Westside Nature Preserve

33 acres of woodland and wetland located on the campus of Western Connecticut’state University. Nature trail with a diverse collection of fauna and flora.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free.
Hours
Open daily, year-round.
Address
Mill Plain Rd.
Phone
(203) 837-8794
Map
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