Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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Attractions
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
Pewter Pot Chocolate Making and Nature Walk
- Come to DPNC for a fun afternoon with the Pewter Pot Chocolates! Embark on a delicious journey back to the 18th century and witness the art of chocolate-making.
- Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Woodcock Walk at DPNC
- Join us at DPNC in search of the elusive male American Woodcock.
- Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Spring Break at the Nature Center
- Spend spring break with DPNC! We will have programs for school-age children all week long.
- Monday Apr 14, 2025 - Friday Apr 18, 2025
Woodland Egg Hunt
- Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, meet resident animal friends along the way, and visit with the Easter Bunny.
- Friday Apr 18, 2025
Woodcock Walk at Haley Farm
- Join us in search of the elusive male American Woodcock. This normally quiet, well-camouflaged bird transforms into a master of dazzling aerial displays.
- Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Earth Weekend at DPNC
- Celebrate the Earth and all its wonders with the Nature Center! Meet live native animals, hike the trails, and explore vernal pools!
- Saturday Apr 26, 2025 - Sunday Apr 27, 2025
