Program areas at Earthplace
Earthplace early childhood education programs include a preschool that is nationally accredited by naeyc and is licensed by the state of Connecticut serving children aged zero through five including a full-time program for working parents. Other programs include a nursery, toddler play group, and story times with live animals. The educators at Earthplace believe that childrens natural curiosity motivates them to explore and investigate both the classroom and outdoor environments. Outdoors, the students play on the nature-themed playground, walk on the trails, investigate the 62 acre wildlife sanctuary and visit the outdoor birds of prey. Animals in the Earthplace teaching collection are also brought into the classrooms each week by the naturalists.
At Earthplace summer camp, we welcome campers of all abilities from ages 2-15. All enjoy an unspoiled, natural settingon the trails, by the pond, in the fields, or under the shade of our pine grove. Camps run in weekly sessions from mid-june through mid-august. Our staff is trained to ensure a safe and fun summer filled with adventure, friendships, and plenty of fresh air. With engaged staff and a ton of rotating nature-based activities, each week is sure to be a new and exciting experience for even the most frequent camper.
The harbor watch water quality monitoring program was founded in 1986. Since then, it has grown to include a state certified water quality laboratory, three research vehicles, and an award winning reputation. Its field and lab work follows epa approved quality assurance project plans. The goal of harbor watch is to: provide the people of Connecticut with the data, knowledge, and field expertise necessary to safeguard our waterways, educate our communities about watershed issues, and train volunteers and student interns through hands-on research. Harbor watch has steadily expanded its geography from long island sound to ridgefield, and greenwich to stratford, working with town public works departments to help pinpoint the source of sewage leaks. Funding for the harbor watch program consists mostly of grants, corporate foundations and donations.
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