This environmental education center in Mystic, CT, offers year-round programs for all ages. With two locations connected by a greenway, the outdoor sanctuary encompasses 300 acres and 10 miles of trails. DPNC’s main campus features natural history exhibits and live birds of prey. The Coogan Farm offers a visitor center, Giving Garden, and meeting and classroom space.
At a glance:
- Resource Type: After-school Programs, Camps, Education Materials & Resources, Field Trips, Outreach Programs/Speakers, Public and/or Family Programs
- Audiences: Adults, Early Childhood/Pre-K Students, Elementary (K-Grade 5) Students, Families, High School (Grades 9-12) Students, Homeschools, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Students, Nonformal Educators, Parents, Public and/or Private Schools, Seniors, Special Needs, Teachers/Formal Educators, Youth Groups/Scouts
- Environmental Focus: Agriculture/Farming, Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Gardening/Compost, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Skills/Recreation, Plants/Trees/Forests, Soil, Water/Watersheds
- Academic Focus: Art – Visual, Science
