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…
Groton Ledyard Reservoir Hike
Hike with us around the more secluded parts of the Groton Reservoir. We will explore the north side of the…
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…
Tefftweald at Birchenturn Hike
Learn about the history and wildlife of Tefftweald at Birchenturn! With a DPNC naturalist as your guide, we will explore…
Rhododendron Hike at Avery Preserve
Rhododendrons, stone walls, beech trees, and wetlands await at this Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Avery Preserve in Ledyard. Guided by a…
Accessible Birding at NNWR
Everyone is welcome as we explore Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge (NNWR) in Charlestown, Rhode Island on a wheelchair-friendly birding trip…
Summer Foraging
Join us at the Nature Center with our 3 foragers to learn how to find ingredients for your next meal…
Sound Bathing with Brandy
Join Brandy Lefsyk, PTA, E-RYT 500, Usui Reiki Master, Astrologer, Channel, Sound Healer. With the use of singing bowls, chimes,…
Gungywamp Hike with DPNC
This is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of…
Sassafras Soda Workshop with Sophie
Join DPNC as we learn the basics of identifying and sustainably foraging sassafras in this immersive workshop. Sassafras is a…
Peace Sanctuary Hike
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River with DPNC. As we trek…
Glacier Park Guided Hike
Learn more about this amazing boulder train in Ledyard as we explore the trails and rocks left behind by the…
Horseshoe Crab Walk at Napatree
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along…
DPNC Seasonal Foraging Hike
Join DPNC on Thursday June 5th to discover what plants and fungi are edible in our forests! An experienced guide…
CT Open House Day: Meet Our Resident Animals
Hear our resident animals’ stories and learn how we can help their species in the wild. Join us at the…
Eat Your Invasives
Fight invasives by foraging for your food! This class discusses the edible parts of our common invasive plant and introduces…
Environmental Afternoons – Bluff Point Trip
Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages…
Gungywamp Hike
Saturday. Spring is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site…
Family Bird Walk
Saturday. Birding can be a wonderful family activity! Learn the basics of birding with your family and get your children…
Owl Prowl
Friday. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a…
