Join us to celebrate the birds of the marsh!
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National Audubon Society
Free Event | Saturday, June 28
"Birds of the Marsh" Day at Hammonasset Beach State Park!
A Saltmarsh Sparrow perches on a reed in a marsh.
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.

A Spanish translator will be available on-site from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for marsh visits, presentations, and tabling! Learn moreDespués de las 10 a.m., un traductor del español estará presente para los visitos de las marismas, presentaciones, y otros actividades. Aprende más.

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 28
Meigs Point Nature Center at Hammonasset Beach State Park (1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT)
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free to attend | Parking free for Connecticut residents

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

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

Plus, mark your calendars for more Salt Marsh Days this summer!
  • July 19 – Geology Day
  • August 16 – Creature-Feature Day
Schedule of Events
10:00 a.m.
Bird walk with Ryan MacLean, Greenwich Audubon Center

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Marsh visit

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saltmarsh Sparrow presentation and Q&A with Frank Gigliotti, UCONN

1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Marsh visit

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Marsh visit

4:00 p.m.
Living shorelines presentation and Q&A with Grant Peterson

Plus, enjoy educational activity tables throughout the day!
Learn more about Salt Marsh Days!
Saltmarsh Sparrow. Photo: Hilary Cox/Audubon Photography Awards
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