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H.C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center

70-acre nature center with marked trails, interpretive center, nature library, animal exhibits and gift shop.

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70-acre nature center with marked trails, interpretive center, nature library, animal exhibits and gift shop. New and rotating exhibits and activities, view our extensive collection of native and exotic reptiles and amphibians, meet live birds of prey, try your hand at one of our many interactive exhibits, and by all means, explore our trails!

Environmental Learning Center of CT offers a diversity of hands-on experiential programs using a variety of resources and facilities. Their programs are offered at the Indian Rock Nature Preserve, the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center and in the schools of Connecticut.

Pricing: Center: adults $5, seniors and children (12 and under) $3. Grounds: free.

Other Amenities: Open After COVID, Bus Parking, Guided Group Tours

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Location:

175 Shrub Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010

Hours:

Grounds: daily, dawn-dusk. Center: Thu.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4.

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