Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, meet resident animal friends along the way, and say hello to the Easter Bunny! Trade in your found eggs…
Engaged? Save the date! Join us for the Mystic Wedding Expo at the Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan's Blvd, Mystic, CT on Sunday, April 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Connect with…
Come meet the coolest residents at the nature center, literally! Get face-to-face with our cold-blooded animal ambassadors, including turtles, snakes, and frogs. We’ll explore their wild adaptations, from protective shells…
Join DPNC to find and identify as many species as possible throughout our trails with the help of iNaturalist! We’ll walk our trails with experts on birds, fungi, reptiles and…
Experience the beautiful Mystic shoreline community at the Mystic Half Marathon and 10K! Enjoy scenic views for 13.1 or 6.2 miles, running from Olde Mistick Village, past historic ships, through…
You are invited to Always Home’s Heart to Heart "Garden Soirée" Gala in support of Preventing Family Homelessness on Friday, June 5, 2026. Evening highlights include: Cocktails at the Open…
Join us at the Nature Center for a FREE presentation as part of CT Open House Day including some of our most popular resident animals! Learn about their stories and…
Join DPNC for a walk at the Conn College Arboretum where we can access their Native Plant Collection/Bolleswood Natural Area! This is a great opportunity to learn and see all…
Colonial and Native American culture, games, crafts, weaving and spinning demonstrations, antique muskets, working models of our historic mills. Try on reproductions of historic clothing. Our 1781 Homestead Gardens and…
Get a crash course in coastal birding at Rocky Neck in East Lyme! Our expert ornithologist and DPNC staff member Lauren will bring years of birding knowledge to help you…
Enjoy a FREE guided hike at Glacial Park in Ledyard where you'll learn more about this amazing boulder train while exploring the trails and rocks left behind by the glaciers.…
Calvary Church Chicken BBQ — Everyone Welcome! Join us for one of Calvary’s favorite summer traditions. Come enjoy chicken with all the fixings, good company, and a relaxed summer evening…
Come to DPNC to learn how to make a trail to table meal! In this exciting half-day mushroom foraging class, you’ll learn the ins and outs of making a meal…
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River. As we trek through the sanctuary, we’ll delve into the area’s history and diverse wildlife.…
