Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the JX Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After spend time on a winter with a hike on the trails,…
Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the JX Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After spend time on a winter with a hike on the trails,…
Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 9:30 - 11:30 am Come explore Coogan Farm! Young children, ages 3 to 5, will have the chance to use all of their senses as they cook in the Lattner Kitchen, gets their hands dirty in the Giving Garden and create art in the JX…
Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 9:30 - 11:30 am Come explore Coogan Farm! Young children, ages 3 to 5, will have the chance to use all of their senses as they cook in the Lattner Kitchen, gets their hands dirty in the Giving Garden and create art in the JX…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Thursdays, April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1 - 3 pm Children ages 7 to 10 will explore art creation in the natural world. Participants will utilize the environment in creative ways; to make land art, collect items from nature inspiring creativity for nature-related crafts. Meets in the J.X. Barn at Coogan Farm.
Thursdays, April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1 - 3 pm Children ages 7 to 10 will explore art creation in the natural world. Participants will utilize the environment in creative ways; to make land art, collect items from nature inspiring creativity for nature-related crafts. Meets in the J.X. Barn at Coogan Farm.
Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 9:30 - 11:30 am Come explore Coogan Farm! Young children, ages 3 to 5, will have the chance to use all of their senses as they cook in the Lattner Kitchen, gets their hands dirty in the Giving Garden and create art in the JX…
Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 9:30 - 11:30 am Come explore Coogan Farm! Young children, ages 3 to 5, will have the chance to use all of their senses as they cook in the Lattner Kitchen, gets their hands dirty in the Giving Garden and create art in the JX…
Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 9:30 - 11:30 am Come explore Coogan Farm! Young children, ages 3 to 5, will have the chance to use all of their senses as they cook in the Lattner Kitchen, gets their hands dirty in the Giving Garden and create art in the JX…
Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 9:30 - 11:30 am Come explore Coogan Farm! Young children, ages 3 to 5, will have the chance to use all of their senses as they cook in the Lattner Kitchen, gets their hands dirty in the Giving Garden and create art in the JX…
Saturday, June 15 , 5:30 - 8:30 pm Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5-12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. Each month we’ll explore a new theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the…
Saturday, June 15 , 5:30 - 8:30 pm Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5-12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. Each month we’ll explore a new theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the…
Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join DPNC and Bank Square Books for an evening of conversation with local author and photographer Stanley M. Kolber. Enjoy a preview of images from his book “Of the birds according to their kinds”, and hear what inspired his career change from practicing law to photography. “Of the…
Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join DPNC and Bank Square Books for an evening of conversation with local author and photographer Stanley M. Kolber. Enjoy a preview of images from his book “Of the birds according to their kinds”, and hear what inspired his career change from practicing law to photography. “Of the…
Wednesday, June 19, 9 - 10 am Start the morning off a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside enjoying the day and admiring the beautiful view of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the driveway by Peace Sanctuary on River Road in Mystic. This program is suited for adults…
Wednesday, June 19, 9 - 10 am Start the morning off a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside enjoying the day and admiring the beautiful view of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the driveway by Peace Sanctuary on River Road in Mystic. This program is suited for adults…
Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 - 8 pm Learn to draw some of our most important insects, pollinators! Bumblebees, honey bees and butterflies will all be explored. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium that you would like to work in.…
Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 - 8 pm Learn to draw some of our most important insects, pollinators! Bumblebees, honey bees and butterflies will all be explored. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium that you would like to work in.…
Thursday, June 20, 10 - 11 am Explore the trails of Coogan Farm looking for different pollinators. We will spend time in the Giving Garden and along the trails looking for different species of butterflies and bees. This program is suitable for adults and families. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Thursday, June 20, 10 - 11 am Explore the trails of Coogan Farm looking for different pollinators. We will spend time in the Giving Garden and along the trails looking for different species of butterflies and bees. This program is suitable for adults and families. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Friday, June 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Learn about our native pollinators and create a home for them in your yard. We’ll provide all the materials to attract a wide variety of solitary bees to help pollinate your plants. This program is suitable for families. Meets at the JX Barn. Members: $17 per bee hotel,…
Friday, June 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Learn about our native pollinators and create a home for them in your yard. We’ll provide all the materials to attract a wide variety of solitary bees to help pollinate your plants. This program is suitable for families. Meets at the JX Barn. Members: $17 per bee hotel,…
Saturday, June 22, 11:30 am - 1 pm Put on your favorite polka dots and join us for a ladybug luncheon! Learn about one of our favorite insects and create a special lady bug craft to bring home. Please pack a picnic lunch to enjoy, and finish this fun program by releasing over 35,000 ladybugs…
Saturday, June 22, 11:30 am - 1 pm Put on your favorite polka dots and join us for a ladybug luncheon! Learn about one of our favorite insects and create a special lady bug craft to bring home. Please pack a picnic lunch to enjoy, and finish this fun program by releasing over 35,000 ladybugs…
Saturday, June 22, 1 - 3 pm Free to just see the art along the trails After examining amazing insect art along the trails of Coogan Farm for inspiration, learn to make your own in the JX Barn. This program is suited for adults and families. Members: $10.20 per craft, Nonmembers: $12 per craft
Saturday, June 22, 1 - 3 pm Free to just see the art along the trails After examining amazing insect art along the trails of Coogan Farm for inspiration, learn to make your own in the JX Barn. This program is suited for adults and families. Members: $10.20 per craft, Nonmembers: $12 per craft
Wednesday, June 26, 8 - 10 am Join us for a relaxed morning of birdwatching as the birds come to us. The fruit of the Red Mulberry tree (Morus rubra) attracts a variety of songbirds and woodpeckers. We will enjoy coffee or tea and a few breakfast treats while we watch the birds enjoy their…
Wednesday, June 26, 8 - 10 am Join us for a relaxed morning of birdwatching as the birds come to us. The fruit of the Red Mulberry tree (Morus rubra) attracts a variety of songbirds and woodpeckers. We will enjoy coffee or tea and a few breakfast treats while we watch the birds enjoy their…
Wednesday, June 26, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Have your children, ages 8 and up, spend a rocking afternoon at the Nature Center. We will examine amazing mineral specimens, wander the trails looking for interesting geological formations, play games and create a fossil to bring home. Bring a water bottle, snack and wear sturdy shoes for…
Wednesday, June 26, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Have your children, ages 8 and up, spend a rocking afternoon at the Nature Center. We will examine amazing mineral specimens, wander the trails looking for interesting geological formations, play games and create a fossil to bring home. Bring a water bottle, snack and wear sturdy shoes for…
Wednesdays, June 26, 6:30 - 8 pm Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium…
Wednesdays, June 26, 6:30 - 8 pm Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium…
Thursday, June 27, 7:45 - 9 pm Join us to enjoy nature’s fireworks! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $6.80 per person, Nonmembers: $8 per person
Thursday, June 27, 7:45 - 9 pm Join us to enjoy nature’s fireworks! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $6.80 per person, Nonmembers: $8 per person
Sunday, June 30, 10 am - 12 pm Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend…
Sunday, June 30, 10 am - 12 pm Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend…
Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium that you would like to work in.…
Summer is a wonderful time to draw outside. Each week we will focus on different techniques to render the landscape in pencil and other dry media. This class is suitable for adults and all levels of artists. Basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any medium that you would like to work in.…
