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  • Buggin’ Out: Tasting the World of Edible Insects

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Calling all adventurous eaters! Discover the world of edible insects! Adults and families will explore the ecological and health benefits of incorporating insects into our diets, including their role in reducing environmental impact and providing a rich source of protein and nutrients. Participants will also have the opportunity to sample a variety of insect-based foods…

  • Author Q&A: Eyes in the Soles of My Feet by Caroline Sutton

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Join DPNC for a conversation with the author of "Eyes in the Soles of my Feet," Caroline Sutton. With this fascinating and eye-opening collection of essays, Sutton provides an intriguing and unique perspective on our natural world, and reveals secret and intimate connections between plant and animal life that we often overlook or malign, be…

  • Spooky Nature Trails

    Spooky Nature Trails

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with weird and wild animals, glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. In addition to the haunted trail, families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts…

  • Spooky Nature Trails

    Spooky Nature Trails

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with weird and wild animals, glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. In addition to the haunted trail, families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts…

  • Full Beaver Moon at the Peace Sanctuary

    Peace Sanctuary 233 River Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Celebrate the full beaver moon during a guided hike at the Peace Sanctuary. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Please meet at the bottom of the Peace Sanctuary driveway at 233 River Road in Mystic. Heavy rain cancels. Members and Nonmembers: FREE…

    Free

  • Family Night Hike and Campfire

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Explore the night 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: $12.50, Non-Members: $15 Register

  • Adventures in Nature: Beavers

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Join DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore why tonight’s full moon is called the Beaver Moon. Build your knowledge on the many adaptations that make beavers so unique, from their big front teeth to their double layered fur coats. Become an honorary beaver…

    Free

  • Vacation Day: Fort Building

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    School’s out—time to head into the woods! We’ll combine natural materials, teamwork, and creative problem-solving to explore the basics of survival shelter construction. Kids will learn how to build all kinds of shelters, from simple lean-tos to more elaborate forts. Please pack water and lunch for your child. Meets at DPNC. Members: $42.50/program; Non-Members: $50/program…

  • Meet the Animals

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Get up close and personal with DPNC’s amazing animal ambassadors! Bring the family to meet snakes, turtles, owls, and more as we explore their fascinating adaptations and discover the vital roles these creatures play in our ecosystems. It’s a fun and educational experience for animal lovers of all ages! Meets at DPNC. Preregistration is required.\…

  • DPNCs Meet the Animals

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Get up close and personal with DPNC’s amazing animal ambassadors! Bring the family to meet snakes, turtles, owls, and more as we explore their fascinating adaptations and discover the vital roles these creatures play in our ecosystems. It’s a fun and educational experience for animal lovers of all ages! Meets at DPNC. Preregistration is required.…

  • Winter Duck and Waterfowl Walk at Barn Island

    Barn Island WMA 271 Palmer Neck Road, Stonington

    Join us at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area for a birding adventure as we search for wintering shorebirds, ducks, and raptors. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, this walk is perfect for observing a variety of waterfowl. Open to adults of all skill levels! Meets at the boat launch at the end…

  • Owls of CT

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Learn about Connecticut’s native owls and meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors. This program is for adults. Pre-registration is required. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50, Non-Members: $10 Register

  • Birding at Haley Farm

    Haley Farm State Park 90 Haley Farm Lane, Groton

    Join DPNC as we explore Haley Farm State Park looking for migrating and resident shorebirds, ducks and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels. Meets at Haley Farm State Park, 24 Haley Farm Lane, Groton, CT. This program is suited for adults. Pre Registration is required. Members: $17, Non-Members: $20 Register

  • Planning you Spring Planting

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    A good gardening season starts with strong plants. In this class, you’ll learn how to give your garden a healthy head start in their new environment. We’ll cover everything from amending your soil and companion planting to protecting plants from pests and properly staking tomatoes. Join us to learn how to get your garden off…

  • Nature Night Out

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    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 animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…

  • Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Hike with DPNC

    Oswegatchie Hills 8 Memorial Park Drive, Niantic

    Ready for a challenge? Bring the family and join DPNC for a FREE hike through Oswegatchie Hills, where rugged trails, unique habitats, and scenic views await! This hike is great for those who enjoy a more vigorous outdoor experience and want to explore a local gem—including lots of hills! Meets at 8 Memorial Park Drive…

    Free

  • Holiday Wreath Workshop

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own festive wreath or kissing ball with DPNC! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to identify various evergreens and master wreath-making techniques using materials gathered from our woodland campus. We’ll provide evergreen boughs, berries, and vines, along with cones, wire, and ribbons. Bring your creativity, and leave…

  • Evergreen Gnome Workshop

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Get into the holiday spirit with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center by creating your own tabletop-sized evergreen gnome! Have fun as you work to imagine and create your own evergreen gnome to decorate your home. We’ll provide all of the evergreens and materials needed. Meets at DPNC. This program is suited for adults and families…

  • Adventures in Nature: Winter Survival Secrets

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Join us here at DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! Bundle up and slide into this month’s Adventures in Nature as we explore how wildlife prepares for the cold season ahead. From frogs that freeze to squirrels that stash, learn the clever strategies animals use to survive winter.…

    Free
  • Luminaria: A Walk in the Winter Woods

    Luminaria: A Walk in the Winter Woods

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…

  • Luminaria: A Walk in the Winter Woods

    Luminaria: A Walk in the Winter Woods

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…

  • Luminaria: A Walk in the Winter Woods

    Luminaria: A Walk in the Winter Woods

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…

  • Nature Night Out

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    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 animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…

  • Avery Farm Preserve Hike

    GOSA - Avery Farm Nature Preserve 278-298 Lambtown Rd Exd, Ledyard

    Join DPNC for a FREE guided hike through Groton Open Space Association’s Avery Farm Nature Preserve. This mostly flat trail passes through meadows, forests, and wetlands, offering great opportunities to observe winter wildlife and learn about the importance of habitat diversity. Meet at the entrance on Lambtown Road in Ledyard (turn on Lambtown from Rt.…

    Free

  • Vacation Day: Rocks Rock!

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Unearth the fascinating world of rocks and minerals during this exciting Vacation Day program for children ages 6-10! Learn how different rocks form, explore the rock cycle, and examine real specimens up close. Then head outdoors to search for stones that tell their own geological stories! Please pack water and lunch for your child. Members:…

  • Mindfulness Series @ DPNC with Tyler Haling

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Slow down this winter with a four-week guided mindfulness series at DPNC. Each week focuses on simple practices, where we’ll learn to breathe, listen to the body, open the heart, and savor the moment! Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this series offers a peaceful space to reconnect with yourself…

  • Nature Night Out @ Coogan Farm

    Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

    Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 6 to 12, spend the evening at DPNC's Coogan Farm. We will enjoy cooking our own dinner, meeting animals and going for a night hike. We’ll make our own pizza for dinner and create a delicious dessert! Please be dressed for the…

  • Mindfulness Series @ DPNC with Tyler Haling

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Slow down this winter with a four-week guided mindfulness series at DPNC led by life coach Tyler Haling. Each week focuses on simple practices, where we’ll learn to breathe, listen to the body, open the heart, and savor the moment! Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this series offers a…

  • Adventures in Nature: Winter Survival Strategies of Wildlife

    Adventures in Nature: Winter Survival Strategies of Wildlife

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    From wood frogs that freeze solid to hibernating groundhogs, explore the diverse ways local animals make it through winter. Learn about migration, dormancy, and other survival strategies of New England wildlife. This program is suited for adults. Pre-registration required. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50; Non-Members: $10 Register

  • Adventures in Nature: Winter Survival Strategies of Wildlife

    Adventures in Nature: Winter Survival Strategies of Wildlife

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    From wood frogs that freeze solid to hibernating groundhogs, explore the diverse ways local animals make it through winter. Learn about migration, dormancy, and other survival strategies of New England wildlife. This program is suited for adults. Pre-registration required. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50; Non-Members: $10 Register

  • Full Worm Moon Walk at Coogan Farm

    Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

    Celebrate the full moon (also a blood moon eclipse!) and the changing season with a FREE evening hike at Coogan Farm. The transition from day to night is an exciting time to tune our senses to the natural world. Full moon walks happen rain or shine, clear skies or clouds. Suited for adults and older…

    Free

  • Companion Planting Zoom Class

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    Tomatoes and basil are friends in the garden just like they are in marinara sauce, but never plant brussels sprouts nearby! Learn which plants thrive together and which combinations to avoid for healthier, more productive beds. This class covers strategic pairings to improve your yield, plus reminders from previous classes about inoculants, bed prep, row…

    Free

  • Woodland Egg Hunt

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, meet resident animal friends along the way, and say hello to the Easter Bunny! Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to decorate them. Please bring your own basket to collect eggs. Participants are limited to…

    $8 – $15

  • DPNC BioBlitz

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Join DPNC to find and identify as many species as possible throughout our trails with the help of iNaturalist! We’ll walk our trails with experts on birds, fungi, reptiles and amphibians, and plants. See the schedule below and come for one, some, or all! Walk-ins are welcome and no prior experience with plant identification needed!…

    Free

  • Birding at Rocky Neck State Park

    Rocky Neck State Park 244 W. Main St. (Rte. 156), East Lyme, CT

    Get a crash course in coastal birding at Rocky Neck in East Lyme! Our expert ornithologist and DPNC staff member Lauren will bring years of birding knowledge to help you spot more and learn faster. In 2 hours, you’ll learn tips for identifying them by sight and sound, plus discover the best spots and times…

    $17 – $20

  • Rhododendron Hike at Avery Preserve

    Avalonia Land Conservancy Avery Preserve 55-35 Avery Hill Rd, Ledyard, CT

    Enjoy a FREE guided hike with a DPNC Naturalist this Thursday, July 3rd throughout Avalonia's beautiful Avery Preserve in Ledyard as you learn about our local summer wildlife. On the walk you'll see blooming Rhododendrons, stone walls, beech trees, and wetlands. We will meet at the entrance on Avery Hill Rd in Ledyard. Pre-registration is…

    Free

  • Mushroom Foraging Workshop with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Come to DPNC to learn how to make a trail to table meal! In this exciting half-day mushroom foraging class, you’ll learn the ins and outs of making a meal of freshly foraged mushrooms. After a brief slideshow to prep, you’ll head out on the trails for a guided hike led by the experts from…

  • Family Hike and Picnic

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Round out your week with a family hike and picnic dinner at the Nature Center. Pack your dinner and we will explore the trails and enjoy a picnic in the woods before heading back to DPNC for a dessert of s’mores around the campfire! Members: $8.50; Non-Members: $10 Pre-register on our website: https://dpnc.org/event/family-hike-and-picnic/

  • Fall Foraging with Amelia

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Come to DPNC and learn how to identify and sustainably harvest herbs and other edibles on a foraging hike through our trails let by Amelia South, a local herbalist and foraging instructor from Black Sun Farm in Killingly. This program is for adults. Members: $29.75, Non-members: $35 Pre-registration required on our website! Register

  • Green Tie Celebration

    Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

    Green Tie is the Nature Center's main fundraiser for the year, supporting all its operations and environmental education programs. This includes an auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres provided by Dog Watch Cafe, and the Maggie Jones Environmental Hero Award which will be presented to Lydia Pan for her starring role in eradicating invasive species, beautifying Coogan…

 

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