Earthplace - The Nature Discovery Center, Westport CT

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

10/20/2018 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Natural Self Care
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. There are so… More information
10/21/2018 – Group Canoe Paddle
We will travel along the Saugatuck River in search of egrets, osprey, ducks, shorebirds and much more! Canoes and personal flotation devices (required for all participants) are included! More information
10/26/2018 – Family Campfire
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
10/27/2018 – 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. Spend some time… More information
11/03/2018 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Paper Making
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. At this week's… More information
11/04/2018 – Winged Wonders
Experience our birds of prey outside their enclosures! On the first Sunday of the month we host a bird-on-glove demonstration where you can learn all about some of our magnificent raptors. Naturalists will discuss… More information

The Nest at Earthplace


In 2018, the Nest at Earthplace will provide 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

10/20/2018 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Natural Self Care

10/21/2018 – Group Canoe Paddle

10/26/2018 – Family Campfire

10/27/2018 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Critter Encounter

11/03/2018 – Saturdays at Earthplace: Paper Making

11/04/2018 – Winged Wonders