Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Located in Mystic, DPNC offers programs for all ages. Enjoy live animals & 10+ miles of trails.

06/18/2026

Want to see a magic trick?

Want to see it again?

Soak up some sun this weekend at one of our awesome programs 🥾 ☀️ Sign up on our website today! https://dpnc.org/events/
06/17/2026

Soak up some sun this weekend at one of our awesome programs 🥾 ☀️ Sign up on our website today!
https://dpnc.org/events/

In what is becoming an annual tradition, we have relocated a mother Mallard and 15 ducklings from the courtyard at Apple...
06/16/2026

In what is becoming an annual tradition, we have relocated a mother Mallard and 15 ducklings from the courtyard at Apple Rehab Mystic! The ducklings were unable to access sufficient food and water in the enclosed courtyard, but Mallards tend to lay their eggs in the same place every year (a behavior known as "site fidelity"), so DPNC and Apple Rehab staff have become well acquainted with this particular mother Mallard. The rescue is always a bit of a spectacle as we attempt to corral tiny but speedy ducklings, but our staff managed a successful capture and release into the pond!

06/16/2026

Our website is down! Our website host is working on the issue and we hope to have it back online as soon as possible. In the meantime, if there are any events or programs you’re trying to sign up for, please DM us or email us at [email protected] for a direct checkout link, or call our front desk at 860-536-1216 to sign up over the phone.

06/16/2026

Notice anything different at Coogan Farm lately? We’ve been battling invasive species for a long time, and we’ve decided to bring in some helpers to get the job done! If you walk our trails at Coogan Farm near the Giving Garden, you might spot them chowing down on invasive plants in our meadows and wetlands. Please be sure to give them space and be careful of the electric fence that keeps them safe from predators!

06/15/2026

Fairies in the Forest is back on June 27! Meet magical creatures on our trails, make whimsical crafts, meet our resident animals, and more! Timed entry, so get your tickets now at dpnc.org to get your preferred entry time!

The Common Baskettail (Epithica cynosura) is a common type of dragonfly across most parts of eastern North America. Bein...
06/12/2026

The Common Baskettail (Epithica cynosura) is a common type of dragonfly across most parts of eastern North America. Being a dragonfly, they will start their life as an aquatic larva, eventually pupating and emerging as the fully grown dragonfly. As a member of the dragonfly family, these true insects are the most successful predators, catching up to 97% of prey! The reason these sometimes overlooked dragonflies are referred to as "baskettails" is due to the basket-like ball of eggs the female carries on her tail. One might say... she keeps all her eggs in “one basket!”

Lettuce be glaaaaaad! Lettuce be gratefuuuul!!! 🩷 💚 This past Tuesday our volunteers harvested 400 lettuce heads, packag...
06/11/2026

Lettuce be glaaaaaad! Lettuce be gratefuuuul!!! 🩷 💚

This past Tuesday our volunteers harvested 400 lettuce heads, packaged clam cases of Oregano (37), Mint (21), Fennel (33), and Basil (30) and put another 400 lettuce seeds back in the ground! The summer is off to a great start!

There is lots to explore this weekend at DPNC! Sign up at dpnc.org/events to join in on these fantastic programs 🦉 🕺
06/11/2026

There is lots to explore this weekend at DPNC! Sign up at dpnc.org/events to join in on these fantastic programs 🦉 🕺

Want to make June a little more exciting this year? We've got fantastic programs happening all month! Check out dpnc.org...
06/09/2026

Want to make June a little more exciting this year? We've got fantastic programs happening all month! Check out dpnc.org/events for more details!🤩 🦉

Address

109 Pequotsepos Road
Mystic, CT
06355

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(860) 536-1216

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