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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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Attractions
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
Environmental Afternoons
- Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and more!
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
Lady Slipper and Wildflower Walk at the Peace Sanctuary
- Join DPNC to learn more about Lady Slippers, including their relationship with fungi and pollinators at the Peace Sanctuary in Mystic.
- Saturday May 24, 2025
Gungywamp Hike
- Join DPNC on a guided hike to through Gungywamp's trails to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics, and swamps, along with mysterious stone structures and more!
- Saturday May 24, 2025
Vacation Day Program: Pond Exploration
- Get ready to explore the amazing world of ponds with DPNC! We’ll discover the incredible creatures that live beneath the surface during this vacay program!
- Monday May 26, 2025
Environmental Afternoons
- Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and more!
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
Mr. Bill's Woodland Ramble
- Walk, run, or ramble in support of the Nature Center! Join a Ramble team, start one, or help a Rambler raise funds.
- Saturday May 31, 2025
Mr. Bill’s Woodland Ramble
- Walk, run, or ramble on our 5k, starting at Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on Saturday, May 31st.
- Saturday May 31, 2025
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