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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Events
Family Night Hike and Campfire
- Come to DPNC this Friday, November 7th at 6:30pm, for a family friendly guided hike through our trails and then for some s'mores around the campfire!
- Friday Nov 7, 2025
Adventures in Nature: Beavers
- Join DPNC fon Saturday, Nov. 22nd or a celebration of the Beaver Moon! Build your knowledge of beavers and try to learn how to construct your very own dam!
- Saturday Nov 8, 2025
Coogan Farm Natural Heritage Hike
- Join DPNC for a guided walk meandering through the Coogan Farm to learn what the lands tells us about the people who have been there on Saturday, November 8th!
- Saturday Nov 8, 2025
Vacation Day: Fort Building
- Join DPNC on Tuesday, November 11th where we’ll combine natural materials, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. This program is for children ages 6-10!
- Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Meet the Animals of DPNC
- Get up close and personal with DPNC’s amazing animal ambassadors Friday, November 14th at 5:00 pm!
- Friday Nov 14, 2025
Discovery at DPNC
- Get outside and discover nature with DPNC for our free Discovery classes for children with special needs and their caregivers! Register today on our website!
- Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Winter Duck and Waterfowl Walk at Barn Island with DPNC
- Join DPNC at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area on Friday, November 15th for a birding adventure for adults of all skill levels!
- Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Gungywamp Hike
- Walk with DPNC through the woods of Gungywamp and absorb its mysteries on Sunday, November 16th! Meets at Shepard of the Sea Chapel in Groton at 1 PM.
- Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Owls of CT
- Learn about Connecticut’s native owls and meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors on Thursday, November 20th starting at 5:30!
- Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Planning your Spring Planting
- Join DPNC to learn how to get your garden off to a great start this spring during exciting Zoom class on Saturday, November 22nd starting at 9:00 am!
- Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Morning Birding at Haley Farm
- Join DPNC Saturday, November 22nd as we explore Haley Farm State Park looking for migrating and resident shorebirds, ducks and raptors. All birders welcome!
- Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Nature Night Out
- Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off Saturday, November 22nd!
- Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Hike with DPNC
- Bring the family and join DPNC for a hike through Oswegatchie Hills, where rugged trails, unique habitats, and scenic views await on Sunday, Nov. 23rd!
- Sunday Nov 23, 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
