Adventures in Nature: To Migrate or Not?
Join DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore which…
Family Crabbing
Join DPNC for crabbing at our secret location. There will be a brief intro to basic techniques of crabbing and…
Chickadees at DPNC
Join us on Friday mornings from 9:30-11 for our Chickadees program. Designed for children ages 2-4 with a caregiver to…
Celebration of the Sun
You’ve heard of Earth Day? Well, on Saturday, Sep 20th, we will celebrate the SUN. All ages and backgrounds are…
Full Moon Hike at the Peace Sanctuary
Celebrate the Harvest Moon with a night hike at the Peace Sanctuary. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we’ll…
Bugs and Beyond!
The world is teeming with fascinating creatures and among the most diverse and successful are the arthropods, our 6 and…
Birding at Coogan Farm
Join us as we explore Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds as well as raptors. This program is…
Family Crabbing
Join us for crabbing at our secret location. There will be a brief intro to basic techniques of crabbing and…
Hike the Peace Sanctuary
End the summer work week with a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. Join DPNC as we stroll the hillside…
Nature Night Out
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll…
Birding at Coogan Farm
Join DPNC as we explore Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds as well as raptors. This program is…
Owls of CT
Learn about Connecticut’s native owls and meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors! This program is intended for adults. Pre-registration is required.…
Mushroom Foraging Intensive with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Join the Mushroom Hunting foundation in a half day intensive mushroom foraging class. The day will begin with an indoor…
Summer Chickadees
Celebrate summer with the Summer Chickadees at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and…
Family Hike and Picnic at DPNC
Round out your week with a family hike and picnic dinner at the Nature Center. Pack your dinner and we…
Nature Night Out
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll…
Summer Chickadees
Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live…
Summer Chickadees
Celebrate summer at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to…
Raptors of CT
Get to know the raptors living in your backyard! We’ll discuss Connecticut’s native birds of prey, including owls, hawks, and…
