Join 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...
The Friends of Sherwood Island State Park will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 11 from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Main Pavilion. All are welcome. Entrance to the Park is free for CT license plate vehicles. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for all Members and prospective Members to gather, make new friends, meet our...
SUPPORT THE FRIENDS, SUPPORT THE PARK! SHOREFEST 2023 SEPTEMBER 8 6-9 PM THE PAVILION AT SHERWOOD ISLAND STATE PARK ANNUAL FUNDRAISER WITH DINNER & SILENT AUCTION Ticket sales have ended, but please take a moment to visit our Donate page and learn about the different programs you can support!!
We would like to thank the following who donated items to our Silent Auction and made it such a success. Please visit these businesses and thank them for their support of the Friends of Sherwood Island State Park. Asami Green Aspetuck Brew Lab Austin Rolf Bartaco Bowlero Norwalk Copps Island Oysters DeTapas Don Carmelo’s Mexican...
Join us for a First Day Hike.
Join our nature walk to find tracks, traces, dens and nests of February's species that mate in this month.
Nature photography walk using cellphone cameras.
Join us Saturday or Sunday, April 13 & 14 from 10 am to 2 pm to plant our next 100 foot+ section of beach grass in the East dunes. UConn Master Gardeners will be on hand to guide your plantings, and answer questions about native coastal habitat. We'll also have buckets so you and your...
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. Bring your cameras. Suitable for the whole family. Free. Meet at the Nature Center.
