New Canaan Nature Center

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address:144 Oenoke Ridge  New Canaan, CT 06840 phone:203-966-9577 fax:203-966-6536 website:New Canaan Nature Center

Our Mission:

The New Canaan Nature Center is an environmental education center and sanctuary dedicated to helping people of all ages better understand, appreciate and care for the world of nature.

Our History:

The Nature Center was established in 1960 on the former estate of Miss Susan Dwight Bliss. This 40 acre site was given to the Town of New Canaan for the study of nature, horticulture and related sciences. The Town continues to own the land and buildings, and provides maintenance support. The Nature Center's wide array of innovative environmental education programs generate more than 60% of its annual revenues. The remaining is raised through membership, private donations from individuals, foundations and corporations as well as through special events

Latest News

Great Easter Egg Hunt


Come to the New Canaan Nature Center for our annual outdoor easter egg
hunt! Start off by meeting some animals who lay eggs (and some who
don't) and then head out on the... Read more

Nature Center’s Secret Gardens Tour Combines History and Design

Tickets to the 18th Annual Secret Gardens Tour and luncheon hosted by the New Canaan Nature Center are now on sale. This annual fund-raiser will be held Friday, June 8, from 10... Read more

16-Hour Solo Wilderness First Aid Course at New Canaan Nature Center in June

The New Canaan Nature Center will offer an 16-hour Wilderness First Aid course on Saturday June 2 through Sunday, June 3. This comprehensive introductory course in backcountry... Read more

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