The History & Views of the Peace Sanctuary: A Guided Hike with DPNC
Enjoy a peaceful guided hike at the historic Peace Sanctuary with DPNC this Sunday, December 7th. This moderately challenging hike…
Evergreen Gnome Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center by creating your own tabletop-sized evergreen gnome! Have fun…
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own festive wreath or kissing ball with DPNC! In this hands-on workshop,…
Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Hike with DPNC
Ready for a challenge? Bring the family and join DPNC for a FREE hike through Oswegatchie Hills, where rugged trails,…
Planning you Spring Planting
A good gardening season starts with strong plants. In this class, you’ll learn how to give your garden a healthy…
Greens Sale
Greens Sale with Custom Decorating on December 5 – 6. The Greens Sale will take place at Union Baptist Church,…
Winter Duck and Waterfowl Walk at Barn Island with DPNC
Join DPNC at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area for a birding adventure as we search for wintering shorebirds, ducks, and…
Coogan Farm Natural Heritage Hike
Join DPNC for a guided walk meandering through the Coogan Farm to learn what the lands tells us about the…
Owls of CT
Learn about Connecticut’s native owls and meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors. This program is for adults. Pre-registration is required. Meets…
Discovery at DPNC
Get outside and discover nature this fall! We have two Discovery classes: a preschool group and a school-aged group, both…
Meet the Animals
Get up close and personal with DPNC’s amazing animal ambassadors! Bring the family to meet snakes, turtles, owls, and more…
Vacation Day: Fort Building
School’s out—time to head into the woods! We’ll combine natural materials, teamwork, and creative problem-solving to explore the basics of…
Family Night Hike and Campfire
Explore the night with your family on a guided night hike with stops along the way to test our night…
Full Beaver Moon at the Peace Sanctuary
Celebrate the full beaver moon during a guided hike at the Peace Sanctuary. Please note full moon hikes happen even…
Vacation Day: Nature’s Engineers
From the way birds fly to how beavers build, engineers are inspired by nature every day. Children ages 6-10 will…
Spooky Nature Trails
What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls.…
Author Q&A: Eyes in the Soles of My Feet by Caroline Sutton
Join DPNC for a conversation with the author of "Eyes in the Soles of my Feet," Caroline Sutton. With this…
Buggin’ Out: Tasting the World of Edible Insects
Calling all adventurous eaters! Discover the world of edible insects! Adults and families will explore the ecological and health benefits…
DPNC Presents: Connecticut’s Predators
Discover the hidden world of our diverse local predators. From snakes to bears, learn about their current population numbers, what…
Big Sit Breakfast- Rocky Neck State Park
Rise and shine with the birds at our “Big Sit” breakfast event! What’s a “Big Sit,” you ask? It’s a…
