Family Hike and Picnic
Round out your week with a family hike and picnic dinner at the Nature Center. Pack your dinner and we…
Glacial Park Guided Hike
Enjoy a FREE guided hike at Glacial Park in Ledyard where you'll learn more about this amazing boulder train while…
Gungywamp Hike
Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along…
Birding at Rocky Neck State Park
Get a crash course in coastal birding at Rocky Neck in East Lyme! Our expert ornithologist and DPNC staff member…
Fairies in the Forest
The Nature Center’s forest fairies have come out to play and are excited to share the secrets to being kind…
Conn College Arboretum Nature Walk
Join DPNC for a walk at the Conn College Arboretum where we can access their Native Plant Collection/Bolleswood Natural Area!…
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…
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…
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
Community · Educational · Family · Food · Games · Health & Wellness · Kids · Nature · Nearby · Recreation
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 6 to 12, spend the evening at…
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!…
Birding at Haley Farm
Join DPNC as we explore Haley Farm State Park looking for migrating and resident shorebirds, ducks and raptors. This program…
Winter Duck and Waterfowl Walk at Barn Island
Community · Educational · Featured · Health & Wellness · Nature · Nearby · Recreation · Tours · Water
Join us at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area for a birding adventure as we search for wintering shorebirds, ducks, and…
Vacation Day: Fort Building
School’s out—time to head into the woods! We’ll combine natural materials, teamwork, and creative problem-solving to explore the basics of…
Family Night Hike and Campfire
Explore the night with your family on a guided night hike with stops along the way to test our night…
