Family Crabbing
Join us for crabbing at our secret location. There will be a brief intro to basic techniques of crabbing and…
Nature Night Out
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll…
Birding at Coogan Farm
Join DPNC as we explore Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds as well as raptors. This program is…
Owls of CT
Learn about Connecticut’s native owls and meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors! This program is intended for adults. Pre-registration is required.…
Family Seining at Bluff Point
Gather the family for quality time in nature! We will search for crabs, fish, and crustaceans using seine and dip…
Gungywamp Hike
Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along…
Mushroom Foraging Intensive with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Join the Mushroom Hunting foundation in a half day intensive mushroom foraging class. The day will begin with an indoor…
Summer Chickadees
Celebrate summer with the Summer Chickadees at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and…
Birding at Harkness Memorial State Park
Join us as we explore Harkness Memorial State Park looking for songbirds, raptors and more. This program is great for…
Family Hike and Picnic at DPNC
Round out your week with a family hike and picnic dinner at the Nature Center. Pack your dinner and we…
Family Pond Dipping Exploration
Who in your family is the frog-catching expert? Find out on Sunday with family pond dipping at DPNC! Spend some…
Gungywamp Hike
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Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along…
Nature Night Out
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll…
Groton Ledyard Reservoir Hike
Hike with us around the more secluded parts of the Groton Reservoir. We will explore the north side of the…
Summer Chickadees
Celebrate summer at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to…
Raptors of CT
Get to know the raptors living in your backyard! We’ll discuss Connecticut’s native birds of prey, including owls, hawks, and…
Firefly Walk
Enjoy nature’s fireworks with DPNC! After an introduction to the dazzling world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails looking for…
Tefftweald at Birchenturn Hike
Learn about the history and wildlife of Tefftweald at Birchenturn! With a DPNC naturalist as your guide, we will explore…
Rhododendron Hike at Avery Preserve
Rhododendrons, stone walls, beech trees, and wetlands await at this Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Avery Preserve in Ledyard. Guided by a…
