Public Programs

Sharing our knowledge of the natural world is essential to the mission of DPNC and is reflected in the wide array of programming we offer. Our experienced environmental educators lead hikes, birding walks, children’s programming, adult lectures and much more on the nature of southeastern Connecticut.

As the seasons change, so do our offerings. Each month, look for new opportunities to experience nature from guided hikes, exploring vernal pools and local trails, to winter tree and track identification and birding.

We believe nature should be available and accessible for all! If you need financial assistance for any program, please contact Jess Morris, Public Programs Director, at [email protected] or call directly at (860) 980-3732 to discuss your needs.

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  • Weekly Wanderers Trail Meetup

    Hike Club
    ALC Preston Nature Preserve G2MF+WM Preston, Connecticut, Preston, CT, United States

    Avalonia Land Conservancy - Preston Nature Preserve (Preston) Join us [...]

  • Vacation Day: Colors of Fall

    DPNC 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Ages 6–10  As the days shorten and the air feels [...]

  • Environmental Afternoons

    Homeschool
    DPNC 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Ages 4 to 15 Our science-based curriculum introduces students to [...]

  • Weekly Wanderers Trail Meetup

    Hike Club
    ALC Tefftweald At Birchenturn Preserve F5F2+MV North Stonington, Connecticut, North Stonington, CT, United States

    Avalonia Land Conservancy - Tefftweald at Birchenturn (North Stonington) Join [...]

  • Chickadees

    DPNC 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Ages 2-4 with a caregiver Spend time with your little [...]

  • Environmental Afternoons

    Homeschool
    DPNC 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT, United States

    Ages 4 to 15 Our science-based curriculum introduces students to [...]

  • Beaver Walk

    TNC Walden Preserve 191 Hagen Road, Salem, CT, United States

    Fall is a busy time for beavers as they work [...]

  • Weekly Wanderers Trail Meetup

    Hike Club
    ALC Tri-town Ridgeline Forest Preserve G37X+4F North Stonington, Connecticut, North Stonington, CT

    Avalonia Land Conservancy - Tri-town Ridgeline Forest Preserve    (North [...]

  • Birding at Harkness

    Harkness Memorial State Park 275 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT, United States

    Join the Nature Center as we explore Harkness State Park [...]

  • Gungywamp Hike

    Gungywamp 9WMR+PP2 Groton, Connecticut, Groton, CT, United States

    Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural [...]