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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
Groton Ledyard Reservoir Hike
- Saturday May 10th, hike with DPNC around the more secluded parts of the Groton Reservoir. We will explore acres of the watershed that are closed to the public.
- Saturday May 10, 2025
Adventures in Nature
- Join DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This week, we explore the colorful world of Connecticut’s wildflowers.
- Saturday May 10, 2025
Nature Journaling
- Step into nature journaling, a simple yet powerful practice that helps you slow down, look closely, and truly connect with the natural world at DPNC.
- Saturday May 10, 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 13, 2025
Horseshoe Crab Walk at Napatree with Mystic Aquarium
- DPNC and Mystic Aquarium implore you to learn more about their amazing life cycles and biology as we explore Napatree Point searching for horseshoe crabs/
- Tuesday May 13, 2025
Owl Prowl
- Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of DPNC residents. We will take a night walk, looking and listening for owls on trails.
- Friday May 16, 2025
Dicovery Program
- DPNC invites reschool and school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver to learn and explore nature with us!
- Saturday May 17, 2025
Family Birding Walk
- Join DPNC to learn the basics of birding with your family and get your children excited about the birds in our area.
- Saturday May 17, 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 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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