MYSTIC PIE DANCE, Sat. 12/28/2024 A fourth Saturday contra dance in Southeastern Connecticut! ● WHEN: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm ● WHERE: Groton Center @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT www.google.com/maps/place/102+Newtown+Rd,+Groton,+CT+06340/@41.3494396,-72.0327891,630m ●…
Saturday. Join us for a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River where you will explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property on River Road in Mystic. As we trek through…
Enjoy a moderate walk through the beautiful Walden Preserve in Salem. This preserve owned by the Nature Conservancy and managed by Salem Land Trust is adjacent to the Eight Mile…
Join us for a guided hike through the Peace Sanctuary, leading to an overlook where we’ll watch the April Pink “Micro Moon” rise. Pre-registration is required. Meets at the Peace…
Spring is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike…
Sunday. Join us for a spring exploration of the Stone Bridges Trail at DPNC. Along the way we’ll investigate old quarries and look for signs of wildlife. Pre-registration required. Meets…
Discover what plants and fungi are edible in our forests! An experienced guide will show you the ins and outs of foraging on a hike through DPNC trails. Meets at…
Saturday. Hike with us around the more secluded parts of the Groton Reservoir. We will explore acres of the watershed that are closed to the public, owned by Groton Public…
Step into the world of nature journaling, a simple yet powerful practice that helps you slow down, look closely, and truly connect with the natural world. Inspired by the approach…
Saturday. Join us for a guided walk with a DPNC naturalist at Avery Farm Preserve in Ledyard, CT. We’ll be looking for year round and migrating birds. Participants are encouraged…
Saturday. Birding can be a wonderful family activity! Learn the basics of birding with your family and get your children excited about the birds in our area. Bring binoculars if…
Saturday. Spring is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided…
Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators (ages 13-15)* Our science-based curriculum introduces students…
Join DPNC on Thursday June 5th to discover what plants and fungi are edible in our forests! An experienced guide will show you the ins and outs of foraging on…
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along our local shores. Learn more about their amazing life cycles…
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along our local shores. Learn more about their amazing life cycles…
Fight invasives by foraging for your food! This class discusses the edible parts of our common invasive plant and introduces some of the delicious recipes that can be made with…
Join DPNC on Friday June 13th to fight invasives by foraging for your food! This class discusses the edible parts of our common invasive plant and introduces some of the…
Did you know that tomato plants produce the most tomatoes when they are pruned? Learn the best ways to prune and trellis your tomatoes for your biggest harvest yet! Meets…
Saturday. Learn more about this amazing boulder train in Ledyard as we explore the trails and rocks left behind by the glaciers. This hike is over a short distance, but…
Learn more about this amazing boulder train in Ledyard as we explore the trails and rocks left behind by the glaciers. This hike is over a short distance, but it…
Join DPNC as we learn the basics of identifying and sustainably foraging sassafras in this immersive workshop. Sassafras is a fascinating plant with a rich history and a distinctive root…
Look for resident and migrating shorebirds, ducks, and raptors at Rocky Neck State Park with DPNC! This program is great for birders of all skill levels. Meets at Rocky Neck…
This is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike…
Join Brandy Lefsyk, PTA, E-RYT 500, Usui Reiki Master, Astrologer, Channel, Sound Healer. With the use of singing bowls, chimes, drums, and voice activation, participants can enjoy a sound bath.…
Join us at the Nature Center with our 3 foragers to learn how to find ingredients for your next meal in your own backyard! We will start with a presentation…
Everyone is welcome as we explore Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge (NNWR) in Charlestown, Rhode Island on a wheelchair-friendly birding trip looking for migrating and resident songbirds and raptors. Please bring…
Learn about the history and wildlife of Tefftweald at Birchenturn! With a DPNC naturalist as your guide, we will explore the trails of this Avalonia Land Conservancy property in North…
Learn how to help your garden thrive this summer! Maintaining the garden is an ongoing task with foliar feeding, mulching, pruning, bug control, weed control, plant protection and more. Learn…
Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with enigmatic stone shelter and structures whose use and origin…
