Events Calendar

Tune in to learn what species you can expect to see in your backyard with identification tips and tricks. We will also cover how to attract birds to your landscape.

Start your weekend early and join the Nature Center to enjoy the beautiful views of the Mystic River. With a DPNC educator as our guide, learn more about the history of the Peace Sanctuary as we hike the trails making late fall discoveries. Meet at the bottom of the hill at the Peace Sanctuary at…

Birding can be a wonderful activity for the whole family to enjoy! Join the Nature Center to learn the basics of birding with your family and get your children excited about birds in our area. Bring binoculars if you have them. Preregistration required. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: FREE, funded through a grant from…

In this class geared towards preschool children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs, and a caregiver, we will explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks are required for adults and encouraged for…

Plants need not only sun and water to grow, but also need a buffet of essential mineral nutrients in order to thrive. Mineral nutrients are found in the soil, and can be added via numerous amendments and fertilizers. Join us to learn about the importance of adding minerals to your soil in this online class…

Do you have a budding artist at home? Have your child ages 7 - 12 join us for this fun class to learn to make natural dyes and paints. Students will discover how to use the natural colors in vegetables, teas, coffee, fruits and many other unexpected sources to create beautiful art work. This program…

Join the Nature Center as we explore Coogan Farm looking for resident and migrating songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels, and is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration is required. Masks are optional. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20

Tune in to learn about turkeys, which is especially fitting this time of year. We’ll share fun turkey facts, such as they can fly at speeds of 55 mph, have a home range of several square miles and like to roost in trees!

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in 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 time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty of…

Join us for our free drop off program for children ages 5 to 10 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats. This program’s topic is insects in winter! We will learn more about how insects survive the winter, go on a winter bug hunt and spend lots of time outside. Preregistration is…