Spark Makerspace is turning 10! Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating a decade of making! Saturday, June 28, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM an evening filled with magic, artistry, and community spirit Theme & Attire: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Let your imagination run wild! We encourage guests to dress in costume inspired…
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…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
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…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
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
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and signing with Chris Whitaker for the paperback release of his book, All the Colors of the Dark. Chris will be in conversation with Nicci Cloke. Tickets are REQUIRED for this event. Get Tickets About the Book: A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story,…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
“We’re gonna need a bigger boat” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of JAWS! Whether you’re an islander, a tourist, or a local, join us for JAWSFest. Enjoy shark-themed fun for all ages including a shark cage photo op, crafts, and sea shanties. Learn about shark conservation and research from regional experts and kick off Shark…
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
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
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…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
Celebrate the bold and innovative voices championed by independent publishers in our Small Press Book Club. Delve into stories that push boundaries, offer fresh perspectives, challenge conventions, and spark meaningful discussions. This month's selection is Ducks by Kate Beaton. More Details
This month, Circle at the Square Book Club meets in person to discuss The Editor by Steven Rowley. Interested in joining? Email Sherry Fritzsche at sbfritzsche@gmail.com. More Details
Showcasing music from rock to reggae while supporting two charities. 2025 Line Up Friday, 7/11: Glaucoma Suspect 4:30-5:45pm Green Tea 6-7:45p Mystic Dead 8-10pm Saturday, 7/12: Hickory 1-2pm The Hoolios 2:15-3:15pm Pretty Rotten 3:30-4:30pm Oblivious Fools 4:45-6pm Wooly Mammoth 6:15-7:30pm Mystic Dead 8-10pm River Jam proudly supports Always Home and Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. More info and tickets
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
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
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…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
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…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
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…
Celebrate the Charles W. Morgan’s birthday with us all weekend long on July 19 and 20! Enjoy expert talks about whaling history, the ships’ restoration, and the 38th Voyage. Sing along to live sea music, visit the latest exhibition Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact, and cool off in the Treworgy Planetarium with special screenings about…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
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,…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
