Discovery Program with DPNC
Get outside and discover nature this summer! This year DPNC has two Discovery classes: a preschool group and a school-aged…
Eat Your Invasives
Join DPNC on Friday June 13th to fight invasives by foraging for your food! This class discusses the edible parts…
DPNC Seasonal Foraging Hike
Join DPNC on Thursday June 5th to discover what plants and fungi are edible in our forests! An experienced guide…
CT Open House Day: Meet Our Resident Animals
Hear our resident animals’ stories and learn how we can help their species in the wild. Join us at the…
Eat Your Invasives
Fight invasives by foraging for your food! This class discusses the edible parts of our common invasive plant and introduces…
Lady Slipper and Wildflower Walk at the Peace Sanctuary
Late May is a wonderful time to look for Southern New England’s wildflowers. Lady’s Slippers are among our most unique…
Earth Weekend
Celebrate Earth and nature with DPNC! From 10am–3 pm on Saturday and Sunday, DPNC will be offering free museum admission,…
WoodenBoat Show 2025
The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs.…
Vacation Day Program: Slimy Creatures
Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school? Learn about all our slimy…
Vacation Day Program: Aquatic Insects
Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school? Learn about the tiny creatures…
Full Pink Moon Walk at the Peace Sanctuary
Join us for a guided hike through the Peace Sanctuary, leading to an overlook where we’ll watch the April Pink…
Management of Invasive Plants in Spring
Invasive plants threaten biodiversity and degrade habitats for native wildlife. Learn what makes invasives so harmful, how to identify many…
Light The World Giving Machines
Meet the immediate local and global charity needs with a vending machine. 100% of donations go to your choice of…
Giving Garden Harvest
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs…
Firefly Nights
The fireflies are out! After a brief introduction to the amazing life cycle of fireflies, we’ll hike the trails at…
Solar Eclipse Activities at Mystic Seaport Museum
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will arc across the United States. While Connecticut does not fall on…
Mudhead Benefit Cup Regatta & MegaParty in Support of Always Home
GREAT RACES! GREAT PARTY! GREAT CAUSE! For over 30 years, Mudhead sailors have raised funds and awareness for worthy charities.…
Femme & Nest Fundraiser Pop-Up: Artist Kelsey Lloyd!
Join us on February 17th from 12pm-5pm for a popup & fundraiser for talented local artist Kelsey Lloyd! We're helping…
