We are thrilled to announce a sneak peek

 of our Fireside online auction.


Place a bid on your favorite items.


Your participation directly supports our mission: to inspire passion and respect for the natural world through nature education, hands-on experiences in nature, and environmental action and stewardship


Visit Online Auction

Saturday, October 11

7PM - 11PM


Please join us for Fireside, our annual fall fundraising event featuring live music, festive food and drinks, classic outdoor games, and a stocked silent auction!


Don't miss out—your involvement makes a difference!

Buy Your Tickets Here


Another great way to support the Darien Nature Center

and its animals is to buy raffles!


This year's prizes are a personalized paver for the Sinclair Memorial Walkway, a birthday party at the Darien Nature Center and a private hike + s'mores.


Buy Your Raffles Here
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Your contribution to the renovation will directly impact our animals’ lives, enrich our visitors’ experiences, and help us create a space that fosters empathy for animals and inspires action to protect our natural world.


We are pleased to offer several naming opportunities and special recognition to Legacy League ($25,000) and Founders Circle ($10,000) donors for our campaign to reimagine the beloved Animal Room. Donors may pay all gifts and pledges over three years.


The Darien Nature Center acknowledges the significant financial support of The Darien Foundation, our Lead Donor ($50,000), to fund our new owl enclosure, the architectural concepts for the reimagined Animal Room, and additional seed money to upgrade the remaining enclosures. We are grateful for their continued partnership.

Join Us in Making Our Vision a Reality

We inspire passion and respect for the natural world through nature education, hands-on experiences with nature, and environmental action and stewardship.

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