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New Canaan Nature Center

Name: New Canaan Nature Center
Address: 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT, 06840, US

144 Oenoke Ridge

New Canaan, CT 06840

www.NewCanaanNature.org

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203-966-9577

Mission Statement:

The New Canaan Nature Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit environmental education center and sanctuary dedicated to helping people of all ages better understand, appreciate and care for the world of nature.

Our History:

The Nature Center was established in 1960 on the former estate of Miss Susan Dwight Bliss. This 40 acre site was given to the Town of New Canaan for the study of nature, horticulture and related sciences. The Town continues to own the land and buildings, and provides maintenance support. The Nature Center's wide array of innovative environmental education programs generate more than 60% of its annual revenues. The remaining is raised through membership, private donations from individuals, foundations and corporations as well as through special events.

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