Earthplace - The Nature Discovery Center, Westport CT

Due to the impending winter storm and subsequent safety concerns, the Earthplace trails will be closed to the public on Sunday, January 20th. Stay safe and warm everyone!

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

01/26/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Snowshoes or Wildlife Tracking
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. Snowshoeing (if no… More information
02/02/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Pinecone Bird Feeders
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. Pinecone Bird Feeders: … More information
02/02/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Pinecone Bird Feeders
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. Pinecone Bird Feeders: … More information
02/09/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Critter Encounters
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 Encounters: Spend… More information
02/16/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Sledding or Edible Garlands
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. Sledding (if no… More information
02/23/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Snowshoes or Wildlife Tracking
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. Snowshoeing (if no… More information

The Nest at Earthplace


We have openings in the Nest at Earthplace for 2019-2010. 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 starting Setpember 1, 2018, 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
Nursery School (203) 557 - 4400 ext. 119
Fax # (203) 227 - 8909

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Hours and Admission

Upcoming Events

01/26/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Snowshoes or Wildlife Tracking

02/02/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Pinecone Bird Feeders

02/02/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Pinecone Bird Feeders

02/09/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Critter Encounters

02/16/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Sledding or Edible Garlands

02/23/2019 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Snowshoes or Wildlife Tracking

The Nest at Earthplace

Visitor Programs

Story Time at Natureplace

Animal Feeding

Birds of Prey Feeding

Saturday's at Earthplace

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