Connecticut Trails Day
CT Trails Day events will include Kayaking tours, walking tours, and hikes.
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Butterfly Walk
Nature CenterLet’s see what our Nature Center gardens have attracted! We might find Monarch, Clouded Sulfur, and Buckeye. Bring your binoculars and meet at the Nature Center.
Meet Two Turtle Experts & Some Turtles
Herpetologists are scientists who study reptiles. Our guests today are turtle rehabilitators. They help turtles who’ve been injured so they can be released back into the wild. Sherwood Island State Park has wild, resident Diamondback Terrapins (DBT) and Snapping Turtles. Join us at the Nature Center. Pam Meyer is associated with Northeast Partners in Amphibian...
Music on the Porch
Nature CenterTake a trip to the park to enjoy live music outdoors! Join us on the Nature Center porch for some impromptu Saxophone and Flute music at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 4! Two local volunteers will perform Jazz, classical, and Irish music in addition to patriotic songs. Happy Fourth of July! The Nature Center also...
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 colony gourd to count, weigh, and band the young. This year, there are approximately 112 fledglings that will be recorded. You can attend to observe...
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 Center.
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 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...
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 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...
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 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...