Nature center plans open house events
Mystic — The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will offer free admission to all Connecticut residents on June 11, as part of Connecticut Open House Day.
In addition, the center will host a free Pond Exploration program and a free guided hike that day. The pond exploration, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., will include use of dip nets and buckets to search for fish, turtles, frogs and other aquatic creatures in the center's pond. Particpants should bring a water bottle and be prepared to get muddy. The program meets at the center.
The guided hike will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the Denison Homestead and Avalon Land Conservancy lands connecting the nature center and the Coogan Farm. This will be a moderate hike over varied terrain.
June 11 will be the 11th annual Connecticut Open House Day. The Connecticut Office of Tourism sponsors the one-day statewide event to showcase Connecticut’s diverse world of history, art, and tourism.
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