North Stonington Historical Society’s Cemeteries Open House
North Stonington’s 124 cemeteries and burial sites provide a remarkable record of our community’s history. From the Indigenous people who…
Green Tie Celebration
Green Tie is the Nature Center's main fundraiser for the year, supporting all its operations and environmental education programs. This…
Fall Foraging with Amelia
Come to DPNC and learn how to identify and sustainably harvest herbs and other edibles on a foraging hike through…
Mushroom Foraging Workshop with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Come to DPNC to learn how to make a trail to table meal! In this exciting half-day mushroom foraging class,…
Birding at Rocky Neck State Park
Get a crash course in coastal birding at Rocky Neck in East Lyme! Our expert ornithologist and DPNC staff member…
Coastal Mudworks Japanese Tea Bowls Summer and Winter
This 2-hour workshop offers an immersive, hands-on exploration of Japanese tea bowls and culture. Create your own summer and winter…
Coastal Mudworks Handbuilt Fruit Bowl Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop, get creative with clay as you design and build a fruit bowl statement piece. Students will…
Coastal Mudworks Intro to Sculpture 4 Week Class
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture.…
Gungywamp Hike
This is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of…
Discovery Station at DPNC
Calling for kids of all ages with a caregiver to come discover the wonders of nature together at DPNC for…
Conn College Arboretum Nature Walk
Join DPNC for a walk at the Conn College Arboretum where we can access their Native Plant Collection/Bolleswood Natural Area!…
Meet DPNC’s Resident Animals
Join us at the Nature Center for a FREE presentation as part of CT Open House Day including some of…
Adventures in Nature: Pond Dipping
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore our duck…
Horseshoe Crab Walk at Bluff Point
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along…
Discovery Station
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly program! Come at any time between 10:00 am -…
Family Insect Catching at DPNC
Spring is prime time for bugs! Gather the family and search the meadow for grasshoppers, butterflies, spiders, and more during…
Reptile and Amphibian Encounter
Come meet the coolest residents at the nature center, literally! Get face-to-face with our cold-blooded animal ambassadors, including turtles, snakes,…
Woodcock Walk at Manatuck
Join DPNC at twilight to witness one of nature’s most bizarre courtship displays. Male American Woodcocks leave the safety of…
DPNC Presents: Signs of Spring
Spring sneaks in slowly here in Connecticut, but if you know what to look for, the signs are everywhere. From…
Birding at Rocky Neck State Park
Explore Rocky Neck State Park in search of resident songbirds, raptors, and ducks. This program is great for birders of…
