New Canaan Nature Center is a 40 acre preserve consisting of meadows, woodlands, streams, and marsh land, with gardens and nature trails. There is also a Discovery Center with interactive exhibits, an animal teaching collection including several birds of prey and a solar greenhouse. Self-guided activities such as letterboxing, nature activity packs and scavenger hunts are available in the Visitor's Center.
Address: New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840, United States
Phone: 1 (203) 966-9577, Fax: 1 (203) 966-6536
Hours:
9am-4pm; Closed: Sun
Tips: Donations accepted. Grounds open dawn to dusk daily.
The Glass House was built in 1949 by experimental architect Philip Johnson. The exterior walls of the home are clear glass.
The Glass House Visitor Center hosts an exhibition inspired by the life and achievements of Philip Johnson as well as a small museum that showcases the work of talented designers and artists.
Hours:
May 1 to November 30: 9:30am-5:30pm; Sun:11:30am-5:30pm; Closed: Tue
Tips: Tours are recommended for children ages 10 and up.
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