| July 2010 |
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Program |
Leader |
| Tue |
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Summer Camp (see brochure) |
Staff |
| Sun |
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10 am - 2 pm |
CitySeed Farmer’s Market * |
Harry Coyle |
* The CitySeed Farmer’s Market is at the gazebo area at the corner of West Rock and Whalley Aves. Every Sunday through fall. See www.cityseed.org for more information.
** Friends of Edgewood Park meets at the Ranger Station on the first Tuesday of every month. Come share your ideas and concerns about the park. To get on the agenda, call Diane Scarponi at 777-4442.
*** Nature Pals requires preregistration. Contact the Parks Department at 946-8027
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All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted, and meet at the Edgewood Park Ranger Station off Edgewood Avenue and Hobart Street.
For more information about park programs contact Ranger Harry Coyle at (203) 946-8028 or at hcoyle@newhavenct.net. |
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Explore the wonders of nature with your little ones, ages 0-5, at the Edgewood Park Nature Center. This fun, weekly program includes activities, story time, outdoor exploration and a craft project all centering around a different nature theme each week. A snack is also provided.
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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.
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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
Click to see photos
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
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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.
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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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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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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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This 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Red trillium, Wake Robin trillium
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