Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
DPNC is a combination wildlife sanctuary, natural history museum and environmental education center.
Information
Location:
Mystic, CT, 06355
Phone:
(860) 536-1216
Mon - Sat:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

 
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Join us for for the next outing of our Women's Hiking group on Monday, November 9 at 10 a.m. at Barn Island at the end of Palmer Neck Rd. in Stonington. Enjoy fitness, camaraderie and learn about local wildlife. Babies in backpacks are welcome. Call (860) 536-1216 to register.

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Thoughts on autumn shoreline hawkwatching

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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Build immunity with these 10 flu-fighting foods. Includes DPNC favorite -- mushrooms!

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Credit:  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foshydog">foshydog</a>/Flickr Got the sniffles? Image Alt Text:  Eat healthy and avoid the flu Buried in the controversy over whether to get
Dorrit Castle
Dorrit Castle
Especially that dark chocolate is on the list........ but what about red wine?
November 5 at 10:46am
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Autumn Leaf-pile Jumping Makes Kids Smarter

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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Have stray black socks around the house? Upcycle them into Sock Bats! A quick last-minute Halloween craft project.

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This time of year it can be hard to know which end is up when it comes to the sea of spectacular holiday crafts. There's so many to chose from, but one of our recent favorites are these easy to make sock bats. ...
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Free Solar Energy Seminar at DPNC on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Alteris Renewables will be on hand to present about residential systems, including size, cost and rebates available in CT. Learn more about the no-money down lease program available to homeowners in CT.

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Our primary fundraiser & most elegant affair

Wine, beer & signature cocktail

Cuisine by A Thyme to Cook

Delectable desserts

Entertainment

Live & Silent Auction

Tickets are $65 per person in advance/ $75 per person at the door.

RSVP by November 16th by calling 860-536-1216 or at dpnc.ticketleap.com/greentie

All tickets will be held at the door. Cocktail attire please.

Time:6:00PM Saturday, November 21st
Location:Branford House
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Green your Halloween this Year!

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Green Your Halloween
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center The National Wildlife Foundation has developed an Incovenient Truth high school curriculum that focuses on the science of global warming and educational activities about global warming solutions. Download a free copy of the curriculum below.

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Many Americans have seen the Oscar-winning film documentary, An inconvenient Truth. Itisbased ona powerful visual and factual presentation on the realities of global warmingthat was developedthrough many years of hard work by former U.S. ...
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center We have a new visitor at DPNC! This beautiful red phase screech owl has an eye injury. We're helping him recuperate, and hope to be able to release him soon.

Dorrit Castle
Dorrit Castle
great picture of Kim and of the owl! Now need to get a picture of the bluebird for the DPNC followers on FB.
October 26 at 10:36am
Misty Carhart
Misty Carhart
You both look great!!! I hope the little guy heals up quickly!
October 27 at 3:06pm
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Look up in the sky tonight. The Orionid Meteor Shower is here!

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The annual Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's comet, should put on a "decent show" this year as up to 25 meteors an hour streak across a moonless sky, astronomers say.
Karen
Karen
oh boy!!!!!
October 21 at 11:25am
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Join the spooky fun! The annual Spooky Nature Trail is Oct. 23rd & 24th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Meet frightful and delightful creatures in the haunted woods. Enjoy Halloween treats, cider, crafts and games and close-up visits with the Nature Center's resident creepy crawlies. Don't forget your flashlight! Ages 4 and up.... Children must be accompanied by an adult. Members: $7.50 (family max: $30). Non-members: $9.50 (family max: $38)Read More

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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center We hope to see you at tonight's annual meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. Our guest speaker is Mary Collins, author of the new book "American Idle: A Journey Through Our Sedentary Culture". Desserts and refreshments will follow!

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In her 2003 novel Oryx and Crake, Margaret Atwood describes a future after humanity had been almost entirely wiped out by a plague. Jimmy, aka... Continue »
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Join us on Monday, 10/19, at 7 p.m. for a free thought-provoking talk with award-winning author Mary Collins as she discusses her new book "American Idle: A Journey Through our Sedentary Culture." Ms. Collins' talk follows a short DPNC business meeting.

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David Sibley's name has become synonymous with birdwatching. The Sibley Guide to Birds, The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America, and The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior, among many others, are some of the most respected and well-loved bird guides available today. ...
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Free documentary screening tonight at 7 p.m. at StoneRidge Auditorium in Mystic. "Where do the Children Play?" examines how factors such as sprawl, overuse of electronic media and a sense of "stranger danger" that is out of touch with reality, negatively impact childrens' ability to play creatively, particularly outdo...ors. This is having a substantial impact on the mental and physical health of many children today.Read More