• Thank you to the 2024 Shorefest Silent Auction Donor Honor Roll

    Main Pavilion

    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...

  • Connecticut Trails Day (weekend)

    Nature Center

    Come to the park the weekend of June 7 & 8 and particpate in Connecticut Trails Day  June 7 – CT Trails Day 8:30am – 10:30am Kayak survey of the salt marsh to find diamondback Terrapins Paddling is the best way to explore the salt marsh. Join us to count Diamondback Terrapins with Maggie Cozens,...

  • Meet and Greet with Smoky Bear!

    Nature Center

    Meet and Greet with Smokey Bear Come visit Sherwood Island Nature Center to meet Smokey Bear and some of his wildland firefighters to learn about forest fire prevention in CT  

  • Watch the Turtles Have Their Lunch – Daily from 2pm to 3pm

    Nature Center

    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.

  • Bird Identification on Wednesdays from 10 am – 12pm

    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! Location: Location will change each week. Please ask the ticket pooth...