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Audubon Greenwich

Enjoy natural beauty and nature programs minutes from Westchester and downtown Greenwich. The 285-acre sanctuary and Center has trails, a lake, ponds, woodlands, meadows, the Byram River, exhibits, a learning center, arts gallery and gift shop. Programs include bird walks, workshops, guided hikes,kids’ programs, festivals, camp and school-related programming.

Address: 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT
Tel: 203-869-5272

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Art and nature classes for toddlers through adults using SMNC's pond, farm, woods, planetarium, galleries, art and dance studios, and clay kilns and wheels. Parents and children (18 months to 4 years) alike enjoy child/parent classes during the week and weekend mini workshops. Full morning pre-school and after-school classes available.

Address: 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT
Tel: 203-322-1646
Email: afarsun@stamfordmuseum.org

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens

Birthday Parties  

Join Director of Children's Education, Todd DuPont for hikes and tours around the Bartlett grounds. Children will learn about plants and nature up close in the Silver Educational Center where they can use microscopes, meet carnivorous plants, walking stick bugs, learn about composting and appreciate the natural history of the botanical world.

Address: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT
Tel: 203-322-6971
Email: tdupont@bartlettarboretum.org

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

Birthday Parties  

Stepping Stones Museum for Children ignites a love of learning through play. With exhibits, performances, workshops, outdoor garden and courtyard play spaces, a cafe and store, and classes – children become wide-eyed with excitement. Step inside our spectacular LEED Gold certified museum and open your world to amazing explorations and discoveries.

Address: Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-899-0606
Email: info@steppingstonesmuseum.org

New Canaan Nature Center

It’s never too early to begin experiencing the wonders of nature. Mommy, Me & Nature is a program for children 18 – 36 months with a parent or caregiver. Children explore and discover the natural world with animals, art projects, trail walks and stories at the Nature Center’s 40-acre property.

Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT
Tel: 203-966-9577