Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Saturday, April 3, 2021 Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and meet 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…

Friday, April 2 Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and meet 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…

Wednesday, March 31, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We will take a hike to look for signs of spring and make a nature journal to record our findings. Buds, spring peepers, red-winged black birds, wood frogs, and skunk…

Wednesday, March 24, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We will investigate the world of one of nature’s stinkiest creatures, the curious Striped Skunk, and create the only pet skunk that doesn’t smell--a pet rock! This program is limited…

Wednesday, March 17, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We’ll have fun searching for Caddisfly larva in the stream, investigating their genius adaptations for survival, as well as making a model caddis fly with salt dough and other natural…

Wednesday, March 10, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We will examine a variety of real bird nest specimens to learn about the nests we will soon begin to see! Understand why birds choose their nest designs and try…

Children ages 3 to 5 with special needs and a caregiver, will make winter discoveries and explore seasonal topics through outside activities and art. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. This class will be outdoors and adults are required to…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. In this program we will explore the elusive lives of beavers, Connecticut’s largest rodents, and the adaptations they use as nature engineers. Put your own engineering skills to the test making a miniature beaver dam. This program…

While your children ages 6 to 10 are off from school, have them spend time having fun at the Nature Center learning tips for identifying animal tracks. We will find out what other signs animals leave behind and make a plaster track to take home. This program is limited to 10 children. Masks are required.…

In this program, children ages 6 to 10 will explore the questions: Why do temperatures drop during winter? How do blizzards happen? Why are some places so cold all winter long? Learn the answers to these questions and more, and create a snowflake craft to take home. This program is limited to 10 children. Adults…

In this program, children ages 6 to 10 will help build a fire, scout out a perfect place for a shelter in the forest, and learn important do’s and don’ts of surviving in the forest. And of course make some s’mores before you go! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks…

In this program, children ages 6 to 10 will learn what species of birds stay in CT all winter long and the strategies they use to survive the cold weather. We will make bird feeders to hang around the nature center or to take home. This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature in person. We will discover what happens to water when it changes forms between solid, liquid and gas and why using salt on winter roads is based on science! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature in person. In this program we will learn the strategies that conifers use to keep their leaves all winter long, then gather materials and make a mini holiday wreath to take home! This program is limited to…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature in person. Discover all of the ways that local animals deal with the challenges of winter, search for signs of winter animals and paint a guided portrait of a winter animal on a natural canvas! . This…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. Learn about what deer are doing during this busy time of year, play a fun deer game and complete a deer craft to take home with you! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear…

Celebrate the full Beaver Moon during a hike at the Nature Center. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Heavy rain cancels. Meets at DPNC. Hikes are limited to 8 people. You MUST preregister and wear a mask the entire time hiking. Members…

The kids need a night out! What better way than an evening at the Nature Center? Children will have fun learning all about “Deer” 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…

Wednesday, November 18, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. Bust some myths about opossums, learn what makes these wacky mammals so marvelous and make an opossum craft to take home with you! This program is limited to 10 children.…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. Learn about the secret life of lichen and go on a scavenger hunt to identify several key CT lichen species. This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and picking up…

Discover the out of this world adaptations that snakes have and create art with real snake skin. This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and picking up children. Masks for children are required indoors and outdoors when not able to maintain a six foot distance. This class is…

Nature at night doesn’t have to be spooky! Explore the Nature Center 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

Nature at night doesn’t have to be spooky! Explore the Nature Center 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

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will learn about the hidden lives of these nocturnal flying rodents, examine specimens and make a bat craft! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and…

Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. During this program, we will learn about the hidden lives of these nocturnal flying rodents, examine specimens and make a bat craft! This program is limited to 10 children. Adults must wear masks when dropping off and…

Owls have amazing adaptations from sharp talons and beaks to specialized neck bones and eyes. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program for a chance to see live owls up close and learn more about the owls that call Connecticut home. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the…

Owls have amazing adaptations from sharp talons and beaks to specialized neck bones and eyes. Join us with your family for this fun in-person program for a chance to see live owls up close and learn more about the owls that call Connecticut home. Pre-registration is required, all program participants must wear masks throughout the…

Some creatures might seem a little creepy, but they all play an important role in the ecosystem. During this special Zoom class we’ll take a closer look at the creepy and crawly creatures that live in the fields, meadows and ponds around the Nature Center. Members $6.80, Nonmembers $8