Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages…
Fridays. July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5,…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages…
Fridays. July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5,…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled bug catching adventure! We’ll kick off with a brief introduction to our local insects, then we’ll embark on a hike to the…
Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages…
Fridays. July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5,…
Join us for a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River, where you’ll explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property on River Road in Mystic. As we trek through the sanctuary,…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Join us for a crabbing adventure at our secret location. Start with a quick introduction to crabbing techniques and crab identification, then dive into the fun. We’ll provide everything you…
Summer is a great time of year to get a full view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Join us for a hike through the fields and orchards of Coogan Farm. Along the way, we’ll stop by the Stillman mansion foundation. As we hike through these diverse habitats,…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Join us for a crabbing adventure at our secret location. Start with a quick introduction to crabbing techniques and crab identification, then dive into the fun. We’ll provide everything you…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Join us for an exciting exploration of the world of insects! In addition to meeting live insects, children will venture into the meadow with nets to catch and observe various…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Celebrate the full moon during a hike up the hill at Coogan Farm. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights and are suitable for adults and older,…
Enjoy a nature-centered evening of mingling with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and camaraderie at our annual Green-Tie Celebration, this year on Friday, September 20. Join us as we celebrate our wildlife…
Join us at our annual Green-Tie Celebration, a garden party to support the Nature Center. It will be an evening filled with tempting cocktails, fabulous hors d’oeuvres, and the camaraderie…
Join us for a reflective walk and meditation at the Peace Sanctuary as we observe the International Day of Peace. Please note this walk is of moderate difficulty over uneven…
Celebrate the first day of fall with a guided hike at DPNC! We’ll explore various habitats as we look at phenological changes in plants and wildlife. Advanced registration is required.…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Join us for a guided walk with a DPNC naturalist at Bluff Point State Park. We’ll be on the lookout for migrating hawks and falcons. Participants are encouraged to bring…
Enjoy an evening out while your children, ages 6 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We’ll play games, do nature activities, meet live animals and take an…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Discover the benefits of composting! From reducing waste and nurturing your garden to combating climate change, composting is a simple yet impactful way to make a difference. It’s easier than…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Celebrate nature’s most colorful season, fall! 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…
Calling all adventurous eaters! Discover the world of edible insects! Adults and families will explore the ecological and health benefits of incorporating insects into our diets, including their role in…
Join us for an evening of thrills and chills as we set off on a guided family hike through the trails of Coogan Farm to the historic mansion foundation. Along…
Fall is a colorful 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…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County,…
Join a DPNC naturalist for a guided hike around the more secluded parts of the Groton Reservoir. We will explore the dam side of the watershed that is closed to…
Take a guided birding walk with a DPNC naturalist at Rocky Neck State Park We’ll be looking for year round and late migrating birds. Participants are encouraged to bring water…
Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of young family-friendly Halloween fun! Enjoy hands-on nature activities, meet some of our resident critters, and explore the trails looking for spooky sounding animals!…
