Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with enigmatic stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This program is suited for adults and families comfortable…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
Learn how to design, sketch, and sculpt a figure in this 3 1/2 hour workshop. We will take a break for lunch on your own, with the last part of the workshop allocated for decorating your piece with slip. Your pottery will be vitrified with a raw clay finish and ready in 4 weeks. Ages…
Come meet the coolest residents at the nature center, literally! Get face-to-face with our cold-blooded animal ambassadors, including turtles, snakes, and frogs. We’ll explore their wild adaptations, from protective shells to camouflage. Touch live specimens if you dare (totally optional!), hold bio-facts like snake sheds and turtle shells, and learn how to help protect these…
Spring is prime time for bugs! Gather the family and search the meadow for grasshoppers, butterflies, spiders, and more during this FREE program! Please wear closed-toed shoes and bug spray. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Register
Explore remote and secluded sections of the Groton Reservoir watershed normally closed to the public. This guided hike with a DPNC naturalist takes you through beautiful woodlands and along pristine waters on trails on the north side of the Groton Public Utilities property. Part of this walk will be on Sandy Hollow Road. Suited for…
In the 4 Week Class Mondays 1-3pm, learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. $170 plus $20 for materials per person. Register online. Register
Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with enigmatic stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This program is suited for adults and families comfortable…
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly program! Come at any time between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and move at your own pace as you explore themed activity stations, meet live animals, and examine fascinating natural artifacts. Then get creative with a hands-on craft before heading out on a self-guided…
Learn how to design, sketch, and sculpt a figure in this 3 1/2 hour workshop. We will take a break for lunch on your own, with the last part of the workshop allocated for decorating your piece with slip. Your pottery will be vitrified with a raw clay finish and ready in 4 weeks. Ages…
Enjoy hiking in this picturesque landscape with views of bogs, vernal pools, the Green Fall River, and rolling forested hills. There are also several historic features along the trail including foundations, rock walls and an old mill. This hike is roughly 3 miles over moderate terrain. Pre-registration is required. This program is suited for adults…
June 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 and biology as we explore the beach searching for them. Be prepared to get wet and walk at least 2 miles over sandy and rocky…
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore our duck pond and see who we can find living in the water. Learn how to use our pond dipping nets to scoop up some fun and see how many different animals you can catch. Be sure…
This 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 to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics, and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk…
Calling for kids of all ages with a caregiver to come discover the wonders of nature together at DPNC for this monthly, inclusive FREE family-friendly program! Move at your own pace as you explore themed activity stations, meet live animals, and examine fascinating natural artifacts. Then get creative with a hands-on craft before heading out…
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…
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…
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
In this 2-hour workshop, get creative with clay as you design and build a fruit bowl statement piece. Students will begin by constructing a large slab bowl, then personalize it by cutting out fun shapes and patterns using freehand techniques or a variety of cookie cutters. Whether you love bold designs, nature-inspired motifs, or geometric…
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
Enjoy a FREE guided hike at Glacial Park in Ledyard where you'll learn more about this amazing boulder train while exploring the trails and rocks left behind by the glaciers. This hike is over a short distance, but it is challenging over uneven terrain. This program is suited for adults and interested children. Pre-registration is…
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
Join us at DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore parts of a plant’s life cycle and learn about different fruits and berries. We will discover why plants make fruits and berries, and learn how to identify some of our native plants. Grow your…
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
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…
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
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/
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
Gather your family and friends for a FREE and fun-filled adventure catching bugs and butterflies. After a brief introduction to our local insects, we’ll hike out to see what we can find crawling and flying around the meadow!. Be prepared for the sun and wear sunscreen and bring a bottle of water; we’ll supply the…
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River. As we trek through the sanctuary, we’ll delve into the area’s history and diverse wildlife. Enjoy beautiful views and learn about the natural and historical significance of this hidden gem. Meets at the Peace Sanctuary on River Road in Mystic.…
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
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
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
