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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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Hours:
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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Events
Full Beaver Moon at the Peace Sanctuary
- Celebrate the full beaver moon with DPNC during a free guided hike at the Peace Sanctuary this Wednesday, November 5th!
- Wednesday Nov 5, 2025
Family Night Hike and Campfire
- Come to DPNC this Friday, November 7th at 6:30pm, for a family friendly guided hike through our trails and then for some s'mores around the campfire!
- Friday Nov 7, 2025
Vacation Day: Fort Building
- Join DPNC on Tuesday, November 11th where we’ll combine natural materials, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. This program is for children ages 6-10!
- Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Discovery at DPNC
- Get outside and discover nature with DPNC for our free Discovery classes for children with special needs and their caregivers! Register today on our website!
- Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Winter Duck and Waterfowl Walk at Barn Island with DPNC
- Join DPNC at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area on Friday, November 15th for a birding adventure for adults of all skill levels!
- Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Winter Luminaria
- Experience the wonder of a winter walk in the woods at the Nature Center, lit by the soft glow of a thousand luminaria.
- Friday Dec 12, 2025 - Sunday Dec 14, 2025
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