Free, fun, family-friendly educational days at the park!

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A Saltmarsh Sparrow perched on dry reeds.

Saltmarsh Sparrow. Photo: Hilary Cox/Audubon Photography Awards

[FREE] "Birds of the Marsh" Day at Hammonasset Beach State Park!

Celebrate the salt marsh at Hammonasset Beach State Park with Audubon Connecticut and Meigs Point Nature Center! Learn all about the amazing birds that call Hammonasset home through a day of presentations, children’s crafts, special exhibits, salt marsh visits, and activities for all ages.

Audubon is also thrilled to announce a major restoration project will be taking place at the Hammonasset salt marsh over the coming years! Visit our table to learn more in person.

For questions, please contact Meigs Point Nature Center at rangermpnc@gmail.com or call 203-245-8743.

Event Details

 Birds of the Marsh Day Saturday, June 20, 2026 Meigs Point Nature Center at Hammonasset Beach State Park (1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Free to attend!

Anyone planning to go on a marsh visit should wear boots or other sturdy, close-toed shoes that can get dirty.

Salt Marsh Days are family-friendly with no registration required.

Plus, mark your calendars for more Salt Marsh Days this summer!

  • July 19
  • August 16

Schedule of Events

10:30 AM
Guided bird walk with Ryan MacLean from Greenwich Audubon Center

12:00 – 12:30 PM
Marsh visit with Meigs Point Nature Center staff

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Marsh visit with Meigs Point Nature Center staff

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Guided Bird Walk with naturalists Charlie and Alyson from Meigs Point Nature Center

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Marsh visit with Meigs Point Nature Center staff

Plus educational activity tables set up all day!
Learn more about Salt Marsh Days!

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613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831 USA
203-869-5272 | www.audubon.org/connecticut

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