The Conservation Center is located in the 4000-acre White Memorial Foundation in the hills of NW Connecticut. It operates a Nature Museum with exhibits, a children's room, and hands-on activities focusing on the interpretation of local natural history, conservation, and ecology, as well as a Museum Nature Store. Dormitory and Classroom Facilities on the property extend the opportunities for visitors to interact with the natural world. The outdoor area includes the wildlife sanctuary of fields, water, and woodlands, trails, campgrounds, and boating facilities, plus areas for outdoor education and gatherings.