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New Canaan Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Indoor playground in New Canaan, Connecticut
Sanctuary with 40-acres of meadows, woodlands, ponds & marshes, plus a classroom & gift shop.
Plan your visit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (203) 966-9577
- Website newcanaannature.org
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What parents say
The New Canaan Nature Center may be the best nature school in the country with classes for preschool children and other educational classes for every age group including the surrounding community.
There’s 40 acres of restorative landscaped and untended greenery at the New Canaan Nature Center, containing an arboretum, botanical garden and nature preserve. The landscaped spaces include a marvellous wildflower garden, in which 90% of the species are native, along with a herb garden and a perennial border growing…
Both my children attended. They loved it and gave them a lifelong love and respect for wildlife and nature.
Nice place for children education. We should all do more to preserve places like this. Great time here.
Birthday parties at New Canaan Nature Center
New Canaan Nature Center hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
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