Full Harvest Moon at Coogan Farm – FREE
Celebrate the full moon during a hike up the hill at Coogan Farm. Please note full moon hikes happen even…
Hike Coogan Farm – FREE Guided Hike
Join us for a hike through the fields and orchards of Coogan Farm. Along the way, we’ll stop by the…
Gungywamp Guided Hike in Groton
Summer is a great time of year to get a full view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an…
Peace Sanctuary Morning Walk
Join us for a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River, where you’ll explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property on…
Summer Trees Walk & Talk
Join us for our Summer Tree Walk and Talk program. Together we will learn about and identify various tree species…
Hike the Nature Center
Join us for a hike through the wetlands, forests, and meadows of the Nature Center. We’ll explore these diverse habitats,…
Glacial Park Rock Scramble – FREE
Calling adventurous children and families! Join us for a fantastic scramble and hike over the ancient boulders left behind by…
Peace Sanctuary Morning Walk
Wednesday. Join us for a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River, where you’ll explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property…
Firefly Nights
The fireflies are out! After a brief introduction to the amazing life cycle of fireflies, we’ll hike the trails at…
Saturday Birding at Haley Farm State Park
Saturday, June 22 – 8 am-10 am Enjoy a summer morning walk and naturalist-led birding session at Haley Farm State…
Peace Sanctuary Morning Walk
Monday. Start your week off with a relaxing morning walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside, admiring beautiful…
Summer Solstice Hike
Thursday. Celebrate the longest day of the year and the arrival of summer with a hike exploring the trails at…
Hike the Groton-Ledyard Reservoir
Friday, June 21 – 10am-12:00pm Witness the beauty of woodlands and sparkling pristine waters on trails winding through secluded sections…
Mr. Bill’s Woodland Ramble
Ramble through the trails and support the Nature Center! Join us for a special 5K trail walk/run starting a Coogan…
Free Hike: the Stone Bridges at DPNC
Join us for a spring exploration of the Stone Bridges Trail at the Nature Center. Along the way we’ll investigate…
Horseshoe Crab Walk with Mystic Aquarium & DPNC at Bluff Point
Around this time each year, horseshoe crabs crawl out of the ocean and onto the beaches of New England to…
Monday Morning Birding at DPNC
Witness spring migration by joining us for a morning birding walk at DPNC. Each week will bring new birds to…
Gungywamp Guided Hike in Groton
Spring is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of…
Spooky Nature Trails
Boo! Head to the Nature Center for our annual Halloween festivities, Spooky Nature Trails, on Friday, October 20 & Saturday,…
