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SUMMARY:Love Yourself - Get Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:February 14 – Love Yourself – Get Outdoors\nLinda Gottlieb\, FIT Trainer\, “helping people over 50 embrace exercise for healthy aging\, disease management\, and for pre and post surgical and cancer recovery” will lead us this morning.\n\nPractice green exercise. Experience ‘Forest bathing.” Learn to use the “nature pyramid” to guide your exercise.\n\n\n\nFree. All are welcome.\n\nMeet 11 am at Main Pavilion\, west side.\n\nSponsored by the Friends of Sherwood Island State Park.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/love-yourself-get-outdoors/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us on Sunday\, December 21 at 10 am
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us on Sunday\, December 21 at 10 am. \nWe’ll teach you Winter Seed Sowing in milk jugs\, starting with a beach stroll to collect seeds. Come to the Main Pavilion promptly at 10 am. Bring a rinsed\, empty plastic milk jug\, as pictured below. We’ll have tools to cut\, label\, and make drainage holes. We’ll provide potting soil. You’ll get to take home several kinds of native wildflowers to grow outside in a protected spot. Refreshments and a surprise visitor will add to the fun.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/celebrate-the-winter-solstice-with-us-on-sunday-december-21-at-10-am/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
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SUMMARY:Shorefest - Ticket sales have now closed.
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales have now closed for our Annual fundraiser – Shorefest – Friday\, September 5th\, 6-9 pm \nThis 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 & Chips\, appetizers\, desserts and beverages – and our fun Silent Auction. \nWhy Your Support Matters: \n\nPreserving Our Natural Gem: Your contribution directly impacts our ability to protect this scarce coastal sanctuary space in Fairfield County\, and expand\, protect\, and care for the park’s wildlife habitat\, as well as restore trees lost to storms.\nEducational Outreach: It also supports our Nature Center programs\, exhibits\, and summer interns\, providing hands-on environmental education to hundreds of children and adults among the over 350\,000 visitors to this Gateway waterfront State Park each year.\n\nThanks for your interest in our event. Since we need to provide enough time before the event for our caterer to order all the fabulous lobsters\, our ticket sales have now closed. We look forward to seeing you next year (or anytime over the next year at the park). \nThanks! \nPlease RSVP by Sunday\, August 31 for $125 Adult Dinner and $15 for Child (12 or under) OR September 1 to September 3 for $150 Adult and $15 Child
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/shorefest-save-the-date-september-5-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
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SUMMARY:Shorefest - Ticket sales have now closed
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORT THE FRIENDS\, SUPPORT THE PARK \nHi – Thanks for your interest in our event. Since we need to provide enough time before the event for our caterer to order all the fabulous lobsters\, our ticket sales have now closed. We look forward to seeing you next year (or anytime over the next year at the park). \nThanks! \nPlease RSVP by Sunday\, August 31 for $125 Adult Dinner and $15 for Child (12 or under) OR September 1 to September 3 for $150 Adult and $15 Child \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nMark your calendar for Friday\, September 5th\, 6-9 pm for our annual fundraiser\, Shorefest. \nThis 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 & Chips\, appetizers\, desserts and beverages – and our fun Silent Auction. \nWhy Your Support Matters: \n\nPreserving Our Natural Gem: Your contribution directly impacts our ability to protect this scarce coastal sanctuary space in Fairfield County\, and expand\, protect\, and care for the park’s wildlife habitat\, as well as restore trees lost to storms.\nEducational Outreach: It also supports our Nature Center programs\, exhibits\, and summer interns\, providing hands-on environmental education to hundreds of children and adults among the over 350\,000 visitors to this Gateway waterfront State Park each year.\n\nWe are looking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/shorefest-2025/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
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SUMMARY:Donors to Shorefest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all the organizations that have already donated to Shorefest’s silent auction! \nDouble L Market\nRizzuto’s Oyster Bar\nGilberties\nTrader Joe’s\nThe Liquor Center\nMillie’s Hair Salon\nNorwalk Pizza and Pasta\nBowlero- AMF bowling lanes and arcade\nThe Device Shop\nRiko’s\nSweet Ashley’s\nVillage Bagels\nDon Carmelo’s Mexican Grill\nLongshore Sailing School\nTutti’s\nWestport Farmers Market\nDippin Chicken\nWave Hill Breads\nWestport Playhouse\nThe Spotted Horse Tavern\nThe Fresh Market\n99 Bottles\nPosh Paws – Fairfield\nFisherman’s World\nWestport Fire Department\nRomanacci\nWestport Police Department\nAustin – Rolfe Salon\nNomade Restaurant\nCaptain Blake\nWakeman’s Town Farm\nMiggs Burroughs\nThe Liquor Center\nCaraluzzi’s\nTengda Asian Restaurant\nNorm Bloom Oysters\nBungalow – Home Decor Store\nThe Device Shope\nFred Astaire Dance Studio\nHAIR – Fairfield\nGruel Britannia Restaurant\nLittle Barn Restaurant\nBeltone Hearing Aid Center\nWomen’s Club of Westport \nSUPPORT THE FRIENDS\, SUPPORT THE PARK \nHi – Thanks for your interest in our event. Since we need to provide enough time before the event for our caterer to order all the fabulous lobsters\, our ticket sales have now closed. We look forward to seeing you next year (or anytime over the next year at the park). \nThanks! \nPlease RSVP by Sunday\, August 31 for $125 Adult Dinner and $15 for Child (12 or under) OR September 1 to September 3 for $150 Adult and $15 Child \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nMark your calendar for Friday\, September 5th\, 6-9 pm for our annual fundraiser\, Shorefest. \nThis 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 & Chips\, appetizers\, desserts and beverages – and our fun Silent Auction.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/donors-to-shorefest-2025/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T110000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000
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SUMMARY:Bird Identification on Wednesdays from 10 am - 12pm
DESCRIPTION:Sherwood Island is a very popular bird watching location because of the various species we see in the park. Birds come and go all the time\, so you may see someone new every time! Come join us and idenify birds using sight and sound! \nLocation: Location will change each week. Please ask the ticket pooth attendant when you enter the park or any park staff as to where to meet your bird watching guide. \nSupplies: We have a limited supply of binoculars and bird identification guides to share and we encourage our guests to bring their own if they have them.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/bird-identification-on-wednesdays-from-10-am-12pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20250623T003027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T114905Z
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SUMMARY:Watch the Turtles Have Their Lunch - Daily from 2pm to 3pm
DESCRIPTION:Do you love turtles? Come to the Nature Center everyday from 2pm to 3pm to watch the turtles have their lunch and learn about the different species of turtles that live in CT\, specifically at Sherwood Island\, and what to do when you find one.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/turtle-lunch-daily-from-2pm-to-3pm/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T140000
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CREATED:20250625T114858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T114858Z
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SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with Smoky Bear!
DESCRIPTION:Meet and Greet with Smokey Bear\nCome visit Sherwood Island Nature Center to meet Smokey Bear and some of his wildland firefighters to learn about forest fire prevention in CT \n 
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/meet-and-greet-with-smoky-bear/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
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SUMMARY:Friends of Sherwood Island Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Annual Meeting on Sunday\, June 8th at 4 pm at the Nature Center. Meet and vote for the 2025-2026 Board and Officers. \nGuest Speaker: Jo-Marie Kasinak\, M.S\, Assistant Teaching Professor\, Department of Biology\, Sacred Heart University \n“Project Limulus: 27 years of horseshoe crab research\, education\, and conservation” \nBy training Jo-Marie Kasinak is an aquatic ecologist working in both freshwater and marine habitats. Currently she is collaborating on a restoration project in Stratford CT\, the goal of which is to restore the intertidal habitat and coastal upland at the site. Reef balls and oyster castles have been added to the intertidal zone and salt marsh grasses have been planted. In the upland\, hundreds of trees\, shrub\, and pollinator habitats have been planted as well. Kasinak is also the Director of Project Limulus\, a long term and large scale study of the horseshoe crab population in Long Island Sound. Each year Project Limulus hosts dozens of talks and beach walks where they educate hundreds of children and adults about horseshoe crabs and the Long Island Sound ecosystem. For the past few years Kasinak has been collaborating with researchers from Southern Connecticut State University\, the University of Connecticut\, and Cardiff University (Wales)\, to explore Ocean Identity and how ocean spaces impact people. This marine social science project is using the education and outreach program of Project Limulus as a test bed for the survey designed to mean Ocean Identity. For more information on Project Limulus visit www.projectlimulus.org\, for more information on Ocean Identity visit www.oceanidentity.org. \nTo be Held at the Nature Center at Sherwood Island State Park\, Westport\, CT \nDirectly off I-95 Exit 18 Sherwood Island Connector) \nFree Admission    Refreshments \nBring your binoculars for birding from the porch at 3 pm. Use our spotting scope to check in on our resident Osprey. See if you can spot a Bald Eagle. Observe the Purple Martins caring for young in the colony nest boxes right in front of the Nature Center.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/friends-of-sherwood-island-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20250601T200154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T203017Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day (weekend)
DESCRIPTION:Come to the park the weekend of June 7 & 8 and particpate in Connecticut Trails Day  \nJune 7 – CT Trails Day \n\n8:30am – 10:30am Kayak survey of the salt marsh to find diamondback Terrapins\n\n\nPaddling is the best way to explore the salt marsh. Join us to count Diamondback Terrapins with Maggie Cozens\, CT Sea Grant outreach coordinator\, and document birds using iNaturalist. Bring your own kayak\, canoe\, or other paddlecraft\, as well as a life vest and whistle/horn\, required by CT state boating regulations. It’s a long carry over the beach\, so bring a kayak cart if you have one. We will help each other. Your leader is a retired Coastal Kayak Instructor with twenty years teaching experience. Optional: Bring waterproof binoculars for spotting birds\, and/or a waterproof camera. \n\n\n\n12:00 pm (noon) Butterfly Walk – meet at the Nature Center.\n\n\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. Michele leads the Friends’ Garden Team\, which has installed hundreds of native plants to attract butterflies and birds. \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. \n\n\n\n\nJune 8 – CT Trails day \n\n1:00pm Archeological Walk – A walk through Historical & Archaelogical time\n\n\nJoin us for a family friendly\, educational walk on the Sherwood Island History Trail led by Archaeologists Dawn Brown and Ernie Wiegand. Travel through time starting at the Ice Age when LI sound was formed. You’ll see points of historic interest and examine the traces of past inhabitants of Sherwood Island\, from Native Americans in 1000 B.C. to onion farmers of the 1940s. Artifacts\, maps\, old photos\, and recent recoveries will be used to bring the island’s past inhabitants to life. \n\n\n\n3:30pm Beach to Beach Walk\n\n\nDiscover Sherwood Island with Louis Pietig! Go beach to beach and discover habitats\, inhabitants\, and special features – 9/11 Memorial\, Model Airport\, wetlands\, pine forest – of this waterfront Gateway park. We’ll start at the Nature Center and end at the Pavilion. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is suggested/required for each CT Trails day event. Please use Trailsday.org or the links shown below. \nhttps://trailsday.org/events/kayak-paddle-survey-terrapins-and-birds-in-the-marsh/ \nhttps://trailsday.org/events/island-butterfly-walk/ \nhttps://trailsday.org/events/a-walk-through-historical-and-archeological-time/ \nhttps://trailsday.org/events/beach-to-beach-an-island-walk-for-friends-and-families/
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/connecticut-trails-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
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SUMMARY:Early Bird Earth Days - dune restoration - April 6\, 12\, 13
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Earth Days April 6 and 12 – Dune restoration on the East Beach\, 10 am to 2 pm both days. Meet us near the East Beach Bath house. You’ll see our team in yellow vests. Event is FREE. ALL are welcome – we need your help.  Great family activity!Tools and kneelers provided. Bring garden gloves. Dress warmly.  Early April can be cold. If not done on April 12\, we’ll work the morning of April 13 to finish. \nQuestions? contact michelemsorensen@gmail.com
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/early-bird-earth-days-dune-restoration-april-6-12-13/
LOCATION:East Beach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20241227T222336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T222336Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography with your Smartphone
DESCRIPTION:Amble along the shore to find subjects and scenes for family or single portraits\, a stunning landscape or a vibrant close-up of shells\, rocks and plants. Professional photographer Alison Wachstein and nature hobbyist Michele Sorensen will help us create memorable shots. Meet at the east side of the Main Pavilion (left side from the parking area).March 9 is the weather date. \nAn optional $10/family contribution will go to the Friends’ Garden Team to buy plants and supplies for 2025.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/nature-photography-with-your-smartphone/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20241227T215232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T215232Z
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SUMMARY:First Day Hike January 1\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year with a breezy walk along the beach with Past FOSI President Michele Sorensen. We’ll meet in front of the Nature Center in the East Beach area. Dress for possible showers. Family and dogs on short leashes are welcome. \nThis is a free event. \nEntrance to the Park is free for CT license plate vehicles. \nNote that bathrooms are closed. Port-a-johns are available. \nPark in the parking area within sight of the Nature Center. \nCall Michele at 203-247-1390 if you have difficulty locating us.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/first-day-hike-january-1-2025/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240808T120314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T191419Z
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SUMMARY:Thank you to the 2024 Shorefest Silent Auction Donor Honor Roll
DESCRIPTION:Thank 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 and conservation efforts.\nASF Sports & Outdoors\nAustin-Rolfe Salon\nBeltone TV Ears\nB.J. Ryan restaurants\nBowlero\nBridgewater Chocolate\nCaptain Blake Fishing Charter\nDr. Paul Epstein\nDouble LL Market\nFisherman's World\nFred Astaire Studio Norwalk\nFresh Market\nGarelick and herbs\nGilberties\nGold's Deli\nGreer Southern Table\nGruel Brittannia\nJohnny Was\nHAIR\nIzzo & Sons Country Garden\nKneads\nLongshore Sailing School\nMassimo Italian Corner Norwalk\nMiggs Burroughs\nNomade Restaurant\nNinety 9 Bottles\nNomade\nNorwalk Liquor Center\nNorwalk Pizza & Pasta\nOdeen Oak Hill Park\nPagano's\nPosh Paws\nPosh Spa\nRizzuto's Oyster Bar\nRomanacci\nSaugatuck Sweets\nSalt Cave\nSpeedy Donuts\nStewie the Duck Swim School\nStop & Shop\nStretch Lab\nTenga\nTutti's\nThe Fine Wine Company\nThe Home Cook CT\nThe Winged Monkey\nTrader Joes\nWestFair Fish and Chips\nWestport Farmers' Market\nWestport Playhouse
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/2024-shorefest-silent-auction-honor-roll/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240907T200625Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Shorefest Silent Auction Donor Honor Roll
DESCRIPTION:Thank 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 and conservation efforts.\n\nASF Sports & Outdoors\nAustin-Rolfe Salon\nBeltone TV Ears\nB.J. Ryan restaurants\nBowlero\nBridgewater Chocolate\nCaptain Blake Fishing Charter\nDr. Paul Epstein\nDouble LL Market\nFisherman’s World\nFred Astaire Studio Norwalk\nFresh Market\nGarelick and herbs\nGilberties\nGold’s Deli\nGreer Southern Table\nGruel Britannia\nJohnny Was\nHAIR\nIzzo & Sons Country Garden\nKneads\nLongshore Sailing School\nMassimo Italian Corner Norwalk\nMiggs Burroughs\nNomade Restaurant\nNinety 9 Bottles\nNomade\nNorwalk Pizza & Pasta\nOdeen Oak Hill Park\nPosh Paws\nPosh Spa\nRizzuto’s Oyster Bar\nRomanacci\nSaugatuck Sweets\nSalt Cave\nSpeedy Donuts\nStewie the Duck Swim School\nStop & Shop\nStretch Lab\nTenga\nTutti’s\nThe Fine Wine Company\nThe Home Cook CT\nThe Winged Monkey\nWestFair Fish and Chips\nWestport Farmers’ Market\nWestport Playhouse
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/2024-shorefest-silent-auction-donor-honor-roll/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240713T222317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T190443Z
UID:6732-1723899600-1723903200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Ms. 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. \nAll ages are welcome to attend.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/monarch-butterfly-presentation-2/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240611T120714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T001145Z
UID:6706-1722690000-1722693600@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Coyotes in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Coyotes in Connecticut with Paul Colburn\, DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/coyotes-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240726T011002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T012419Z
UID:6758-1722517200-1722520800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Field Birds
DESCRIPTION:Come 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
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/field-birds/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240726T011810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T132044Z
UID:6761-1722430800-1722434400@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Forest Predators and Prey
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/forest-predators-and-prey/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240713T221941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T131709Z
UID:6725-1722085200-1722088800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nShe will speak about the lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly\, using slides and – if their developmental timing is right- some actual eggs\, larvae\, chrysalis and adults she has watched grow this summer
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/monarch-butterfly-presentation/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240611T120204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T120923Z
UID:6704-1720965600-1720967400@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240519T235136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T235256Z
UID:6680-1717333200-1717340400@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Marsh to Mill Pond Hike - CT Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:Explore the northernmost edges of the Park.  Meet at the Nature Center for a walk to explore the marshy shoreline of the park\, led by a former CT Audubon Society Environmental Educator. We’ll pause to listen for Marsh Wren and Clapper/Virginia Rail with Merlin bird sound ID app.  Diamondback Terrapin may be seen sunning along the banks. We’ll pass within binocular view of the Bald Eagle nest.  This brushy area of the park is home to Bobcat\, Coyote and Red Fox\, though we are unlikely to spot them in mid-day. Pace will be exploratory.  There are paths most of the way\, but be prepared for brush and possible mud along the salt marsh. Dress in long pants\, long-sleeved shirt and hat to keep away bugs.  If using spray\, please apply away from others.  Thanks! \nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. Questions and/or participant registration\, contact the leader\, michelemsorensen@gmail.com
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/marsh-to-mill-pond-hike/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240519T232646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T232646Z
UID:6676-1717315200-1717326000@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Kayak Paddle - CT Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:See Sherwood Island from the water!  Join us for an early morning paddle with Michele\, a retired Coastal Kayak Instructor with twenty years teaching experience. 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.\n The event begins promptly at 8:15 am (high tide is at 8:29 am) and ends at 11:00 am\, so plan to arrive as soon as the Park opens at 8 am.\n\nMeet at the furthest east end of the parking lot near the Nature Center\, on the beach side.\n\nWe’ll paddle into the salt marsh behind the park while the tide is rising/slack. 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 turtle hatchlings\, crabs and birds along the way.  Optional: Bring waterproof binoculars for spotting birds\, and/or a waterproof camera. Pre-registration is APPRECIATED.  Contact michelemsorensen@gmail with questions. Please REGISTER: https://trailsday.org/events/kayak-paddle/
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/kayak-paddle-ct-trails-day/
LOCATION:East Beach
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065431
CREATED:20240519T225212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T225212Z
UID:6669-1717250400-1717255800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
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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