The kids need a night out! What better way than an evening at the Nature Center. Children will have fun learning all about frogs through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. This program is for ages 6-12.…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children, ages 5 to 12, to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! We will explore this month’s topic “Forest Floor” through meeting live animals, activities and lots of time outside. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration required. This program will be limited to 10…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children, ages 5 to 12, to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! We will explore this month’s topic “Forest Floor” through meeting live animals, activities and lots of time outside. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration required. This program will be limited to 10…
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…
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…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
Thursdays, March 26, April 2 and 9, 6:30 - 8 pm Spring is a great time to look closely at the flowers and plants as they begin to bud. Examine the natural beauty of flowers as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists,…
Thursdays, March 26, April 2 and 9, 6:30 - 8 pm Spring is a great time to look closely at the flowers and plants as they begin to bud. Examine the natural beauty of flowers as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists,…
Thursdays, March 26, April 2 and 9, 6:30 - 8 pm Spring is a great time to look closely at the flowers and plants as they begin to bud. Examine the natural beauty of flowers as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists,…
Thursdays, March 26, April 2 and 9, 6:30 - 8 pm Spring is a great time to look closely at the flowers and plants as they begin to bud. Examine the natural beauty of flowers as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists,…
Thursdays, March 26, April 2 and 9, 6:30 - 8 pm Spring is a great time to look closely at the flowers and plants as they begin to bud. Examine the natural beauty of flowers as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists,…
Thursdays, March 26, April 2 and 9, 6:30 - 8 pm Spring is a great time to look closely at the flowers and plants as they begin to bud. Examine the natural beauty of flowers as you explore a variety of observational drawing and watercolor techniques. This class is suitable for all levels of artists,…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
It may be cold outside, but things are heating up for owls. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and then meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. This program is suited for families. Meets at DPNC. Members: $5.10 per person,…
It may be cold outside, but things are heating up for owls. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and then meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. This program is suited for families. Meets at DPNC. Members: $5.10 per person,…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children, ages 5 to 12, to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! We will explore this month’s topic, “Signs of Spring” through meeting live animals, activities and lots of time outside. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration required. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for children, ages 5 to 12, to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! We will explore this month’s topic, “Signs of Spring” through meeting live animals, activities and lots of time outside. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration required. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Learn about animal anatomy through the dissection of a diverse group of animals. Students ages 9 to 16 will have the opportunity to gain an in depth knowledge of animal physiology and adaptations. Mammal and bird specimens have died from natural or accidental causes (such as car strikes). Meets at DPNC. Members $17 per class,…
Learn about animal anatomy through the dissection of a diverse group of animals. Students ages 9 to 16 will have the opportunity to gain an in depth knowledge of animal physiology and adaptations. Mammal and bird specimens have died from natural or accidental causes (such as car strikes). Meets at DPNC. Members $17 per class,…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore this month’s topic “Slimy Creatures” through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for…
Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will explore this month’s topic “Slimy Creatures” through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for…
The forest is full of magic! Give your child the gift of a magical childhood in nature. If you have a child or children that are 3 years old, or will be by January 1, 2021, join DPNC to learn more about our unique nature-based preschool program. Meet the teacher, our animal friends, and explore…
The forest is full of magic! Give your child the gift of a magical childhood in nature. If you have a child or children that are 3 years old, or will be by January 1, 2021, join DPNC to learn more about our unique nature-based preschool program. Meet the teacher, our animal friends, and explore…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either a full or half day of nature fun as we explore minibeasts, invertebrates like spiders, snails, slugs, beetles, centipedes, worms, earwigs, caterpillars invertebrates. They live all around us in a…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either a full or half day of nature fun as we explore minibeasts, invertebrates like spiders, snails, slugs, beetles, centipedes, worms, earwigs, caterpillars invertebrates. They live all around us in a…
Connecticut is home to numerous frog species. Join us to meet some of the Nature Center’s resident frogs and learn more about these unique amphibians, their amazing life cycles and what we can do to protect these valuable members of Connecticut’s ecosystem. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets at DPNC.…
Connecticut is home to numerous frog species. Join us to meet some of the Nature Center’s resident frogs and learn more about these unique amphibians, their amazing life cycles and what we can do to protect these valuable members of Connecticut’s ecosystem. This program is suited for adults and older interested children. Meets at DPNC.…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, through June 9, no class April 14 Explorers: Ages 4 to 6 Scientists: Ages 7 to 10 Eco Engineers: Ages 11 to 15 Enhance your homeschool science curriculum with classes at DPNC. Our environmental science based curriculum explores new topics each week. Every class includes a new science…
Make family memories with the Nature Center and join us as we celebrate Leap Year by learning about our leaping creatures. Meet our resident rabbits, frogs, and other creatures, and then try your hand at leaping. We will also make a special craft! Drop in anytime between 1pm and 4pm. This program is suited for…
Make family memories with the Nature Center and join us as we celebrate Leap Year by learning about our leaping creatures. Meet our resident rabbits, frogs, and other creatures, and then try your hand at leaping. We will also make a special craft! Drop in anytime between 1pm and 4pm. This program is suited for…
Looking for something fun for your children, ages 5 to 12, to do while they are off from school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. We will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games around the Nature Center. Please have children bring a snack, water…
