Spring Break Only – Guided Trail Walk & Winged Wonders
This week only! Guided Trail Walks at 1pm and Winged Wonders at 2pm! Both activities ...
Find out more »Invasive Talk & Walk
Invasive plants suppress biodiversity, and a decrease in biodiversity is one of the biggest challenges we're facing o...
Find out more »Webinar – Environmentally & Socially Conscious Investing
Would you like to learn how to align your personal values with your finances? If you want to put your money where you...
Find out more »Trivia Night – Earth Day
Test your knowledge of nature trivia! Celebrate Earth Day by spending an evening in our outdoor amphitheater with you...
Find out more »Environmental Book Club – The Soul of an Octopus
Join us via Zoom as we have a virtual discussion about The Soul of an Octopus. In this b...
Find out more »Wildflower ID
Join us as we identify local wildflowers on a stroll through the gardens and meadow with naturalist Vero...
Find out more »Wildflower ID via Zoom
Join us via Zoom as we identify local wildflowers on a stroll through the gardens and meadow with natura...
Find out more »Foraging 101
Spring is prime foraging season for wild salad greens and pungent ingredients. Join naturalist Veronica ...
Find out more »Foraging 101 via Zoom
Spring is prime foraging season for wild salad greens and pungent ingredients. Join naturalist Veronica ...
Find out more »Ongoing Events & Programs
Story and Animal Program
Monday through Friday, 10:30am Join us every weekday for an animal-themed story and an encounter w...
Find out more »Birds of Prey Feedings
Monday through Friday, 11:00-11:30am & Saturday, 1:00-1:30pm Join an animal care technician as ...
Find out more »Winged Wonders
First Sunday of Each Month | 1:00-1:30pm Experience our birds of prey outside their enclosures! On...
Find out more »Other News & Info
Mattress Recycling
Saturday, May 8th from 8:30-11:30am
Did you know that more than 75% of a mattress can be recycled? Bring your mattress to Earthplace and pick up free compost while you’re here!
For more details on mattress pick up, please visit sustainablewestport.org
Earth Animal Partnership
Come to Earth Animal on April 24th from 11am-2pm and join our Birds of Prey presentation.
Earth Animal will kindly donate a percentage of their April sales to Earthplace!
Check Out Our YouTube Channel
We have over 100 videos on our YouTube channel including at-home learning activities, animal encounters, recordings of our environmental learning series, story time, and more! Click here to view.
Picnic Grove & Amphitheater Rental
Our picnic grove and amphitheater are available to rent for your outdoor events. For more information and to book, send email to: info@earthplace.org
Earthplace Featured on CT Live!
Thanks to Coast2CoastwithKids for the shout out on CT Live! Jenn Record listed Earthplace one of the top family-friendly places to hike in CT.
Trinity Solar Partnership
Is solar energy right for your home? Earthplace has partnered with Trinity Solar who will evaluate your home or free. Learn more.
Visit Us
Building Hours
Animal Hall 9am-2pm Mon-Fri
*Enter through the Birds of Prey gate behind the building
Birds of Prey Exhibit 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
Admission
There is currently no admission fee as the majority of the building is currently closed.
Group rates available if booked
in advance
Grounds
The grounds are open dawn to
dusk, year round - free of charge
Please note: Earthplace is a wildlife sanctuary
and NO DOGS are allowed on the grounds
Get Involved
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