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Programs
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Please be aware that as of May 1, the Trowbridge Environmental Center will temporarily not be open regular hours on Thursdays and Fridays. Programs offered by Ranger Dan Barvir will continue without change. Watch this spot for notifice of when the Trowbridge Center will resume normal operations.
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 and are free to the public except as noted. The Trowbridge Environmental Center is located on the corner of Cold Spring & Orange Streets, opposite Wilbur Cross High School.
The Trowbridge Environmental Center is open to the public Thursdays & Fridays from 10AM to 5PM, and at least one Saturday each month for programs. The main entrance is adjacent to the picnic pavilion in College Woods.
| Day | Date | Time | Program | Leader | Fee |
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| Sat | 3 | 10 am - 2 pm | Canoe New Haven - Mill River, Orange St. Bridge Call 946-6768 for more information |
Dan Barvir | $2 |
| Sat | 3 | 10 am - 1 pm | Trail work with the Friends of East Rock Park | Dan Barvir | Free |
| Wed | 14 | 8 am - 11 am | Hawk Watch at Lighthouse Point Park | Dan Barvir | Free |
| Sun | 18 | 11 am - 3 pm | Edgewood Park Fall Festival | Staff | Free |
| Thu | 29 | 5 - 9 pm | Fright Night at Edgewood Park / Coogan Pavilion | Staff | Free |
| Fri | 30 | 5 - 9 pm | Fright Night at Edgewood Park / Coogan Pavilion | Staff | Free |
| 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 and are free to the public except as noted. A donation of $2 per person is suggested for participants residing outside New Haven. All fee-based programs require pre-registration. Call 946-6086. | |||||
This program involves the exploration of Edgewood Park in the winter. Searching for animal tracks, as well as being able to identify trees without leaves, makes this program a great activity for children, grades K-6. Available only during the winter. For more information contact the Edgewood Ranger at (203) 946-8028.
Lead by park rangers and
naturalists, these walks teach about migrating birds, as well as some of
our local resident species. Offered at all ranger stations. Check calendar
for dates. For more information, please contact the East Rock Ranger
Station/Trowbridge Environmental Center at (203) 946-6086, the Edgewood
Ranger Station at (203) 946-8028, the Lighthouse Point Park Ranger Station
at (203) 946-8790 or the West Rock Nature at (203) 946-8016.
A perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Learn how to make and decorate a wreath or how to dip a candle. This program is offered at East Rock and Edgewood parks and the West Rock Nature Center. For more information, contact the East Rock/Trowbridge Environmental Center at (203) 946-6086, the Edgewood Park Ranger Station at (203) 946-8028 or the West Rock Nature Center at (203)946-8016.
Candle making workshop
This is a favorite
activity for some of our rangers, who will be happy to pass on their
"secrets" while they demonstrate fishing techniques and
equipment. Our salt and fresh-water fishing derbies are becoming more and
more popular. Ranger Dan Barvir, also organizes Bluefishing trips. For
more information, please contact the East Rock Ranger Station at (203)
946-6086, or the Outdoor Adventure Coordinator at (203) 946-6768.
Join our staff and special guests for a series of fascinating walks through the parks. This program is offered at East Rock and West Rock parks. For more information, contact the East Rock/Trowbridge Environmental Center at (203) 946-6086, or the West Rock Nature Center at (203) 946-8016.
Learn about these
amazing birds of prey. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from the
rangers. Offered at East Rock, West Rock and Lighthouse Point parks. For
more information, contact the East Rock/Trowbridge Environmental Center
at (203) 946-6086, the Lighthouse Point Park rangers at (203)946-8790,
or the
West Rock Nature Center at (203) 946-8016. Hawk festival will be held each year in the autumn. Check the monthly calendar for dates.
Hawk at East Rock Park
Hiking and Nature
InterpretationNature walks provide a unique opportunity to see the city from different angles, to observe the birds that roam around in New Haven parks, and to appreciate and respect the local wildlife and natural ecosystems. Lead by park rangers and naturalists, these walks teach low-impact, leave-no-trace ethics and skill, our way of educating residents about preserving our fragile habitats. This program is offered at all ranger stations. For more information, please contact the East Rock Ranger Station/Trowbridge Environmental Center at (203) 946-6086; the Edgewood Ranger Station at (203) 946-8028; the Lighthouse Point Ranger Station at (203) 946-8790 or the West Rock Nature Center (203) 946-8016.
Introduction to ReptilesThis program is offered several times each year and depending upon the age group could include: A nature walk to the ravine of the Nature Center looking for "reptile signs," "Hands on" presentation with snakes and turtles in the Nature House, Reptile slides and video in the Visitors Center. For more information call the West Rock Nature Center at (203) 946-8016, or the Edgewood Ranger Station at (203) 946-8028.
Maple trees, syrup and pancakes are a New England tradition. Join our staff and learn how to identify a maple tree, tap a tree for sap, boil the sap, and taste the final product. Note: This program is offered only from late February to mid-March. For more information, contact the East Rock Ranger Station/Trowbridge Environmental Center at (203) 946-6086. Check the monthly calendar for dates.
This program is offered year-round (weather permitting), and could include any of the following: Identifying trees, birds, flowers, animals’ tracks, including brook study, hiking, orienteering, and biodiversity. For more information call the East Rock Ranger Station/Trowbridge Environmental Center at (203) 946-6086, the Edgewood Ranger Station at (203) 946-8028, the Lighthouse Point Park Ranger Station (203) 946-8790, or the West Rock Nature Center at (203) 946-8016.
Nature Walk
A nature lover’s delight, this program is offered during several times of the year at the West Rock Nature Center. Lead by naturalists and/or rangers, this program includes hikes through the woods, which allows participants to learn, identify and even photograph striking native species. For more information call the West Rock Nature Center at (203) 946-8016.
Butterfly at East Rock Park
