact: Felicia Shashinka at 203-946-8088 |
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Walker Ice Skating RinkRalph E. Walker Ice Rink located at 1080 State Street in New Haven.
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Winter Break 2011 Hiking Series
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December Park Ranger Public ProgramsTrowbridge Environmental Center at East Rock Programs
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CardioSkate™ offers a 50 minute workout that will elevate your heart rate and tone muscle through interval training on the ice. Participant must know who to skate forward, stop and feel comfortable on the ice. Gloves are required for all skaters and light dumbbells (3-5lbs.) are optional. Members of the Elm City Skating Club meet for group lessons every Saturday.
WeSkate™ members of the Elm City Skating Club - New Haven meet for group lessons at the Ralph E. Walker Ice Rink. Students will be grouped by age and skill level, although some classes may be combined. Each class consists of a 30 minute lesson and 20 minute practice session.
Lil’ Elm Skating Club - Your tot (3 - 5yrs.) can learn to skate! Classes consists of a 20 minute group lesson and 30 minute practice / on-ice games. Members of the Elm City Skating Club meet for group lessons every Wednesday at Walker Ice Rink from 3:30pm - 4:20pm. All skaters must wear gloves, helmet and loose fit clothing.
December 28 - Family Hike - Wadsworth Falls, Middlefield, CT| Day | Date | Time | Location |
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| Sun | 4 | 11am to 3pm | Traditional Candle Making. Fee: $1.00 per candle |
| Wed | 7 | 10am to 11:30am | Bird Walk |
| Sat | 10 | 10am to 1pm | Trail work and Cleanup with the Friends of East Rock Park |
| Tue | 13 | 12 to 3:30pm | Cocoa & Critters: Celebrate National Cocoa Day with Hot Chocolate and Animal Crackers |
| Wed | 14 | 10am to 11:30am | Bird Walk |
| Sat | 17 | 12 to 3:30pm | Cocoa & Critters: Celebrate National Cocoa Day with Hot Chocolate and Animal Crackers |
| Wed | 21 | 10 to11:30am | Winter’s First Bird Walk |
| Tue | 27 | 10am & 2:30pm | Tracking Santa - Come look for signs of Woodland Animals |
| Wed | 28 | 10am to 12noon | Winter Walk |
| Thu | 29 | 1pm to 3pm | Make a Pine Cone Birdfeeder - Fee: $1.00 per feeder |
| Fri | 30 | 12 noon | Last Hike of 2011 - Toss out the Bad and bring in the New |
Registration for programs is requested by the Park Ranger Staff for planning purposes. Contact us at 946-6086 for directions, more information, and to register for these programs. Parks monthly program calendar is available on the Parks website at: www.cityofnewhaven/Parks
The Trowbridge Environmental Center is located on the corner of Cold Spring & Orange Streets, opposite Wilbur Cross High School.
Barnard Nature Center Programs
Staff: Terry McCool and Harry Coyle, Park Rangers
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
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| Sat | 3 | 11 am-3 pm | Wreath Making Workshop |
| Tue | 6 | 3:30-4:15 pm | Sea Life of Long Island Sound (Barnard Nature Center) |
| Wed | 7 | 9:30-11 am | Nature Pals Playgroup (Edgewood Ranger Station) |
| Tue | 8 | 2 to 3 pm | Sea Life Long Island (Barnard Nature Center) |
| Mon | 12 | 1-2 pm | Senior Nature Walk (Edgewood Ranger Station) |
| Tue | 13 | 3:30-4:30 pm | Pinecone Bird Feeder Making Workshop (Barnard Nature Center) |
| Tue | 13 | 3:30-4:15 pm | Sea Life of Long Island Sound (Barnard Nature Center) |
| Wed | 14 | 9:30-11 am | Nature Pals Playgroup (Edgewood Ranger Station) |
| Fri | 16 | 10-11 am | Climb the Lighthouse-$3.00 per person fee (Lighthouse Point Park) |
| Tue | 20 | 10-11 am | Senior Nature Walk (Edgewood Ranger Station) |
| Tue | 20 | 3:30-4:15 pm | Sea Life of Long Island Sound (Barnard Nature Center) |
| Wed | 21 | 10-11 am | First Day of Winter Nature Walk (Edgewood Ranger Station) |
| Wed | 21 | 1-2 pm | First Day of Winter Nature Walk (Edgewood Ranger Station) |
| Thu | 22 | 10 to 11 am | Climb the Lighthouse-$3.00 per person fee (Lighthouse Point Park) |
| Thu | 22 | 3:30-4:30 pm | Reptile Program (Barnard Nature Center) |
Pre-registration for programs is requested by the Park Ranger Staff for planning purposes. Contact us at (203) 691-3539 directions, more information, and to register for these programs. The ranger program calendar is available on the web at: http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks/
The Barnard Nature Center is located on the corner Route 34 and Ella T Grasso Boulevard. The park entrance is located on Route 34
Holiday Tree Lighting
Thursday, Dec 1 on New Haven Green
Wreath and Candle Making Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, Dec 3 and 4 at Barnard and Trowbridge Nature Centers
