Lady’s slippers are among our most unique wildflowers. Learn more about these native orchids, including their relationship with fungi and pollinators. Meet at Peace Sanctuary Entrance located on River Rd in Mystic, CT. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Moderate hike. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers: $10
Lady’s slippers are among our most unique wildflowers. Learn more about these native orchids, including their relationship with fungi and pollinators. Meet at Peace Sanctuary Entrance located on River Rd in Mystic, CT. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Moderate hike. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers: $10
From sandpipers to oystercatchers, learn identification tips and natural history facts of our local wading and beach going birds. Meets at DPNC. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: $12.75, Nonmembers: $15
From sandpipers to oystercatchers, learn identification tips and natural history facts of our local wading and beach going birds. Meets at DPNC. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: $12.75, Nonmembers: $15
Come enjoy guided tours of the house museum with costumed museum staff. Also, watch an open hearth cooking demonstration, see an antique and vintage doll collection, visit the new dollhouse museum, take a walk around the beautiful garden and enjoy light refreshments. This event is FREE to the public and fun for the entire family.
Come enjoy guided tours of the house museum with costumed museum staff. Also, watch an open hearth cooking demonstration, see an antique and vintage doll collection, visit the new dollhouse museum, take a walk around the beautiful garden and enjoy light refreshments. This event is FREE to the public and fun for the entire family.
Sunday, September 2, 2 - 4 pm Explore the edges of DPNC with a hike out on the orange trail. Beautiful yellow birch trees and soon to fill vernal pools will highlight this hike. Moderate. Meets at DPNC. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $10
Sunday, September 2, 2 - 4 pm Explore the edges of DPNC with a hike out on the orange trail. Beautiful yellow birch trees and soon to fill vernal pools will highlight this hike. Moderate. Meets at DPNC. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $10
Friday, September 7, 8 - 9:30 am Join us at Bluff Point State Park to see migrant breeding birds, including shorebirds, songbirds and raptors, passing through en route to Central and South America while others arrive from northern regions for the winter. Meet at Bluff Point State Park. This program is suited for adults and…
Friday, September 7, 8 - 9:30 am Join us at Bluff Point State Park to see migrant breeding birds, including shorebirds, songbirds and raptors, passing through en route to Central and South America while others arrive from northern regions for the winter. Meet at Bluff Point State Park. This program is suited for adults and…
Saturday, September 15 5:30 - 8:30 pm Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. This month we’ll explore the “Insects” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around…
Saturday, September 15 5:30 - 8:30 pm Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. This month we’ll explore the “Insects” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around…
Sunday, September 30, 1 - 3:30 pm Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with enigmatic stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretations. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This program…
Sunday, September 30, 1 - 3:30 pm Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with enigmatic stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretations. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This program…
Friday, October 5, 8 - 9:30 am Join us at Haley Farm State Park to migrant breeding birds, including shorebirds, songbirds and raptors, passing through en route to Central and South America while others arrive from northern regions for the winter. Meet at Haley Farm parking lot at the end of Haley Farm Lane off…
Friday, October 5, 8 - 9:30 am Join us at Haley Farm State Park to migrant breeding birds, including shorebirds, songbirds and raptors, passing through en route to Central and South America while others arrive from northern regions for the winter. Meet at Haley Farm parking lot at the end of Haley Farm Lane off…
Friday, October 5, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join us for family time and enjoy a live raptor presentation at DPNC. Have a chance to meet owls, hawks and falcons up close as you learn more about their amazing lives. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8
Friday, October 5, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join us for family time and enjoy a live raptor presentation at DPNC. Have a chance to meet owls, hawks and falcons up close as you learn more about their amazing lives. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8
Saturday, October 6, 9:30 - 11:30 am This program is for children with special needs between the ages of 2 to 5 with caregiver. Each class children 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…
Saturday, October 6, 9:30 - 11:30 am This program is for children with special needs between the ages of 2 to 5 with caregiver. Each class children 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…
Saturday, October 6, 3 - 4:30 pm Join us for this easy walk to stroll the orchard, meadows and woods of Coogan Farm and learn more about the cultural significance of this preserved land. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $10
Saturday, October 6, 3 - 4:30 pm Join us for this easy walk to stroll the orchard, meadows and woods of Coogan Farm and learn more about the cultural significance of this preserved land. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $10
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13 Have you ever wondered what birds do in the fall, how they prepare for winter, where specific species migrate to, or wanted to better identify those elusive, feathered friends? Join us for a series of evening discussions and learn to identify…
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13 Have you ever wondered what birds do in the fall, how they prepare for winter, where specific species migrate to, or wanted to better identify those elusive, feathered friends? Join us for a series of evening discussions and learn to identify…
Friday, October 12, 6:30 to 8 pm Ken Bunting was a contemporary, abstract artist with a love of vibrant color. Whether in acrylic or watercolor, his use of color was influenced by forces of nature, waters along the shore and varying hues of the seasons. Despite being developmentally disabled from an early age, he became…
Friday, October 12, 6:30 to 8 pm Ken Bunting was a contemporary, abstract artist with a love of vibrant color. Whether in acrylic or watercolor, his use of color was influenced by forces of nature, waters along the shore and varying hues of the seasons. Despite being developmentally disabled from an early age, he became…
Saturday, October 13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids (ages 5 to 12) spend the evening at the Nature Center. This month we’ll explore the “Owls” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around…
Saturday, October 13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids (ages 5 to 12) spend the evening at the Nature Center. This month we’ll explore the “Owls” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around…
Sunday, October 14, 9:30 - 11:30 am Hike with us and enjoy the colors of Fall around the more secluded parts of the Groton Reservoir. We will explore acres of the watershed that are closed to the public, part of Groton Public Utilities. Moderate, meet at lookout on Sandy Hollow Road. This program is suited…
Sunday, October 14, 9:30 - 11:30 am Hike with us and enjoy the colors of Fall around the more secluded parts of the Groton Reservoir. We will explore acres of the watershed that are closed to the public, part of Groton Public Utilities. Moderate, meet at lookout on Sandy Hollow Road. This program is suited…
Wednesday, October 17, 10 am - 12:30 pm Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with enigmatic stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretations. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This…
Wednesday, October 17, 10 am - 12:30 pm Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with enigmatic stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretations. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This…
Wednesday, October 17, 6 - 7 pm In recent years, local breeding populations of ravens have increased. Learn the difference between crows and ravens, their unique vocalizations, adaptations, and intelligence. Meets in the JX Barn at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: $10.20, Nonmembers: $12
Wednesday, October 17, 6 - 7 pm In recent years, local breeding populations of ravens have increased. Learn the difference between crows and ravens, their unique vocalizations, adaptations, and intelligence. Meets in the JX Barn at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: $10.20, Nonmembers: $12
Friday, October 19, 5:30 - 7:30 pm What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. Families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts and games, as…
Friday, October 19, 5:30 - 7:30 pm What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. Families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts and games, as…
Saturday, October 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. Families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts and games, as…
Saturday, October 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. Families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts and games, as…
Wednesday, October 24, 6 - 7 pm Celebrate the full “hunters” moon on our night hike through the Knox Preserve in Stonington (84 Wilcox Road), an Avalonia Land Conservancy property. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Heavy rain cancels. Easy. Members: Free,…
Wednesday, October 24, 6 - 7 pm Celebrate the full “hunters” moon on our night hike through the Knox Preserve in Stonington (84 Wilcox Road), an Avalonia Land Conservancy property. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Heavy rain cancels. Easy. Members: Free,…
