Earth Weekend
Celebrate Earth and nature with DPNC! From 10am–3 pm on Saturday and Sunday, DPNC will be offering free museum admission,…
Vacation Day Program: Spring Birds
Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school? Learn about all the birds…
Intro to Birding
New to birding or want to refresh your skills? Join us for an introduction to birding. We’ll discuss tips and…
Adventures in Nature: Vernal Pools
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore vernal pools,…
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…
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Presents Raptors of Connecticut
DPNC PRESENTS RAPTORS OF CONNECTICUT The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 1 through…
Owl Prowl
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more…
Survival Shelters: Vacation Day Program
Brave the cold and learn how to make your own debris shelter in the woods at DPNC. Dress for the…
Discovery
Embrace the cold and get outside and discover nature this winter! This year we have two Discovery classes, a preschool…
Animals in Winter
Winter is a challenging time for wildlife in Connecticut. Learn more about the amazing strategies animals have for surviving the…
Barn Island Waterfowl Walk – FREE guided walk
Explore the shoreline and marshes of Barn Island Wildlife Management Area looking for overwintering ducks and other waterfowl with staff…
Adventures in Nature: Squirrels
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month is all about squirrels. Learn…
Luminaria: A Winter Walk in the Woods
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter…
Fall Birding at Rocky Neck
Take a guided birding walk with a DPNC naturalist at Rocky Neck State Park We’ll be looking for year round…
Hoots and Howls: A Halloween Nature Party!
Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of young family-friendly Halloween fun! Enjoy hands-on nature activities, meet some of our resident…
Gungywamp Guided Hike
Fall is a colorful time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of…
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…
