Earthplace

Earthplace is a non-profit science education organization located in Westport, Connecticut. Its main focus is on the natural world and sustainability. The organization features a museum room with interactive nature displays, hands-on activities, and a video theater. It also houses a collection of rescued wildlife, including bald eagles, hawks, and owls, which are exhibited as species ambassadors. Earthplace maintains a 62-acre sanctuary with hiking trails that cross areas of wetlands, ponds, streams, hardwood forests, and meadows. The organization offers various educational programs, including a preschool, summer camp, and after-school nature education programs. Earthplace also has an event venue, which includes a 125-seat open-air amphitheater, and offers rentable spaces for weddings, birthday parties, and other events. The place is family-friendly, with kid-friendly activities such as open-ended outdoor play, animal encounters, and nature-based activities