Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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Hours:
YEAR-ROUND HOURS
Sunday through Friday - 10am–4pm
Saturday - 9am–4pm
Driving 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 left
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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Camp Director & Environmental Educator
Category: Education
Position Title: Camp Director & Environmental EducatorReports to: Education Director
DPNC is seeking a Summer Camp Director and environmental educator, with a focus on early childhood education. This is a full-time, year- round position, while the majority of work will be regular hours, Monday–Friday, occasional evening and weekend hours will be required.
Camp Director tasks include:Ensure
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Environmental Educator (full-time)
Category: Education
Position Title: Environmental Educator
Reports to: Education Director
DPNC is seeking an educator to conduct environmental education programs for all ages. This is a year-round, full time position (40 hours per week). Work days will be Wednesday–Sunday. Some evening work will be required.
Tasks include:Developing and implementing environmental education curriculum Teaching environmental
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Environmental Educator (part-time)
Category: Education
Position Title: Part-time Environmental Educator
Reports to: Education Director
DPNC is seeking a part-time educator to conduct environmental education programs for preschool and school aged students. Hours will be averaging 20 hours per week, however there might be some slight fluctuations.
Tasks include:Leading early childhood and school age programs for children, which include a substantial
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Camp Counselor (full-time seasonal)
Category: Education
As a Counselor at Summer Nature Camp, you are the front line of our mission: To inspire an understanding of the natural world and ourselves as part of it—past, present, and future. This is a full-time seasonal position running from June 6–August 21, 2026 with working hours between 8am and 4pm, Mon–Fri.
Tasks & responsibilities include:Maintain constant supervision of campers to ensure absolute
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Lead Educator, Summer Neighbors & Nature (full-time seasonal)
Category: Education
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) is a non-profit nature center in Mystic, CT that provides environmental education programs for all ages. Coogan Farm is home to DPNC’s Neighbors & Nature nature-based child care program. Learn more about the mission and programs of DPNC at dpnc.org. Interested applicants should contact Suzanne Burns at sburns@dpnc.org.
DPNC is seeking a lead educator to
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Events
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Foliar Feeding
- Join DPNC on Saturday, March 14 for a FREE Zoom workshop all about foliar feeding! Learn aboutfoliar sprays and its benefits for your garden's growth!
- Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Adventures in Nature: Tree Tapping
- Join DPNC on March 14th for an exploration into tree tapping! Children ages 6-10 can enjoy this free educational program all about sap with a hike and more!
- Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
DPNC Homeschool Anatomy Series: Small Mammals
- On Friday, March 20th, DPNC is hosting a homeschool anatomy series for kids aged 9-16, with hands on dissections and presentations!
- Friday Mar 20, 2026
Gungywamp Hike
- On Friday, March 20th, walk with DPNC through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp during this guided hike.
- Friday Mar 20, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Woodland Egg Hunt
- Join DPNC for our annual Woodland Egg Hunt on Friday, April 3rd! Search for eggs, meet resident animal friends, and the Easter Bunny too!
- Friday Apr 3, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Apr 7, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Earth Weekend at DPNC
- Celebrate Earth and nature with DPNC on Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th with events happening all weekend long!
- Saturday Apr 18, 2026 - Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
DPNC Mini BioBlitz
- Join us for DPNC’s first BioBlitz on Saturday, May 2 and help us discover the incredible diversity of life right here at the Nature Center!
- Saturday May 2, 2026
Environmental Afternoons
- Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students ages 4-15 to the wonders of the natural world!
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
