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Shorefest 2023
Main PavilionSUPPORT 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!!
SHOREFEST 2023 – Thank you to all our attendees, donors, and volunteers who made this a terrific event (donor list).
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...
First Day Hike: Shore and More!
Main PavilionJoin us for a First Day Hike.
Nature’s Winter Lovers – Walk
Main PavilionJoin our nature walk to find tracks, traces, dens and nests of February's species that mate in this month.
Nature Photography Walk
Nature photography walk using cellphone cameras.
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Early Bird Earth Days – dune restoration
East BeachJoin 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...
Free
What’s Crawling Up the Beach?
Nature CenterWalk 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.