Peace Sanctuary Hike
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River. As we trek through the…
Coastal Mudworks Sip and Spin Workshops
Want to try out the pottery wheel? Now you can with this solo or date night event! Participant will make…
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…
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…
Discovery Station
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly program! Come at any time between 10:00 am -…
DPNC BioBlitz
Join DPNC to find and identify as many species as possible throughout our trails with the help of iNaturalist! We’ll…
Mother’s Day Flower Sale
Our annual Mother's Day Flower Sale will be held on the FRONT STEPS of Union Baptist Church, 119 High Street,…
Coastal Mudworks Pottery Explorers: Ages 5-7
In this 60-minute workshop learn hand-building basics, shape exploration, and collaborative creations. Emphasizing fun and creativity in a relaxed, hands-on…
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 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…
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…
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…
Snakes of CT
Learn to identify Connecticut’s native snakes and discover their important role in our ecosystems. Join DPNC on Sunday, March 22nd…
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.…
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…
