Public Swimming Schedules

John S. Martinez School - 100 James Street
Wednesday: 5pm-8pm
Saturdays: 10am-2pm
James Hillhouse High School - 480 Sherman Parkway
Thursday: 3:30pm-6:30pm and
Saturday: 10am-1pm

Click here to visit the Parks Sports and Recreation page for more information.

In this Issue:

• Sports and Recreation Programs
• Outdoor Adventure Club
• Nature Pals
• Ranger Program Schedule
• Edgewood Farmers Market
• Monthly Photo Galleries

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Open Schools Program 2013

Career - 100 Legion Ave Monday - Thursday 5-8pm Offering a variety of excise options for adults: - Walking track - Weight Room - Aerobics (includes a fee)	Wexler Grant - 55 Foote St Monday - Thursday 5-8pm Enter building on Dixwell side behind old Q-House
Beecher - 100 Jewel St Fridays 5-8pm	Sheridan - 191 Fountain St Fridays 5-8pm
John Martinez - 100 James St* Monday - Friday 5-8:30pm Enter building by doors next to cafeteria	Roberto Clemente - 360 Columbus Ave Monday - Thursday 5-8:30pm Enter from backside of school
Ross Woodward - 185 Barnes Ave Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5-8pm	King Robinson - 150 Fournier St Monday - Friday 5-9pm Enter upstairs gym - go down far left doors to gym
Troup School - 259 Edgewood Ave Monday - Fridays 5-9pm Enter from parking lot path down to doors, gym is on the right

*They also will be operating on Saturdays 10am - 2pm

Please check with the building Supervisor in your area to get time and activities in your neighborhood
**PLEASE NOTE: No Programs will operate on school vacations and inclement weather.

For more information please contact:
Felicia C. Shashinka, Recreation Supervisor, New Haven Parks & Recreation,
fshashinka@newhavenct.net, Phone: (203) 946-8088, fax: (203) 946-2861

Outdoor Adventure Club

Animal Tracking
January 17, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Location: Parks Office - 720 Edgewood Ave
Ages: 8-11
Cost: Free
Join the New Haven Park Rangers for an after-school animal tracking program. Investigate Edgewood Park for signs of animals.

Full Moon Hike
January 25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: West Rock Nature Center - 1080 Wintergreen Ave
Ages: Family (appropriate 8+)
Cost: Free
Hike West Rock during a full moon.

To register or for information: call 203-946-6559 or email jmilone@newhavenct.net

Nature Pals

Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am
Winter 2013
New Location: Edgewood Park Ranger Station,
Edgewood Avenue and Hobart Street

Nature Pals is a weekly, nature-themed playgroup that meets in historic Edgewood Park in New Haven, CT. The goal of Nature Pals is to make nature accessible to children at an early age, and to build a community of local families that enjoy and support Edgewood Park. Nature Pals is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Each week's meeting features a different nature theme, with activities including story time, outdoor exploration (weather permitting), snack and a craft. Nature Pals is sponsored by the Friends of Edgewood Park.

$36 for 6 week session ($6/week).
$7/week drop-in rate.
Register for the whole session and save $$$!
Scholarships are available through the Friends of Edgewood Park.

Email naturepalsFOEP@gmail.com for more information and to pre-register, or
check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NaturePalsFOEP

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Edgewood Park in partnership with the
New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees.

Ranger Program Schedules

Left to right: Harry Coyle, Martin Torresquintero, Joe Milone, Wray WIlliams, Dan Barvir

Trowbridge Environmental Center at East Rock Park
Staff: Dan Barvir & Wray Williams, Park Rangers

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. All programs meet at the Trowbridge Environmental Center/Ranger Station and are free to New Haven residents except as noted. A donation of $2 per person is suggested for participants residing outside New Haven. The Trowbridge Environmental Center/Ranger Station is located on the corner of Cold Spring & Orange Streets, opposite Wilbur Cross High School.

Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park
Staff: Harry Coyle, Joe Milone, Park Rangers

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/. All programs meet at the Barnard Nature Center are free to New Haven residents except as noted. A donation of $2 per person is suggested for participants residing outside New Haven. The Barnard Nature Center is located on the corner Route 34 and Ella T Grasso Boulevard. The park entrance is located on Route 34.

* Fee required, For information please contact: naturepalsFOEP@gmail.com.

Edgewood Park Farmers Market

The Edgewood Park Winter Market opens, in its winter location: the West Rock Avenue parking lot. The market will be open every other Sunday from 10 am - 1 pm

• Bodhichitta Farms: fresh produce and maple syrup.
• Two Guys from Woodbridge: organic hydroponic greenhouse farm that produces a variety of salad greens, shoots, microgreens, edible flowers and mushrooms.
• Riverbank Farm: certified organic greens and root vegetables, delicious farm made soups, prepared foods, and canned produce.
• Sankow's Beaver Brook Farm: sheep and cow's milk cheeses and yogurt, raw milk, lamb, veal, chicken and prepared foods from Lyme, CT.
• Sixpence Pie Company: pasties, meat pies, sweet pies, and quiches freshly made from local produce, meats, and dairy.
• Stone Gardens: greens, root vegetables, frozen produce, and sauces, grown in Shelton, CT.
• Waldingfield Farm: certified organic vegetables, heirloom tomato products, honey, and maple syrup.
• CitySeed: delicious artisan breads, cookbooks, kids books, and more. Purchases here support market operation

Go to the CitySeed website for a full list of products and vendors. Edgewood Park at Whalley West Rock Avenues

Monthly Photo Gallery

New Haven's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Carriage Rides Around the New Haven Green

Polar Plunge 2013 - Lighthouse Point Park