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!…
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,…
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,…
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,…
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Wind through the forest on a…
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Wind through the forest on a…
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Wind through the forest on a…
Proper pruning of fruit trees encourages fruit production, prevents disease, spurs growth and leads to healthier, stronger trees! During this hands-on class you will learn how to prune and what…
Explore the shoreline and marshes of Barn Island Wildlife Management Area looking for overwintering ducks and other waterfowl with staff from DPNC and the Long Island Sound Study. Meet at…
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month is all about squirrels. Learn about their amazing adaptations, play squirrel games and make a…
Drop in to meet our warm and welcoming staff, learn about our nature-guided curriculum, visit our classrooms (both inside and out!), and picture your preschooler at Nature Preschool next year.…
Explore the forest and meadows of DPNC and watch for the rising full moon. The January full moon, known as the Wolf Moon, rises early making it a great night…
Ages 4 to 13 Tuesdays, 1 - 4 pm Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13)…
Winter is a challenging time for wildlife in Connecticut. Learn more about the amazing strategies animals have for surviving the cold temperatures, minimal food supply and long nights of winter.…
It’s time to plan your spring garden! For new and experienced gardeners- learn the essential steps of planting a successful garden. Discover the best way to lay out your garden,…
Embrace the cold and get outside and discover nature this winter! This year we have two Discovery classes, a preschool and school-aged group, both for children with special needs and…
Winter 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…
Brave the cold and learn how to make your own debris shelter in the woods at DPNC. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Meets at DPNC. Ages…
Ages 4 to 13 Tuesdays, 1 - 4 pm Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13)…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We…
Explore the trails of Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington. Meet at the entrance on Rt. 201 in Stonington. Free Register: https://dpnc.org/event/hoffman-evergreen-preserve/
The leaves may be gone, but there are still edible plants in our forests and fields. Learn to identify these species by bark, bud and scents. After our hike we’ll…
Ages 4 to 13 Tuesdays, 1 - 4 pm Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13)…
Drop in to meet our warm and welcoming staff, learn about our nature-guided curriculum, visit our classrooms (both inside and out!), and picture your preschooler at Nature Preschool next year.…
The Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed needs your help on our Community Action Team! We are trying to determine what our communities in the Watershed have noticed about changes…
Drop in to meet our warm and welcoming staff, learn about our nature-guided curriculum, visit our classrooms (both inside and out!), and picture your preschooler at Nature Preschool next year.…
