June 2010 Programs, Classes and Events at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

 

June 5

9:30 a.m.

Free

Connecticut Trails Day

Celebrate CT Trails day with a hike along the lesser traveled Avalonia Trail at the Nature Center.  The trails winds by beautiful ledges and vernal pools.  As we hike we’ll look and listen for unique signs of wildlife.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register. 

 

June 5

10 a.m.

Free

Explore a Pitch Pine Ridge

This 22-acre Pitch Pine and Oak Savanah is unusual in Connecticut.  We hope to document the associated tree, shrub and herbaceous species found there.  Co-sponsored by the Connecticut Botanical Society.  Meet at the parking lot at the Church of Latter Day Saints on Flander’s Road in Groton (on the left, just South of Route 184) to carpool to the site.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 7

9:30 a.m.

Members: Free

NonMembers: $10/hike

Pequotsepos Hikers

Do you love to get outdoors and explore new areas to hike?  Join DPNC’s new Pequotsepos Hikers as we investigate our area’s scenic places.  Babies in front or back carriers are welcome.  This hike is at Ninigret Wildlife Refuge in Charlestown, RI.  Steady rain cancels.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 7

6 – 9 pm

Members: $90/session

NonMembers: $105/session

Watercolor Painting:  Songbirds of Summer

Open to beginners and experienced students alike.  Be inspired by the collection of birds in our Museum and learn new techniques to create unique watercolor paintings.  Session runs June 7, 14, and 21.  Taught by Ralph Acosta.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 12

9:00 am – 3 p.m.

Members: $20

NonMembers: $25

Float the Wood River

The Wood River is a beautiful wooded stream with a couple of dams that form ponds along the way.  There are lot of fun riffles along this shallow river and plenty of sun while crossing the ponds. Bring your own boat & lunch.  Meet at the DPNC at 9 a.m. or at the put-in at 9:30.  Please call 860-536-1216 to register. 

 

June 12

7 p.m.

$10/person

Horseshoe Crab Walk at Napatree

At this time each year hundreds of horseshoe crabs crawl on to the beaches of New England.  Join DPNC and Mystic Aquarium educators of a new moon walk at Napatree Point, Rhode Island to see this natural wonder.  Please bring a flashlight, and be prepared to get wet feet and hike a distance!  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

 

June 14

9:30 a.m.

Members: $8

NonMembers: $10

Hiking for Women

A hiking series for outdoor women.  Enjoy fitness, camaraderie and learn about local wildlife.  Join us for one or all the hikes.  Infants in front or back carriers are welcome.  This month’s hike is at Avery Preserve in Ledyard.  Steady rain cancels.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 16

1 – 3 pm

Members: $15

NonMembers: $18

Slimy Salamanders

Ages 4-6 and 6& up

Learn about our slippers and slimy friends as we search under rocks and logs for these awesome amphibians.  Please bring a waterbottle for your child  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 17

10 a.m.

Members: $7

NonMembers: $10

Cottontails

Ages 1 – 4 with caregiver

Have fun with your child and other adults as we make all sorts of new discoveries each week.  We hike at the children’s pace, so some weeks are slow rambles and other days are races through forests and fields.  This week’s hike is at Avondale Preserve in Westerly.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 19

9:30 a.m.

Members: Free

NonMembers: $10/hike

Pequotsepos Hikers

Do you love to get outdoors and explore new areas to hike?  Join DPNC’s new Pequotsepos Hikers as we investigate our area’s scenic places.  Babies in front or back carriers are welcome.  This hike is at Oswegatchie Hills in Waterford.  Steady rain cancels.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 21

9:30 a.m.

Members: Free

NonMembers: $10/hike

Pequotsepos Hikers

Do you love to get outdoors and explore new areas to hike?  Join DPNC’s new Pequotsepos Hikers as we investigate our area’s scenic places.  Babies in front or back carriers are welcome.  This hike is at the Moore Woods in Westerly, RI.  Steady rain cancels.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 22

1 – 3 pm

Members: $15

NonMembers: $18

Eastern Bluebirds

Ages 4-6 and 6& up

The sweet chirrup and a flash of blue in the garden or along a rural road have made the Eastern Bluebird a special favorite.  Learn what you can do to help these lovely birds and even attract them to your yard.  Please bring a waterbottle for your child.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 24

1 – 3 pm

Members: $15

NonMembers: $18

Connecticut’s Carnivores

Ages 4-6 and 6& up

Explore the lives of fishers, bobcats, coyotes, snakes, hawks and many more of Connecticut’s meat eating animals.  Please bring a watterbottle for your child.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 24

10 a.m.

Members: $7

NonMembers: $10

Cottontails

Ages 1 – 4 with caregiver

Have fun with your child and other adults as we make all sorts of new discoveries each week.  We hike at the children’s pace, so some weeks are slow rambles and other days are races through forests and fields.  This week’s hike is at Whitehall Park in Ledyard.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 25

10 a.m.

Members: $5/person ($20 Family Max)

NonMembers: $7/person ($28 Family Max)

Pond Dipping

Learn about our local pond life as we use nets to see if we can find crayfish, frogs, fish and more.  Plan on getting your feet wet.  Meet at Spellman Pond in Stonington.  Be sure to dress appropriately and bring a water bottle and sunscreen.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.

 

June 26

9:00 am – 3 p.m.

Members: $20

NonMembers: $25

Further Down the Wood River

Kayak down the Wood River from Switch Rd. to Alton Pond.  Bring your own boat & lunch.  Meet at the DPNC at 9 a.m. or at the put-in at 9:30.  Please call 860-536-1216 to register. 

 

June 26

7:30 p.m.

Free

Full Planting Moon Hike

Explore the woods and wild under the beauty of a full moon.  This walk for adults and families is led by DPNC staff members.  Heavy rain cancels.  This month’s walk is at the Admiral Fife Preserve in Stonington.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register. 

 

 

June 30

1 – 3 pm

Members: $15

NonMembers: $18

Carolina Wren

Ages 4-6 and 6& up

Who is that loud little bird with his tail sticking up?  Learn why it’s sometimes called a “mocking wren,” as we look and listen for these fun birds.  Please bring a water bottle for your child.  Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.