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…
Full Hunter’s Moon @ Coogan Farm
Celebrate the full moon during a hike up the hill at Coogan Farm. Please note full moon hikes happen even…
Handbuilt Mugs Workshop
Back by popular demand! Learn how to roll a slab, form your mug, craft a handle, and embellish your personalized…
Hike the Nature Center
Join us for a hike along the trails at DPNC. We’ll explore a variety of habitats, including forests, meadows and…
Sounds of Nature
Nature is filled with beautiful music. Take time to appreciate the lovely sounds that are created by nature during this…
The Green-Tie Celebration: Open Spaces, Wild Places
Chamber of Commerce · Charity · Community · Educational · Family · Food · Fundraiser · Nature · Nearby · Recreation
Join us for our signature gala filled with nature, camaraderie, and celebration. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres,…
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…
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…
