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
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Starting early is key to a successful garden! Let us help you get started in this online gardening class offered via Zoom. Farmer Craig will provide tips on what to grow, where to buy supplies, when to start plants inside, transplanting and much more to help ensure you are ready for next year’s growing season.…
Starting early is key to a successful garden! Let us help you get started in this online gardening class offered via Zoom. Farmer Craig will provide tips on what to grow, where to buy supplies, when to start plants inside, transplanting and much more to help ensure you are ready for next year’s growing season.…
Join DPNC Educator / Artist Rob Reas to learn the art of plein air painting at the Coogan Farm. After a demonstration, students will find their favorite spot to paint the Coogan landscape, including pastures, trails, and walls. This class is open to all levels of experience and students are invited to work in the…
Join DPNC Educator / Artist Rob Reas to learn the art of plein air painting at the Coogan Farm. After a demonstration, students will find their favorite spot to paint the Coogan landscape, including pastures, trails, and walls. This class is open to all levels of experience and students are invited to work in the…
Summer is a perfect time to learn to identify a wide variety of plants and wildflowers that are growing in the fields and along the forest edge. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will cover the common Connecticut plants and wildflowers blooming in August. This program is limited to 10 people, you MUST…
Summer is a perfect time to learn to identify a wide variety of plants and wildflowers that are growing in the fields and along the forest edge. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we will cover the common Connecticut plants and wildflowers blooming in August. This program is limited to 10 people, you MUST…
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 10 people, you MUST pre-register and wear a mask the entire…
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 10 people, you MUST pre-register and wear a mask the entire…
Have you ever wondered if you could make a good kombucha at home instead of buying those expensive brands? If you can brew a cup of tea, you can ferment your own kombucha. We’ll discuss kombucha’s history and health benefits, demonstrate the process and answer questions. Participants will leave with a recipe, jar, and a…
