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SUMMARY:SHOREFEST 2023 - Thank you to all our attendees\, donors\, and volunteers who made this a terrific event (donor list).
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAsami Green\nAspetuck Brew Lab\nAustin Rolf\nBartaco\nBowlero Norwalk\nCopps Island Oysters\nDeTapas\nDon Carmelo’s Mexican Grill\nDouble L Market\nEileen Fisher Westport\nFine Wine Company of Westport\nFisherman’s World Norwalk\nFLB Law\nFresh Market Westport\nGilbertie’s\nGruel Britannia\nHair – In Fairfield\nHudson Malone\nIzzo & Son Country Gardens\nJim Beschle\nJohnny Was Westport\nLiquor Center\nLomito Peruvian Food\nLongshore Sailing Schools\nLux Bond & Green\nMiggs Burroughs\nThe Naan\nNinety 9 Bottles\nNomade\nNorwalk Pizza and Pasta\nOliver Nurseries\nPosh Paws\nPosh Spas\nProspect Gardens\nRizzuto’s Oyster Bar\nRomanacci\nSalt Cave of Darien\nSaugatuck Fishing Guides & Captain Blake Smith\nSaugatuck Sweets\nTengda Asian Bistro Westport\nTrader Joe’s Westport\nThe Toy Post Westport\nTutti’s\nValencia Luncheria\nWestport Country Playhouse\nWestport Farmer’s Market
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/shorefest-2023-thank-you-to-all-our-attendees-donors-and-volunteers-who-made-this-a-terrific-event-donor-list/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T180000
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SUMMARY:Shorefest 2023
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORT THE FRIENDS\, SUPPORT THE PARK!\nSHOREFEST 2023\n \nSEPTEMBER 8    6-9 PM\nTHE PAVILION AT SHERWOOD ISLAND STATE PARK \nANNUAL FUNDRAISER\nWITH DINNER & SILENT AUCTION\nTicket sales have ended\, but please take a moment to visit our Donate page and learn about the different programs you can support!!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/shorefest-2023/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20230611T011217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T200200Z
UID:6426-1690120800-1690126200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:At the Nature Center. In partnership with Earthplace.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/birds-of-prey-2/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20230611T010322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T010322Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Martin Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:At the Nature Center
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/purple-martin-bird-banding/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20230611T005823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T005854Z
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SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Talk & Walk
DESCRIPTION:At the Nature Center.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/horseshoe-crab-talk-walk/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T180000
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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Annual Meeting is an opportunity for all Members and prospective Members to gather\, make new friends\, meet our Board\, learn more about our non-profit organization\, and discuss our plans to support the park. You’ll meet the Park’s new Supervisor\, Jeff Dery\, and some of his staff. We’ll introduce our 2023 Nature Center Summer Interns. \nOfficial Slate for 2023-2024 Board of Directors \nThe following slate of Officers and Directors was recommended by the Nominating Committee and approved by the current Board. It will be presented for a vote by registered/dues-paid members at the Annual Meeting. \nOFFICERS \nPresident – Michele Sorensen \nVice President – Jamie Van Acker \nTreasurer – Cathy Walsh  Secretary – Magnus Larsson \nDIRECTORS \nLuise Bianco\, Gene Borio\, Toni Boucher\, Erica Caldwell\, Margaret Farley – New\, Al Gratrix – New\, Justin Juliano – Youth Representative\, Karen Kleine – New\, Liz-Ann Koos\, Matt Raimondi\, and Matt Sportini \nThe following current Directors will not be continuing for the 2023-2024 term. We thank them for their hard work and contributions.  \nDr. Tom Failla\, Craig Patton\, and Darcy Sledge
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/2023-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
CATEGORIES:Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T113045Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Walk - CT Trails Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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 excavations\, including Native American\, early settlers\, and onion farmers. \nAlong the trail\, various sites will be described and examined\, and various artifacts\, maps\, old photos\, and recent recoveries will be used to bring the island’s past inhabitants to life. \nLeaders: Archaeologists Dawn Brown and Ernie Wiegand \nTotal Distance: 1.5 miles \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration Details: Rain cancels. \nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact: Cece Saunders\, cece@historicalperspectives.org\, 203-858-6215
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/archaeology-walk-ct-trails-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:History Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20230531T004643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T004643Z
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SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Walk
DESCRIPTION:Kyra Lerner\, a volunteer with Sacred Heart University’s Project Limulus and a former Sherwood Island Nature Center Intern\, will lead a talk and walk about Horseshoe Crabs on Sunday\, June 4 at 11 am.  The event meets & departs from the Nature Center porch.  Be prepared to wade in shallow water along the shore.  After learning about the crabs’ distinctive biology\, life cycle\, medical uses\, and conservation needs\, we’ll walk to the beach to find and tag adult females coming ashore to lay eggs. \nFREE. No registration is needed.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/horseshoe-crab-walk/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20230503T112604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T112604Z
UID:6405-1685800800-1685806200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Nature Walk - CT Trails Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Discover Sherwood Island! Go beach to beach and discover habitats\, inhabitants\, and special features (9/11 Memorial\, Model Airport\, wetlands\, pine forest) of this waterfront Gateway park. \nGo beach to beach on a Fun Walk along Long Island Sound- discover habitats\, inhabitants\, birding locations\, viewing platforms\, a purple martin enclave\, and other special features of this waterfront Gateway park. Other points of park interest include Connecticut’s 9/11 Memorial\, model aircraft Airport\, Trailheads\, wetlands\, and a pine forest. \nLeader(s): Louis Pietig \nTotal Distance: 2.5 miles \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration Details: Rain or shine. \nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact: Louis Pietig\, cttopsail@aol.com\, 203-858-6215
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/nature-walk-ct-trails-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20230503T111532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T111532Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk - CT Trails Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join butterfly hobbyist Michele Sorensen to explore the gardens and natural areas around the Park’s Nature Center in search of caterpillars\, skippers\, moths and butterflies. We may see Mourning Cloak\, Pearl Crescent\, Question Mark\, Monarch\, Cabbage White\, Orange or Clouded Sulphurs\, tiny Gray Hairstreaks & Blues\, and Black or Tiger Swallowtails. Likely Skippers are Peck’s and Silver-spotted. Last year Common Buckeyes were everywhere\, as were Monarchs. It will be fun to see which ones predominate this season. Michele is part of the Friends of Sherwood Island Garden Team\, which has planted dozens of perennials and shrubs in the park to attract butterflies. She will point out plants that are good host plants for your garden. \nBring binoculars and a camera or smartphone. You’ll learn how to report your findings on iNaturalist so scientists anywhere can see how these insects are doing. Children are welcome. We recommend age 4 and up\, as butterflies are small\, and don’t stay still\, so they can be difficult for younger ones to spot. \nLeader: Michele Sorensen \nTotal Distance: 1 mile \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration: Rain cancels. Pre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact: Michele Sorensen\, michelemsorensen@gmail.com\, 203-247-1390
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/butterfly-walk-ct-trails-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20230503T111017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T111208Z
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SUMMARY:Kayak Paddle - CT Trails Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:See Sherwood Island from the water! Join us for an afternoon paddle\, as we explore the shoreline of the park. Bring your own kayak\, canoe\, or other paddlecraft\, as well as a pump/bailer. A life vest and whistle/horn are required by CT state boating regulations. Your life vest must be worn for this event. We recommend a waterproof VHF radio or cell phone. It’s a long carry over the beach\, so bring a kayak cart (with wide wheels for sand) if you have one. We will help each other. \nThe event begins promptly at 9:30 AM (high tide is at 11:27 AM) and ends at 1:30 PM\, so plan to arrive by 9:15 AM. We’ll do a safety check & demonstration on the beach for life vest fit\, seaworthy vessel\, and emergency gear. We’ll paddle into the salt marsh behind the park while the tide is rising. Then we’ll paddle the length of the Sherwood Island shoreline\, west to the entrance of Mill Pond\, and return to our launch point on the open beach. Your guide will point out birds along the way\, and show you how to safely exit and enter your kayak from deep water just off the beach. Michele is a retired Coastal Kayak Instructor with twenty years teaching experience. Optional: Bring waterproof binoculars for spotting birds\, and/or a waterproof camera. \nLeader: Michele Sorensen \nTotal Distance: 3 miles \nMeeting Place: Drive around the circle to the East Beach Parking lot; follow the road along the shore past the Nature Center; park in front of beach almost at the end of the lot. \nRain Plan & Registration: Rain or Shine\, except heavy rain cancels. \nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact: Michele Sorensen\, michelemsorensen@gmail.com\, 203-247-1390
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/kayak-paddle-ct-trails-day-weekend/
LOCATION:East Beach
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20230203T013308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T013308Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:April 15-16; 10 AM – 4 PM\nVisit us in the East Beach area near the concession stand to plant dune grass and learn about projects and events. \nMore details to come! \n 
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/earth-day-weekend/
LOCATION:East Beach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20230203T012743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T131846Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfield County Giving Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:February 23 is Fairfield County Giving Day. Help turn this bare sand into dunes! \nPlease consider donating to Friends of Sherwood Island State Park so our Garden Team can buy beach grass\, native plants & trees: \n\nto build & stabilize dunes by trapping wind-blown sand\nto help our beach resist erosion during coastal storms & full moon high tides\nto provide habitat for migrating birds\, butterflies & dragonflies\nto give resident birds\, like Killdeer & Mockingbirds\, nesting places\nso future visitors will have shaded picnic areas along the beach\n\nOn February 23\, from midnight to midnight\, use the link below to donate: \nhttps://www.fcgives.org/organizations/friends-of-sherwood-island-state-park \n#fairfieldcountygives \nhttp://Fcgives.org
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/fairfield-county-giving-day-2023/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220602T003524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T022244Z
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SUMMARY:Shorefest 2022
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest. Ticket sales for 2022 have closed.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/shorefest-2022/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220721T215959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T224541Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk August 21
DESCRIPTION:Sunny days invite butterflies to enjoy the Park’s wildflowers! Tiger Swallowtail\, Pearl Crescent\, Variegated Fritillary\, Clouded Sulphur\, Black Swallowtail\, Monarch\, and the ubiquitous Cabbage White are some we expect to see.  Bring binoculars and camera or smartphone.\nJoin butterfly enthusiast Michele Sorensen\, as she leads the Friends’ Butterfly Walk on August 21 at 2 pm\, meeting at the Nature Center. Rain date is August 28.\nThis event is suitable for children age five or more.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/butterfly-walk-2/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220615T032913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T015812Z
UID:6257-1660485600-1660489200@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey Encounter
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Earthplace. Two sessions: July 24 & August 14\, 2 PM @ Nature Center. More details TBA.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/birds-of-prey-encounter-2/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220621T000838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T004621Z
UID:6262-1659877200-1659880800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nature Center on August 7 at 1 PM for a talk by permitted wildlife rehabilitator Pam Meier from The Turtle’s Back. Learn about and meet these important animals. All ages welcome.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/meet-the-turtles/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220730T230306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T230306Z
UID:6319-1659618000-1659623400@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Bug Walk August 4 & 11
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Center intern\, Harrison is a bug nut – Come to the Nature Center every Thursday at 1 pm for a treasure hunt to find interesting bugs in our gardens.  Create your own bug with paper cutout parts.  Try your hand drawing one with our expert help.  Learn how to report your findings on iNaturalist. We’re especially curious about which Butterflies (Lepidoptera) & Dragonflies (Odonata) are at Sherwood Island.  Harrison did an AP Biology Research project on Diptera\, Neuroptera and Mecoptera order insects.  Wow\, what are those?\nAgain on August 11.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/bug-walk-august-4-11/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220730T225853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T225853Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk July 31 & August 5
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Park’s birds with Nature Center intern Shane\, an environmental studies major at U of Vermont who has been birding since age 11. Bring binoculars. Meet on the Nature Center porch.\nFree.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/bird-walk-july-31-august-5/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220615T032116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T211437Z
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SUMMARY:Birds of Prey Encounter
DESCRIPTION:Join us as to meet live birds of prey – an owl\, a hawk or maybe a vulture? Earthplace of Westport will share their animal ambassadors with us from 2 to 3 pm at the Nature Center. \nSiobhan will be on hand with artifacts for you to look at\, and will answer all your questions. \nTwo sessions: July 24 & August 12\, 2-3 PM @ Nature Center.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/birds-of-prey-encounter/
LOCATION:Nature Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220716T012747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220716T131037Z
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SUMMARY:Five Irish Musicians on the Porch
DESCRIPTION:Five Irish musicians will be playing some of their favorite tunes on the porch of the Nature Center at Sherwood Island\, from 1-2 pm on Sunday\, July 24. Bill Morse (Irish flute)\, Randi Weiner Gormley (mandolin) and her husband\, Dave Gormley (guitar)\, Voni Healey McCrae (bodhran) and her husband\, Jim McCrae (fiddle) are members of the Shamrogues\, the volunteer performance group of the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society. STIMS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Irish music and culture. \nThe Shamrogues meet at the Gaelic American Center in Fairfield\, every Wednesday at 7pm. If you’d like to learn\, play or just listen to traditional Irish music\, please come by.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/five-irish-musicians-on-the-porch/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220512T200706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T024800Z
UID:6228-1655650800-1655654400@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Talk
DESCRIPTION: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 health and the health of the Sound. We will start at the Nature Center and then go down to the beach to look for spawning horseshoe crabs. Learn how to become a citizen scientist! Children of all ages are welcome when accompanied by a parent/adult. \nDr. Jennifer Mattei is a professor of biology at Sacred Heart University and director of Project Limulus (www.projectlimulus.org)\, a community-based research program focused on the population dynamics of the American horseshoe crab residing in Long Island Sound. Mattei is also a steering committee member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Horseshoe Crab Specialist Group and is inviting you to participate in the promotion of International Horseshoe Crab Day\, June 20th !
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/horseshoe-crab-talk/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Presentation,Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220512T190404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T190404Z
UID:6217-1655051400-1655056800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeature Presentation:\n“Coastal Habitats and Climate Change in Connecticut” \nAbout Juliana Barrett – Since 2006\, Julia has been with the University of Connecticut Sea Grant College Program and the Department of Extension\, focusing on climate change adaptation and coastal habitat management working with Connecticut’s municipalities\, nonprofit organizations\, and state and federal partners. Previously\, she worked with CT DEEP on management plans for state natural areas and for The Nature Conservancy as the Director of the Connecticut River Tidelands Last Great Places Program. \nMemorial Tribute to Nature Center Architect Peter Wormser \nRefreshments will be served.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Main Pavilion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220525T013209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T013209Z
UID:6237-1655042400-1655046000@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Sunday SAX on the Porch
DESCRIPTION:Live performance on the porch of the Nature Center! \nLocal college student\, Abigail Morse\, will play jazz and classical saxophone. \nCome enjoy the music and explore Sherwood Island State Park on this special day!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/sunday-sax-on-the-porch/
CATEGORIES:Arts Events,Nature Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220512T193256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T194155Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the celebration is all weekend! Join us on June 4-5. The short version: \nSaturday\, June 4 \n\nButterfly Walk at 10 AM\nKayak Paddle at 1 PM\n\nSunday\, June 5 \n\nArchaeology Walk at 1 PM\nNature Walk at 2 PM\n\nRead on for details on all events! \nSaturday\, June 4\n10:00 AM Butterfly Walk\nJoin butterfly hobbyist Michele Sorensen to explore the gardens and natural areas around the Park’s Nature Center in search of caterpillars\, skippers\, moths and butterflies. We may see Mourning Cloak\, Pearl Crescent\, Question Mark\, Monarch\, Cabbage White\, Orange or Clouded Sulphurs\, tiny Gray Hairstreaks & Blues\, and Black or Tiger Swallowtails. Likely Skippers are Peck’s and Silver-spotted. Last year Common Buckeyes were everywhere\, as were Monarchs. It will be fun to see which ones predominate this season. Michele is part of the Friends of Sherwood Island Garden Team\, which has planted dozens of perennials and shrubs in the park to attract butterflies. She will point out plants that are good host plants for your garden. \nBring binoculars and a camera or smartphone. You’ll learn how to report your findings on iNaturalist so scientists anywhere can see how these insects are doing. Children are welcome. We recommend age 4 and up\, as butterflies are small\, and don’t stay still\, so they can be difficult for younger ones to spot. \nLeader: Michele Sorensen\nTotal Distance: 1 mile \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration: Rain cancels. Pre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact:\nCece Saunders\, cece@historicalperspectives.org\, 203-984-1488 \n1:00-4:00 PM Kayak Paddle\nSee Sherwood Island from the water! Join us for an afternoon paddle\, as we explore the shoreline of the park. Bring your own kayak\, canoe\, or other paddlecraft\, as well as a pump/bailer. A life vest and whistle/horn are required by CT state boating regulations. Your life vest must be worn for this event. We recommend a waterproof VHF radio or cell phone. It’s a long carry over the beach\, so bring a kayak cart (with wide wheels for sand) if you have one. We will help each other. \nThe event begins promptly at 1 pm (high tide is at 3:33) and ends at 4:00 pm\, so plan to arrive by 12:45. We’ll do a safety check & demonstration on the beach for life vest fit\, seaworthy vessel\, and emergency gear. We’ll paddle into the salt marsh behind the park while the tide is rising. Then we’ll paddle the length of the Sherwood Island shoreline\, west to the entrance of Mill Pond\, and return to our launch point on the open beach. Your guide will point out birds along the way\, and show you how to safely exit and enter your kayak from deep water just off the beach. Michele is a retired Coastal Kayak Instructor with twenty years teaching experience. Optional: Bring waterproof binoculars for spotting birds\, and/or a waterproof camera. \nLeader: Michele Sorensen\nTotal Distance: 3 miles \nMeeting Place: Drive around the circle to the East Beach Parking lot; follow the road along the shore past the Nature Center; park in front of beach almost at the end of the lot. \nRain Plan & Registration:\nRain or Shine\, except heavy rain cancels.\nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact:\nCece Saunders\, cece@historicalperspectives.org\, 203-984-1488 \nSunday\, June 5\n1:00 PM Archaeology Walk\nJoin 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 excavations\, including Native American\, early settlers\, and onion farmers.\nAlong the trail\, various sites will be described and examined\, and various artifacts\, maps\, old photos\, and recent recoveries will be used to bring the island’s past inhabitants to life. \nLeaders: Archaeologists Dawn Brown and Ernie Wiegand\nTotal Distance: 1.5 miles \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration Details:\nRain cancels.\nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact:\nCece Saunders\, cece@historicalperspectives.org\, 203-984-1488 \n2:00 PM Nature Walk\nDiscover Sherwood Island! Go beach to beach and discover habitats\, inhabitants\, and special features (9/11 Memorial\, Model Airport\, wetlands\, pine forest) of this waterfront Gateway park. \nGo beach to beach on a Fun Walk along Long Island Sound- discover habitats\, inhabitants\, birding locations\, viewing platforms\, a purple martin enclave\, and other special features of this waterfront Gateway park. Other points of park interest include Connecticut’s 9/11 Memorial\, model aircraft Airport\, Trail heads\, wetlands\, and a pine forest. \nLeader(s): Louis Pietig\nTotal Distance: 2.5 miles \nMeeting Place:\nMeet at the Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center. Ask at the Park gate\, turn left at East Beach\, parking lot is adjacent to the Nature Center. \nRain Plan & Registration Details:\nRain or shine.\nPre-registration is APPRECIATED. \nQuestions and/or participant registration\, contact:\nCece Saunders\, cece@historicalperspectives.org\, 203-984-1488
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/connecticut-trails-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220406T011305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T130356Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Saturday at the Park
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day 2022 is Friday\, April 22. But the park will be busy all weekend with visitors and events. \nOn Saturday\, April 23\, Friends of Sherwood Island will be onsite and running activities from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Look for us on the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion. Plans include: \n\n9:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Friends’ Garden Team Activities\n🌱Bring your reusable water bottle to get a beautiful “Protect Our Wildlife” sticker while supplies last.\n🌱Tour the Dunes Restoration project site and plant a stem of American Beach Grass.\n🌱Learn about native plant species planted for wildlife at the Park and get a list for planting at home.\nAt our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n9:30 AM – 11 AM – “Why reducing food waste is critical to a sustainable future.”\nHost: Pippa Bell Ader\, Team Leader\, Sustainable Westport Zero Food Waste Challenge\nNear our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n9:30 AM – 3:30 PM – “Protecting Wetlands”\nHost: Nathan Hartshorne\, Town of Westport Conservation Compliance Officer\nLearn how the town protects its wetlands to reduce flooding\, filter stormwater\, and benefit the ecosystem.\nNear our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n9:30 AM – 3 PM – The Country Squires\nModel airplane demonstrations and flights at the airfield.\n10 AM – 3 PM – The Kite Guys\nHost: Pete O’Gorman\, Ray Hilson\, and Lanaud Ceme\nKite flying demonstration on the Ellipse.\n11 AM – 12:30 PM – “Walk Through Sherwood Island’s History (from 12\,000 years ago)”\nHost: Cece Saunders\, Owner of Historical Perspectives in Westport\nGuided walk. Meet at our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n12:30 – 2 PM – “Salt Marshes and Marsh Migration at Sherwood Island”\nHost: Michele Sorensen\, Environmental Educator & Captain of the Friends’ Garden Team\nGuided walk. We’ll also pick up plastic waste that has floated onto the marsh. Gloves and bags provided.\nMeet at our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n2 – 3:30 PM – “Environmental Role of Trees at the Park” \nHost: Louis Pietig\, Friends of Sherwood Island Advisory Council Member\nGuided walk. Meet at our table along the East Beach walkway near the Main Pavilion.\n\nInformation will continue to be updated here. We hope to see you!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/earth-day-saturday-at-the-park/
CATEGORIES:Nature Center,Nature Walks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20220217T210910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220220T194152Z
UID:6166-1645660800-1645747199@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Support the Park on Fairfield Giving Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 2022 giving back to the park where we’ve found solace outdoors through all the months of the pandemic makes sense. Giving to support the wildlife habitat at Sherwood Island State Park is a gift that keeps on giving. \nThis year\, you can choose from two vital Friends projects to support: \n\nGive to the Friends’ Garden Team – The Friends’ Garden Team works year-round to restore dune habitat\, create and curate more pollinator-friendly habitat\, and ensure that new plantings would be natives that improve habitat for birds\, butterflies\, bees\, dragonflies\, turtles\, mammals\, and other wildlife.\nGive to the 100 Trees Campaign – Our 100 Trees Campaign has two long-term projects: to restore the owl habitat in the evergreen grove and to replace trees lost in storms. This year the Trees Campaign plans to increase the owl habitat area four-fold with your help!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/support-the-park-on-fairfield-giving-day/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20211213T215428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T215428Z
UID:6140-1641038400-1641043800@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:First Day Hike: Shore and More
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CT DEEP as part of a statewide celebration of the New Year.  \nStart 2022 outside! Our guided 2-2.5 mile hike starts and ends at the Nature Center. We’ll talk about geology\, history\, birds\, and more. We’ll walk along the shore\, past the 9/11 Memorial\, Archaeology Trail\, and visit one of the few coastal pine forests in CT. Uneven surfaces\, but very little elevation gain. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. \nAdvance reservation is requested. Register here. \nGuide: Louis Pietig\, former FoSI Chair
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/first-day-hike-shore-and-more/
LOCATION:Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20210612T155050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T120839Z
UID:5942-1631296800-1631307600@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Shorefest 2021
DESCRIPTION: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 you missed out on buying a ticket but would still like to support our environmental restoration\, advocacy\, and educational programs work\, you can donate online today. Thank you!
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/shorefest/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T182454
CREATED:20210612T154056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T193843Z
UID:5939-1629640800-1629648000@friendsofsherwoodisland.org
SUMMARY:Native American Herbal Favorites
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/native-american-herbal-favorites/
CATEGORIES:Nature Presentation
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