Get ready to be immersed in nature among the insects and animals to behold!
Located at 175 Shrub Road in Bristol, the Barnes Memorial Nature Center is a community center where people of all ages can be educated on nature. With regular exhibits and planned activities facilities by staff and volunteers, the nature center truly is a place to develop a love for nature and animals.
Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Inc.
Where Education and Conservation Meet
The Indian Rock Nature Preserve occupies and operates on ancestral lands utilized by the Tunxis people and their descendants. The Tunxis people are the original stewards of this land, frequenting this land to hunt and gather resources.
A charming green at the center of Bristol’s historic Federal Hill neighborhood!
Stroll onto the Federal Hill Green and enjoy the small playground, benches, and concerts that makes for the perfect gathering place for your friends, family, and neighbors!
Featuring open space with hiking & walking trails, fishing and canoeing!
Birge Pond is located on Beech Street in the North End of town, and features open space with kettles, hiking, and walking trails. Available amenities include hiking and walking trails. Fishing and canoeing are also allowed on the pond.