Join us to meet Erin Dionne, author of Shiver by the Sea! Get your copy signed and enjoy a free "Shiver by the Sea" potion from the Cloak and Wand…
Join us for the second annual Hallow-Gene – a day full of spooktacular activities at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center – on October 26th! 2pm-4pm Trick-or-Treating around the beautiful O’Neill…
Meet the immediate local and global charity needs with a vending machine. 100% of donations go to your choice of Always Home, Gemma Moran/United Way Mobile Food Pantry, Hartford Healthcare—mobile…
MYSTIC PIE DANCE, Sat. 12/28/2024 A fourth Saturday contra dance in Southeastern Connecticut! ● WHEN: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm ● WHERE: Groton Center @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT www.google.com/maps/place/102+Newtown+Rd,+Groton,+CT+06340/@41.3494396,-72.0327891,630m ●…
Invasive plants threaten biodiversity and degrade habitats for native wildlife. Learn what makes invasives so harmful, how to identify many common species and methods that have been employed to control…
Join us for a guided hike through the Peace Sanctuary, leading to an overlook where we’ll watch the April Pink “Micro Moon” rise. Pre-registration is required. Meets at the Peace…
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…
Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school? Learn about the tiny creatures that live in our pond! Have your child join us…
Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school? Learn about all our slimy friends, from amphibians to slugs. Have your child join us…
Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school? Learn about all the birds coming back for spring! Have your child join us at…
Join us on **April 20, 2025**, starting at **11:30 AM** for a delicious and festive brunch celebration. Indulge in a variety of delectable dishes and refreshing beverages while enjoying the…
Come enjoy our local artists' beautiful pottery and craft creations available for purchase. Pick up some handmade gifts for Mother's Day while you're here at the studio!
Sunday. Join us for a spring exploration of the Stone Bridges Trail at DPNC. Along the way we’ll investigate old quarries and look for signs of wildlife. Pre-registration required. Meets…
Get ready to explore the amazing world of ponds! We’ll discover the incredible creatures that live beneath the surface. From wiggly tadpoles to dragonfly nymphs, we’ll learn how to safely…
Discover what plants and fungi are edible in our forests! An experienced guide will show you the ins and outs of foraging on a hike through DPNC trails. Meets at…
Step into the world of nature journaling, a simple yet powerful practice that helps you slow down, look closely, and truly connect with the natural world. Inspired by the approach…
May 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…
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,…
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…
Late May is a wonderful time to look for Southern New England’s wildflowers. Lady’s Slippers are among our most unique wildflowers. Join us to learn more about these native orchids,…
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…
Walk, run, or ramble on our three-mile course, starting at Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on Saturday, May 31. The Ramble takes…
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…
Join DPNC on Thursday June 5th to discover what plants and fungi are edible in our forests! An experienced guide will show you the ins and outs of foraging on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
