During this in-person class we will learn how to draw a barred owl, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This program will feature one of our ambassador barred owls. We will have the supplies for drawing in pencil and cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations of how to add…
Need something to do over the winter break? Join us for an exciting and educational Virtual Winter Vacation Camp! This distance learning program will include an Aquarium Tour, up-close sights of our Belugas Whales, Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins! There will be 4 days of programs for 40 minutes each day! Open to grades 1st-5th.…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Thomas Bardenwerper for the new book, Mona Passage. About the Book Mona Passage is the story of two neighbors in San Juan, Puerto Rico: Galán Betances, a Cuban emigrant, and Pat McAllister, a young Coast Guard officer. During long evenings spent together talking on their…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents a storytime with John Patrick Green for the new book, InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder! About the Book John Patrick Green's goofy graphic novel series follows the super spy alligator duo the InvestiGators as they travel through the sewers and fight the forces of evil. MANGO and BRASH are the INVESTIGATORS:…
Need something to do over the winter break? Join us for an exciting and educational Virtual Winter Vacation Camp! This distance learning program will include an Aquarium Tour, up-close sights of our Belugas Whales, Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins! There will be 4 days of programs for 40 minutes each day! Open to grades 1st-5th.…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. Masks are required, this class will be both inside and out. Preregistration…
In this one-day intermediate-level workshop, you will make a 3-dimensional sparkling star from cathedral stained glass. These 12-pointed stars are created from a centuries-old polyhedron design adapted to make beautiful glass ornaments. Perfect for home decor and gift-giving, they are made to be hung and are quite elegant suspended as a single star or in…
Take a splash into chilly Long Island Sound for a good cause! Raise money on behalf of Mystic Aquarium and its Animal Rescue Program. Create your own webpage, set your own fundraising goals, and share it with your friends! Leading the charge into the chilly waves this year are two people with local roots. You’ve…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
MYSTIC CONTRA DANCE "The Pie Dance", Sat. 02/26/2022 ● TIME: Dance 7:30-11:00pm ● WHERE: Groton Senior Center's Community meeting/banquet hall @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. ● Oh it is so wicked fun to be dancing to live music again!! We are SO excited to invite you to come join us for a delightful…
Come in for a rare, before-hours opportunity to get up close with a penguin and their trainers, learn about their care, their plight in the wild, and ways you can help protect this endangered species. Breakfast will be served at 8 am by Lancer Catering, and a member of our African Penguin colony will be…
No experience is needed! Perfect for first-timers, this fun one-day workshop is back by popular demand! Using the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass construction, you will make and take home 2 feathers (each approx. 6” long). You will learn the basics of glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, and soldering while you make 2…
Sunday, February. 27, 1 pm or 2 pm Believe it or not,winter 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…
Join us as we welcome Bruce Putterman, CEO / Publisher of The Connecticut Mirror (CT Mirror), for a discussion on the state of independent journalism both nationally and locally in the Nutmeg State. Learn about contextual trends in the changing media landscape, the emergence of independent non-profit sources of reporting like CT Mirror, the work…
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!
Wednesday, May 11 5:30 – 7 PM Join Lyman Allyn Curator Tanya Pohrt for a special look at the Unbeatable Women: Power and Innovation in the Work of Women Photographers exhibition. Reception: 5:30 PM Talk: 6:00 PM Cost: Members $10 / Non-members $15 Please RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. 2129 or email us.
Join our Director of Education & Conservation for cocktails (or mocktails) for conversations with members of the Aquarium team as we explore the conservation efforts that support the Aquarium’s mission. Grab a TIPSY TURTLE, our drink of choice for this week, as we discuss the Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue and rehab efforts and dive into…
Learn how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process, and you'll take home prints of your own design! This class covers successful design elements, creating the screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper, and how to reuse your silkscreen. For Members, this class will certify you to…
Join us with Craig Floyd, Farm Manager at Coogan Farm of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, for this hour-long introduction to regenerative gardening for anyone who is currently or would like to be a home gardener. Participants will learn about starting your seeds, the importance and expectations of a good soil test, amending soil in…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Paul Dunion for the new book, Wisdom: Apprenticing to the Unknown and Befriending Fate. About the Book It may be time to let go of the naivete that our technological devices will magically reveal the nature of absolute truth, or that some alluring formula will…
The Lyman Allyn is pleased to bring back Free First Saturday and Science Saturday as in-person programs! Out of an abundance of caution, the studio activities will have a limited capacity with pre-registration strongly encouraged. Families may register for a 30-minute time slot, at either 11:00 am, 11:30, 12:00 pm, or 12:30 pm. Free First…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
Veggie Stuffed Shells Join a registered dietitian from Food Explorers to make Veggie Stuffed Shells! Feel free to choose whichever veggies you like most for this delicious recipe. You will need the following ingredients for this recipe: One jar of marinara sauce One box of jumbo pasta shells One egg Ricotta cheese Parmesan cheese Olive…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. This class will be both inside and out, masks are encouraged inside.…
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.
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Dinitia Smith for the new book, The Prince. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans…
Join Hazel and Iris on Zoom to make a teddy bear from old leggings. Pickup a grab-n-go bag at the library before the class with everything you will need: 1 pair of leggings, 3 elastic bands, and extra felt pieces for people who want to add a little extra sewing to the project. For ages…
Wednesdays: March 9, 16, 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ready to take your birding to the next level? Join us for this ornithology series and learn about our feathered friends with one of the Nature Center’s knowledgeable birders. From the comfort of your home, this three week course will cover bird biology, behavior and identification.…
Women have been involved in Jazz since the early 1920s, not just as vocalists, but as instrumentalists, composers, and arrangers. An understanding of Jazz would not be complete without highlighting the influence and contributions of women--women such as Bessie Smith, Valaida Snow, Mildred Bailey, May Lou Williams, Billie Holliday, Ella Fitgerald, and Sarah Vaughan. Galen…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center.This class will be both inside and out, masks are encouraged inside. Preregistration…
You are invited to join Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Ambassadors for our March cleanup at Napatree Point. As an organization rooted in conservation, our goal is to remove 5,000 pounds of marine debris, including ocean plastics, from local shorelines and we need your help! Beach clean-ups are one of the most impactful ways to help combat…
The weather is warming and we are all getting anxious to start the garden. Don’t be fooled into thinking early is best. In this online class offered via Zoom, learn the natural life cycle of plants and use that knowledge to start, feed and plant in tune with nature’s timing. This program is suited for…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
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!
Join us on March 15th at 6:00 PM at Bank Square Books for an author talk and Q&A with Kay Tobler Liss for her book The Last Resort! About the Book A Manhattan corporate attorney, with career and marriage in turmoil, drives desperately away from all he knows to an out-of-season resort on Long Island.…
