FAMILY PROGRAM. Learn what amphibians are, meet live frogs, and find out why amphibians are so important to the environment.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Learn about energy flow in an ecosystem and how all living things are interconnected. Meet live animals and explore predator-prey relationships that exist in the wild and play a fun food chain game.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Explore hands-on activities to replicate some of the incredible adaptations that animals have perfected over millions of years. Meet DPNC ambassador animals and observe their innovative adaptations!


A Week (5 DAYS from 9 AM to NOON) of Learning Programs from August 11-15 for young Island naturalists ages 5 to 10. The cost per participant is $400 for the week. To promote group cohesion and learning, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet the Nature Center’s frog, turtle and insect residents and learn how these animals are enjoying the muddy water.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet a live owl in an up-close encounter! Touch owl artifacts and create an owl craft to take home.

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!

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.

DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Discover how seeds become habitat for owls, hawks, turtles, and frog—and how animals help plants grow in return.

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.

DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet DPNC's ambassador owls and discover what makes these remarkable birds so unique!

DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Explore the incredible senses animals use to understand the world around them!

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.

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)

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!