Friday, January 18, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Learn to identify trees without their leaves! Taking a closer look at the bark and buds of trees can allow you to identify a wide variety of deciduous trees. Meets at the Peace Sanctuary entrance, 233 River Road, Mystic. This program is suited for adults and older interested…
Friday, January 18, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Learn to identify trees without their leaves! Taking a closer look at the bark and buds of trees can allow you to identify a wide variety of deciduous trees. Meets at the Peace Sanctuary entrance, 233 River Road, Mystic. This program is suited for adults and older interested…
Saturday, January 19, 10 am - 12 pm The forest is full of magic! Give your child the gift of a magical childhood in nature this year. If you have a child or children that are 3 years old, join us to learn more about our unique nature-based preschool program. Meet the teachers, our animal…
Saturday, January 19, 10 am - 12 pm The forest is full of magic! Give your child the gift of a magical childhood in nature this year. If you have a child or children that are 3 years old, join us to learn more about our unique nature-based preschool program. Meet the teachers, our animal…
Saturday, January 19, 5:15 - 8:45 pm A night out for tweens and teens, ages 11 to 15. After making dinner in the kitchen at Coogan Farm, be inspired by nature to create a natural art project. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members: $25.50 per child per class, Nonmembers: $30 per child per class Additional siblings:…
Saturday, January 19, 5:15 - 8:45 pm A night out for tweens and teens, ages 11 to 15. After making dinner in the kitchen at Coogan Farm, be inspired by nature to create a natural art project. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members: $25.50 per child per class, Nonmembers: $30 per child per class Additional siblings:…
Saturday, January 19, 5:30 - 8:30 pm 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 “Winter Birds” as our theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and…
Saturday, January 19, 5:30 - 8:30 pm 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 “Winter Birds” as our theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and…
MLK Day, Monday, January 21 Looking for something fun for your children to do on Martin Luther King Day while they are out of school? Have them join us for either full or half day to find out what makes squirrels amazing! Children ages 5 to 12 will learn about the different squirrel species that…
MLK Day, Monday, January 21 Looking for something fun for your children to do on Martin Luther King Day while they are out of school? Have them join us for either full or half day to find out what makes squirrels amazing! Children ages 5 to 12 will learn about the different squirrel species that…
Tuesdays, January 22 & 29, 6 - 7:30 pm Join us for a two part class about the ducks and geese of winter. We will look at the unique features of these different species, learn identification tips, and discover why Southern CT has more waterfowl in winter than summer. This program is suited for adults…
Tuesdays, January 22 & 29, 6 - 7:30 pm Join us for a two part class about the ducks and geese of winter. We will look at the unique features of these different species, learn identification tips, and discover why Southern CT has more waterfowl in winter than summer. This program is suited for adults…
Wednesdays, January 16 - February 6, 6:30 - 8 pm 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…
Wednesdays, January 16 - February 6, 6:30 - 8 pm 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…
Thursdays. January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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 Farm. Members:…
Thursdays. January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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 Farm. Members:…
Friday, January 25, 9 am - 5 pm Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is well-known for its winter population of Harlequin ducks and many other species of birds. We’ll spend the morning searching for a myriad of wintering waterfowl including eider, harlequin, grebe, goldeneye and more. We may even spot a snowy owl. We’ll wind…
Friday, January 25, 9 am - 5 pm Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is well-known for its winter population of Harlequin ducks and many other species of birds. We’ll spend the morning searching for a myriad of wintering waterfowl including eider, harlequin, grebe, goldeneye and more. We may even spot a snowy owl. We’ll wind…
Wednesdays, January 16 - February 6, 6:30 - 8 pm 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…
Wednesdays, January 16 - February 6, 6:30 - 8 pm 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…
Thursdays. January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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 Farm. Members:…
Thursdays. January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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 Farm. Members:…
Saturday, February 2, 9:30 - 11:30 am Discover the magic of winter! This program is for 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…
Saturday, February 2, 9:30 - 11:30 am Discover the magic of winter! This program is for 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…
Tuesday, February 5, 8 - 9:30 am The best winter birding can be right in town. Head to the heart of Stonington Borough with Nature Center birders and explore downtown locations to look for resident and migratory birds. Meet at Indulge Coffee and Sandwich Shop. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
Tuesday, February 5, 8 - 9:30 am The best winter birding can be right in town. Head to the heart of Stonington Borough with Nature Center birders and explore downtown locations to look for resident and migratory birds. Meet at Indulge Coffee and Sandwich Shop. This program is suited for adults and older interested children.…
Wednesdays, January 16 - February 6, 6:30 - 8 pm 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…
Wednesdays, January 16 - February 6, 6:30 - 8 pm 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…
Thursdays. January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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 Farm. Members:…
Thursdays. January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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 Farm. Members:…
Saturday, February 9, 9:30 - 11 am Explore winter with DPNC at GOSA’s Sheep Farm in Groton. If there is snow on the ground bring your snowshoes or cross country skis. Hikes are geared towards adults, but older, interested children are welcome. Moderate. Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $10
Saturday, February 9, 9:30 - 11 am Explore winter with DPNC at GOSA’s Sheep Farm in Groton. If there is snow on the ground bring your snowshoes or cross country skis. Hikes are geared towards adults, but older, interested children are welcome. Moderate. Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $10
Saturday, February 9, 10 am -12 pm The forest is full of magic! Give your child the gift of a magical childhood in nature this year. If you have a child or children that are 3 years old, join us to learn more about our unique nature-based preschool program. Meet the teacher, our animal friends,…
Saturday, February 9, 10 am -12 pm The forest is full of magic! Give your child the gift of a magical childhood in nature this year. If you have a child or children that are 3 years old, join us to learn more about our unique nature-based preschool program. Meet the teacher, our animal friends,…
Saturday, February 9, 10 am - 12 pm 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 “Animal Tracking” will be explored through time in…
Saturday, February 9, 10 am - 12 pm 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 “Animal Tracking” will be explored through time in…
Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Create an amazing art project using the natural world for inspiration and guidance. During this class we will create owl artwork with bittersweet, bark, sticks and stones as the foundation for this amazing natural project. Add to the fun and bring your favorite craft brew, we’ll provide snacks!…
Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Create an amazing art project using the natural world for inspiration and guidance. During this class we will create owl artwork with bittersweet, bark, sticks and stones as the foundation for this amazing natural project. Add to the fun and bring your favorite craft brew, we’ll provide snacks!…
Thursdays. January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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 Farm. Members:…
Thursdays. January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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 Farm. Members:…
