Monarch Butterfly Presentation
Nature CenterThe Sherwood Island Nature Center is looking forward to hosting Ms. Cia Marion, a Westport CT. resident and avid Monarch Butterfly “nurturer”, who has several nesting stations around her backyard. She will speak about the lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly, using slides and – if their developmental timing is right- some actual eggs, larvae, chrysalis...
Forest Predators and Prey
Come visit the Nature Center at Sherwood Island in Westport CT on July 31st 1:00 PM, to enjoy our exhibits and listen about Forest Predators and Prey in Connecticut provided by our 2024 summer intern Lauren Beneventano.
Field Birds
Nature CenterCome visit the Nature Center at Sherwood Island in Westport CT on August 1st 1:00 PM, to enjoy our exhibits and listen about - Field Birds in Connecticut provided by our 2024 summer intern Skyler Albon
Coyotes in Connecticut
Nature CenterCoyotes in Connecticut with Paul Colburn, DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist
Meet the Turtles
Nature CenterMeet the Turtles with CT certified wildlife rehabilitator Jayne Sabovik. Indoors at the Nature Center - rain or shine!
Birds of Prey
At the Nature Center. In partnership with Earthplace.
Beardsley Zoo at the Sherwood Island Nature Center!
Nature CenterCome meet visiting Beardsley Zoo staff and some of the animals they will bring with them from Beardsley Zoo.
Monarch Butterfly Presentation
Nature CenterMs. Cia Marion, a Westport CT. resident and avid Monarch Butterfly “nurturer”, who has several nesting stations around her backyard, will be returning to the Nature Center to share new information about this year’s hatch and allow us to observe these Monarchs further along in their development. All ages are welcome to attend.
2024 Shorefest Silent Auction Donor Honor Roll
Main PavilionThank you to all our wonderful supporters who made our 26th Annual Shorefest on September 6, 2024, such a success. Their contributions to our event and Silent Auction will help us preserve Sherwood Island State Park and support our educational programs. Please join us in thanking them for their commitment to our Sherwood Island community...
Shorefest – Tickets sales have now closed
Main PavilionSUPPORT THE FRIENDS, SUPPORT THE PARK Mark your calendar for Friday, September 6th, 6-9 pm for our annual fundraiser, Shorefest. This vibrant event brings together over a hundred active supporters and their families and friends who gather at the park for a delightful seafood fest along Long Island Sound. Live music, dinners by Westfair Fish...
Thank you to the 2024 Shorefest Silent Auction Donor Honor Roll
Main PavilionThank you to all our wonderful supporters who made our 26th Annual Shorefest on September 6, 2024, such a success. Their contributions to our event and Silent Auction will help us preserve Sherwood Island State Park and support our educational programs. Please join us in thanking them for their commitment to our Sherwood Island community...