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,…
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…
Saturday. Learn more about this amazing boulder train in Ledyard as we explore the trails and rocks left behind by the glaciers. This hike is over a short distance, but…
Learn more about this amazing boulder train in Ledyard as we explore the trails and rocks left behind by the glaciers. This hike is over a short distance, but it…
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River with DPNC. As we trek through the sanctuary, we’ll delve into the area’s history and…
Join DPNC as we learn the basics of identifying and sustainably foraging sassafras in this immersive workshop. Sassafras is a fascinating plant with a rich history and a distinctive root…
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…
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…
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…
Enjoy nature’s fireworks with DPNC! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Advance registration is required.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Who in your family is the frog-catching expert? Find out on Sunday with family pond dipping at DPNC! Spend some time with your family trying to catch and release frogs,…
