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 Center

Sponsored 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...

Sunday SAX on the Porch

Live performance on the porch of the Nature Center! Local college student, Abigail Morse, will play jazz and classical saxophone. Come enjoy the music and explore Sherwood Island State Park on...

Annual General Meeting

Main Pavilion

Friends of Sherwood Island State Park cordially invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, June 12, 2022 - at 4:30 PM in the Main Pavilion. Feature Presentation:...

Horseshoe Crab Talk

Nature Center

Please join us at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, 6/19 at the Nature Center, Sherwood Island State Park for a presentation on why horseshoe crabs are important to conserve for your good...