Team Bluebird!
Discover the comeback story of the Eastern Bluebird, made possible by dedicated community scientists who have built and monitored nest…
Avalonia’s Avery Preserve Hike
Join DPNC as we explore this beautiful Avalonia Land Conservancy preserve in Ledyard. We will take a closer look at…
Full Worm Moon Walk at Coogan Farm
Celebrate the full moon (also a blood moon eclipse!) and the changing season with a FREE evening hike at Coogan…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs at DPNC
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children…
Environmental Afternoons
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the…
Woodland Egg Hunt
Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, meet resident animal friends along the way, and say…
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…
Valentine’s Day Seed Planting Party!
Bring the family (children 8 and up) to the Giving Garden for our first seed-starting day of the year! What…
Adventures in Nature: Winter Survival Strategies of Wildlife
From wood frogs that freeze solid to hibernating groundhogs, explore the diverse ways local animals make it through winter. Learn…
Hike the Pine Swamp Wildlife Corridor
Enjoy a quiet and free guided winter walk through Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Pine Swamp in Gales Ferry. Join DPNC as…
Nature Night Out @ Coogan Farm
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Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 6 to 12, spend the evening at…
Birding at the Niantic Boardwalk
Bundle up and join us at the Niantic Boardwalk to search for wintering ducks and coastal birds. This program is…
Vacation Day: Winter Birdwatchers
Join us at DPNC where children ages 6-10 will discover which birds spend the winter in Connecticut and how to…
Gungywamp Hike
Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along…
Vacation Day: Nature Creations
Let nature inspire your creativity! Come to DPNC for another incredible Vacation Day program. Children aged 6-10 years will take…
Vacation Day: Rocks Rock!
Unearth the fascinating world of rocks and minerals during this exciting Vacation Day program for children ages 6-10! Learn how…
Avery Farm Preserve Hike
Join DPNC for a FREE guided hike through Groton Open Space Association’s Avery Farm Nature Preserve. This mostly flat trail…
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…
Discovery Station
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive, and FREE family-friendly program at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center!…
Adventures in Nature: Winter Survival Secrets
Join us here at DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! Bundle up and…
