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July 2010 Programs, Classes and Events at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
July 1 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 the Manatuck Preserve in Stonington. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 2 10 a.m. Free Hike Mamacoke Island Explore this out-of-the-way salt marsh in New London as we enjoy views of the Thames River. Meet at Mamacoke. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 3 7:45 p.m. Members: $5/person ($20 Family Max) NonMembers: $7/person ($28 Family Max) Family Firefly Night Learn more about this fascinating bioluminescent insect before heading out through the woods and trails of the Nature Center to watch nature’s fireworks. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 3 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 Fisherville Brook in Exeter, RI. Steady rain cancels. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 5 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. This hike is at Long Pond – El Pond in Hopkinton, RI. This hike is not recommended for babies in front or back carriers. Steady rain cancels. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 5 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 July 5, 12, and 19. Taught by Ralph Acosta. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 6 1 – 3 pm Members: $15 NonMembers: $18 Fantastic Fossils Ages 4-6 and 6& up Fossils give clues to the past. Learn to unlock their mysteries as we examine fossilized shells, bones, and more. Please bring a water bottle for your child. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 8 1 – 3 pm Members: $15 NonMembers: $18 Great Horned Owl Ages 4-6 and 6& up This beautiful and daring species, found throughout the Americas, will attack any medium sized mammal or bird. We’ll have a chance to dissect owl pellets and meet Mr. Bill, the Nature Center’s great horned owl and mascot. Please bring a water bottle for your child. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 8 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 Avalonia’s Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve in North Stonington. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 9 5 p.m. – 10 a.m. Members: $25 NonMembers: $30 Camping 101 Always wanted to try camping, but feel overwhelmed about how to begin? This is your chance to try it! Learn about tents, sleeping bags, what to bring, how to make a campfire and much more during this informative evening and morning. This program includes your dinner, a campfire snack and breakfast. Tents provided by Eastern Mountain Sports. Entire families are welcome. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 10 9:00 am – 3 p.m. Members: $20 NonMembers: $25 Float the Pawcatuck River: Richmond Landing to Bradford This is approximately a 9 mile downstream trip. The early season higher flow rates will speed us up a little. The lowest section above the Bradford dam is quiet water paddling along scenic forested banks. Bring your own boat & lunch. Meet at the DPNC at 9 a.m. or at the put-in at 9:45. Please call 860-536-1216 to register.
July 12 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 Hartman Park in Lyme. Steady rain cancels. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 13 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Members: $25 NonMembers: $30 Eco-Evening Garden Party at Enders Island The intriguing rock gardens and colorful flower beds of this 11-acre island situated in Long Island Sound provide a unique and beautiful setting for our summer fund raiser. The event will feature fresh locally grown & produced vegetables, cheeses, beverages and fruits of the land ad sea. Tickets can be purchased by calling (860) 536-1216.
July 14 1 – 3 pm Members: $15 NonMembers: $18 Animal Noises Ages 4-6 and 6& up It’s not just the birds who sing! Learn about different sounds that animals make, from the “jug-o-rum” of the bullfrog to the snort of the white-tailed deer. Please bring a water bottle for your child. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 15 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 the Rhododendron Sanctuary in the Pachaug State forest in Voluntown. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 16 9 a.m. Members: $5/person NonMembers: $8/person Daylilies at Blue Flag Farm Witness a spectacular display of colorful and (practically) carefree perennials on this morning outing to the garden of local daylily aficionado, Marion Miller. After a guided tour of the beds, organized by color palette, participants will have an opportunity to purchase interesting and unusual varieties of daylily plants. Here’s a chance to get some gardening tips from a pro! Meet at DPNC. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 16 10 a.m. Members: $5/person ($20 Family Max) NonMembers: $7/person ($28 Family Max) Stream Exploration A different set of creatures live in streams. Find out who they are as we explore the stream. Plan on getting your feet wet. Meet at Avalonia’s Tefftweald at Birchenturn in North Stonington. Please call 860-536-1216 to register.
July 17 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. This hike is at Yawbux Brook on the CT Blue trail in North Stonington. Babies in front or back carriers are welcome. Steady rain cancels. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 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. This hike is at the Nehantic State Park in East Lyme. Babies in front or back carriers are welcome. Steady rain cancels. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 20 1 – 3 pm Members: $15 NonMembers: $18 Nature Crafts Ages 4-6 and 6& up Get creative with nature as we make pencil holders, wind chimes and other crafts while using recycled materials and natural items. Please bring a water bottle for your child. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 20 6:30 – 8 pm Members: $20 NonMembers: $25 Foraging for Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants Learn the identifying characteristics of some of the many edible and medicinal plants that grow wild in back yards, fields and woodlands, including common garden and roadside weeds. Participants will also taste samples and learn how to incorporate some of these plants in easy recipes. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 21 6:30 – 8:30 pm Members: $20 NonMembers: $25 Jewelry Making Our summer session will be a relaxed, free-form wire shaping class. Attendees can make swirling, graceful earrings and pendants that are one-of-a-kind designs! Materials fee is $15 for copper or bronze, $20 for sterling silver. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 22 1 – 3 pm Members: $15 NonMembers: $18 Terrific Turtles Ages 4-6 and 6& up Learn to identify our local turtle species, meet the Nature Center’s resident turtles, and find out what to do if you see a turtle in the road. Please bring a water bottle for your child. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 22 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 Hartman Park in Lyme. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 24 9:00 am – 3 p.m. Members: $20 NonMembers: $25 Float the Pawcatuck River: Shannock Falls to Burdickville This 10.5 section of the Pawcatuck River has a nice mix of calm flowing water punctuated with one little section of Class II Whitewater, which makes it a trip to remember! 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.
July 25 7:30 p.m. Free Full Thunder 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 Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge in Charlestown, RI. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 28 1 – 3 pm Members: $15 NonMembers: $18 Venomous Snakes Ages 4-6 and 6& up Two venomous snakes call Connecticut home – do you know who they are? We’ll learn all about venomous snakes and their more common cousins. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 29 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 Avalonia’s Pine Swamp in Ledyard. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 30 10 a.m. Free Hike the Arboretum Connecticut College’s Arboretum has something for everyone from beautiful ledges to a pond full of turtles. For families. Meet at the iron gates on Williams Street at the back side of Connecticut College. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
July 31 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. This hike is at the Great Swamp Management Area in West Kingston, RI. Babies in front or back carriers are welcome. Steady rain cancels. Please call (860) 536-1216 to register.
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