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…
Peace Sanctuary Hike
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River. As we trek through the…
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 Japanese Tea Bowls Summer and Winter
This 2-hour workshop offers an immersive, hands-on exploration of Japanese tea bowls and culture. Create your own summer and winter…
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…
Meet DPNC’s Resident Animals
Join us at the Nature Center for a FREE presentation as part of CT Open House Day including some of…
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…
Nature Journaling with Jonah
Join Our Nature Journaling Workshop Led by Jonah Salsich at DPNC on June 20th from 9:30 to 11:30! Slow down,…
Adventures in Nature: Eggs
Join DPNC the second Saturday of every month for Adventures in Nature! This month, we’re cracking the case of who…
DPNC BioBlitz
Join DPNC to find and identify as many species as possible throughout our trails with the help of iNaturalist! We’ll…
Coastal Mudworks Intro to Handbuilding: Ages 8+
In this 60-minute workshop learn basic building techniques such as pinch pots, coils, and slabs. Sign up for multiple weeks…
Coastal Mudworks Intro to Wheel Throwing: Ages 12+
Try out the pottery wheel in this fun 90-minute workshop for beginners. Choose two pieces to keep. Pick a glaze…
Coastal Mudworks Animal Sculpting Workshop
Learn how to sculpt an animal using pinch pot techniques in this fun and creative 2-hour workshop! Decorate your animal…
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,…
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…
