Meet DPNC’s Resident Animals
Join us at the Nature Center for a FREE presentation as part of CT Open House Day including some of…
Adventures in Nature: Pond Dipping
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore our duck…
Nature Journaling with Jonah
Join Our Nature Journaling Workshop Led by Jonah Salsich at DPNC on June 20th from 9:30 to 11:30! Slow down,…
Horseshoe Crab Walk at Bluff Point
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along…
Sheets Family Forest Guided Hike
Enjoy hiking in this picturesque landscape with views of bogs, vernal pools, the Green Fall River, and rolling forested hills.…
Discovery Station
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly program! Come at any time between 10:00 am -…
Adventures in Nature: Eggs
Join DPNC the second Saturday of every month for Adventures in Nature! This month, we’re cracking the case of who…
DPNC BioBlitz
Join DPNC to find and identify as many species as possible throughout our trails with the help of iNaturalist! We’ll…
Groton-Ledyard Reservoir Hike
Explore remote and secluded sections of the Groton Reservoir watershed normally closed to the public. This guided hike with a…
Coastal Mudworks Pottery Explorers: Ages 5-7
In this 60-minute workshop learn hand-building basics, shape exploration, and collaborative creations. Emphasizing fun and creativity in a relaxed, hands-on…
Coastal Mudworks Animal Sculpting Workshop
Learn how to sculpt an animal using pinch pot techniques in this fun and creative 2-hour workshop! Decorate your animal…
Reptile and Amphibian Encounter
Come meet the coolest residents at the nature center, literally! Get face-to-face with our cold-blooded animal ambassadors, including turtles, snakes,…
Hike DPNC and Coogan Farm
Looking for something fun and free to do on a Sunday morning? Stop by DPNC for a hike through our…
Coastal Mudworks Intro to Sculpture 4 Week Class
In the 4 Week Class Mondays 1-3pm, learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building…
Woodcock Walk at Manatuck
Join DPNC at twilight to witness one of nature’s most bizarre courtship displays. Male American Woodcocks leave the safety of…
DPNC Presents: Signs of Spring
Spring sneaks in slowly here in Connecticut, but if you know what to look for, the signs are everywhere. From…
Full Pink Moon Walk at the Peace Sanctuary
Watch the April Pink Moon rise from a beautiful overlook! Join DPNC for a guided evening hike through the Peace…
Invasive Plants and Our Natural World
Invasive plants are changing our local landscapes, crowding out native plants and making it harder for our ecosystem to stay…
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 family-friendly program! Kids of all ages with a caregiver are…
