Discovery Station
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly program! Kids of all ages with a caregiver are…
Snakes of CT
Learn to identify Connecticut’s native snakes and discover their important role in our ecosystems. Join DPNC on Sunday, March 22nd…
Spring Music & Movement @ The Bill Memorial Library
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and…
Woodland Egg Hunt
Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, meet resident animal friends along the way, and say…
Bricks Ahoy!
Build, explore, and unwind at Bricks Ahoy! Enjoy hands-on building activities, meet friendly Newfoundland dogs, hunt for hidden minifigures, and…
Pirate Days
Avast, me hearties, head over to Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 16 and 17, 2026 for a…
Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During…
Brickwrecks Opening Day
Join us in celebrating the opening of "Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks" with a special opening day event on…
Take Your Child to the Library Day @ Bill Memorial Library
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!! The Bill Memorial Library invites you to visit the library on Saturday, February…
Nature Night Out @ Coogan Farm
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Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 6 to 12, spend the evening at…
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 Haley Farm
Join DPNC as we explore Haley Farm State Park looking for migrating and resident shorebirds, ducks and raptors. This program…
Greens Sale
Greens Sale with Custom Decorating on December 5 – 6. The Greens Sale will take place at Union Baptist Church,…
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…
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…
