Saturday, June 22, 1 - 3 pm Free to just see the art along the trails After examining amazing insect art along the trails of Coogan Farm for inspiration, learn to make your own in the JX Barn. This program is suited for adults and families. Members: $10.20 per craft, Nonmembers: $12 per craft
Saturday, June 22, 1 - 3 pm Free to just see the art along the trails After examining amazing insect art along the trails of Coogan Farm for inspiration, learn to make your own in the JX Barn. This program is suited for adults and families. Members: $10.20 per craft, Nonmembers: $12 per craft
Wednesday, June 26, 8 - 10 am Join us for a relaxed morning of birdwatching as the birds come to us. The fruit of the Red Mulberry tree (Morus rubra) attracts a variety of songbirds and woodpeckers. We will enjoy coffee or tea and a few breakfast treats while we watch the birds enjoy their…
Wednesday, June 26, 8 - 10 am Join us for a relaxed morning of birdwatching as the birds come to us. The fruit of the Red Mulberry tree (Morus rubra) attracts a variety of songbirds and woodpeckers. We will enjoy coffee or tea and a few breakfast treats while we watch the birds enjoy their…
Wednesday, June 26, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Have your children, ages 8 and up, spend a rocking afternoon at the Nature Center. We will examine amazing mineral specimens, wander the trails looking for interesting geological formations, play games and create a fossil to bring home. Bring a water bottle, snack and wear sturdy shoes for…
Wednesday, June 26, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Have your children, ages 8 and up, spend a rocking afternoon at the Nature Center. We will examine amazing mineral specimens, wander the trails looking for interesting geological formations, play games and create a fossil to bring home. Bring a water bottle, snack and wear sturdy shoes for…
Wednesdays, June 26, 6:30 - 8 pm Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium…
Wednesdays, June 26, 6:30 - 8 pm Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium…
Thursday, June 27, 7:45 - 9 pm Join us to enjoy nature’s fireworks! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $6.80 per person, Nonmembers: $8 per person
Thursday, June 27, 7:45 - 9 pm Join us to enjoy nature’s fireworks! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $6.80 per person, Nonmembers: $8 per person
Sunday, June 30, 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, spend…
Sunday, June 30, 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, spend…
Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium that you would like to work in.…
Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium that you would like to work in.…
Help raise a sail - or a glass! - as you watch the sun set over the bow. Get ready for the weekend and unwind on a Thursday evening tall-ship cruises sailing along the Connecticut coast. Awarded Yankee Magazine’s Editors' Choice for Connecticut Coastal Cruises and Best of Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine, Mystic Whaler's new…
Help raise a sail - or a glass! - as you watch the sun set over the bow. Get ready for the weekend and unwind on a Thursday evening tall-ship cruises sailing along the Connecticut coast. Awarded Yankee Magazine’s Editors' Choice for Connecticut Coastal Cruises and Best of Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine, Mystic Whaler's new…
Saturday, July 13, 10 am - 12 pm Join us for our free monthly drop off program for ages 5-12 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 Turtles! Plan on getting your feet wet, so wear rubber…
Saturday, July 13, 10 am - 12 pm Join us for our free monthly drop off program for ages 5-12 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 Turtles! Plan on getting your feet wet, so wear rubber…
Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium that you would like to work in.…
Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium that you would like to work in.…
End the summer work week with a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside enjoying the summer evening and admiring the beautiful view of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the driveway by Peace Sanctuary on River Road in Mystic. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
End the summer work week with a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside enjoying the summer evening and admiring the beautiful view of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the driveway by Peace Sanctuary on River Road in Mystic. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
You have tested your soil and made adjustments. It’s time to make sure it’s all working by doing a plant sap analysis. Farmer Craig will show you how to collect samples to send for testing and what to do with the results! This program is suited for adults. Meets in the JX Barn at Coogan…
You have tested your soil and made adjustments. It’s time to make sure it’s all working by doing a plant sap analysis. Farmer Craig will show you how to collect samples to send for testing and what to do with the results! This program is suited for adults. Meets in the JX Barn at Coogan…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5-12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. Each month we’ll explore a new theme 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…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5-12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. Each month we’ll explore a new theme 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…
Help the Earth and make wonderful art as we learn tips and techniques to make recycled paper. This program is suited for ages 6 to 10 years old. Meets at DPNC. Members: $12.75, Nonmembers: $15
Help the Earth and make wonderful art as we learn tips and techniques to make recycled paper. This program is suited for ages 6 to 10 years old. Meets at DPNC. Members: $12.75, Nonmembers: $15
Land shapes our history, learn more about how the local environment and history evolved together as we explore the property surrounding DPNC and here stories of the Denisons during a tour of the Homestead. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: $10 per person
Land shapes our history, learn more about how the local environment and history evolved together as we explore the property surrounding DPNC and here stories of the Denisons during a tour of the Homestead. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: $10 per person
Sunday, July 28, 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 creating art, spend…
Sunday, July 28, 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 creating art, spend…
Summer is best enjoyed outdoors! This program is for children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs and a caregiver. Children will make new discoveries each class as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts and lots of time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide…
Summer is best enjoyed outdoors! This program is for children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs and a caregiver. Children will make new discoveries each class as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts and lots of time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for ages 5-12 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 Grasshoppers! Plan on spending time out in the meadow, wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. Meets at…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for ages 5-12 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 Grasshoppers! Plan on spending time out in the meadow, wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. Meets at…
Join us for stories and stars as we hear about constellations and look for meteors! Bring a chair or blanket to relax in and look to the night sky. This program is suited for families. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members: $4.25, Nonmembers: $5
Join us for stories and stars as we hear about constellations and look for meteors! Bring a chair or blanket to relax in and look to the night sky. This program is suited for families. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members: $4.25, Nonmembers: $5
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5-12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. Each month we’ll explore a new theme 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…
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5-12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. Each month we’ll explore a new theme 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…
