Purple Martins Banding
There is a thriving Purple Martin colony located adjacent to the Nature Center. Each spring, the birds return to breed. When the babies are large enough, we (carefully!) lower each...
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Birds & Berries!
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.
Plants for Pollinators
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...
Birds of Prey
Join us as Westport's Earthplace brings their birds of prey to the Nature Center.
Native American Herbal Favorites
Native Americans know and use hundreds of species of herbs. The Garden Team will show you a dozen in our garden. Join us at the Nature Center.
Shorefest 2021
The ticket sale period for Shorefest 2021 has ended. We look forward to a beautiful evening with all of our guests in the Main Pavilion on Friday, September 10. If...
First Day Hike: Shore and More
Nature CenterSponsored by CT DEEP as part of a statewide celebration of the New Year. Start 2022 outside! Our guided 2-2.5 mile hike starts and ends at the Nature Center. We'll...
Support the Park on Fairfield Giving Day
Fairfield County’s Giving Day is our region’s largest annual philanthropic event! Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, Giving Day is made possible by thousands of generous people who care. In...
Earth Day Saturday at the Park
Earth Day 2022 is Friday, April 22. But the park will be busy all weekend with visitors and events. On Saturday, April 23, Friends of Sherwood Island will be onsite...
Connecticut Trails Day 2022
This year, the celebration is all weekend! Join us on June 4-5. The short version: Saturday, June 4 Butterfly Walk at 10 AM Kayak Paddle at 1 PM Sunday, June...