Have your children, ages 6 to 12, join us for fun in our teaching kitchen exploring healthy cooking options. Using fresh ingredients each class we’ll cook up something wonderful. For this program we will be making “fruit sushi”, sure to be a hit with you and your child! Meets in the Lattner Kitchen at Coogan…
Have your children, ages 6 to 12, join us for fun in our teaching kitchen exploring healthy cooking options. Using fresh ingredients each class we’ll cook up something wonderful. For this program we will be making “fruit sushi”, sure to be a hit with you and your child! Meets in the Lattner Kitchen at Coogan…
Looking for a way to preserve the fall harvest? Try lacto fermentation, the age-old process used to make traditional foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and kosher dill pickles. The process begins with sinking fresh vegetables in brine. After a waiting period of three to 30 days (depending upon the food), the starches and sugars contained in…
Looking for a way to preserve the fall harvest? Try lacto fermentation, the age-old process used to make traditional foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and kosher dill pickles. The process begins with sinking fresh vegetables in brine. After a waiting period of three to 30 days (depending upon the food), the starches and sugars contained in…
Do you like to sketch birds or want to learn drawing techniques with live subjects? Our Drawing Raptors program will cover the particulars of how to draw hawks and owls from a live reference. This is a three-part series that begins with a short introduction to our resident birds of prey. The first class will…
Do you like to sketch birds or want to learn drawing techniques with live subjects? Our Drawing Raptors program will cover the particulars of how to draw hawks and owls from a live reference. This is a three-part series that begins with a short introduction to our resident birds of prey. The first class will…
Do you like to sketch birds or want to learn drawing techniques with live subjects? Our Drawing Raptors program will cover the particulars of how to draw hawks and owls from a live reference. This is a three-part series that begins with a short introduction to our resident birds of prey. The first class will…
Do you like to sketch birds or want to learn drawing techniques with live subjects? Our Drawing Raptors program will cover the particulars of how to draw hawks and owls from a live reference. This is a three-part series that begins with a short introduction to our resident birds of prey. The first class will…
Do you like to sketch birds or want to learn drawing techniques with live subjects? Our Drawing Raptors program will cover the particulars of how to draw hawks and owls from a live reference. This is a three-part series that begins with a short introduction to our resident birds of prey. The first class will…
Do you like to sketch birds or want to learn drawing techniques with live subjects? Our Drawing Raptors program will cover the particulars of how to draw hawks and owls from a live reference. This is a three-part series that begins with a short introduction to our resident birds of prey. The first class will…
With the Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter Join us to learn how to recognize and eliminate invasive plants in your own yard. We will walk around Coogan Farm to cover the most common problematic invasive plants at this site and what is being done to manage them to protect biodiversity and restore habitat for wildlife!…
With the Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter Join us to learn how to recognize and eliminate invasive plants in your own yard. We will walk around Coogan Farm to cover the most common problematic invasive plants at this site and what is being done to manage them to protect biodiversity and restore habitat for wildlife!…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
In this class, you’ll learn how to make these meat substitutes not just palatable, but delicious. Tofu and tempeh are versatile and high in protein (10-16 grams per serving), but they can also be unexciting if prepared incorrectly. We’ll show you the basics through hands-on meal preparation and send you off a few flavorful fool-proof…
In this class, you’ll learn how to make these meat substitutes not just palatable, but delicious. Tofu and tempeh are versatile and high in protein (10-16 grams per serving), but they can also be unexciting if prepared incorrectly. We’ll show you the basics through hands-on meal preparation and send you off a few flavorful fool-proof…
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives presents a history theater performance of "My Name is ʻŌpūkahaʻia" on board the Charles W. Morgan ship at Mystic Seaport Museum! This one-person play tells the story of Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia, a Native Hawaiian man who traveled from Hawai‘i to New England via a boat just like the Charles…
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives presents a history theater performance of "My Name is ʻŌpūkahaʻia" on board the Charles W. Morgan ship at Mystic Seaport Museum! This one-person play tells the story of Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia, a Native Hawaiian man who traveled from Hawai‘i to New England via a boat just like the Charles…
Doris Mager, “The Eagle Lady,” a 93-year-old environmentalist and raptor educator and activist, will be making a stop at StoneRidge Senior Living Community with E.T., her beloved great horned owl, on Tuesday, October 22 at 10. a.m. on her farewell education tour. Mager, a Connecticut native, is founder of Save Our American Raptors (S.O.A.R.), a…
Doris Mager, “The Eagle Lady,” a 93-year-old environmentalist and raptor educator and activist, will be making a stop at StoneRidge Senior Living Community with E.T., her beloved great horned owl, on Tuesday, October 22 at 10. a.m. on her farewell education tour. Mager, a Connecticut native, is founder of Save Our American Raptors (S.O.A.R.), a…
Join us for a guided bird walk at the Nature Center. We will be on the lookout for fall sparrows and other winter residents. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and water. This program will be led by Laura Craver-Rogers and Kevin Rogers. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
Join us for a guided bird walk at the Nature Center. We will be on the lookout for fall sparrows and other winter residents. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and water. This program will be led by Laura Craver-Rogers and Kevin Rogers. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
Learn about what species of birds are common to see in your yard and around town. We will cover the best backyard bird feeding practices and take a brief look around the Nature Center to see if we can find any examples of local backyard birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meets at DPNC.…
Learn about what species of birds are common to see in your yard and around town. We will cover the best backyard bird feeding practices and take a brief look around the Nature Center to see if we can find any examples of local backyard birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meets at DPNC.…
Have you ever wondered if you could make a good kombucha at home instead of buying those expensive brands? If you can brew a cup of tea, you can ferment your own kombucha. We’ll discuss kombucha’s history and health benefits, demonstrate the process and answer questions. Participants will leave with a recipe, jar, and a…
Have you ever wondered if you could make a good kombucha at home instead of buying those expensive brands? If you can brew a cup of tea, you can ferment your own kombucha. We’ll discuss kombucha’s history and health benefits, demonstrate the process and answer questions. Participants will leave with a recipe, jar, and a…
Create a beautiful wreath, kissing ball or centerpiece for your home. We provide an assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, vines and cones, wire and ribbons. Different techniques and styles of making your holiday decorations will be demonstrated. Please bring your own ribbon and bows to share! This is also a great opportunity to identify different…
Create a beautiful wreath, kissing ball or centerpiece for your home. We provide an assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, vines and cones, wire and ribbons. Different techniques and styles of making your holiday decorations will be demonstrated. Please bring your own ribbon and bows to share! This is also a great opportunity to identify different…
Come celebrate the winter solstice with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Our trails provide the perfect setting for adults to explore the woods by the soft glow of luminaria to observe the first day of winter. Enjoy warming up by a festive campfire with hot cocoa and mulled cider, sure to make your solstice evening…
Come celebrate the winter solstice with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Our trails provide the perfect setting for adults to explore the woods by the soft glow of luminaria to observe the first day of winter. Enjoy warming up by a festive campfire with hot cocoa and mulled cider, sure to make your solstice evening…
Take a break from the business of the holiday season to join us for this all levels yoga class, where everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. DPNC resident animals such as turtles and owls will visit to help us get “nature centered” at the beginning of each class. Julie will offer different options…
Take a break from the business of the holiday season to join us for this all levels yoga class, where everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. DPNC resident animals such as turtles and owls will visit to help us get “nature centered” at the beginning of each class. Julie will offer different options…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Winter is the time to get to know trees by their architecture, bark and buds. We will focus on native deciduous forest trees, as well as a few evergreens found in our area. We will spend the entire class outside, so please dress for the weather. This program is suitable for adults and older interested…
Winter is the time to get to know trees by their architecture, bark and buds. We will focus on native deciduous forest trees, as well as a few evergreens found in our area. We will spend the entire class outside, so please dress for the weather. This program is suitable for adults and older interested…
Each month children, ages 6 to 12, will explore healthy cooking options. Using fresh ingredients each class we’ll cook up something wonderful! Meets in the Lattner Kitchen at Coogan Farm. Members: $17 per class, Nonmembers: $20 per class
Each month children, ages 6 to 12, will explore healthy cooking options. Using fresh ingredients each class we’ll cook up something wonderful! Meets in the Lattner Kitchen at Coogan Farm. Members: $17 per class, Nonmembers: $20 per class
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
