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…
Coastal Mudworks Intro to Sculpture 4 Week Class
In the 4 Week Class Mondays 1-3pm, learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building…
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…
DPNC Presents: Signs of Spring
Spring sneaks in slowly here in Connecticut, but if you know what to look for, the signs are everywhere. From…
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…
Invasive Plants and Our Natural World
Invasive plants are changing our local landscapes, crowding out native plants and making it harder for our ecosystem to stay…
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 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…
Homeschool Anatomy Series: Small Mammals
Go beneath the fur to see how small mammals work. Through hands-on dissection, students will explore structures, organ systems, and…
Foliar Feeding Zoom Workshop
Boost your garden’s health and productivity with foliar feeding. Learn how to create nutrient-rich foliar sprays using simple, natural ingredients.…
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…
Team Bluebird!
Discover the comeback story of the Eastern Bluebird, made possible by dedicated community scientists who have built and monitored nest…
Full Worm Moon Walk at Coogan Farm
Celebrate the full moon (also a blood moon eclipse!) and the changing season with a FREE evening hike at Coogan…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs at DPNC
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children…
Environmental Afternoons
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the…
