WESTPORT - At Earthplace, science, conservation and education come together. That descriptor, while true, fails to fully sum up the magic of this place. Situated on 62+ acres, the nature center is ...

A beautiful starry night served as background recently for the 25th anniversary of the Green Earth Gala, the annual event that raises funds for Earthplace, the Nature Discovery Center in Westport. The ...

There wasn't a "shadow" of a doubt. Saturday was Groundhog Day, and they went hog wild with the celebration at Earthplace, the Nature Discovery Center. Activities included crafts, stories and a ...

[caption id="attachment_1142" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Barney the phython, a long-time attraction at Earthplace, has died."][/caption] WESTPORT ...

It’s clear to see that Tony McDowell, executive director of Earthplace, values an opportunity to get from behind his desk and take a walk in the woods. Following the trails that cover the greater part ...

When Mallory Arents went walking in the woods with her 4-year-old niece Briana Ruffin, they came upon a turtle. "We can't touch that because it's a wild animal," explained Briana, who attends ...

Good things are worth waiting for. That’s why the annual Winterfest at Earthplace was a sunny good time Saturday. Postponed because of the snow storm a week earlier, the outdoor event went forward as ...