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SUMMARY:Beach to Beach Walk - CT Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:Discover Sherwood Island! Go beach to beach on a Fun Walk along Long island Sound- discover habitats\, inhabitants\, birding locations\, viewing platforms\, a purple martin enclave\, and other special features of this waterfront Gateway park. Other park points of interest include Connecticut’s 9/11 Memorial\, model aircraft Airport\, Trail heads\, wetlands\, and a pine forest. Comfortable shoes\, Hats & or Sun Protection recommended.\nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. Questions and/or participant Registration\, contact the leader\, Louis Pietig at ldpiet@aol.com \nRegister here: https://trailsday.org/events/beach-to-beach-walk/
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/beach-to-beach-walk-ct-trails-day/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T002508Z
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SUMMARY:What's Crawling Up the Beach?
DESCRIPTION:Walk the East Beach with our Environmental Educators looking for state-protected horseshoe crabs and diamondback terrapins (turtles) that come ashore in May and June to lay eggs in the sand. Wear water shoes and knee-length pants. \nBring your cameras.  Suitable for the whole family.  Free. \nMeet at the Nature Center.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/whats-crawling-up-the-beach/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography Walk
DESCRIPTION:Two professional and two hobbyist photographers will give tips on how to get unique nature close-ups\, portraits in nature and landscapes on a walk along the West Beach.  Join Alison Wachstein\, Patricia McMahon\, David Anastasia and Friends’ President Michele Sorensen for this fun\, informal\, free event using your own cellphone cameras. \nMeet at the Main Pavilion by the large mosaic on the East side. \nHandicapped accessible for those who can walk or ride on firm surfaces. \nDogs on short leashes (7′) are welcome.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/nature-photography-walk/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T120000
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SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Walk
DESCRIPTION:Kyra Lerner\, a volunteer with Sacred Heart University’s Project Limulus and a former Sherwood Island Nature Center Intern\, will lead a talk and walk about Horseshoe Crabs on Sunday\, June 4 at 11 am.  The event meets & departs from the Nature Center porch.  Be prepared to wade in shallow water along the shore.  After learning about the crabs’ distinctive biology\, life cycle\, medical uses\, and conservation needs\, we’ll walk to the beach to find and tag adult females coming ashore to lay eggs. \nFREE. No registration is needed.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/horseshoe-crab-walk/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20230503T112604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T112604Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk - CT Trails Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Discover Sherwood Island! Go beach to beach and discover habitats\, inhabitants\, and special features (9/11 Memorial\, Model Airport\, wetlands\, pine forest) of this waterfront Gateway park. \nGo beach to beach on a Fun Walk along Long Island Sound- discover habitats\, inhabitants\, birding locations\, viewing platforms\, a purple martin enclave\, and other special features of this waterfront Gateway park. Other points of park interest include Connecticut’s 9/11 Memorial\, model aircraft Airport\, Trailheads\, wetlands\, and a pine forest. \nLeader(s): Louis Pietig \nTotal Distance: 2.5 miles \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration Details: Rain or shine. \nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact: Louis Pietig\, cttopsail@aol.com\, 203-858-6215
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/nature-walk-ct-trails-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk - CT Trails Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join butterfly hobbyist Michele Sorensen to explore the gardens and natural areas around the Park’s Nature Center in search of caterpillars\, skippers\, moths and butterflies. We may see Mourning Cloak\, Pearl Crescent\, Question Mark\, Monarch\, Cabbage White\, Orange or Clouded Sulphurs\, tiny Gray Hairstreaks & Blues\, and Black or Tiger Swallowtails. Likely Skippers are Peck’s and Silver-spotted. Last year Common Buckeyes were everywhere\, as were Monarchs. It will be fun to see which ones predominate this season. Michele is part of the Friends of Sherwood Island Garden Team\, which has planted dozens of perennials and shrubs in the park to attract butterflies. She will point out plants that are good host plants for your garden. \nBring binoculars and a camera or smartphone. You’ll learn how to report your findings on iNaturalist so scientists anywhere can see how these insects are doing. Children are welcome. We recommend age 4 and up\, as butterflies are small\, and don’t stay still\, so they can be difficult for younger ones to spot. \nLeader: Michele Sorensen \nTotal Distance: 1 mile \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration: Rain cancels. Pre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact: Michele Sorensen\, michelemsorensen@gmail.com\, 203-247-1390
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/butterfly-walk-ct-trails-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20220721T215959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T224541Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk August 21
DESCRIPTION:Sunny days invite butterflies to enjoy the Park’s wildflowers! Tiger Swallowtail\, Pearl Crescent\, Variegated Fritillary\, Clouded Sulphur\, Black Swallowtail\, Monarch\, and the ubiquitous Cabbage White are some we expect to see.  Bring binoculars and camera or smartphone.\nJoin butterfly enthusiast Michele Sorensen\, as she leads the Friends’ Butterfly Walk on August 21 at 2 pm\, meeting at the Nature Center. Rain date is August 28.\nThis event is suitable for children age five or more.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/butterfly-walk-2/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20220730T230306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T230306Z
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SUMMARY:Bug Walk August 4 & 11
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Center intern\, Harrison is a bug nut – Come to the Nature Center every Thursday at 1 pm for a treasure hunt to find interesting bugs in our gardens.  Create your own bug with paper cutout parts.  Try your hand drawing one with our expert help.  Learn how to report your findings on iNaturalist. We’re especially curious about which Butterflies (Lepidoptera) & Dragonflies (Odonata) are at Sherwood Island.  Harrison did an AP Biology Research project on Diptera\, Neuroptera and Mecoptera order insects.  Wow\, what are those?\nAgain on August 11.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/bug-walk-august-4-11/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T143000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20220730T225853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T225853Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk July 31 & August 5
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Park’s birds with Nature Center intern Shane\, an environmental studies major at U of Vermont who has been birding since age 11. Bring binoculars. Meet on the Nature Center porch.\nFree.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/bird-walk-july-31-august-5/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20220512T200706Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20220512T193256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T194155Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the celebration is all weekend! Join us on June 4-5. The short version: \nSaturday\, June 4 \n\nButterfly Walk at 10 AM\nKayak Paddle at 1 PM\n\nSunday\, June 5 \n\nArchaeology Walk at 1 PM\nNature Walk at 2 PM\n\nRead on for details on all events! \nSaturday\, June 4\n10:00 AM Butterfly Walk\nJoin butterfly hobbyist Michele Sorensen to explore the gardens and natural areas around the Park’s Nature Center in search of caterpillars\, skippers\, moths and butterflies. We may see Mourning Cloak\, Pearl Crescent\, Question Mark\, Monarch\, Cabbage White\, Orange or Clouded Sulphurs\, tiny Gray Hairstreaks & Blues\, and Black or Tiger Swallowtails. Likely Skippers are Peck’s and Silver-spotted. Last year Common Buckeyes were everywhere\, as were Monarchs. It will be fun to see which ones predominate this season. Michele is part of the Friends of Sherwood Island Garden Team\, which has planted dozens of perennials and shrubs in the park to attract butterflies. She will point out plants that are good host plants for your garden. \nBring binoculars and a camera or smartphone. You’ll learn how to report your findings on iNaturalist so scientists anywhere can see how these insects are doing. Children are welcome. We recommend age 4 and up\, as butterflies are small\, and don’t stay still\, so they can be difficult for younger ones to spot. \nLeader: Michele Sorensen\nTotal Distance: 1 mile \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration: Rain cancels. Pre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact:\nCece Saunders\, cece@historicalperspectives.org\, 203-984-1488 \n1:00-4:00 PM Kayak Paddle\nSee Sherwood Island from the water! Join us for an afternoon paddle\, as we explore the shoreline of the park. Bring your own kayak\, canoe\, or other paddlecraft\, as well as a pump/bailer. A life vest and whistle/horn are required by CT state boating regulations. Your life vest must be worn for this event. We recommend a waterproof VHF radio or cell phone. It’s a long carry over the beach\, so bring a kayak cart (with wide wheels for sand) if you have one. We will help each other. \nThe event begins promptly at 1 pm (high tide is at 3:33) and ends at 4:00 pm\, so plan to arrive by 12:45. We’ll do a safety check & demonstration on the beach for life vest fit\, seaworthy vessel\, and emergency gear. We’ll paddle into the salt marsh behind the park while the tide is rising. Then we’ll paddle the length of the Sherwood Island shoreline\, west to the entrance of Mill Pond\, and return to our launch point on the open beach. Your guide will point out birds along the way\, and show you how to safely exit and enter your kayak from deep water just off the beach. Michele is a retired Coastal Kayak Instructor with twenty years teaching experience. Optional: Bring waterproof binoculars for spotting birds\, and/or a waterproof camera. \nLeader: Michele Sorensen\nTotal Distance: 3 miles \nMeeting Place: Drive around the circle to the East Beach Parking lot; follow the road along the shore past the Nature Center; park in front of beach almost at the end of the lot. \nRain Plan & Registration:\nRain or Shine\, except heavy rain cancels.\nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact:\nCece Saunders\, cece@historicalperspectives.org\, 203-984-1488 \nSunday\, June 5\n1:00 PM Archaeology Walk\nJoin us for an Archaeology Walk on the Sherwood Island History Trail. The walk will be led by Archaeologists Dawn Brown and Ernie Wiegand. The walk will include points of interest\, terrain\, and examining the traces of past inhabitants of Sherwood Island\, from 1000 B.C. to the 1940s. The leader will share findings from recent excavations\, including Native American\, early settlers\, and onion farmers.\nAlong the trail\, various sites will be described and examined\, and various artifacts\, maps\, old photos\, and recent recoveries will be used to bring the island’s past inhabitants to life. \nLeaders: Archaeologists Dawn Brown and Ernie Wiegand\nTotal Distance: 1.5 miles \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration Details:\nRain cancels.\nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact:\nCece Saunders\, cece@historicalperspectives.org\, 203-984-1488 \n2:00 PM Nature Walk\nDiscover Sherwood Island! Go beach to beach and discover habitats\, inhabitants\, and special features (9/11 Memorial\, Model Airport\, wetlands\, pine forest) of this waterfront Gateway park. \nGo beach to beach on a Fun Walk along Long Island Sound- discover habitats\, inhabitants\, birding locations\, viewing platforms\, a purple martin enclave\, and other special features of this waterfront Gateway park. Other points of park interest include Connecticut’s 9/11 Memorial\, model aircraft Airport\, Trail heads\, wetlands\, and a pine forest. \nLeader(s): Louis Pietig\nTotal Distance: 2.5 miles \nMeeting Place:\nMeet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration Details:\nRain or shine.\nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact:\nCece Saunders\, cece@historicalperspectives.org\, 203-984-1488
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/connecticut-trails-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20220406T011305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T130356Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20211213T215428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T215428Z
UID:6140-1641038400-1641043800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:First Day Hike: Shore and More
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CT DEEP as part of a statewide celebration of the New Year.  \nStart 2022 outside! Our guided 2-2.5 mile hike starts and ends at the Nature Center. We’ll talk about geology\, history\, birds\, and more. We’ll walk along the shore\, past the 9/11 Memorial\, Archaeology Trail\, and visit one of the few coastal pine forests in CT. Uneven surfaces\, but very little elevation gain. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. \nAdvance reservation is requested. Register here. \nGuide: Louis Pietig\, former FoSI Chair
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/first-day-hike-shore-and-more/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20210612T153059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210724T155816Z
UID:5936-1627221600-1627228800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Plants for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Learn by seeing. Find the plants with the most bees\, butterflies\, and other insects to learn the best plants to help our pollinator insects thrive. Join us at the Nature Center.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/plants-for-pollinators/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20210612T151902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T151902Z
UID:5934-1626616800-1626624000@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Birds & Berries!
DESCRIPTION:We’ve planted blueberries\, raspberries\, and blackberries for the birds.  Let’s see what birds we can find who’ve discovered our patch. Bring binoculars and meet at the Nature Center.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/birds-berries/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260722T231450
CREATED:20210612T145931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T150508Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Let’s see what our Nature Center gardens have attracted!  We might find Monarch\, Clouded Sulfur\, and Buckeye. Bring your binoculars and meet at the Nature Center.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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