Saturday, July 13, 10 am - 12 pm Join us for our free monthly drop off program for ages 5-12 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! Each class includes live animals, activities and lots of time outside. This month’s topic is Turtles! Plan on getting your feet wet, so wear rubber…
Wednesday, June 26, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Have your children, ages 8 and up, spend a rocking afternoon at the Nature Center. We will examine amazing mineral specimens, wander the trails looking for interesting geological formations, play games and create a fossil to bring home. Bring a water bottle, snack and wear sturdy shoes for…
Wednesday, June 26, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Have your children, ages 8 and up, spend a rocking afternoon at the Nature Center. We will examine amazing mineral specimens, wander the trails looking for interesting geological formations, play games and create a fossil to bring home. Bring a water bottle, snack and wear sturdy shoes for…
Wednesday, June 26, 8 - 10 am Join us for a relaxed morning of birdwatching as the birds come to us. The fruit of the Red Mulberry tree (Morus rubra) attracts a variety of songbirds and woodpeckers. We will enjoy coffee or tea and a few breakfast treats while we watch the birds enjoy their…
Wednesday, June 26, 8 - 10 am Join us for a relaxed morning of birdwatching as the birds come to us. The fruit of the Red Mulberry tree (Morus rubra) attracts a variety of songbirds and woodpeckers. We will enjoy coffee or tea and a few breakfast treats while we watch the birds enjoy their…
Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join DPNC and Bank Square Books for an evening of conversation with local author and photographer Stanley M. Kolber. Enjoy a preview of images from his book “Of the birds according to their kinds”, and hear what inspired his career change from practicing law to photography. “Of the…
Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join DPNC and Bank Square Books for an evening of conversation with local author and photographer Stanley M. Kolber. Enjoy a preview of images from his book “Of the birds according to their kinds”, and hear what inspired his career change from practicing law to photography. “Of the…
Saturday, June 15 , 5:30 - 8:30 pm Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5-12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. Each month we’ll explore a new theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the…
Saturday, June 15 , 5:30 - 8:30 pm Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5-12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. Each month we’ll explore a new theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids ages 5 to 12 spend the evening at the Nature Center. This month we’ll explore a new theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around the campfire. Please dress for the weather…
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids ages 5 to 12 spend the evening at the Nature Center. This month we’ll explore a new theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around the campfire. Please dress for the weather…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
This drop-off program for children, ages 5 to 12, will have them exploring this month’s topic “Bird Migration” through time in nature and relying on the spirit of adventure to guide discovery. Please make sure children are dressed for the weather. Pre-registration required. Meets at DPNC. Free to New London County Residents
This drop-off program for children, ages 5 to 12, will have them exploring this month’s topic “Bird Migration” through time in nature and relying on the spirit of adventure to guide discovery. Please make sure children are dressed for the weather. Pre-registration required. Meets at DPNC. Free to New London County Residents
From sandpipers to oystercatchers, learn to identification tips and natural history facts of our local wading and beach going birds. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Meets at DPNC. Members: $10.20, Nonmembers: $12
From sandpipers to oystercatchers, learn to identification tips and natural history facts of our local wading and beach going birds. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Meets at DPNC. Members: $10.20, Nonmembers: $12
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Spring is a great time to get outside! This program is for children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs and a caregiver. Each class we will explore a new topic through activities, live animals, crafts and lots of time outside. The program incorporates social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. Members: $12.75…
Spring is a great time to get outside! This program is for children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs and a caregiver. Each class we will explore a new topic through activities, live animals, crafts and lots of time outside. The program incorporates social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. Members: $12.75…
Children ages 8 and up will discover the secrets of vernal pools from fairy shrimp to salamanders, vernal pools are teaming with life. After an introduction to vernal pools and the importance of these unique habitats, we’ll spend our time exploring them and the changes in life from the beginning to the end of the…
Children ages 8 and up will discover the secrets of vernal pools from fairy shrimp to salamanders, vernal pools are teaming with life. After an introduction to vernal pools and the importance of these unique habitats, we’ll spend our time exploring them and the changes in life from the beginning to the end of the…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Starting at DPNC, we will hike through the woods, fields and across Pequotsepos Brook to the Giving Garden for a quick tour, before heading past the Stillman Foundation and back to the Nature Center. Along the way, we will discuss the cultural landscape and its natural wonders. This program is suited for families and adults.…
Starting at DPNC, we will hike through the woods, fields and across Pequotsepos Brook to the Giving Garden for a quick tour, before heading past the Stillman Foundation and back to the Nature Center. Along the way, we will discuss the cultural landscape and its natural wonders. This program is suited for families and adults.…
Connecticut is home to many amazing reptiles and amphibians. Learn about our resident snakes, turtles and frogs who call DPNC home as you see them up close. This program is suited for families and adults. Meets at DPNC.
Connecticut is home to many amazing reptiles and amphibians. Learn about our resident snakes, turtles and frogs who call DPNC home as you see them up close. This program is suited for families and adults. Meets at DPNC.
Learn about Connecticut’s native raptors, including owls, hawks and falcons as we meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors. This program is suited for families and adults. Meets at DPNC.
Learn about Connecticut’s native raptors, including owls, hawks and falcons as we meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors. This program is suited for families and adults. Meets at DPNC.
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Tuesdays, March 19 - May 28, 9:30 - 11:30 am No class the week of April 15 Let your child celebrate spring with this popular program for children, ages 2.5 to 5, who are ready for a class on their own. Learn about a different seasonal theme each week as we enjoy age appropriate circle…
Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs and say hello to our resident animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in your own…
Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs and say hello to our resident animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in your own…
Looking for something fun for your children (ages 5 to 12) to do over April Vacation while they are out of school? Have them join us for either full or half day of nature fun. Each day will have its own theme as we will spend the day exploring habitats, meeting animals and playing games…
