Friday, December 28 Snakes and salamanders, turtles and frogs are the name of the game today! We’ll meet live animals and learn about their amazing adaptations. All School Vacation Day programs are for ages 5 to 12. Please have children bring a snack, water bottle, lunch and dress for the weather. Meets at DPNC. Please…
Thursday, December 27 Meet some of our favorite furry and feathery animals at DPNC, from rabbits to raptors, we’ll learn all about the birds and mammals that live in CT. All School Vacation Day programs are for ages 5 to 12. Please have children bring a snack, water bottle, lunch and dress for the weather.…
Thursday, December 27 Meet some of our favorite furry and feathery animals at DPNC, from rabbits to raptors, we’ll learn all about the birds and mammals that live in CT. All School Vacation Day programs are for ages 5 to 12. Please have children bring a snack, water bottle, lunch and dress for the weather.…
Wednesday, December 26 From lean-tos to survival shelters, we’ll spend the day creating different types of forts in the woods. All School Vacation Day programs are for ages 5 to 12. Please have children bring a snack, water bottle, lunch and dress for the weather. Meets at DPNC. Please note different pricing for half day…
Wednesday, December 26 From lean-tos to survival shelters, we’ll spend the day creating different types of forts in the woods. All School Vacation Day programs are for ages 5 to 12. Please have children bring a snack, water bottle, lunch and dress for the weather. Meets at DPNC. Please note different pricing for half day…
Friday, December 21, 7 - 8:30 pm Discover the winter beauty of our trails lit by the soft glow of luminaria. Staff will lead guided walks at 7pm, 7:30pm and 8pm. A roaring campfire to warm noses and toes and hot cocoa and cider to sip will make the celebratory solstice evening complete. Easy. Meets…
Friday, December 21, 7 - 8:30 pm Discover the winter beauty of our trails lit by the soft glow of luminaria. Staff will lead guided walks at 7pm, 7:30pm and 8pm. A roaring campfire to warm noses and toes and hot cocoa and cider to sip will make the celebratory solstice evening complete. Easy. Meets…
Saturday, December 15 5:30 - 8:30 pm 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 the “Animals in Winter” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and…
Saturday, December 15 5:30 - 8:30 pm 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 the “Animals in Winter” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and…
Saturday, December 8, 10 am - 12 pm Thanks to a generous donation from the Bodenwein Foundation, Dig Into Nature programs for ages 5 to 12 are offered free of charge to New London County residents. Our goal is to get children outdoors. This month’s topic, “Evergreens”, will be explored through time in nature and…
Saturday, December 8, 10 am - 12 pm Thanks to a generous donation from the Bodenwein Foundation, Dig Into Nature programs for ages 5 to 12 are offered free of charge to New London County residents. Our goal is to get children outdoors. This month’s topic, “Evergreens”, will be explored through time in nature and…
Saturday, December 1, 9:30 - 11:30 am This program is for children with special needs between the ages of 2 to 5 with caregiver. Each class, children will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of…
Saturday, December 1, 9:30 - 11:30 am This program is for children with special needs between the ages of 2 to 5 with caregiver. Each class, children will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of…
Saturday, November 17, 5:30 - 8:30 pm 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 the “Turkeys” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around…
Saturday, November 17, 5:30 - 8:30 pm 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 the “Turkeys” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around…
Veterans Day: Monday, November 12 From flight to slime, engineers are inspired by nature every day. Spend the day creating your own engineering project based on the plants and animals around us. All School Vacation Day programs are for ages 5 to 12. Please have children bring a snack, water bottle, lunch and dress for…
Veterans Day: Monday, November 12 From flight to slime, engineers are inspired by nature every day. Spend the day creating your own engineering project based on the plants and animals around us. All School Vacation Day programs are for ages 5 to 12. Please have children bring a snack, water bottle, lunch and dress for…
Saturday, November 10, 10 am - 12 pm Thanks to a generous donation from the Bodenwein Foundation, Dig Into Nature programs for ages 5 to 12 are offered free of charge to New London County residents. Our goal is to get children outdoors. This month’s topic, “Turkeys”, will be explored through time in nature and…
Saturday, November 10, 10 am - 12 pm Thanks to a generous donation from the Bodenwein Foundation, Dig Into Nature programs for ages 5 to 12 are offered free of charge to New London County residents. Our goal is to get children outdoors. This month’s topic, “Turkeys”, will be explored through time in nature and…
Wednesday, November 7, 7 - 8 pm Discover the hidden world of our diverse local predators. From snakes to bears, learn about their current population numbers, what habitats they live in and discuss their natural history. Meets at DPNC. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: $10.20, Nonmembers: $12
Wednesday, November 7, 7 - 8 pm Discover the hidden world of our diverse local predators. From snakes to bears, learn about their current population numbers, what habitats they live in and discuss their natural history. Meets at DPNC. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Members: $10.20, Nonmembers: $12
Mondays, 9:30 - 11 am Series 2: Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Explore nature with your little one, ages 2 to 5, in this classic parent and child class. Make nature come alive each week by exploring a new fall theme through activities, stories, meeting live animals and lots of time…
Mondays, 9:30 - 11 am Series 2: Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Explore nature with your little one, ages 2 to 5, in this classic parent and child class. Make nature come alive each week by exploring a new fall theme through activities, stories, meeting live animals and lots of time…
Saturday, November 3, 9:30 - 11:30 am This program is for children with special needs between the ages of 2 to 5 with caregiver. Each class children will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of…
Saturday, November 3, 9:30 - 11:30 am This program is for children with special needs between the ages of 2 to 5 with caregiver. Each class children will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of…
Friday, November 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Explore the night with your family on a guided night hike with stops along the way to test our night senses. After our hike we’ll toast marshmallows around the campfire. Meets at DPNC. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8
Friday, November 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Explore the night with your family on a guided night hike with stops along the way to test our night senses. After our hike we’ll toast marshmallows around the campfire. Meets at DPNC. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8
Saturday, October 27, 10 am - 12 pm Thanks to a generous donation from the Bodenwein Foundation, Dig Into Nature programs for ages 5 to 12 are offered free of charge to New London County residents. Our goal is to get children outdoors. This month’s topic, “Spiders”, will be explored through time in nature and…
Saturday, October 27, 10 am - 12 pm Thanks to a generous donation from the Bodenwein Foundation, Dig Into Nature programs for ages 5 to 12 are offered free of charge to New London County residents. Our goal is to get children outdoors. This month’s topic, “Spiders”, will be explored through time in nature and…
Saturday, October 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. Families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts and games, as…
Saturday, October 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. Families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts and games, as…
Friday, October 19, 5:30 - 7:30 pm What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. Families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts and games, as…
Friday, October 19, 5:30 - 7:30 pm What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. Families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts and games, as…
Saturday, October 13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm 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 the “Owls” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around…
Saturday, October 13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm 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 the “Owls” theme through games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and s’mores around…
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13 Have you ever wondered what birds do in the fall, how they prepare for winter, where specific species migrate to, or wanted to better identify those elusive, feathered friends? Join us for a series of evening discussions and learn to identify…
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13 Have you ever wondered what birds do in the fall, how they prepare for winter, where specific species migrate to, or wanted to better identify those elusive, feathered friends? Join us for a series of evening discussions and learn to identify…
Columbus Day: October 8 Animals have many ways of hiding - let’s see how many different ways animals can camouflage. Play games, take a hike looking for camouflage items on the trails and meet live animals who are great at “disappearing”. All School Vacation Day programs are for ages 5 to 12. Please have children…
Columbus Day: October 8 Animals have many ways of hiding - let’s see how many different ways animals can camouflage. Play games, take a hike looking for camouflage items on the trails and meet live animals who are great at “disappearing”. All School Vacation Day programs are for ages 5 to 12. Please have children…
Saturday, October 6, 9:30 - 11:30 am This program is for children with special needs between the ages of 2 to 5 with caregiver. Each class children will make nature discoveries and explore seasonal topics through activities, live animals, crafts and time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of…
