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Upcycled Art Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Celebrate Earth with a bit of imagination. Join us for a morning at Coogan Farm in the JX Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Using upcycled supplies, create fun and imaginative works of art! Preregistration is required. Meets at the JX Barn at Coogan Farm. Members and…

Free

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty of…

Free

Drawing Barred Owls (In-Person)

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

During this in-person class we will learn how to draw a barred owl, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This program will feature one of our ambassador barred owls. We will have the supplies for drawing in pencil and cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations of how to add…

Fruit Tree Pruning and Care In-Person Class

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join us for this in-person gardening class to learn tips and techniques for pruning apple, pear and other fruit trees at your home. This class will meet by the JX Barn at Coogan Farm and we will walk up to the Giving Garden for a pruning demonstration. Please be prepared for muddy and wet conditions.…

Full Snow Moon at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join the Nature Center to enjoy the full Snow Moon as we hike in the crisp winter air to admire beautiful views of the moon and explore Coogan Farm.. Meet by the Farmhouse at Coogan Farm. This hike is of moderate difficulty over uneven terrain. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. Members…

Free

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty of…

Free

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty of…

Free

Drawing Snowy Owls (In-Person)

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

During this in-person class we will learn how to draw owls, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. We will have the supplies for drawing in pencil and cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations of how to add color in pastels or watercolors. This class is suitable for all levels…

Dig Into Nature – Deer

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join us for our free drop off program for children ages 5 to 10 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats. This program’s topic is deer! We will learn more about Connecticut’s two deer species, the white-tailed and moose, see their antlers and look for signs of deer on the trail. Preregistration…

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Family Hike at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Get your family out of the house and enjoy time outdoors with the Nature Center. Join us as we hike Coogan Farm, exploring the Gallup Orchard, fields, cedar woods and every kid’s favorite location, the Stillman Foundation! Members and Nonmembers: FREE, funded through a grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

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Wednesday Morning Birding at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join the Nature Center as we explore Coogan Farm looking for resident and migrating songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels, and is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration is required. Masks are optional. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty of…

Free

Wednesday Morning Birding at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join the Nature Center as we explore Coogan Farm looking for resident and migrating songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels, and is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration is required. Masks are optional. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20

Wednesday Morning Birding at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join us as we explore looking for resident and migrating songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration is required. This program is suited for adults. Masks are optional. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty of…

Free

Drawing Mushrooms and Fungi with Rob Reas

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Mushrooms are a natural wonder. During this class we will learn how to draw mushrooms, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. We will be working with pencils, but if you have a preferred medium feel free to bring it. Materials are provided. This class is suitable for all levels of artists, intended for adults…

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Sunday, September 26, 10 am - 12 pm Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time…

Free

Invasive Plant Management

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Saturday, September 18, 10 am – 12 pm Learn how to identify several common invasive plants and how they are being controlled at Coogan Farm without the use of synthetic herbicides. We will visit areas around the property where solarization or smothering have been used for site preparation before replanting with native pollinator-friendly plants and…

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Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty…

Free

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty…

Free

Summer Flower Walk

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Come explore the trails at Coogan Farm with a DPNC educator as your guide. We will search for blooming flowers, discuss the importance of native flowers to our ecosystem and learn more about their life cycles. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers; $10

Firefly Walk

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join us to enjoy nature’s fireworks! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Preregistration is required. Meets at Coogan Farm. Masks are optional outside. This program is suited for families and adults. Members $6.80 per person, Nonmembers: $8 per person

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty…

Free

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Let nature fuel your creative instincts! Join us in the JX Barn to gather ideas and inspiration. You can either work inside, at the picnic tables or along the trails at Coogan Farm. Preregistration is required. Masks are required for adults and children. Meets at the JX Barn at Coogan Farm. Members and Nonmembers: FREE…

Free

Morning Birding at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join us as we explore Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds as well as raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people and masks are required. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20

Hike at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join us as we explore the trails at Coogan Farm. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will learn more about the history of the property and its natural wonders. Meets in the lower parking lot at Coogan Farm. Hikes are limited to 15 people, you MUST pre-register and wear a mask the entire…

Free

Upcycled Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Sunday, April 25, 10 am -12 pm Celebrate Earth with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields, woods or in the classroom at Coogan Farm. After creating your upcycled masterpiece, stop back to…

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Wildflower Seed Bomb Workshop

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Help the Earth by throwing dirt! Using seeds of native plants, learn how to create seed bombs to then be tossed in a garden area at your house or a couple of selected sites at the Nature Center. This program is suited for families. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration and masks are required. Members: $4.25…

Morning Birding at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Saturday, April 24, 8 - 10 am (National Go Birding Day) Get ready for spring migration with a fun morning bird walk at Coogan Farm as we celebrate “National Go Birding Day”. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will keep our eyes open for early returning migrants, raptors and more. Members: $17, Nonmembers:…

Invasive Species Plant Walk

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Spring is a good time to see what invasive plant species are growing around your home. We’ll explore the trails at Coogan Farm, identifying some of our most common invasive plant species and learn ways to remove them. This program is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration and masks are required. Members and…

Free

Morning Birding at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Saturday, April 10, 8 - 10 am Join us as we explore Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people and masks are required. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is…

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Sunday, March 28, 10 am - 12 pm It’s time to get outside and celebrate early spring with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields, woods or in the classroom at Coogan Farm.…

Free

Morning Birding at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Saturday, March 13, 9 - 11 am Join us as we explore Coogan Farm looking for resident songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people and masks are required. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults. Pre Registration is required.…

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Sunday, February 28, 10 am - 12 pm It’s time to get outside and celebrate winter with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields, woods or in the classroom at Coogan Farm. After…

Free

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

It’s time to get outside and celebrate the holidays with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from outside the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields, woods or in the classroom at Coogan Farm. After creating your masterpiece, stop back by…

Free

Nature Creation Station

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

It’s time to get outside and celebrate the fall season with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from outside the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields and woods at Coogan Farm. After creating your masterpiece, stop back by to share…

Free

Milkweed in Milk Jugs

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Believe it or not, November is a great time to start milkweed from seed! Our native common milkweed seeds need a period of cold in order to germinate so starting now is perfect! Remember that Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat milkweed and having some in your yard will attract not only butterflies, but a whole…

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Spooky Creation Station – Spooky Week

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

It’s time to get outside and celebrate the spooky season with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from outside the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields and woods at Coogan Farm. After creating your masterpiece, stop back by to share…

Free

Spooky Creation Station – Spooky Week

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

It’s time to get outside and celebrate the spooky season with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from outside the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields and woods at Coogan Farm. After creating your masterpiece, stop back by to share…

Free

Hike at Coogan Farm

Coogan Farm 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States

Join us as we explore the trails at Coogan Farm. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will learn more about the history of the property and its natural wonders. Meets in the lower parking lot at Coogan Farm. Hikes are limited to 8 people. You MUST pre-register and wear a mask the entire…

Free

 

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