Earthplace - The Nature Discovery Center, Westport CT

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Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane
PO Box 165
Westport, CT 06881
203-227-7253
info@earthplace.org

Building Open
Monday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 1 - 4 PM
Admission
$7 adults & children over 12
$5 children 1-12 yrs & seniors

Grounds Open Daily
7 AM - Dusk
Admission to grounds free

formerly The Nature Center
for Environmental Activities

Welcome to Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center

EVENTS

EXHIBITS

ANIMALS

TRAILS & GARDENS

Celebrating 50 Years of Environmental Education!

CURRENT EVENTS

Critters & Crafts
Pond & Stream Exploration

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS - Begin Sept. 9
Earthplace Explorers Club - Tuesdays, 4-5 PM
Natural Investigators - Wednesdays, 4-5 PM
Junior Keepers - Thursdays, 4 - 5:15 PM

July 19
July 19

Ages
Grades K-1
Grades 2 & 3
Grades 4-6

MISSION

The mission of Earthplace is to educate the community about nature and the environment. Founded in 1958 and accredited by The American Association of Museums, Earthplace maintains a 62 acre wildlife sanctuary with trails, contains an interactive natural history museum, houses live wildlife for public viewing and hosts many public nature programs and events. Other activities include a state-licensed preschool and summer camp, a wildlife rehabilitation program, and the Harbor Watch/River Watch water quality testing program.

NEWS

We Green Westport

RECENT PHOTOS

Family Campfire - Moths

Annual Meeting &
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

Memorial Day Parade

Green Earth Fair

SUPPORT
Become a Member!

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Recycle Your Printer Cartridges & Cell Phones

EARTHPLACE MOVIES
Harbor Watch/River Watch
Animal Care Program

Print out the
200 Bird Checklist