It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn about Connecticut’s native owls, meet one of DPNC’s resident birds, and…
Try out the pottery wheel in this fun 2-hour workshop for beginners ages 9-13. Choose two pieces to keep. Pick a glaze for your instructor to glaze your work. Your…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on…
Join us as Laura Jackson reads from her book, The Busy Beast at our storytime event! About the Book When the Busy Beast arrives one day, "musts" and "have-to's" push…
Try out the pottery wheel in this fun 2-hour workshop for beginners ages 9-13. Choose two pieces to keep. Pick a glaze for your instructor to glaze your work. Your…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 3 through 5 to an afterschool cooking class on Thursday, March 19 at 4:00 PM. Instructor Erica…
Go beneath the fur to see how small mammals work. Through hands-on dissection, students will explore structures, organ systems, and the adaptations that help these animals thrive. All mammal and…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo…
Learn to identify Connecticut’s native snakes and discover their important role in our ecosystems. Join DPNC on Sunday, March 22nd as we explore unique snake adaptations and you’ll get a…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on…
SPRING PAINTING FOR KIDS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 1-5 to create a spring painting on Thursday,…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo…
Join us in celebrating the opening of "Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks" with a special opening day event on Saturday, March 28. Drop in from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00…
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on…
Passport to Connecticut Libraries April 1-30, 2026 Your library card opens the world to you through physical books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs—as well as downloadable or streaming versions of the…
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…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo…
free event with a donation of a non-perishable item
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo…
SPECTACULAR SPRING STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Spring Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5,…
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on…
In this 60-minute workshop for ages 5-7 learn hand-building basics, shape exploration, and collaborative creations. Emphasizing fun and creativity in a relaxed, hands-on environment. An adult caregiver is welcome to…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to…
SPECTACULAR SPRING STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Spring Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5,…
In this 60-minute workshop for kids ages 8-12, learn basic building techniques such as pinch pots, coils, and slabs. You’ll make two pieces to take home. Pottery ready for pick…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to…
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to…
Avast, me hearties, head over to Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 16 and 17, 2026 for a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Storm…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to…
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…
Spring is prime time for bugs! Gather the family and search the meadow for grasshoppers, butterflies, spiders, and more during this FREE program! Please wear closed-toed shoes and bug spray.…
