Notice: 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 Center is
located on the corner of Cold Spring & Orange Streets, opposite Wilbur
Cross High School, it 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.
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Summer Camp (see brochure) |
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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. |
| Directions to the East Rock Ranger Station |
From 1-91:
Take Willow Street Exit (Exit 6) to end of ramp. Turn right onto Willow Street. At second light turn right on Mitchell Drive. Follow Mitchell Drive to first traffic light. East Rock Park will be in front of you on your right. There are no parking lots at this end of the park, so parking is limited to the street. Please observe the street cleaning signs for parking restrictions. |
From Wilbur Cross Parkway:
Take Whitney Avenue Exit (Exit 61) and head towards New Haven. After passing the reservoir on your left, continue approximately one mile to the flashing yellow light at Cold Spring Street. Turn left onto Cold Spring Street. The College Woods section of East Rock Park is located a quarter mile ahead on your left. The Trowbridge Environmental Center is located on the corner of Cold Spring and Orange Streets, across from Wilbur Cross High School. There are no parking lots at this end of the park, so parking is limited to the street. Please observe the street cleaning signs for parking restrictions. |
From Downtown New Haven:
Take Church Street north towards Hamden. Church Street changes name to Whitney Avenue. Turn right onto Cold Spring Street at the blinking yellow light. In 2-1/2 blocks, the East Rock Ranger Station is on the left. Park on street. The College Woods section of East Rock Park is located a quarter mile ahead on your left. The Trowbridge Environmental Center is located on the corner of Cold Spring and Orange Streets, across from Wilbur Cross High School. There are no parking lots at this end of the park, so parking is limited to the street. Please observe the street cleaning signs for parking restrictions. |
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Hiking and Nature
Interpretation
