Hammonasset Beach State Park "Salt Marsh Days" Return for 2026!

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

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

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

You’re Invited: Saturday “Salt Marsh Days”

Audubon Connecticut and Hammonasset’s Meigs Level Nature Middle invite you to have a good time the park’s distinctive ecosystem and its many inhabitants at our Salt Marsh Days. Every day options displays on native species, visits to the marsh to discover this extremely worthwhile 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 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.