Get outside and discover nature this spring! This year we have two Discovery classes, a preschool and school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver. Each class, children will make new discoveries as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts and lots of time outside. In addition…
Saturday. Birding can be a wonderful family activity! Learn the basics of birding with your family and get your children excited about the birds in our area. Bring binoculars if you have them. Pre-registration required. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50, Non-members $10
Do you want to learn more about the feathered friends who visit your backyard? The Bill Memorial Library in Groton will host staff from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for an Introduction to Birdwatching program on Saturday, May 17. Meet at the library at 2 PM for a lesson on birdwatching basics, then practice what…
Saturday. Spring 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 to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics, and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation.…
A ramble through the trails to support the Nature Center! Walk, run, or ramble on our three-mile course, starting at Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Nature Center on Saturday, May 31. I want to join the Ramble: https://55308.blackbaudhosting.com/55308/Mr-Bills-Woodland-Ramble-31May2025 I can't come but want to support the Ramble: https://55308.blackbaudhosting.com/55308/Event-Donations To ramble with…
Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators (ages 13-15)* Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world. New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play…
Shell-ebrate summer in the most claw-some way possible at LobsterFest! Join us on June 8 at Coogan Farm for an afternoon of Maine lobster, live music, family fun, and live animal encounters all to benefit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Every claw you crack supports the Nature Center’s work. When: June 8 @ 1–3 PM…
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along our local shores. Learn more about their amazing life cycles and biology as we explore the beach searching for them. Be prepared to get wet and walk at least 2 miles over sandy and rocky…
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along our local shores. Learn more about their amazing life cycles and biology as we explore the beach searching for them. Be prepared to get wet and walk at least 2 miles over sandy and rocky…
Fight invasives by foraging for your food! This class discusses the edible parts of our common invasive plant and introduces some of the delicious recipes that can be made with these ingredients. After a presentation, you’ll head to the kitchen for a tasting. Let’s use our appetite as a weapon to control invasives! Meets at…
Join DPNC on Friday June 13th to fight invasives by foraging for your food! This class discusses the edible parts of our common invasive plant and introduces some of the delicious recipes that can be made with these ingredients. After a presentation, you’ll head to the kitchen for a tasting. Let’s use our appetite as…
Did you know that tomato plants produce the most tomatoes when they are pruned? Learn the best ways to prune and trellis your tomatoes for your biggest harvest yet! Meets in person (not via Zoom) Meets at Coogan Farm by the JX Barn. Advance registration required. Register
Hear our resident animals’ stories and learn how we can help their species in the wild. Join us at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for a presentation including some of our most popular resident animals. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Members and non-members: FREE Register
Saturday. Learn 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 is challenging over uneven terrain. Pre-registration is required. This program is suited for adults and interested children. Meet at Glacial Park, 89-87 Whalehead Road,…
Learn 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 is challenging over uneven terrain. Pre-registration is required. This program is suited for adults and interested children. Meet at Glacial Park, 89-87 Whalehead Road, Ledyard,…
Explore 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 diverse wildlife. Enjoy beautiful views and learn about the natural and historical significance of this hidden gem. Meets at the Peace Sanctuary on River Road…
Get 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. Each class, children will make new discoveries as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts, and lots of time outside.…
Treat 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 animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
This 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 to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics, and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk…
This 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 to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics, and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk…
Ages 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, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at…
Enjoy 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. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $12.75; non-members: $15 Register
Join 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. A sound bath is the practice of being enveloped by sound, which allows for the possibility of profound relaxation, insight, and healing. Preregistration required! Meets…
Join 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 that covers the greens, fruits, and plentiful mushrooms of summer then head out on the trails of DPNC to find these edibles in their natural…
Everyone 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 your binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Ninigret Wildlife Refuge parking lot at the end of Ninigret Entrance Road, Charlestown, RI. Pre-registration is…
DPNC 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 1:00 PM. During this special presentation by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, kids will meet animal ambassadors and learn how they use unique colors and…
Rhododendrons, 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 summer wildlife found there. Meets at the entrance on Avery Hill Rd in Ledyard. Pre-registration is required. Register
Learn 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 Stonington. Access through driveway at 282 Grindstone Hill Rd in North Stonington. Pre-registration is required. Register
Last 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 the tens of thousands of Tree Swallows that roost together on any given night at the Connecticut River to the large kettles of hawks that…
Ages 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, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at…
Celebrate 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 bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at DPNC. Advance registration required. Register
Enjoy 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 registration is required. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $12.75; non-members: $15 Register
Learn 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 the best techniques as we explore the Craig Floyd Giving Garden. Advance registration required. Meets at Coogan Farm. Free with support from the Eastern Connecticut…
Join 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 nets to try and catch some for an up close encounter! Come prepared with close toed shoes that can get wet and muddy (no crocs…
Ages 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, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at…
Celebrate 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 bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at DPNC. Advance registration required. Members: $21.25…
Get 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 ambassadors so you can see these raptors for yourself. This program is suited for adults. Pre-Registration is required. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50 Non-members:$10 Register
The 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 Fairy, the Meadow Flower Fairy, the Pond Fairy, the Stone Fairy, and other magical friends as you explore the woods. Each fairy has special ideas…
Hike 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 Public Utilities. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Moderate intensity. Meet at lookout on Sandy Hollow Road. Part of this walk…
Celebrate 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 to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at DPNC. Advance registration required. Members: $21.25 per child,…
