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…
Everyone knows about frogs, but not everyone is familiar with Connecticut’s other amazing amphibians, the salamander. We will spend some time learning about the fascinating life cycles, unique habitat requirements and vulnerable populations of salamanders. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets in the JX Barn at Coogan Farm.
Everyone knows about frogs, but not everyone is familiar with Connecticut’s other amazing amphibians, the salamander. We will spend some time learning about the fascinating life cycles, unique habitat requirements and vulnerable populations of salamanders. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets in the JX Barn at Coogan Farm.
Thursdays, 1 - 3 pm Series Dates: February 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 Explore art creation in the natural world. Children ages 7 to 10 will utilize the environment in creative ways; make land art and collect items from nature to inspire creativity for nature-related crafts. Meets in the J.X. Barn at Coogan…
Thursdays, 1 - 3 pm Series Dates: February 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 Explore art creation in the natural world. Children ages 7 to 10 will utilize the environment in creative ways; make land art and collect items from nature to inspire creativity for nature-related crafts. Meets in the J.X. Barn at Coogan…
Join us at Coogan Farm in search of the elusive male American Woodcock. This normally quiet, well-camouflaged, worm-eating bird transforms into a master of dazzling aerial displays for the sake of impressing the females. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children.
Join us at Coogan Farm in search of the elusive male American Woodcock. This normally quiet, well-camouflaged, worm-eating bird transforms into a master of dazzling aerial displays for the sake of impressing the females. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children.
Sunday, March 31, 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 spend time on…
Sunday, March 31, 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 spend time on…
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…
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…
Create a beautiful natural home for your feathered friends. Using large dried gourds, Mame Courtney will lead you through the steps of painting your gourd to transform it into the perfect birdhouse for your yard. This program is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members:$21.25, Nonmembers: $25
Create a beautiful natural home for your feathered friends. Using large dried gourds, Mame Courtney will lead you through the steps of painting your gourd to transform it into the perfect birdhouse for your yard. This program is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members:$21.25, Nonmembers: $25
Enjoy a moderate 5 mile hike along the Goodwin Trail in East Lyme. We’ll do a point to point hike and have a van ready to shuttle you back to your car at the end of the hike. This amazing trail crosses roads only occasionally and is named after the renowned conservationist Richard Goodwin, who…
Enjoy a moderate 5 mile hike along the Goodwin Trail in East Lyme. We’ll do a point to point hike and have a van ready to shuttle you back to your car at the end of the hike. This amazing trail crosses roads only occasionally and is named after the renowned conservationist Richard Goodwin, who…
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…
Thanks to a generous donation from the Bodenwein Foundation, Dig Into Nature programs for ages 5 to 12 are offered free of charge to New London County residents. Our goal is to get children outdoors. This month’s program topic “Puddle Ducks” will be explored through time in nature and relies on the spirit of adventure…
Thanks to a generous donation from the Bodenwein Foundation, Dig Into Nature programs for ages 5 to 12 are offered free of charge to New London County residents. Our goal is to get children outdoors. This month’s program topic “Puddle Ducks” will be explored through time in nature and relies on the spirit of adventure…
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…
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…
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 interpretations. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This program is suited for adults and families comfortable…
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 interpretations. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This program is suited for adults and families comfortable…
Plants grow best in well-balanced, living soil. Learn how to test your soil and what to do with the results in order to encourage the proper microbial and fungal communities to thrive. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Meets in the JX Barn at Coogan Farm. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20
Plants grow best in well-balanced, living soil. Learn how to test your soil and what to do with the results in order to encourage the proper microbial and fungal communities to thrive. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Meets in the JX Barn at Coogan Farm. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. This month we’ll explore a new theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around the campfire. Please dress for the weather…
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. This month we’ll explore a new theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around the campfire. Please dress for the weather…
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…
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…
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…
