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National Audubon Society
[Free Event] Saturday, July 19
"Geology of the Marsh" Day at Hammonasset Beach State Park!
A group of people on a tour through the salt marsh, surrounded by tall grasses.
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. Learn more.

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
Geology of the Marsh Day
Saturday, July 19
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 one more Salt Marsh Day this summer!
  • August 16 – Creature-Feature Day
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Schedule of Events
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Marsh visit with Meigs Point Nature Center staff

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Long Island Sound and Connecticut geology presentation and Q&A with Ralph Lewis, UCONN

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Guided Moraine Trail walk with Meigs Point Nature Center staff

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Marsh visit with Meigs Point Nature Center staff

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Living shorelines presentation by Grant Peterson, Audubon Connecticut

Plus, enjoy educational activity tables throughout the day!
Learn more about Salt Marsh Days!
Visitors enjoying a guided tour of Hammonassett’s salt marsh at a Salt Marsh Day event. Photo: Jen Cristiano/Audubon
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