Hammonasset Beach State Park “Salt Marsh Days” Return for 2025!

Hammonasset Seashore State Park is a 936-acre ecological and leisure treasure positioned alongside the coast in Madison. With greater than three million guests every year, it’s the most-visited park within the state. Birds that nest in and across the park throughout spring and summer time embrace the Saltmarsh Sparrow, Piping Plover, and Purple Martin.

One important habitat function at Hammonasset is its salt marsh—a coastal wetland that’s often flooded and drained by salt water introduced in by the tides. Salt marshes assist defend our shoreline and coastal communities from elevated flooding brought on by climate-related sea stage rise, and so they present essential habitat for a lot of native species.

Thrilling information! Audubon has acquired funding to kickstart a serious salt marsh restoration venture at Hammonasset, starting with planning and designing a dwelling shoreline to assist hold the coast wholesome and resilient. Be taught concerning the venture by visiting our desk throughout one in all our Salt Marsh Days.

You’re Invited—Saturday “Salt Marsh Days”

Audubon Connecticut and Hammonasset’s Meigs Level Nature Heart invite you to have a good time the park’s distinctive ecosystem and its many inhabitants at our Salt Marsh Days. Every day includes a totally different theme and contains displays on native species, visits to the marsh to discover this extremely priceless habitat, and academic actions for all ages!

Salt Marsh Days are free to attend (and park entry is free to Connecticut residents). No registration is required. Occasions run all through the day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For questions, please contact Meigs Level Nature Heart at rangermpnc@gmail.com or name 203-245-8743.

Saturday, June 28 – Birds of the Marsh Day

Birds of the Marsh Day highlights the distinctive tales of salt marsh birds, together with the Saltmarsh Sparrow, a local species declining by 9% per yr. Hammonasset’s japanese shoreline has misplaced 27 acres of salt marsh—essential nesting habitat for this fowl. Come find out how restoration efforts may assist defend the Saltmarsh Sparrow and its fragile residence.

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Saturday, July 19 – Geology of the Marsh Day

Discover the forces that formed our coast throughout Geology of the Marsh Day! Uncover how glaciers, historic seas, and shifting landforms created the coastal panorama of Connecticut and Lengthy Island Sound. 

Saturday, August 16 – Creature-Function Day 

Meet the fascinating creatures that decision salt marshes residence throughout Creature-Function Day! Uncover the distinctive diversifications that assist these animals survive in a salty, shifting surroundings, and find out how rising sea ranges may reshape their habitats.