Wednesdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10 - 11 am Ages 2 to 3 with a Caregiver Winter outdoor adventure awaits you and your little ones at the Nature Center! Stories, live animals and nature exploration will ensure a good time for everyone in this class for ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.…
Thursday, February 11, 11 am - 12 pm During this class we will learn how to draw mallard ducks, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This class is offered via Zoom. While you can work in whatever medium you have at home, we will cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with…
While your children ages 6 to 10 are off from school, have them spend time having fun at the Nature Center learning tips for identifying animal tracks. We will find out what other signs animals leave behind and make a plaster track to take home. This program is limited to 10 children. Masks are required.…
Wednesdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10 - 11 am Ages 2 to 3 with a Caregiver Winter outdoor adventure awaits you and your little ones at the Nature Center! Stories, live animals and nature exploration will ensure a good time for everyone in this class for ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.…
Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. In this program we will explore the elusive lives of beavers, Connecticut’s largest rodents, and the adaptations they use as nature engineers. Put your own engineering skills to the test making a miniature beaver dam. This program…
Children ages 3 to 5 with special needs and a caregiver, will make winter discoveries and explore seasonal topics through outside activities and art. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. This class will be outdoors and adults are required to…
Backyard chickens are a growing trend! Interested in learning the basics of tending to your own flock of feathered friends, but don’t know where to start? Join Emma Sutphen, previously the Coogan Farm Giving Garden Assistant Manager, for an in-depth session on how to get started keeping your own poultry from space requirements to different…
Wednesdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10 - 11 am Ages 2 to 3 with a Caregiver Winter outdoor adventure awaits you and your little ones at the Nature Center! Stories, live animals and nature exploration will ensure a good time for everyone in this class for ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.…
During this class we will learn how to draw Canada Geese, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This class is offered via Zoom. While you can work in whatever medium you have at home, we will cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations of how to add color in pastels…
Sunday, February 28, 10 am - 12 pm It’s time to get outside and celebrate winter with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields, woods or in the classroom at Coogan Farm. After…
Wednesdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10 - 11 am Ages 2 to 3 with a Caregiver Winter outdoor adventure awaits you and your little ones at the Nature Center! Stories, live animals and nature exploration will ensure a good time for everyone in this class for ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.…
Learn the secrets to growing amazing tomato plants from Farmer Craig. In this online class offered via Zoom, we will cover everything from types of tomatoes, soil conditions, pruning, pests and staking to help you have your most successful year of tomatoes ever! This class will teach you all that you need to know for…
Mondays, March 8 - 29, 1 - 1:45 pm Join us for Online Nature School where children ages 6 to 10 will learn and discover through interactive lessons on a variety of environmental topics presented via Zoom. The theme for this session is “Space”. Before each class students will receive a list of materials they…
Monday, March 8, 2 - 3 pm During this class we will learn how to draw red- winged blackbirds, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This class is offered via Zoom. While you can work in whatever medium you have at home, we will cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with…
Tuesday, March 9, 6 - 7 pm As the days get longer, the temperature rises and snow melts, one of our most interesting wetlands habitats emerge- vernal pools. Join us to learn more about these unique wetlands and the species that inhabit them, including salamanders, frogs and invertebrates. Preregistration is required. Upon registration a link…
Wednesday, March 10, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We will examine a variety of real bird nest specimens to learn about the nests we will soon begin to see! Understand why birds choose their nest designs and try…
Saturday, March 13, 9 - 11 am Join us as we explore Coogan Farm looking for resident songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people and masks are required. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults. Pre Registration is required.…
Wednesday, March 17, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We’ll have fun searching for Caddisfly larva in the stream, investigating their genius adaptations for survival, as well as making a model caddis fly with salt dough and other natural…
Monday, March 22, 2 - 3 pm During this class we will learn how to draw blue jays, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This class is offered via Zoom. While you can work in whatever medium you have at home, we will cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations…
Wednesday, March 24, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We will investigate the world of one of nature’s stinkiest creatures, the curious Striped Skunk, and create the only pet skunk that doesn’t smell--a pet rock! This program is limited…
Sunday, March 28, 10 am - 12 pm It’s time to get outside and celebrate early spring with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields, woods or in the classroom at Coogan Farm.…
Sunday, March 28, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Celebrate the full moon and changing season with an evening walk to admire the Full Worm Moon at the Peace Sanctuary. The transition from day to night can be an exciting time to tune our senses to nature. Full moon walks take place whether the sky is clear…
Wednesday, March 31, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We will take a hike to look for signs of spring and make a nature journal to record our findings. Buds, spring peepers, red-winged black birds, wood frogs, and skunk…
Friday, April 2 Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and meet animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in your…
Saturday, April 3, 2021 Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and meet animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in…
Saturday, April 10, 8 - 10 am Join us as we explore Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people and masks are required. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is…
Monday, April 12 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Vultures”, and we will…
Tuesday, April 13 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Drawing Reptiles”. We will…
Wednesday, April 14 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Bird Nests”. Find out…
Thursday, April 15 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Habitats”. We’ll explore forests,…
Friday, April 16 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Aquatic Invertebrates”. We will…
Children ages 3 to 5 with special needs and a caregiver, will make spring discoveries and explore seasonal topics through outside activities and art. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. This class will be outdoors and adults are required to…
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
Monday, April 19, 4 - 4:45 pm Tune in to meet the animals that call the Nature Center home. Hear the stories of how they came to be residents and learn about wildlife that is native to Connecticut. This program will be presented via Zoom, upon registration you should receive a link. Please email Khargrave@dpnc.org…
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
Spring is a good time to see what invasive plant species are growing around your home. We’ll explore the trails at Coogan Farm, identifying some of our most common invasive plant species and learn ways to remove them. This program is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration and masks are required. Members and…
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. This week’s topic is “Weasels and Fishers”, and we will explore the many interesting members of the weasel family. We will learn about a few that live here in CT and craft a clay model to take…
We put so much attention on perennial plants for pollinators and hummingbirds, that sometimes we forget about the woody plants and shrubs that form the backbone of our landscapes. Learn more about native woody plants that are essential to pollinators, birds and all wildlife. This program will be presented via Zoom, upon registration you should…
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
