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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
Coogan Farm Guided Hike
- Accompany DPNC as we explore the trails of Coogan Farm and discover the wildlife and habitats on a free guided hike this Thursday, Dec 11th!
- Thursday Dec 11, 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
Luminaria: A Winter Walk in the Woods
- Luminaria is back at DPNC Dec, 12, 13, and 14! Stroll into the holiday season with a cozy, candlelit walk through our trails! Go to our website to learn more!
- Friday Dec 12, 2025
Adventures in Nature: Winter Survival Secrets
- Join us at DPNC for this FREE program on Saturday, Dec. 13th, as we adventure into nature to explore how wildlife prepares for the cold winter ahead.
- Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Luminaria: A Winter Walk in the Woods
- Luminaria is back at DPNC Dec, 12, 13, and 14! Stroll into the holiday season with a cozy, candlelit walk through our trails! Go to our website to learn more!
- Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Luminaria: A Winter Walk in the Woods
- Luminaria is back at DPNC Dec, 12, 13, and 14! Stroll into the holiday season with a cozy, candlelit walk through our trails! Go to our website to learn more!
- Sunday Dec 14, 2025
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