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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T093000
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SUMMARY:Purple Martin Banding - July 11 at 9:30
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/purple-martin-banding-july-11-at-930/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Purple-Martins.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T100000
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CREATED:20240713T223836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T004153Z
UID:6734-1723802400-1723824000@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Beardsley Zoo at the Sherwood Island Nature Center!
DESCRIPTION:Come meet visiting Beardsley Zoo staff and some of the animals they will bring with them from Beardsley Zoo.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/beardsley-zoo-at-the-sherwood-island-nature-center/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T153000
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CREATED:20230611T012612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T163544Z
UID:6434-1723384800-1723390200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:At the Nature Center. In partnership with Earthplace.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/birds-of-prey-3/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Red-tail_hawk_3695.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20230611T010626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T163321Z
UID:6423-1722780000-1722785400@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Turtles with CT certified wildlife rehabilitator Jayne Sabovik. \nIndoors at the Nature Center – rain or shine!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/meet-the-turtles-2/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Turtle-Day-02.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T140000
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CREATED:20240726T005944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T010612Z
UID:6755-1721998800-1722002400@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Field Reptiles in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/field-reptiles-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20240611T120204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T120923Z
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SUMMARY:Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:See some amazing birds of prey presented by the Earthplace staff on the porch of the Nature Center.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/birds-of-prey-4/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Veronica-and-Talon.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20240611T115701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T170228Z
UID:6701-1719482400-1719486000@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Purple Martin Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/purple-martin-bird-banding-2/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Researching-Purple-Martins-at-Nature-Center.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20230611T011217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T200200Z
UID:6426-1690120800-1690126200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:At the Nature Center. In partnership with Earthplace.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/birds-of-prey-2/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Osprey.jpg.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20230611T010322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T010322Z
UID:6420-1689156000-1689159600@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Purple Martin Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:At the Nature Center
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/purple-martin-bird-banding/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Researching-Purple-Martins-at-Nature-Center.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20230611T005823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T005854Z
UID:6417-1687086000-1687091400@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Talk & Walk
DESCRIPTION:At the Nature Center.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/horseshoe-crab-talk-walk/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/horseshoe-crab-4448072_1920.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20220615T032913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T015812Z
UID:6257-1660485600-1660489200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey Encounter
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Earthplace. Two sessions: July 24 & August 14\, 2 PM @ Nature Center. More details TBA.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/birds-of-prey-encounter-2/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_7132-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20220621T000838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T004621Z
UID:6262-1659877200-1659880800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nature Center on August 7 at 1 PM for a talk by permitted wildlife rehabilitator Pam Meier from The Turtle’s Back. Learn about and meet these important animals. All ages welcome.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/meet-the-turtles/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Turtle-Encounter-promo-image.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20220716T012747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220716T131037Z
UID:6293-1658667600-1658671200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Five Irish Musicians on the Porch
DESCRIPTION:Five Irish musicians will be playing some of their favorite tunes on the porch of the Nature Center at Sherwood Island\, from 1-2 pm on Sunday\, July 24. Bill Morse (Irish flute)\, Randi Weiner Gormley (mandolin) and her husband\, Dave Gormley (guitar)\, Voni Healey McCrae (bodhran) and her husband\, Jim McCrae (fiddle) are members of the Shamrogues\, the volunteer performance group of the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society. STIMS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Irish music and culture. \nThe Shamrogues meet at the Gaelic American Center in Fairfield\, every Wednesday at 7pm. If you’d like to learn\, play or just listen to traditional Irish music\, please come by.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/five-irish-musicians-on-the-porch/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/group-2-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20220512T200706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T024800Z
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SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Talk
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 3:00 p.m.\, Sunday\, 6/19 at the Nature Center\, Sherwood Island State Park for a presentation on why horseshoe crabs are important to conserve for your good health and the health of the Sound. We will start at the Nature Center and then go down to the beach to look for spawning horseshoe crabs. Learn how to become a citizen scientist! Children of all ages are welcome when accompanied by a parent/adult. \nDr. Jennifer Mattei is a professor of biology at Sacred Heart University and director of Project Limulus (www.projectlimulus.org)\, a community-based research program focused on the population dynamics of the American horseshoe crab residing in Long Island Sound. Mattei is also a steering committee member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Horseshoe Crab Specialist Group and is inviting you to participate in the promotion of International Horseshoe Crab Day\, June 20th !
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/horseshoe-crab-talk/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation,Nature Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/horseshoe-crab-4448072_1920.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20220525T013209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T013209Z
UID:6237-1655042400-1655046000@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Sunday SAX on the Porch
DESCRIPTION:Live performance on the porch of the Nature Center! \nLocal college student\, Abigail Morse\, will play jazz and classical saxophone. \nCome enjoy the music and explore Sherwood Island State Park on this special day!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/sunday-sax-on-the-porch/
CATEGORIES:Arts Events,Nature Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Instruments-Waiting-promo-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20220406T011305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T130356Z
UID:6204-1650706200-1650727800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Saturday at the Park
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day 2022 is Friday\, April 22. But the park will be busy all weekend with visitors and events. \nOn Saturday\, April 23\, Friends of Sherwood Island will be onsite and running activities from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Look for us on the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion. Plans include: \n\n9:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Friends’ Garden Team Activities\n🌱Bring your reusable water bottle to get a beautiful “Protect Our Wildlife” sticker while supplies last.\n🌱Tour the Dunes Restoration project site and plant a stem of American Beach Grass.\n🌱Learn about native plant species planted for wildlife at the Park and get a list for planting at home.\nAt our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n9:30 AM – 11 AM – “Why reducing food waste is critical to a sustainable future.”\nHost: Pippa Bell Ader\, Team Leader\, Sustainable Westport Zero Food Waste Challenge\nNear our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n9:30 AM – 3:30 PM – “Protecting Wetlands”\nHost: Nathan Hartshorne\, Town of Westport Conservation Compliance Officer\nLearn how the town protects its wetlands to reduce flooding\, filter stormwater\, and benefit the ecosystem.\nNear our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n9:30 AM – 3 PM – The Country Squires\nModel airplane demonstrations and flights at the airfield.\n10 AM – 3 PM – The Kite Guys\nHost: Pete O’Gorman\, Ray Hilson\, and Lanaud Ceme\nKite flying demonstration on the Ellipse.\n11 AM – 12:30 PM – “Walk Through Sherwood Island’s History (from 12\,000 years ago)”\nHost: Cece Saunders\, Owner of Historical Perspectives in Westport\nGuided walk. Meet at our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n12:30 – 2 PM – “Salt Marshes and Marsh Migration at Sherwood Island”\nHost: Michele Sorensen\, Environmental Educator & Captain of the Friends’ Garden Team\nGuided walk. We’ll also pick up plastic waste that has floated onto the marsh. Gloves and bags provided.\nMeet at our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n2 – 3:30 PM – “Environmental Role of Trees at the Park” \nHost: Louis Pietig\, Friends of Sherwood Island Advisory Council Member\nGuided walk. Meet at our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n\nInformation will continue to be updated here. We hope to see you!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/earth-day-saturday-at-the-park/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/earth-g113a804bd_1920.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20210703T211356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210703T211356Z
UID:6059-1625403600-1625407200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Music on the Porch
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip to the park to enjoy live music outdoors! \nJoin us on the Nature Center porch for some impromptu Saxophone and Flute music at 1:00 PM on Sunday\, July 4! Two local volunteers will perform Jazz\, classical\, and Irish music in addition to patriotic songs. Happy Fourth of July! \nThe Nature Center also has perfect activities for any weather. We have shady picnic tables\, arts and crafts\, animals\, photos\, maps\, and information. \nCome out to the park and join the fun!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/music-on-the-porch/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Arts Events,Nature Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20210418T013045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T235550Z
UID:67-1622383200-1622390400@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Three Sisters Circles
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center. Come plant corn\, beans\, and squash. Take home free seeds!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/three-sisters-circles/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3-Sisters-Garden-Repair-344x400-1.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20210418T013024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T235614Z
UID:65-1621789200-1621789200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Friends of Sherwood Island
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting of the Friends of Sherwood Island\nNature Center. Details TBA.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-friends-of-sherwood-island/
CATEGORIES:Members,Nature Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sherwood18.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20210418T012956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T235638Z
UID:63-1620568800-1620576000@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Growing Potatoes
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Nature Center\nBring a potato with eyes to plant!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/growing-potatoes/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sherwood1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210418T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T070844
CREATED:20210418T052843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T235702Z
UID:61-1618754400-1618761600@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:How to Grow Raspberries & Blueberries Mini-Lesson
DESCRIPTION:At the Nature Center. Six plants will be given away to members.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/how-to-grow-raspberries-blueberries-mini-lesson/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sherwood199.jpg
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