Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with support from the…
Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with support from the…
End the work week with a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside enjoying the fall evening and admiring the beautiful view of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the Peace Sanctuary driveway at 233 River Road in Mystic. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Members…
End the work week with a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside enjoying the fall evening and admiring the beautiful view of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the Peace Sanctuary driveway at 233 River Road in Mystic. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Members…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children, ages 5 to 12, to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! Each class includes live animals, activities and lots of time outside. This month’s topic is Hawks. Plan on heading out to the meadow, so wear sneakers and bring a water…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children, ages 5 to 12, to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! Each class includes live animals, activities and lots of time outside. This month’s topic is Hawks. Plan on heading out to the meadow, so wear sneakers and bring a water…
With the Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter Join us to learn how to recognize and eliminate invasive plants in your own yard. We will walk around Coogan Farm to cover the most common problematic invasive plants at this site and what is being done to manage them to protect biodiversity and restore habitat for wildlife!…
With the Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter Join us to learn how to recognize and eliminate invasive plants in your own yard. We will walk around Coogan Farm to cover the most common problematic invasive plants at this site and what is being done to manage them to protect biodiversity and restore habitat for wildlife!…
Celebrate the full harvest moon during a hike at Coogan Farm. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Heavy rain cancels. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Celebrate the full harvest moon during a hike at Coogan Farm. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Heavy rain cancels. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the weather and bring a…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the weather and bring a…
What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Denison Pequotsepos 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…
What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Denison Pequotsepos 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…
Join us for a guided bird walk at the Nature Center. We will be on the lookout for fall sparrows and other winter residents. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and water. This program will be led by Laura Craver-Rogers and Kevin Rogers. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
Join us for a guided bird walk at the Nature Center. We will be on the lookout for fall sparrows and other winter residents. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and water. This program will be led by Laura Craver-Rogers and Kevin Rogers. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with…
Each class, children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, and a caregiver will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: FREE with…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children ages 5 to 12 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! Each class includes live animals, activities and lots of time outside. This month’s topic is Hawks! Plan on heading out to the meadow, so wear sneakers and bring a water…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children ages 5 to 12 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! Each class includes live animals, activities and lots of time outside. This month’s topic is Hawks! Plan on heading out to the meadow, so wear sneakers and bring a water…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
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
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
Learn about what species of birds are common to see in your yard and around town. We will cover the best backyard bird feeding practices and take a brief look around the Nature Center to see if we can find any examples of local backyard birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meets at DPNC.…
Learn about what species of birds are common to see in your yard and around town. We will cover the best backyard bird feeding practices and take a brief look around the Nature Center to see if we can find any examples of local backyard birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meets at DPNC.…
Join us for a guided walk meandering through the Coogan Farm to learn what the lands tells us about the people who have been there. From quarries to old farm roads, this New England landscape is full of clues to the past just waiting to be discovered. This program is suited for adults and older…
Join us for a guided walk meandering through the Coogan Farm to learn what the lands tells us about the people who have been there. From quarries to old farm roads, this New England landscape is full of clues to the past just waiting to be discovered. This program is suited for adults and older…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the weather and bring a…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the weather and bring a…
Take a break from the business of the holiday season to join us for this all levels yoga class, where everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. DPNC resident animals such as turtles and owls will visit to help us get “nature centered” at the beginning of each class. Julie will offer different options…
Take a break from the business of the holiday season to join us for this all levels yoga class, where everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. DPNC resident animals such as turtles and owls will visit to help us get “nature centered” at the beginning of each class. Julie will offer different options…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Winter is the best time of year to learn about ducks in Connecticut. In this drawing class take a closer look at ducks and other water birds as you explore a variety of observational drawing techniques using dry media. This program is suitable for all levels of artists, basic materials will be provided. Meets in…
Winter is the time to get to know trees by their architecture, bark and buds. We will focus on native deciduous forest trees, as well as a few evergreens found in our area. We will spend the entire class outside, so please dress for the weather. This program is suitable for adults and older interested…
Winter is the time to get to know trees by their architecture, bark and buds. We will focus on native deciduous forest trees, as well as a few evergreens found in our area. We will spend the entire class outside, so please dress for the weather. This program is suitable for adults and older interested…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
