Peace Sanctuary Hike
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River. As we trek through the…
Fall Foraging with Amelia
Come to DPNC and learn how to identify and sustainably harvest herbs and other edibles on a foraging hike through…
Moth Ball
While butterflies get most of the daytime glory, nighttime belongs to the moths! Come to the Nature Center after dark…
Free Guided Hike at the Peace Sanctuary
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River. As we trek through the…
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 Intro to Handbuilding: Ages 8-15
In this 60-minute workshop you'll learn basic building techniques such as pinch pots, coils, and slabs. Sign up for one…
Coastal Mudworks Pocket Wall Vase Workshop
Come join us for a 2-hour wall pocket vase workshop. Step-by-step instruction will be provided while you learn how to…
Family Hike and Picnic
Round out your week with a family hike and picnic dinner at the Nature Center. Pack your dinner and we…
Mushroom Foraging Workshop with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Come to DPNC to learn how to make a trail to table meal! In this exciting half-day mushroom foraging class,…
Adventures in Nature: Fruits and Berries
Join us at DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will…
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…
Coastal Mudworks Sip and Spin Workshops
Want to try out the pottery wheel? Now you can with this solo or date night event! Participant will make…
Coastal Mudworks Japanese Tea Bowls Summer and Winter
This 2-hour workshop offers an immersive, hands-on exploration of Japanese tea bowls and culture. Create your own summer and winter…
Coastal Mudworks Handbuilt Fruit Bowl Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop, get creative with clay as you design and build a fruit bowl statement piece. Students will…
Coastal Mudworks Intro to Sculpture 4 Week Class
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture.…
Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show @ The Bill Memorial Library
ED POPIELARCZYK’S MAGIC SHOW! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and families to Ed Popielarczyk’s…
Gungywamp Hike
This is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of…
