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
Join us for a fun and impactful evening of art, craft beer, and ocean conservation! In this event, you’ll discover the art of Gyotaku—traditional Japanese fish printing—while enjoying complementary beers from Grey Sail Brewing and light food. Your participation directly benefits Project Oceanology’s education and marine conservation initiatives. By attending, you’ll help support our hands-on…
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 at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: FREE More details and registration
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)…
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 DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Members: $8.50; non-members: $10 Register
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 Utilities. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Moderate, meet at lookout on Sandy Hollow Road. Pre-registration required. Members and Nonmembers: FREE…
Ages 6-10 years Saturday. Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This week, we explore the colorful world of Connecticut’s wildflowers. In this program, we’ll become wildflower detectives, learning how to identify common wildflowers using their shapes, colors, and the habitats where they grow. We’ll discover the important roles…
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 of John Muir Laws and the Wild Wonder Foundation, this 4-hour hands-on workshop is open to all ages and experience levels—no art skills required! Led…
May 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 and biology as we explore the beach searching for them. Be prepared to get wet and walk at least 2 miles over sandy and rocky…
Friday. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a night walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. Pre-registration required. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50, Non-members $10 More information and registration
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 to bring water bottles and their own binoculars. Meets at the entrance to Avery Farm Preserve on Lambtown Rd in Ledyard. Entrance is easiest to…
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
Do you want to learn more about the feathered friends who visit your backyard? The Bill Memorial Library in Groton will host staff from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for an Introduction to Birdwatching program on Saturday, May 17. Meet at the library at 2 PM for a lesson on birdwatching basics, then practice what…
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 hike to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics, and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation.…
A ramble through the trails to support the Nature Center! Walk, run, or ramble on our three-mile course, starting at Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Nature Center on Saturday, May 31. I want to join the Ramble: https://55308.blackbaudhosting.com/55308/Mr-Bills-Woodland-Ramble-31May2025 I can't come but want to support the Ramble: https://55308.blackbaudhosting.com/55308/Event-Donations To ramble with…
