DPNCs Meet the Animals
Get up close and personal with DPNC’s amazing animal ambassadors! Bring the family to meet snakes, turtles, owls, and more…
Coogan Farm Natural Heritage Hike
Join DPNC for a guided walk meandering through the Coogan Farm to learn what the lands tells us about the…
Adventures in Nature: Beavers
Join DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore why…
Owls of CT
Learn about Connecticut’s native owls and meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors. This program is for adults. Pre-registration is required. Meets…
Discovery at DPNC
Get outside and discover nature this fall! We have two Discovery classes: a preschool group and a school-aged group, both…
Meet the Animals
Get up close and personal with DPNC’s amazing animal ambassadors! Bring the family to meet snakes, turtles, owls, and more…
Vacation Day: Fort Building
School’s out—time to head into the woods! We’ll combine natural materials, teamwork, and creative problem-solving to explore the basics of…
Family Night Hike and Campfire
Explore the night with your family on a guided night hike with stops along the way to test our night…
Full Beaver Moon at the Peace Sanctuary
Celebrate the full beaver moon during a guided hike at the Peace Sanctuary. Please note full moon hikes happen even…
Vacation Day: Nature’s Engineers
From the way birds fly to how beavers build, engineers are inspired by nature every day. Children ages 6-10 will…
Spooky Nature Trails
What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls.…
Author Q&A: Eyes in the Soles of My Feet by Caroline Sutton
Join DPNC for a conversation with the author of "Eyes in the Soles of my Feet," Caroline Sutton. With this…
Buggin’ Out: Tasting the World of Edible Insects
Calling all adventurous eaters! Discover the world of edible insects! Adults and families will explore the ecological and health benefits…
DPNC Presents: Connecticut’s Predators
Discover the hidden world of our diverse local predators. From snakes to bears, learn about their current population numbers, what…
Full Hunter’s Moon @ Coogan Farm
Celebrate the full moon during a hike up the hill at Coogan Farm. Please note full moon hikes happen even…
Environmental Afternoons
Join DPNC every Tuesday for our Environmental Afternoons! Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world.…
Hike the Nature Center
Join us for a hike along the trails at DPNC. We’ll explore a variety of habitats, including forests, meadows and…
Sounds of Nature
Nature is filled with beautiful music. Take time to appreciate the lovely sounds that are created by nature during this…
The Green-Tie Celebration: Open Spaces, Wild Places
Chamber of Commerce · Charity · Community · Educational · Family · Food · Fundraiser · Nature · Nearby · Recreation
Join us for our signature gala filled with nature, camaraderie, and celebration. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres,…
Adventures in Nature: To Migrate or Not?
Join DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore which…
