Family Program
Events
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Awesome Amphibians
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. We love our slimy friends! Learn what amphibians are, meet live frogs, and find out why amphibians are so important to the environment.
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Every Seed Tells a Story!
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Discover how seeds become habitat for owls, hawks, turtles, and frog—and how animals help plants grow in return.
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Hidden Creatures
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Some animals are masters of staying out of sight! Discover hidden creatures who hide in plain sight, come out only at night, or live beneath our feet.
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Amazing Owls
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet DPNC's ambassador owls and discover what makes these remarkable birds so unique!
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Super Animal Senses
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Explore the incredible senses animals use to understand the world around them!
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Prehistoric Creatures
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Travel back in time to meet the animals and plants that lived long before humans—and discover which ones are still here today.
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FIND 2026 (MORNING PROGRAM)
A Week (5 DAYS from 9 AM to NOON) of Learning Programs from August 17-21 for young Island naturalists ages 5 to 10. To promote group cohesion and learning, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions. The cost per participant is $425 for the week. (Current FI School students can attend at no cost)
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Inspect an Insect
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Gain an appreciation for the diversity of insects as we examine insect specimens, meet a live insect, and use nets to see what insects are living outside of the museum!
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Innovative Animal Adaptations
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Discover the world of biomicry and learn about human inventions that were inspired by animals and plants in the wild.
