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
Owls of CT
- Learn about Connecticut’s native owls and meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors! This program is intended for adults and meets at DPNC. Pre-Register today!
- Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Summer Chickadees
- Celebrate summer with the Summer Chickadees at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 4!
- Friday Aug 22, 2025
Birding at Coogan Farm
- Join DPNC as we explore Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds as well as raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels!
- Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Nature Night Out
- Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off on Saturday, August 23rd.
- Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Family Crabbing
- Join DPNC for crabbing along the Mystic River where we will provide an intro to crabbing and crab identification as well as the nets, bait, and lines!
- Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Green-Tie Celebration
- Join the Nature Center for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and camaraderie.
- Friday Sep 19, 2025
Wild Mushroom Festival
- SAVE THE DATE: Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center's annual Wild Mushroom Festival will return on October 18, 2025.
- Saturday Oct 18, 2025
