Merritt Parkway
Earthplace: The Nature Center for Environmental Activities, CT

The Nature Center for Environmental Activities is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness. The center is a haven for those who enjoy nature and encourages people to feel a responsibility toward protecting our environment.

A unique entity, the center consists of several components: museum, wildlife rehabilitation center, water quality research lab, and a 62-acre open space wildlife sanctuary, which is a living outdoor exhibit. The sanctuary features a two-mile connecting trail system and an array of wildlife which can be spotted living in their natural surroundings at various times of the year. Through these components, the center offers people an opportunity to experience the most enjoyable elements of the natural world.