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203-655-7459

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120 Brookside Road

Darien, CT 06820

  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Our Staff
    • Board of Directors 2026
    • Injured Wildlife Contacts
  • Visit
    • Hours, Contact, Directions
    • Our Animals
    • Cherry Lawn Park
  • Preschool
    • Benefits of Nature Education
    • Our Preschool Environment
    • Caregiver and Child Program
    • 2026-2027 Nature Time for Twos
    • 2026-2027 Nature's Playroom
    • Parent Handbook
    • School Calendar
    • Mandatory Forms
    • Confidential Student Profile Form
    • 2025-2026 Preschool
  • Programs
    • After-School Programs
    • Vacation Programs
    • Summer Camp 2026
      • Weekly Themes
    • Scout Programs
    • Off-Site Programs
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
      • Storytime with the Animals
      • Saturdays at the DNC
      • 2026 Spring Into Nature
    • Birthday Parties
  • News
    • Notes from Molly
      • The Hidden World of Bats
      • Turtles in Our Own Backyard
      • Fall Migration
      • Fall is a magical time
      • Got Mice
      • Protecting Darien's Freshwater Habitats
      • Here comes a meadow!
      • Dormancy
      • Going green one potato peel at a time!
      • The secret world of salamanders
      • Animal Habitats Then and Now
      • Charles Duffy
  • Get Involved
    • Reimagining the Animal Room
    • Animal Sponsorship
    • David Sinclair Memorial Walkway
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Job Opportunities
    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Fundraising with Mabel's Labels
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Upcoming Events

List of Services

  • Storytime with the Animals

    All ages welcome! A staff member will read childrens' books and introduce the live animals featured in those stories.

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  • Saturdays at the Nature Center

    Saturdays at the nature center are back! Join Nature Educator, Ray, for a family program from 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM. Saturday programming has an animal focus and includes an animal encounter as well as an activity, game, or hike.

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  • Spring Into Nature

    Join us for a fun and festival-style Earth Day celebration at the Darien Nature Center! 🌎🌿


    This year, our focus is on protecting Darien’s water!


    Bring your whole family for games, exhibits, art, and music while we celebrate our beautiful planet.

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All events are non-refundable. Please register with care.

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203-655-7459

information@dariennaturecenter.org

120 Brookside Road

Darien, CT 06820

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