Earthplace 
10 Woodside Ln.
Westport, CT 06881
203-227-7253
http://www.earthplace.org/
Nature Center: Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
Founded in 1958 and accredited by The American Association of Museums, Earthplace maintains a 62 acre 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.