Looking for something fun for your children (ages 5 to 12) to do over April Vacation while they are out of school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. Each day will have its own theme as we will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games…
Looking for something fun for your children (ages 5 to 12) to do over April Vacation while they are out of school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. Each day will have its own theme as we will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games…
Spring is the perfect time of year to learn to draw our local song birds, who returning from their winter homes. Examine the natural beauty of songbirds as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists, intended for adults and older interested teens. Basic…
Spring is the perfect time of year to learn to draw our local song birds, who returning from their winter homes. Examine the natural beauty of songbirds as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists, intended for adults and older interested teens. Basic…
Looking for something fun for your children (ages 5 to 12) to do over April Vacation while they are out of school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. Each day will have its own theme as we will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games…
Looking for something fun for your children (ages 5 to 12) to do over April Vacation while they are out of school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. Each day will have its own theme as we will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games…
Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs and say hello to our resident animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in your own…
Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs and say hello to our resident animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in your own…
Tuesday, April 23, 8 - 9:30 am Join Senior Director, Maggie Jones, on a morning bird walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We will be looking for woodpeckers, osprey and early migrants. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meet at 233 River Road, Mystic.
Tuesday, April 23, 8 - 9:30 am Join Senior Director, Maggie Jones, on a morning bird walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We will be looking for woodpeckers, osprey and early migrants. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meet at 233 River Road, Mystic.
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…
As open spaces shrink, wildlife becomes dependent on our yards for survival. No matter where you live or the size your yard, it can become an important part of animal’s life. We will cover how to attract pollinators, birds and butterflies to your yard. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets…
As open spaces shrink, wildlife becomes dependent on our yards for survival. No matter where you live or the size your yard, it can become an important part of animal’s life. We will cover how to attract pollinators, birds and butterflies to your yard. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets…
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.
Thursday, April 25, 7 - 8 pm Eco-friendly cleaning products don’t need to cost a fortune. Learn how to make your all purpose spray and laundry detergent, not only using better for environment products, but less packaging as well. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets in the JX Barn at…
Thursday, April 25, 7 - 8 pm Eco-friendly cleaning products don’t need to cost a fortune. Learn how to make your all purpose spray and laundry detergent, not only using better for environment products, but less packaging as well. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets in the JX Barn at…
Learn about Connecticut’s native raptors, including owls, hawks and falcons as we meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors. This program is suited for families and adults. Meets at DPNC.
Learn about Connecticut’s native raptors, including owls, hawks and falcons as we meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors. This program is suited for families and adults. Meets at DPNC.
Connecticut is home to many amazing reptiles and amphibians. Learn about our resident snakes, turtles and frogs who call DPNC home as you see them up close. This program is suited for families and adults. Meets at DPNC.
Connecticut is home to many amazing reptiles and amphibians. Learn about our resident snakes, turtles and frogs who call DPNC home as you see them up close. This program is suited for families and adults. Meets at DPNC.
Starting at DPNC, we will hike through the woods, fields and across Pequotsepos Brook to the Giving Garden for a quick tour, before heading past the Stillman Foundation and back to the Nature Center. Along the way, we will discuss the cultural landscape and its natural wonders. This program is suited for families and adults.…
Starting at DPNC, we will hike through the woods, fields and across Pequotsepos Brook to the Giving Garden for a quick tour, before heading past the Stillman Foundation and back to the Nature Center. Along the way, we will discuss the cultural landscape and its natural wonders. This program is suited for families and adults.…
Join us for an afternoon of classical music inspired by nature, performed by violinist, and Stonington native, Hilary Castle with special guest artists Nora Fox (Soprano), Raymond Wong (Piano), Geoff Green (Guitar) and Tom Castle (Piano) to benefit the Nature Center’s educational programs. Light refreshments will be served. This event is at the Union Baptist…
Join us for an afternoon of classical music inspired by nature, performed by violinist, and Stonington native, Hilary Castle with special guest artists Nora Fox (Soprano), Raymond Wong (Piano), Geoff Green (Guitar) and Tom Castle (Piano) to benefit the Nature Center’s educational programs. Light refreshments will be served. This event is at the Union Baptist…
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…
Children ages 8 and up will discover the secrets of vernal pools from fairy shrimp to salamanders, vernal pools are teaming with life. After an introduction to vernal pools and the importance of these unique habitats, we’ll spend our time exploring them and the changes in life from the beginning to the end of the…
Children ages 8 and up will discover the secrets of vernal pools from fairy shrimp to salamanders, vernal pools are teaming with life. After an introduction to vernal pools and the importance of these unique habitats, we’ll spend our time exploring them and the changes in life from the beginning to the end of the…
Wednesdays, May 1 - 22, 6:30 - 8 pm Spring is a great time to look closely at the flowers and plants as they begin to bud. Examine the natural beauty of flowers as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists, intended for…
Wednesdays, May 1 - 22, 6:30 - 8 pm Spring is a great time to look closely at the flowers and plants as they begin to bud. Examine the natural beauty of flowers as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists, intended for…
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.
Come join us with your family in the meadows of Coogan Farm to learn about our constellations and hear the stories behind them. With an almost new moon, the sky will be dark and the stars will shine brightly! We will also keep an eye out for meteors as the Aquarids meteor shower will be…
Come join us with your family in the meadows of Coogan Farm to learn about our constellations and hear the stories behind them. With an almost new moon, the sky will be dark and the stars will shine brightly! We will also keep an eye out for meteors as the Aquarids meteor shower will be…
Spring is a great time to get outside! This program is for children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs and a caregiver. Each class we will explore a new topic through activities, live animals, crafts and lots of time outside. The program incorporates social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. Members: $12.75…
Spring is a great time to get outside! This program is for children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs and a caregiver. Each class we will explore a new topic through activities, live animals, crafts and lots of time outside. The program incorporates social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. Members: $12.75…
