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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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YEAR-ROUND HOURS
Sunday through Friday - 10am–4pm
Saturday - 9am–4pmDriving Directions:
FROM I-95
Exit 90; follow signs for Route 27 North;
Travel less than 1/2 mile on Rte. 27, turn right onto Jerry Browne Rd.
Right onto Pequotsepos Rd., then 1/2 mile to sharp curve;
Center on leftAbout Us
Located in Mystic, CT, the Denison Pequotsepos/Cooga Farm Nature & Heritage Center is a combination wildlife sanctuary, natural history museum, and educational facility highlighting the habitats of southeastern Connecticut. Our mission is to inspire and nurture appreciation and scientific understanding of the natural world and foster a personal environmental ethic.
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Camp Director & Environmental Educator
Category: EducationPosition Title: Camp Director & Environmental EducatorReports to: Education Director DPNC is seeking a Summer Camp Director and environmental educator, with a focus on early childhood education. This is a full-time, year- round position, while the majority of work will be regular hours, Monday–Friday, occasional evening and weekend hours will be required. Camp Director tasks include:Ensure ...read moreEnvironmental Educator (full-time)
Category: EducationPosition Title: Environmental Educator Reports to: Education Director DPNC is seeking an educator to conduct environmental education programs for all ages. This is a year-round, full time position (40 hours per week). Work days will be Wednesday–Sunday. Some evening work will be required. Tasks include:Developing and implementing environmental education curriculum Teaching environmental ...read moreEnvironmental Educator (part-time)
Category: EducationPosition Title: Part-time Environmental Educator Reports to: Education Director DPNC is seeking a part-time educator to conduct environmental education programs for preschool and school aged students. Hours will be averaging 20 hours per week, however there might be some slight fluctuations. Tasks include:Leading early childhood and school age programs for children, which include a substantial ...read moreCamp Counselor (full-time seasonal)
Category: EducationAs a Counselor at Summer Nature Camp, you are the front line of our mission: To inspire an understanding of the natural world and ourselves as part of it—past, present, and future. This is a full-time seasonal position running from June 6–August 21, 2026 with working hours between 8am and 4pm, Mon–Fri. Tasks & responsibilities include:Maintain constant supervision of campers to ensure absolute ...read moreLead Educator, Summer Neighbors & Nature (full-time seasonal)
Category: EducationDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) is a non-profit nature center in Mystic, CT that provides environmental education programs for all ages. Coogan Farm is home to DPNC’s Neighbors & Nature nature-based child care program. Learn more about the mission and programs of DPNC at dpnc.org. Interested applicants should contact Suzanne Burns at sburns@dpnc.org. DPNC is seeking a lead educator to ...read moreEvents
Avalonia’s Avery Preserve Hike
- Join DPNC as we explore this beautiful Avalonia Land Conservancy preserve in Ledyard on Sunday March 8th, between 2:00-3:30.
- Sunday Mar 8, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Woodland Egg Hunt
- Join DPNC for our annual Woodland Egg Hunt on Friday, April 3rd! Search for eggs, meet resident animal friends, and the Easter Bunny too!
- Friday Apr 3, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Apr 7, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Earth Weekend at DPNC
- Celebrate Earth and nature with DPNC on Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th with events happening all weekend long!
- Saturday Apr 18, 2026 - Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
