• Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

    Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

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    About 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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    Events

    Peace Sanctuary Hike
    • Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River led by DPNC!
    • Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
    Sassafras Soda Workshop
    • Join us at DPNC's Coogan Farm Kitchen to learn the basics of identifying and sustainably foraging sassafras in this immersive workshop!
    • Friday Jun 20, 2025
    Rocky Neck State Park Birding with DPNC
    • Look for resident and migrating shorebirds, ducks, and raptors at Rocky Neck State Park with DPNC! This program is great for birders of all skill levels!
    • Saturday Jun 21, 2025
    Discovery Program at DPNC
    • Get outside and discover nature this summer with DPNC! This year we have two Discovery classes where children will make new discoveries as we explore nature!
    • Saturday Jun 21, 2025
    DPNC Nature Night Out
    • Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off during our Nature Night Out!
    • Saturday Jun 21, 2025
    Gungywamp Hike with DPNC
    • Join DPNC on a guided hike through Gungywamp on Sunday, June 22nd at 9:30 am - 12:00 pm.
    • Sunday Jun 22, 2025
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