Glacier Park Guided Hike
Glacial Park 94 Whalehead Road, LedyardLearn more about this amazing boulder train in Ledyard as we explore the trails and rocks left behind by the glaciers. This hike is over a short distance, but it…
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Peace Sanctuary Hike
Peace Sanctuary 233 River Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesExplore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River with DPNC. As we trek through the sanctuary, we’ll delve into the area’s history and…
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Discovery Program with DPNC
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesGet outside and discover nature this summer! This year DPNC has two Discovery classes: a preschool group and a school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver.…
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DPNC Nature Night Out
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesTreat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live…
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Gungywamp Hike with DPNC
231 Gungywamp Road, Groton 231 Gungywamp Road, Groton, CT, United StatesThis is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike…
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Gungywamp Hike with DPNC
231 Gungywamp Road, Groton 231 Gungywamp Road, Groton, CT, United StatesThis is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike…
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Summer Chickadees at DPNC
231 Gungywamp Road, Groton 231 Gungywamp Road, Groton, CT, United StatesAges 2 to 4 with a caregiver Fridays. Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in DPNC's classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 5. Live animals, stories,…
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Firefly Walk
Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United StatesEnjoy nature’s fireworks with DPNC! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Advance registration is required.…
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Sound Bathing with Brandy
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesJoin Brandy Lefsyk, PTA, E-RYT 500, Usui Reiki Master, Astrologer, Channel, Sound Healer. With the use of singing bowls, chimes, drums, and voice activation, participants can enjoy a sound bath.…
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Summer Foraging
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesJoin us at the Nature Center with our 3 foragers to learn how to find ingredients for your next meal in your own backyard! We will start with a presentation…
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Accessible Birding at NNWR
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RIEveryone is welcome as we explore Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge (NNWR) in Charlestown, Rhode Island on a wheelchair-friendly birding trip looking for migrating and resident songbirds and raptors. Please bring…
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center presents Creature Camouflage @ Bill Memorial Library
The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street, GrotonDPNC PRESENTS CREATURE CAMOUFLAGE The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 1 through 5 to our Creature Camouflage program on Tuesday, July 1 at…
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Rhododendron Hike at Avery Preserve
Avalonia Land Conservancy Avery Preserve 55-35 Avery Hill Rd, Ledyard, CTRhododendrons, stone walls, beech trees, and wetlands await at this Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Avery Preserve in Ledyard. Guided by a DPNC Naturalist, you will hike the preserve and learn about…
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Tefftweald at Birchenturn Hike
ALC Tefftweald At Birchenturn Preserve 282 Grindstone Hill Road, North StoningtonLearn about the history and wildlife of Tefftweald at Birchenturn! With a DPNC naturalist as your guide, we will explore the trails of this Avalonia Land Conservancy property in North…
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Migration and Fall Warblers Zoom
ZoomLast fall, over 80 million birds passed through the region on their way to their wintering grounds. Learn about the birds that travel through the region in the fall, from…
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Summer Chickadees at DPNC
231 Gungywamp Road, Groton 231 Gungywamp Road, Groton, CT, United StatesAges 2 to 4 with a caregiver Fridays. Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in DPNC's classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 5. Live animals, stories,…
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Summer Chickadees at DPNC
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesCelebrate summer with DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside…
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Firefly Walk
Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United StatesEnjoy nature’s fireworks with DPNC! After an introduction to the dazzling world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails looking for fireflies and listening to the sounds of night wildlife. Advance…
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Maintaining the Summer Garden
Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United StatesLearn how to help your garden thrive this summer! Maintaining the garden is an ongoing task with foliar feeding, mulching, pruning, bug control, weed control, plant protection and more. Learn…
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Adventures in Nature: Pond Dipping
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesJoin us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month is all about pond dipping: learn about the different animals in the pond, and use…
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Summer Chickadees at DPNC
231 Gungywamp Road, Groton 231 Gungywamp Road, Groton, CT, United StatesAges 2 to 4 with a caregiver Fridays. Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in DPNC's classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 5. Live animals, stories,…
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Summer Chickadees
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesCelebrate summer at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside…
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Raptors of CT
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesGet to know the raptors living in your backyard! We’ll discuss Connecticut’s native birds of prey, including owls, hawks, and falcons, and bring out a few of DPNC’s resident animal…
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Fairies in the Forest
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesThe Nature Center’s forest fairies have come out to play and are excited to share the secrets to being kind to nature! Wander the trails and meet the Salamander Forest…
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Groton Ledyard Reservoir Hike
Ledyard Reservoir Sandy Hollow Rd, Ledyard, CT, United StatesHike with us around the more secluded parts of the Groton Reservoir. We will explore the north side of the watershed that is closed to the public, owned by Groton…
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Summer Chickadees
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesCelebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature…
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Gungywamp Hike
Shepard of the Sea Chapel 231 Gungywamp Road, GrotonGungywamp 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…
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Nature Night Out
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesTreat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live…
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Family Pond Dipping Exploration
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesWho in your family is the frog-catching expert? Find out on Sunday with family pond dipping at DPNC! Spend some time with your family trying to catch and release frogs,…
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Summer Chickadees
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesCelebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 4, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots…
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Herping Hike at DPNC
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesTake a walk through the trails of DPNC to discover what reptiles and amphibians live on the property. Learn about native species to the area while enjoying a walk in…
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Birding at Harkness Memorial State Park
Harkness Memorial State Park 275 Great Neck Road, WaterfordJoin us as we explore Harkness Memorial State Park looking for songbirds, raptors and more. This program is great for birders of all skill levels. Meets at Harkness Memorial State…
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Family Hike and Picnic at DPNC
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesRound out your week with a family hike and picnic dinner at the Nature Center. Pack your dinner and we will explore the trails and enjoy a picnic in the…
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Mushroom Foraging Intensive with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesJoin the Mushroom Hunting foundation in a half day intensive mushroom foraging class. The day will begin with an indoor lesson, followed by an outdoor guided hike on the DPNC…
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Adventures in Nature: Insects!
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesJoin the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month is all about insects. Learn all about the different insects…
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Summer Chickadees
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesCelebrate summer with the Summer Chickadees at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 4, with a caregiver.…
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Gungywamp Hike
231 Gungywamp Rd, Groton 231 Gungywamp Rd, GrotonGungywamp 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…
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Family Seining at Bluff Point
Bluff Point State Park Depot Road, GrotonGather the family for quality time in nature! We will search for crabs, fish, and crustaceans using seine and dip nets as we explore the shore. Please wear clothes and…
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Owls of CT
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesLearn about Connecticut’s native owls and meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors! This program is intended for adults. Pre-registration is required. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50 per person; Non-Members: $10 per…
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Summer Chickadees
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United StatesCelebrate summer with the Summer Chickadees at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 4, with a caregiver.…
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