Earthplace - The Nature Discovery Center, Westport CT

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Hours and Admission

Building Hours
9am - 5pm, Monday - Saturday
1 - 4pm, Sunday
Admission
$5 per child over 1
$7 per adult
$5 per senior over 62
Group rates available if booked in advance
Grounds open dawn to dusk year round - free of charge
Please note - no dogs are allowed on Earthplace grounds

Upcoming Events

08/24/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Bug Scavenger Hunt
Join our naturalists on Saturdays at 1pm for a fun nature class. With a different class every Saturday of the month, there's always more to learn. No pre-registration required. Bug Scavenger Hunt: … More information
08/31/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Critter Encounter
Join our naturalists on Saturdays at 1pm for a fun nature class. With a different class every Saturday of the month, there's always more to learn. No pre-registration required. Critter Encounter Meet… More information
09/20/2019 – Family Campfire and Night Hike
Join us as we gather ‘round as the sun goes down for a little old-fashioned family fun as we roast marshmallows next to a crackling fire along with a guided night walk,… More information
09/21/2019 – Group Canoe Paddle
Our canoe paddles are a great way to spend an afternoon on the water with family or friends! Bring the whole family or come on your own and make some new friends.… More information
10/11/2019 – Family Campfire and Stories with Miss Lynn
Join us as we gather ‘round as the sun goes down for a little old-fashioned family fun as we roast marshmallows next to a crackling fire along with a guided night walk,… More information
10/13/2019 – Group Canoe Paddle
Our canoe paddles are a great way to spend an afternoon on the water with family or friends! Bring the whole family or come on your own and make some new friends.… More information

The Nest at Earthplace


We have openings in the Nest at Earthplace for 2019-2020. The Nest provides all day, safe and reliable care for children aged six weeks to two years of age by trusted professionals in a newly renovated Earthplace space. Learn more.

Visitor Programs

Free for members
Price of admission for non-members

Story Time at Natureplace

Monday-Friday, 10:00am
Listen to a story and encounter an Earthplace animal ambassadors up close.

Animal Feeding

Monday-Friday, 10:30am
Q & A with the Earthplace naturalists as they feed our indoor animals.

Birds of Prey Feeding

Saturdays, 3:00pm rain or shine.
Q&A with our naturalists as they feed our majestic birds of prey.

Saturday's at Earthplace

Saturdays, 1-2pm
Join us for a unique nature class on Saturday! Every Saturday of the month will feature a different class and the classes will change seasonally. Designed for ages K-5. No pre-registration is necessary.

Winged Wonders
First Sunday of the month, 3 pm
Experience our birds of prey outside their enclosures with a trained handler.

Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center Inc. is a Charity Navigator 4-Star Recipient.

Contact Us

Front Desk (203) 557 - 4400 ext. 101
Harbor Watch (203) 557 - 4400 ext. 121 or 110
Tony McDowell Exc. Dir. (203) 557-4400 ext. 102
Preschool (203) 557 - 4400 ext. 126
Fax # (203) 227 - 8909

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Hours and Admission

Upcoming Events

08/24/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Bug Scavenger Hunt

08/31/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Critter Encounter

09/20/2019 – Family Campfire and Night Hike

09/21/2019 – Group Canoe Paddle

10/11/2019 – Family Campfire and Stories with Miss Lynn

10/13/2019 – Group Canoe Paddle

The Nest at Earthplace

Visitor Programs

Story Time at Natureplace

Animal Feeding

Birds of Prey Feeding

Saturday's at Earthplace

Contact Us

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