Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children ages 5 to 12 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! Each class includes live animals, activities and lots of time outside. This month’s topic is Hawks! Plan on heading out to the meadow, so wear sneakers and bring a water…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children ages 5 to 12 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! Each class includes live animals, activities and lots of time outside. This month’s topic is Hawks! Plan on heading out to the meadow, so wear sneakers and bring a water…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Celebrate the full beaver moon during a guided hike at the Peace Sanctuary. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Please meet at the bottom of the Peace Sanctuary driveway at 233 River Road in Mystic. Heavy rain cancels. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Celebrate the full beaver moon during a guided hike at the Peace Sanctuary. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Please meet at the bottom of the Peace Sanctuary driveway at 233 River Road in Mystic. Heavy rain cancels. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Learn about what species of birds are common to see in your yard and around town. We will cover the best backyard bird feeding practices and take a brief look around the Nature Center to see if we can find any examples of local backyard birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meets at DPNC.…
Learn about what species of birds are common to see in your yard and around town. We will cover the best backyard bird feeding practices and take a brief look around the Nature Center to see if we can find any examples of local backyard birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meets at DPNC.…
Join us for a guided walk meandering through the Coogan Farm to learn what the lands tells us about the people who have been there. From quarries to old farm roads, this New England landscape is full of clues to the past just waiting to be discovered. This program is suited for adults and older…
Join us for a guided walk meandering through the Coogan Farm to learn what the lands tells us about the people who have been there. From quarries to old farm roads, this New England landscape is full of clues to the past just waiting to be discovered. This program is suited for adults and older…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the weather and bring a…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the weather and bring a…
Bring your family to experience the wonder of a winter walk in the woods, lit by the soft glow of luminaria. Hot cocoa and cider and a roaring fire will warm chilly noses. Children will have a chance to meet Woodland Santa and make a holiday craft to take home. Guided hikes will depart every…
Bring your family to experience the wonder of a winter walk in the woods, lit by the soft glow of luminaria. Hot cocoa and cider and a roaring fire will warm chilly noses. Children will have a chance to meet Woodland Santa and make a holiday craft to take home. Guided hikes will depart every…
Come celebrate the winter solstice with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Our trails provide the perfect setting for adults to explore the woods by the soft glow of luminaria to observe the first day of winter. Enjoy warming up by a festive campfire with hot cocoa and mulled cider, sure to make your solstice evening…
Come celebrate the winter solstice with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Our trails provide the perfect setting for adults to explore the woods by the soft glow of luminaria to observe the first day of winter. Enjoy warming up by a festive campfire with hot cocoa and mulled cider, sure to make your solstice evening…
Take a break from the business of the holiday season to join us for this all levels yoga class, where everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. DPNC resident animals such as turtles and owls will visit to help us get “nature centered” at the beginning of each class. Julie will offer different options…
Take a break from the business of the holiday season to join us for this all levels yoga class, where everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. DPNC resident animals such as turtles and owls will visit to help us get “nature centered” at the beginning of each class. Julie will offer different options…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Winter is the time to get to know trees by their architecture, bark and buds. We will focus on native deciduous forest trees, as well as a few evergreens found in our area. We will spend the entire class outside, so please dress for the weather. This program is suitable for adults and older interested…
Winter is the time to get to know trees by their architecture, bark and buds. We will focus on native deciduous forest trees, as well as a few evergreens found in our area. We will spend the entire class outside, so please dress for the weather. This program is suitable for adults and older interested…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the weather and bring a…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the weather and bring a…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Take a break from the business of the holiday season to join us for this all levels yoga class, where everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. DPNC resident animals such as turtles and owls will visit to help us get “nature centered” at the beginning of each class. Julie will offer different options…
Take a break from the business of the holiday season to join us for this all levels yoga class, where everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. DPNC resident animals such as turtles and owls will visit to help us get “nature centered” at the beginning of each class. Julie will offer different options…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Sunday, January 26, 10 am - 12 pm Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the J. X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art,…
Sunday, January 26, 10 am - 12 pm Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the J. X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art,…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is well-known for its winter population of Harlequin ducks and many other species of birds. We’ll spend the morning searching for a myriad of wintering waterfowl including eider, harlequin, grebe, goldeneye and more. We may even spot a snowy owl! Meet at DPNC and ride together in the Nature Center…
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is well-known for its winter population of Harlequin ducks and many other species of birds. We’ll spend the morning searching for a myriad of wintering waterfowl including eider, harlequin, grebe, goldeneye and more. We may even spot a snowy owl! Meet at DPNC and ride together in the Nature Center…
Ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver Each class children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver, will make winter discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, art and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children…
Ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver Each class children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver, will make winter discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, art and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children…
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 then meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. This program is suited for families. Meets at DPNC. Members: $5.10…
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 then meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. This program is suited for families. Meets at DPNC. Members: $5.10…
