Spooky Nature Stories
Join us for an evening of thrills and chills as we set off on a guided family hike through the…
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…
Discovery – free special needs nature program
Celebrate nature’s most colorful season, fall! We have two Discovery classes, a preschool and school-aged group, both for children with…
Nature Night Out
Enjoy an evening out while your children, ages 6 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We’ll play…
Crabbing with DPNC
Join us for a crabbing adventure at our secret location. Start with a quick introduction to crabbing techniques and crab…
Bugs & Butterflies – FREE Family Program
Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled bug catching adventure! We’ll kick off with a brief introduction to our…
Green-Tie Celebration: Secret Gardens
Join us at our annual Green-Tie Celebration, a garden party to support the Nature Center. It will be an evening…
Giving Garden Harvest
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs…
Summer Trees Walk & Talk
Join us for our Summer Tree Walk and Talk program. Together we will learn about and identify various tree species…
Snakes Alive! – FREE
Curious about who’s slithering around your yard? Join us as we learn how to identify local snake species and understand…
Glacial Park Rock Scramble – FREE
Calling adventurous children and families! Join us for a fantastic scramble and hike over the ancient boulders left behind by…
Peace Sanctuary Morning Walk
Wednesday. Join us for a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River, where you’ll explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property…
Gungywamp Guided Hike in Groton
Summer is a great time of year to get a full view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an…
Counselors in Training Summer Camp
Adventurers (Ages 13-15) Are you ready to take summer camp to the next level? A counselor in training’s primary role…
Summer Chickadees
Fridays. July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our…
Green Tie Celebration
Enjoy a nature-centered evening of mingling with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and camaraderie at our annual Green-Tie Celebration, this year on…
Saturday Birding at Haley Farm State Park
Saturday, June 22 – 8 am-10 am Enjoy a summer morning walk and naturalist-led birding session at Haley Farm State…
Peace Sanctuary Morning Walk
Monday. Start your week off with a relaxing morning walk at the Peace Sanctuary. We’ll stroll the hillside, admiring beautiful…
Eating Your Invasives
Tuesday. What’s the best way to deal with invasive plants? Eat them! Walk the trails at Coogan Farm with a…
Summer Solstice Hike
Thursday. Celebrate the longest day of the year and the arrival of summer with a hike exploring the trails at…
