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East Rock | East Shore | Edgewood | West Rock Edgewood Ranger
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Staff: Harry Coyle, Edgewood Park Ranger
| Day | Date | Time | Program | Leader |
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| Wed | Oct 5 - Dec 21 |
9-10:30 am | Nature Pals Playgroup at the Edgewood Ranger Station For children ages 0-5 and their parents or care givers Age appropriate toys, puzzles and crafts |
Harry Coyle |
| Registration for programs is requested by the Park Ranger Staff for planning purposes. Contact us at 946-6028 for directions, more information, and to register for these programs. Sponsored by New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees and Friends of Edgewood Park | ||||
Animal Tracking/Tree IdentificationThis 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
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On Sunday, December 4, the New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation, and Trees teamed up with the Friends of Edgewood Park for its annual wreath and candle making workshop. Over 125 people participated in the multicultural holiday event. Adults and children took part in creating wreaths and dipping candles for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Park ranger Harry Coyle noted that the adults have attended this event for over 20 years. As he pointed out, "Even though their children are grown, this is where they still like to make their holiday wreaths." Many Jewish families enjoyed dipping candles for Hanukkah and making braided candles for the Havdalah ceremony that marks the close of the Jewish Sabbath. Donuts and fresh cider from a local farm topped off the festivities.
Sharon Lovett-Graff
Friends of Edgewood Park
An annual tradition, Mr. & Mrs. Bunny arrive by fire truck. Two different areas are allowed for children up to age five, and from ages six and up. For more information contact the Edgewood Ranger at (203) 946-8028, or call (203) 946-8027.
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.
Nature 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.
This 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.
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
Owl Pellet WorkshopThis popular program introduces children and youth to the fascinating world of owls. By using sterilized owl pellets, students reconstruct the owl's prey by piecing together the bones and studying the skulls. Pellets consist of the hair and bones that owls regurgitate following a meal. They contain valuable clues to what the owl was eating, and the habitat in which the owl was hunting. The program also teaches children about where owls live, how they see so well at night and how to tell if there are owls living nearby. Students will be fascinated by our museum grade specimen of the great horned owl, Bubo Virginianus. Fees are $4.00 per student. For more information, contact the Edgewood Ranger Station at (203) 946-8028.
This program includes the use of a seining net, which allow participants of all ages to learn about pond ecology and the food chain at Edgewood Park’s Duck Pond. The program is complemented with a tour of the ranger station, including displays of native and non-native inhabitants. For more information contact the Edgewood Ranger Station at (203) 946-8028.
This program is offered to seniors and residents of all ages. A leisurely stroll through Edgewood Park, led by the Edgewood Ranger, will allow participants to observe the beauty of the park and to learn about its unique biodiversity. For more information contact the Edgewood Ranger Station at (203) 946-8028.
Environmental stories are told at the Edgewood Ranger Station. These presentations are accompanied by an appropriate craft. Different stories can accommodate children ages 3-7, and grades K-6. For more information, contact the Edgewood Ranger Station at (203) 946-8028.
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.
Red trillium, Wake Robin trillium
