Craft & Sip: Mosaic Stepping Stones
August 27 @ 6- 8pm Craft your own mosaic stepping stone! We will use cement...
Find out more »All About White Oak, Connecticut’s State Tree
The white oak played an important role in our nation’s history and has contributed significantly to wildlife conser...
Find out more »Pick Your Own Bouquet
Come cut your own bouquet from the beautiful flowers being grown in the Earthplace garden! We’ll have a wide variet...
Find out more »Winged Wonders
First Sunday of the month, 1pm: Experience our birds of prey outside their enclosures! On the first Sunday of the ...
Find out more »Eco-Explorers
This program for homeschooling families invites you and your child to experiment and explore with natural science and...
Find out more »Root & Rise: Pilates & Nature Experience
Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Reconnect with yourself and the natural world during this special Mo...
Find out more »Canoe Paddle
Our canoe paddles are a great way to spend an afternoon on the water with family and friends! We will travel along th...
Find out more »Forest Bathing
Join us for a tranquil hour among the pines to calm the mind and body! Followed by a Japanese tea reception. Fores...
Find out more »Eco-Explorers
This program for homeschooling families invites you and your child to experiment and explore with natural science and...
Find out more »Ongoing Events & Programs
Story & Animal Program
Monday through Saturday, 10:30am. Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall res...
Find out more »Animal Hall Feeding
Daily, 11am - 11:30am. Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what the...
Find out more »Saturday Craft
Saturdays, 12-12:30 pm. Join us every Saturday afternoon for a fun nature-themed craft for families. We will have ...
Find out more »Draw an Animal Friend
Saturdays, 12-12:30 pm. Channel your inner artist as we draw a resident animal friend from Animal Hall. Get inspir...
Find out more »Bug Mini-Club
Explore the fascinating world of insects with this three-week after-school club! Members will discover how to safely ...
Find out more »Animal Care Crew (Tue)
Grades 6-12. Animal Care Crew offers a fun and supportive environment inside Animal Hall. Work side by side with ...
Find out more »Free-Range Homeschoolers
For six weeks, our 62 acres of streams, meadows, and woods will be our classroom! Kids aged 4-11 enjoy open-ended out...
Find out more »Lil’ Naturalists
Grades K-2. Our Lil’ Naturalists will enjoy open-ended outdoor play, explori...
Find out more »Eco-Explorers
This program for homeschooling families invites you and your child to experiment and explore with natural science and...
Find out more »Other News & Info
Harbor Watch on the Lisa Wexler Show
Have you heard? We were on the radio! Harbor Watch Director Nikki Spiller appeared on the Lisa Wexler Show to discuss…
Find out more »We ranked #1!
Great news! Earthplace was voted the #1 destination to bring kids in and around Fairfield County by Kids Out And About!…
Find out more »Westport Lifestyle
Thank you to Westport Lifestyle for highlighting Earthplace! Read the article here.
Find out more »Rooster River Litter Boom
Harbor Watch partnered with the Town of Fairfield to install a litter boom on Fairfield’s Rooster River to intercept trash and…
Find out more »Westfair Business Journal
Westfair Business Journal interviewed Lucie Connell, the new Director of Development at Earthplace, along with Executive Director Amee Borys. Read…
Find out more »Community Bag Program
Welcome to the Community Bag Program! Throughout the month of June 2026, shoppers give $1 back to Earthplace by purchasing…
Find out more »Cultivating with Kerri
Earthplace thanks Kerri Williams and the Westport Journal for featuring local wildlife in the article, Strutting into Spring with the…
Find out more »National Bird Day at Earthplace
Thank you, News12 Connecticut, for visiting Earthplace on National Bird Day and highlighting our ongoing construction to upgrade the birds’ housing!…
Find out more »Humble Fish Inspire Self-Cleaning Microplastic Filter
Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a revolutionary, bio-inspired filter that captures 99% of microplastic fibers released by…
Find out more »Earthplace Teaches Children to Unplug and Learn Through Nature
Thanks to Andrea Valluzzo for this excellent article that highlights the transformative impact of Earthplace in building environmental awareness and…
Find out more »Family Fun At Earthplace Fall Fest
Thanks to J.C. Martin for the excellent article and photos highlighting our Fall Festival! This piece beautifully captures the spirit…
Find out more »Marine Heat Waves Disrupt Ocean’s Carbon Storage
Marine heat waves are disrupting the ocean’s ability to absorb and store carbon, a critical process for climate regulation. As…
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Admission
$10 Adults
$5 Children
$5 Seniors and Students
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
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