The Nature Discovery Center

Address:	10 Woodside Lane Westport, CT 06881
Phone:	203-227-7253
Official Website:	http://www.earthplace.org
Category:	Environment

The mission of Earthplace is to educate the community about nature and the environment.  Founded in 1958 and accredited by The American Association of Museums, Earthplace maintains 84 acres of wildlife sanctuary with trails, contains an interactive natural history museum, houses live wildlife for public viewing and hosts many public nature programs and events.  Other activities include a state-licensed preschool and summer camp, a wildlife rehabilitation program, and the Harbor Watch/River Watch water quality testing program.