Woodland Ramble Returns to DPNC with a 5k Trail Race and Guided Plant Tour on May 30

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) is excited to announce the return of Mr. Bill’s Woodland Ramble, with additions of a timed trail race and a guided plant tour through the Nature Center trails, taking place on Saturday, May 30. The trail race portion of the event is in cooperation with Kelley’s Pace, and the guided walk is led by plant expert Jim Natale of Wilder Gardens, LLC. Representatives from Topo Athletic, Altra, and Saucony will be offering trail shoe demos for anyone to try.

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the race kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Following the Ramble, there will be an awards ceremony, light food and drink, and appearances by DPNC’s Animal Ambassadors: rehabilitated animals, including birds of prey, that help educate the public about wildlife. The event is leashed dog-friendly and perfect for families. The Ramble takes place along natural trails and bridged water crossings.

Entry fees support DPNC’s work in the community, including wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education programs, feeding the food-insecure through the Giving Garden, trail maintenance, and habitat restoration.

To register, donate, or learn more, visit dpnc.org/ramble.

We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors who help make this event possible: 

Kelley's Pace, ASA Environmental Products, Harbor Heights Mystic, Four Paws Veterinary Services, Wilder Gardens, Barks & Recreation, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Saucony, Topo Athletic, Altra, Westerly Community Credit Union, Cherenzia & Associates LTD, Red 36, Mallove's Jewelers, Masonicare, Rob Rivers Salon & Spa, Shockley Rogers Team, Vail & Robson, A Greener Perspective Inc, Stonington Veterinary Hospital, Go Fish, Fitnostics, Advantage Personal Training, M&T Bank, The Shipwright's Daughter, Dime Bank, Cannonball Management, Dog Watch Cafe, Franklin's General Store, Pfizer, Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers, Mystic Aquarium, ENKO