Events Calendar

Sunday, September 27, 2-3:30 pm Join us as we explore the various habitats at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will keep our eyes peeled for various natural discoveries. Meets at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Hikes are limited to 8 people, you MUST pre-register and wear a…

Sunday, September 27, 2-3:30 pm Join us as we explore the various habitats at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will keep our eyes peeled for various natural discoveries. Meets at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Hikes are limited to 8 people, you MUST pre-register and wear a…

Friday’s 9 am - 3 pm Session 1- Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Session 2- Fridays- Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8 Session 3- Fridays- Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 4- Fridays- Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 23 Session 5- Fridays- Apr.…

Friday’s 9 am - 3 pm Session 1- Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Session 2- Fridays- Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8 Session 3- Fridays- Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 4- Fridays- Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 23 Session 5- Fridays- Apr.…

Ages 2 to 3 with a Caregiver Fall outdoor adventure awaits you and your little ones at the Nature Center! Stories, live animals and nature exploration will ensure a good time for everyone in this class for ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. With safety in mind we will be holding the classes outside…

Ages 2 to 3 with a Caregiver Fall outdoor adventure awaits you and your little ones at the Nature Center! Stories, live animals and nature exploration will ensure a good time for everyone in this class for ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. With safety in mind we will be holding the classes outside…

Join us as we explore DPNC’s Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds, raptors and more. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people and masks are required. Meets at the bottom of Coogan Farm in the lower parking lot. Members: $17 per class, Nonmembers:…

Join us as we explore DPNC’s Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds, raptors and more. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people and masks are required. Meets at the bottom of Coogan Farm in the lower parking lot. Members: $17 per class, Nonmembers:…

Mondays, 10 am - 2 pm Session 1- October 12, 19, 26 $105 Session 2- Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14 $210 Session 3- Jan.4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8 $210 Session 4- Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 $245 Session 5 - April 19, 26, May 3,…

Mondays, 10 am - 2 pm Session 1- October 12, 19, 26 $105 Session 2- Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14 $210 Session 3- Jan.4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8 $210 Session 4- Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 $245 Session 5 - April 19, 26, May 3,…

Mondays, 1 - 1:45 pm Ages 6 to 10 Session 2: Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2- Animal Adaptations Join us for Online Nature School where children ages 6 to 10 will learn and discover through interactive lessons on a variety of environmental topics presented via Zoom. Before each class students will receive a list…

Mondays, 1 - 1:45 pm Ages 6 to 10 Session 2: Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2- Animal Adaptations Join us for Online Nature School where children ages 6 to 10 will learn and discover through interactive lessons on a variety of environmental topics presented via Zoom. Before each class students will receive a list…

Wednesday, October 14, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will look for Raccoon tracks around the pond, explore their adaptations for survival and make a news print raccoon craft. This program is limited to 10…

Wednesday, October 14, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will look for Raccoon tracks around the pond, explore their adaptations for survival and make a news print raccoon craft. This program is limited to 10…

Starting early is key to a successful garden! Let us help you get started in this online gardening class offered via Zoom. Farmer Craig will provide tips on what to grow, where to buy supplies, when to start plants inside, transplanting and much more to help ensure you are ready for next year’s growing season.…

Starting early is key to a successful garden! Let us help you get started in this online gardening class offered via Zoom. Farmer Craig will provide tips on what to grow, where to buy supplies, when to start plants inside, transplanting and much more to help ensure you are ready for next year’s growing season.…

Join us as we explore the trails at Coogan Farm. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will learn more about the history of the property and its natural wonders. Meets in the lower parking lot at Coogan Farm. Hikes are limited to 8 people. You MUST pre-register and wear a mask the entire…

Join us as we explore the trails at Coogan Farm. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will learn more about the history of the property and its natural wonders. Meets in the lower parking lot at Coogan Farm. Hikes are limited to 8 people. You MUST pre-register and wear a mask the entire…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will collect leaves to examine under a microscope, learn why leaves change color and make leaf art! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and picking…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will collect leaves to examine under a microscope, learn why leaves change color and make leaf art! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and picking…

It’s time to get outside and celebrate the spooky season with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from outside the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields and woods at Coogan Farm. After creating your masterpiece, stop back by to share…

It’s time to get outside and celebrate the spooky season with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from outside the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields and woods at Coogan Farm. After creating your masterpiece, stop back by to share…

Connecticut is home to 14 species of snakes, learn more about their amazing adaptations and meet live snakes during this program. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the program. Program is limited to 15 participants. Meets at the Nature Center. Members…

Connecticut is home to 14 species of snakes, learn more about their amazing adaptations and meet live snakes during this program. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the program. Program is limited to 15 participants. Meets at the Nature Center. Members…

Some creatures might seem a little creepy, but they all play an important role in the ecosystem. During this special Zoom class we’ll take a closer look at the creepy and crawly creatures that live in the fields, meadows and ponds around the Nature Center. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8

Some creatures might seem a little creepy, but they all play an important role in the ecosystem. During this special Zoom class we’ll take a closer look at the creepy and crawly creatures that live in the fields, meadows and ponds around the Nature Center. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8

Owls have amazing adaptations from sharp talons and beaks to specialized neck bones and eyes. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program for a chance to see live owls up close and learn more about the owls that call Connecticut home. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the…

Owls have amazing adaptations from sharp talons and beaks to specialized neck bones and eyes. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program for a chance to see live owls up close and learn more about the owls that call Connecticut home. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will learn about the hidden lives of these nocturnal flying rodents, examine specimens and make a bat craft! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will learn about the hidden lives of these nocturnal flying rodents, examine specimens and make a bat craft! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and…

During this class we will learn how to draw owls, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This class is offered via Zoom. While you can work in whatever medium you have at home, we will cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations of how to add color in pastels or…

During this class we will learn how to draw owls, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This class is offered via Zoom. While you can work in whatever medium you have at home, we will cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations of how to add color in pastels or…

Nature at night doesn’t have to be spooky! Explore the Nature Center with your family on a guided night hike with stops along the way to test our night senses. After our hike we’ll toast marshmallows around the campfire. Meets at DPNC. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8

Nature at night doesn’t have to be spooky! Explore the Nature Center with your family on a guided night hike with stops along the way to test our night senses. After our hike we’ll toast marshmallows around the campfire. Meets at DPNC. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8