Let's kick off National Poetry Month this year by reading, sharing, and celebrating our favorite poets and poems in this all ages community event. The poems can be classics or contemporaries; strict rhyme schemes or free-flowing verse; contemplative or bombastic; joyful or morose; long (up to two printed pages) or short (just a single couplet!).…
Friday, April 2 Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and meet animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in your…
Mindful Physics Lab: Using Mindfulness and Newton's Laws of Physics as a guide, participants will explore energy, motion, space, and time. Art and science come together in this class, as participants investigate the physics of movement and dance. This is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom…
Saturday, April 3, 2021 Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and meet animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in…
On Saturday, April 3rd, we will be continuing our Easter traditions by hosting an Easter Egg Hand Out!! Families can enjoy the magic and fun of Olde Mistick Village while getting in the Easter spirit with free candy filled Easter eggs available throughout the village! 24 of our merchants have volunteered to host and participate…
If your email inbox is littered with newsletters you no longer want to receive, your unread messages have amassed by the thousands, or you can't seem to find any of your important emails from family and friends, it may be time for a little spring cleaning of your email inbox. This tech class will focus…
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!
Saturday, April 10, 8 - 10 am Join us as we explore Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people and masks are required. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is…
Monday, April 12 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Vultures”, and we will…
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!
Tuesday, April 13 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Drawing Reptiles”. We will…
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.
Avast, me hearties, join Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 14-15, 2021, a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Grab your pirate map and put those navigation skills to the test to find the secret loot. Pirate lads and lasses of all ages will love our games, crafts, and real…
Wednesday, April 14 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Bird Nests”. Find out…
Planting for Native Pollinators Wednesday, April 14 at 6PM Gain a greater understanding of how native plants impact native pollinators, why they are so important, how to plant for perpetual bloom, supporting native pollinators, and the effects of pesticides.
Thursday, April 15 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Habitats”. We’ll explore forests,…
Friday, April 16 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Aquatic Invertebrates”. We will…
Susan Hurley (1957–2016) was a regional icon, a cause célèbre well known throughout the area, particularly in the art and music worlds. Her legendary cedar-shingled houseboat, a Mystic landmark, floated in her slip on the Mystic River across from the Daniel Packer Inne for 27 years, and was host to countless parties, events, and even…
New London, CT- On Friday, April 16th 2021, Hygienic Art will host two opening receptions for “The Art of Susan Hurley” & “Collective Environments” For more information, please visit hygienic.org or call 860-443-8001. What: Opening Receptions for “The Art of Susan Hurley” and “Collective Environments” Exhibits Where: 79 Bank Street, New London, CT, 06320 When:…
Children ages 3 to 5 with special needs and a caregiver, will make spring discoveries and explore seasonal topics through outside activities and art. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. This class will be outdoors and adults are required to…
In this virtual program, Rich Shih, author of Koji Alchemy, and Chef Eric Cooper of Forage in Cambridge, MA will share ideas for how to incorporate kelp into fermentation projects at home and discuss the history and future of kelp preservation.
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
Monday, April 19, 4 - 4:45 pm Tune in to meet the animals that call the Nature Center home. Hear the stories of how they came to be residents and learn about wildlife that is native to Connecticut. This program will be presented via Zoom, upon registration you should receive a link. Please email Khargrave@dpnc.org…
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!
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
Spring is a good time to see what invasive plant species are growing around your home. We’ll explore the trails at Coogan Farm, identifying some of our most common invasive plant species and learn ways to remove them. This program is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration and masks are required. Members and…
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. This week’s topic is “Weasels and Fishers”, and we will explore the many interesting members of the weasel family. We will learn about a few that live here in CT and craft a clay model to take…
We put so much attention on perennial plants for pollinators and hummingbirds, that sometimes we forget about the woody plants and shrubs that form the backbone of our landscapes. Learn more about native woody plants that are essential to pollinators, birds and all wildlife. This program will be presented via Zoom, upon registration you should…
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
Take some time to enjoy nature and join us on a guided hike along the trails at DPNC and Coogan Farm as we make seasonal discoveries. Meets at DPNC. Preregistration and masks are required. This program is suited for adults and families. Members and Nonmembers: Free This is part of our Earth Week programs, and…
Join Jena Ellenwood, an award winning bartender and cocktail educator based in Astoria, NY, for a virtual program on incorporating kelp into cocktails. Jena's has spent the last year teaching virtual cocktail and beer classes and creating her own show “Cocktails With Jena” on IGTV and YouTube. In addition, her cocktails have appeared on menus…
Springtime is shop till you drop time in Olde Mistick Village. Come enjoy great savings on select merchandise on the sidewalks, on the porches and in the stores!
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
Saturday, April 24, 8 - 10 am (National Go Birding Day) Get ready for spring migration with a fun morning bird walk at Coogan Farm as we celebrate “National Go Birding Day”. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will keep our eyes open for early returning migrants, raptors and more. Members: $17, Nonmembers:…
Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 Earth Day is so important we decided to celebrate it with a week of activities that inspire an understanding of the natural world with both virtual and in-person programs. We have opportunities for all ages to celebrate connections to the earth. Join us for a hike, make a…
