Celebrate Earth and nature with DPNC! From 10am–3 pm on Saturday and Sunday, DPNC will be offering free museum admission, scheduled programs, informational tables, and activities like scavenger hunts, guided hikes, crafts, and a seed bomb making station. more details
Ages 4 to 13, Tuesdays, 1:15 – 4 pm Members: $18.70 per child, per class Non-members: $22 per child, per class Sign-ups are by class. Sign up for one, some or all! Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators…
Get ready to explore the amazing world of ponds! We’ll discover the incredible creatures that live beneath the surface. From wiggly tadpoles to dragonfly nymphs, we’ll learn how to safely collect and observe these fascinating pond dwellers. Please have children bring a water bottle, closed-toed shoes that can get wet (no crocs or flip flops)…
Ages 4 to 13, Tuesdays, 1:15 – 4 pm Members: $18.70 per child, per class Non-members: $22 per child, per class Sign-ups are by class. Sign up for one, some or all! Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators…
MARIGOLDS FOR MOM (OR ANY SPECIAL SOMEONE!) Need a little gift for Mom or any other special person? Children are invited to the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton on Saturday, May 10, 2025, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to decorate a clay pot and fill it with a beautiful plant to…
Ages 4 to 13, Tuesdays, 1:15 – 4 pm Members: $18.70 per child, per class Non-members: $22 per child, per class Sign-ups are by class. Sign up for one, some or all! Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators…
Get outside and discover nature this spring! This year we have two Discovery classes, a preschool and school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver. Each class, children will make new discoveries as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts and lots of time outside. In addition…
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 you have them. Pre-registration required. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50, Non-members $10
Ages 4 to 13, Tuesdays, 1:15 – 4 pm Members: $18.70 per child, per class Non-members: $22 per child, per class Sign-ups are by class. Sign up for one, some or all! 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 4 to 13, Tuesdays, 1:15 – 4 pm Members: $18.70 per child, per class Non-members: $22 per child, per class Sign-ups are by class. Sign up for one, some or all! Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators…
MINIATURE ART TAKE & MAKE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY Get creative at the library! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites kids and adults of all ages and skill levels to make miniature art this summer! Stop by the library beginning Monday, June 2 and pick up a mini canvas. Take…
Ages 4 to 13, Tuesdays, 1:15 – 4 pm Members: $18.70 per child, per class Non-members: $22 per child, per class Sign-ups are by class. Sign up for one, some or all! Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators…
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 to the wonders of the natural world. New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play…
Hear our resident animals’ stories and learn how we can help their species in the wild. Join us at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for a presentation including some of our most popular resident animals. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Members and non-members: FREE Register
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 beer-like aroma. Once we’ve covered the basics, we will guide you through the process of transforming this foraged treasure into a delicious and refreshing homemade…
Get outside and discover nature this summer! This year DPNC has two Discovery classes: a preschool group and a school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver. Each class, children will make new discoveries as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts, and lots of time outside.…
Bill Memorial Library’s Photo Contest June 21 – August 2 Groton, Conn. – Share a photo of the Bill Memorial Library and it may be used on Facebook, an album on the website, our other social media, and maybe even featured in the Annual Report! Open to all ages, from June 21 to August 2,…
SUMMER READING AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host the donkeys of Tripledale Farm of Guilford along with a petting zoo on Saturday, June 21 between 12:00 and 2:00 PM to kick off our 2025 Summer Reading program. Summer Reading packets for kids birth - grade…
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 animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
Ages 2 to 4 with a caregiver Fridays. Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in DPNC's classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 5. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at…
DPNC PRESENTS CREATURE CAMOUFLAGE The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 1 through 5 to our Creature Camouflage program on Tuesday, July 1 at 1:00 PM. During this special presentation by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, kids will meet animal ambassadors and learn how they use unique colors and…
Ages 2 to 4 with a caregiver Fridays. Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in DPNC's classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 5. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at…
Celebrate summer with DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at DPNC. Advance registration required. Register
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month is all about pond dipping: learn about the different animals in the pond, and use nets to try and catch some for an up close encounter! Come prepared with close toed shoes that can get wet and muddy (no crocs…
Ages 2 to 4 with a caregiver Fridays. Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in DPNC's classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 5. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at…
Celebrate summer at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at DPNC. Advance registration required. Members: $21.25…
The Nature Center’s forest fairies have come out to play and are excited to share the secrets to being kind to nature! Wander the trails and meet the Salamander Forest Fairy, the Meadow Flower Fairy, the Pond Fairy, the Stone Fairy, and other magical friends as you explore the woods. Each fairy has special ideas…
Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at DPNC. Advance registration required. Members: $21.25 per child,…
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 animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
Who in your family is the frog-catching expert? Find out on Sunday with family pond dipping at DPNC! Spend some time with your family trying to catch and release frogs, fish, and insects at the pond. Use our nets and buckets along with our expert advice from a DPNC educator. Come prepared with shoes close…
Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 4, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Ages 2–4. Meets at DPNC. Sign ups are per class. Rain cancels the…
Take a walk through the trails of DPNC to discover what reptiles and amphibians live on the property. Learn about native species to the area while enjoying a walk in the woods. Pre-registration is required. Meets at DPNC. Register
Round out your week with a family hike and picnic dinner at the Nature Center. Pack your dinner and we will explore the trails and enjoy a picnic in the woods before heading back to DPNC for a dessert of s’mores around the campfire. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers: $10 Register
Join the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month is all about insects. Learn all about the different insects that live in our forests and meadows and use nets to try and catch some for an up close encounter! This program is for children…
Celebrate summer with the Summer Chickadees at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 4, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Ages 2–4. Sign ups are per class.…
Gather the family for quality time in nature! We will search for crabs, fish, and crustaceans using seine and dip nets as we explore the shore. Please wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, but no flip flops or crocs. Pre-registration is required. Meets at Bluff Point State Park in Groton by the parking…
Celebrate summer with the Summer Chickadees at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 4, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Ages 2–4. Sign ups are per class.…
Join us for crabbing at our secret location. There will be a brief intro to basic techniques of crabbing and crab identification before we start. We’ll provide the nets, bait and lines. Wear shoes that can get wet and provide traction on slippery rocks; no flip flops or crocs! Pre-registration is required. Meets at the…
The world is teeming with fascinating creatures and among the most diverse and successful are the arthropods, our 6 and 8 legged friends! Following an introduction to their amazing adaptations, we’ll then head out to the fields to see what species we can find using nets, field guides, and bug jars. Meets at DPNC. Free…
Join us on Friday mornings from 9:30-11 for our Chickadees program. Designed for children ages 2-4 with a caregiver to explore the wonders of nature through age-appropriate hikes, live animal encounters, creative crafts, and interactive nature activities. This class is a perfect opportunity for bonding, exploring, and learning together as you embark on a nature…
