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...
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.
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.
Join us as Westport's Earthplace brings their birds of prey to the Nature Center.
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.
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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: 9:30 AM...
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 5 Archaeology Walk at 1 PM Nature Walk at 2 PM Read on for details on all events! Saturday, June 4 10:00 AM Butterfly Walk...
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 this special day!
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: "Coastal Habitats and Climate Change in Connecticut" About Juliana Barrett - Since 2006, Julia has been with the University of Connecticut Sea Grant College Program...
