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…
Summer Chickadees
Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to…
Herping Hike at DPNC
Take a walk through the trails of DPNC to discover what reptiles and amphibians live on the property. Learn about…
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 by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live…
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…
Migration and Fall Warblers Zoom
Last fall, over 80 million birds passed through the region on their way to their wintering grounds. Learn about the…
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…
Maintaining the Summer Garden
Learn how to help your garden thrive this summer! Maintaining the garden is an ongoing task with foliar feeding, mulching,…
Adventures in Nature: Pond Dipping
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month is all about pond dipping:…
Summer Foraging
Join us at the Nature Center with our 3 foragers to learn how to find ingredients for your next meal…
