Free Guided Hike at the Peace Sanctuary
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River. As we trek through the…
Family Hike and Picnic
Round out your week with a family hike and picnic dinner at the Nature Center. Pack your dinner and we…
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,…
Glacial Park Guided Hike
Enjoy a FREE guided hike at Glacial Park in Ledyard where you'll learn more about this amazing boulder train while…
Peace Sanctuary Hike
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River. As we trek through the…
Rhododendron Hike at Avery Preserve
Enjoy a FREE guided hike with a DPNC Naturalist this Thursday, July 3rd throughout Avalonia's beautiful Avery Preserve in Ledyard…
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…
Gungywamp Hike
This is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of…
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!…
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…
Sheets Family Forest Guided Hike
Enjoy hiking in this picturesque landscape with views of bogs, vernal pools, the Green Fall River, and rolling forested hills.…
DPNC BioBlitz
Join DPNC to find and identify as many species as possible throughout our trails with the help of iNaturalist! We’ll…
Groton-Ledyard Reservoir Hike
Explore remote and secluded sections of the Groton Reservoir watershed normally closed to the public. This guided hike with a…
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…
Hike DPNC and Coogan Farm
Looking for something fun and free to do on a Sunday morning? Stop by DPNC for a hike through our…
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…
Full Pink Moon Walk at the Peace Sanctuary
Watch the April Pink Moon rise from a beautiful overlook! Join DPNC for a guided evening hike through the Peace…
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…
Adventures in Nature: Tree Tapping
Join DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we’ll be tapping into…
Gungywamp Hike
Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along…
