Connecticut is home to 14 species of snakes, learn more about their amazing adaptations and meet live snakes during this program. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the program. Program is limited to 15 participants. Meets at the Nature Center. Members…
Connecticut is home to 14 species of snakes, learn more about their amazing adaptations and meet live snakes during this program. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the program. Program is limited to 15 participants. Meets at the Nature Center. Members…
Some creatures might seem a little creepy, but they all play an important role in the ecosystem. During this special Zoom class we’ll take a closer look at the creepy and crawly creatures that live in the fields, meadows and ponds around the Nature Center. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8
Some creatures might seem a little creepy, but they all play an important role in the ecosystem. During this special Zoom class we’ll take a closer look at the creepy and crawly creatures that live in the fields, meadows and ponds around the Nature Center. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8
A well-crafted cover letter can set an applicant apart from the pack and catch the attention of hiring managers. Learn how to write cover letters that tell a story, present yourself favorably as a candidate, and get you the job! Session 1: Monday, October 26 from 4pm to 5:30pm. Learn the anatomy of a well-crafted…
A well-crafted cover letter can set an applicant apart from the pack and catch the attention of hiring managers. Learn how to write cover letters that tell a story, present yourself favorably as a candidate, and get you the job! Session 1: Monday, October 26 from 4pm to 5:30pm. Learn the anatomy of a well-crafted…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Owls have amazing adaptations from sharp talons and beaks to specialized neck bones and eyes. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program for a chance to see live owls up close and learn more about the owls that call Connecticut home. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the…
Owls have amazing adaptations from sharp talons and beaks to specialized neck bones and eyes. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program for a chance to see live owls up close and learn more about the owls that call Connecticut home. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the…
Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will learn about the hidden lives of these nocturnal flying rodents, examine specimens and make a bat craft! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and…
Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will learn about the hidden lives of these nocturnal flying rodents, examine specimens and make a bat craft! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and…
Join us with Dr. Kathleen Cannon, a naturopathic physician, for a three-part Fall Wellness Series. Dr. Cannon supports individuals with a range of health concerns, including endocrine issues, neurological problems, autoimmune conditions, chronic disease, and general wellness. Visit Dr. Cannon's website to learn more. Register for one or all three of the seminars listed below.…
Join us with Dr. Kathleen Cannon, a naturopathic physician, for a three-part Fall Wellness Series. Dr. Cannon supports individuals with a range of health concerns, including endocrine issues, neurological problems, autoimmune conditions, chronic disease, and general wellness. Visit Dr. Cannon's website to learn more. Register for one or all three of the seminars listed below.…
During this class we will learn how to draw owls, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This class is offered via Zoom. While you can work in whatever medium you have at home, we will cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations of how to add color in pastels or…
During this class we will learn how to draw owls, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This class is offered via Zoom. While you can work in whatever medium you have at home, we will cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations of how to add color in pastels or…
Nature at night doesn’t have to be spooky! Explore the Nature Center with your family on a guided night hike with stops along the way to test our night senses. After our hike we’ll toast marshmallows around the campfire. Meets at DPNC. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8
Nature at night doesn’t have to be spooky! Explore the Nature Center with your family on a guided night hike with stops along the way to test our night senses. After our hike we’ll toast marshmallows around the campfire. Meets at DPNC. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8
Come to the Mystic & Noank Library for a special socially distant storytime on the library lawn! Saturday, October 31st at 10:30 am. Bring a picnic blanket, a snack, and your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories! Best for ages 2-5. We will be observing social distance and masks will be required. Registration required.
Come to the Mystic & Noank Library for a special socially distant storytime on the library lawn! Saturday, October 31st at 10:30 am. Bring a picnic blanket, a snack, and your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories! Best for ages 2-5. We will be observing social distance and masks will be required. Registration required.
Join us for a fun and socially-distant Halloween celebration on the farm. Kids of all ages are invited to don their costumes and join us for Halloween-themed crafts, Story Time, and a spider-themed Farm Walk between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, October 31st. Halloween cookies and cider will be available for purchase through the Stone…
Join us for a fun and socially-distant Halloween celebration on the farm. Kids of all ages are invited to don their costumes and join us for Halloween-themed crafts, Story Time, and a spider-themed Farm Walk between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, October 31st. Halloween cookies and cider will be available for purchase through the Stone…
Mystic Restaurant Week returns this November, with a special emphasis on take-out! Select restaurants from Groton, Mystic, and Stonington will offer special menus and pricing for breakfast, lunch, dinner and take-out options. Visit your favorites or try something new! Menus to be posted here: https://www.mysticchamber.org/mystic-events-calendar/mystic-restaurant-week/mrw-menus
Mystic Restaurant Week returns this November, with a special emphasis on take-out! Select restaurants from Groton, Mystic, and Stonington will offer special menus and pricing for breakfast, lunch, dinner and take-out options. Visit your favorites or try something new! Menus to be posted here: https://www.mysticchamber.org/mystic-events-calendar/mystic-restaurant-week/mrw-menus
Participants will share their sample cover letters and receive group feedback from others, in addition to a writing tutor. We will only read as many letters as we can get to in an hour and a half.
We are living in a digital age. From social media to banking and shopping, to applying for a job or signing up for classes, we are all using mobile devices and computers to share our personal information. More than ever we need to protect this information and ensure that we are being safe online. Join…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Grab your rake and a pair of gloves to help us tidy up the exterior grounds of our lovely library. We are so lucky to have many faithful and hard-working volunteers take care of our beautiful and historic property. Hope to see you then! We are planning a volunteer day for Saturday, November 7 at…
Believe it or not, November is a great time to start milkweed from seed! Our native common milkweed seeds need a period of cold in order to germinate so starting now is perfect! Remember that Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat milkweed and having some in your yard will attract not only butterflies, but a whole…
Join Katie Shepherd, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to bake some Apple Crumb Bars! This fall dessert has a layer of caramelized apples on top of a delicious cookie crust with a streusel on top. Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers…
If you have a Gmail account with Google, you also have access to helpful digital tools like Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Drive. These applications can help you work with a team in a workplace or remotely from home, and each of them are free to use. Join us for this three-part series to get…
Join us with Walt Woodward, State Historian and Associate Professor of History at the University of Connecticut, to learn about the deadliest disease to ever hit Connecticut. The influenza pandemic of 1918, like COVID-19, stopped life as people knew it in its tracks. This topic was the subject of his recent podcast episode of "Grating…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Discover the out of this world adaptations that snakes have and create art with real snake skin. This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and picking up children. Masks for children are required indoors and outdoors when not able to maintain a six foot distance. This class is…
Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. Learn about the secret life of lichen and go on a scavenger hunt to identify several key CT lichen species. This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and picking up…
The winter months--and even the impending colder weather--can be hard on physical health for many people. Combine that with holiday eating and stress, plus cold-and-flu season, and it can be more challenging to feel your best. Learn more about ways to potentially support your immune function. Please note that this talk is for educational purposes…
