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 spend time on a hike on the trails, enjoying the beauty…
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 spend time on a hike on the trails, enjoying the beauty…
Join us for an evening of crabbing. Meet at the bottom of the Peace Sanctuary driveway and we’ll walk to our secret crabbing location. There will be a brief intro to basic techniques of crabbing and crab identification before we start. We’ll provide the nets, bait and lines. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Wear shoes…
Join us for an evening of crabbing. Meet at the bottom of the Peace Sanctuary driveway and we’ll walk to our secret crabbing location. There will be a brief intro to basic techniques of crabbing and crab identification before we start. We’ll provide the nets, bait and lines. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Wear shoes…
Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with support from the…
Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with support from the…
Take a guided hike along the trails of DPNC as we make late summer discoveries. As we hike, we'll listen to the chorus of katydids, crickets and grasshoppers in the meadows and fields. This easy hike is suitable for families and adults. Heavy rain cancels. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Take a guided hike along the trails of DPNC as we make late summer discoveries. As we hike, we'll listen to the chorus of katydids, crickets and grasshoppers in the meadows and fields. This easy hike is suitable for families and adults. Heavy rain cancels. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for ages 5 to 12 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats. Each class includes meeting live animals, activities and lots of time outside. This month’s topic is Butterflies! Plan on heading out to the meadow, wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for ages 5 to 12 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats. Each class includes meeting live animals, activities and lots of time outside. This month’s topic is Butterflies! Plan on heading out to the meadow, wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.…
The United Nations International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for all individuals to come together in spirit and action to forward the ideals of and conditions for peace. This global day of peace is observed in cities, towns and villages worldwide. The Peace Sanctuary is a fitting place to celebrate our local history of…
The United Nations International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for all individuals to come together in spirit and action to forward the ideals of and conditions for peace. This global day of peace is observed in cities, towns and villages worldwide. The Peace Sanctuary is a fitting place to celebrate our local history of…
Nature is filled with beautiful music. Take time to appreciate the lovely sounds that are created by nature during this guided walk for families. We will listen for birds and frogs as we stroll the trails at the Nature Center. FREE with Museum Day tickets from: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/
Nature is filled with beautiful music. Take time to appreciate the lovely sounds that are created by nature during this guided walk for families. We will listen for birds and frogs as we stroll the trails at the Nature Center. FREE with Museum Day tickets from: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/
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…
Join us for a guided walk of the trails at Coogan Farm. We will be on the lookout for warblers, vireos and other small song birds as they prepare to head south. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and water. This program will be led by Laura Craver-Rogers and Kevin Rogers. This program…
Join us for a guided walk of the trails at Coogan Farm. We will be on the lookout for warblers, vireos and other small song birds as they prepare to head south. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and water. This program will be led by Laura Craver-Rogers and Kevin Rogers. This program…
Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with support from the…
Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with support from the…
End the work week with a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside enjoying the fall evening and admiring the beautiful view of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the Peace Sanctuary driveway at 233 River Road in Mystic. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Members…
End the work week with a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside enjoying the fall evening and admiring the beautiful view of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the Peace Sanctuary driveway at 233 River Road in Mystic. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Members…
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…
With the Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter Join us to learn how to recognize and eliminate invasive plants in your own yard. We will walk around Coogan Farm to cover the most common problematic invasive plants at this site and what is being done to manage them to protect biodiversity and restore habitat for wildlife!…
With the Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter Join us to learn how to recognize and eliminate invasive plants in your own yard. We will walk around Coogan Farm to cover the most common problematic invasive plants at this site and what is being done to manage them to protect biodiversity and restore habitat for wildlife!…
Celebrate the full harvest moon during a hike at Coogan Farm. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Heavy rain cancels. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Celebrate the full harvest moon during a hike at Coogan Farm. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Heavy rain cancels. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
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…
Doris Mager, “The Eagle Lady,” a 93-year-old environmentalist and raptor educator and activist, will be making a stop at StoneRidge Senior Living Community with E.T., her beloved great horned owl, on Tuesday, October 22 at 10. a.m. on her farewell education tour. Mager, a Connecticut native, is founder of Save Our American Raptors (S.O.A.R.), a…
Doris Mager, “The Eagle Lady,” a 93-year-old environmentalist and raptor educator and activist, will be making a stop at StoneRidge Senior Living Community with E.T., her beloved great horned owl, on Tuesday, October 22 at 10. a.m. on her farewell education tour. Mager, a Connecticut native, is founder of Save Our American Raptors (S.O.A.R.), 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…
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…
What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with weird and wild animals, glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. In addition to the haunted trail, families will enjoy…
What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with weird and wild animals, glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. In addition to the haunted trail, families will enjoy…
Join us for a guided bird walk at the Nature Center. We will be on the lookout for fall sparrows and other winter residents. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and water. This program will be led by Laura Craver-Rogers and Kevin Rogers. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
Join us for a guided bird walk at the Nature Center. We will be on the lookout for fall sparrows and other winter residents. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and water. This program will be led by Laura Craver-Rogers and Kevin Rogers. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with…
Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with…
