• 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

    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
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