Peace Sanctuary Hike
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River. As we trek through the…
Fall Foraging with Amelia
Come to DPNC and learn how to identify and sustainably harvest herbs and other edibles on a foraging hike through…
Bugs and Beyond!
Gather your family and friends for a FREE and fun-filled adventure catching bugs and butterflies. After a brief introduction to…
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,…
Adventures in Nature: Fruits and Berries
Join us at DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will…
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…
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…
Fairies in the Forest
The Nature Center’s forest fairies have come out to play and are excited to share the secrets to being kind…
Coastal Mudworks Handbuilt Fruit Bowl Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop, get creative with clay as you design and build a fruit bowl statement piece. Students will…
Coastal Mudworks Intro to Sculpture 4 Week Class
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture.…
Gungywamp Hike
This is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of…
Discovery Station at DPNC
Calling for kids of all ages with a caregiver to come discover the wonders of nature together at DPNC for…
Adventures in Nature: Pond Dipping
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore our duck…
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.…
Discovery Station
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly program! Come at any time between 10:00 am -…
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…
Reptile and Amphibian Encounter
Come meet the coolest residents at the nature center, literally! Get face-to-face with our cold-blooded animal ambassadors, including turtles, snakes,…
