Summer Programs

Topic and location of the walk change daily. Programs include bird watching and identification, beach dune ecology, and native plant identification.

Native Turtles will be exhibited and discussed. Learn all about the turtles you see throughout Connecticut, including what to do if you find a turtle in the road. We have six species of native turtles for you to see up close and learn to identify!

Find out what you are swimming with, as we examine what we catch in a seine net. This program meets at the Nature Center and then heads out across the road to the beach at Meigs Point. We pull a large drag net through the water and try to catch fish, crabs, and jellyfish.

Native Snakes will be exhibited and discussed. Are you afraid of snakes? Come to our snake show and dispel many myths about them. Get the opportunity to touch numerous native snakes, and learn about how and what they eat.

Pick-up and hold crabs, snails and shellfish. All of the animals in our touch tank can be found in Long Island Sound. The animals rotate throughout the summer, so come back often and see what is new!

Two-hour guided round trip on the Hammonasset River. Canoes, life vests and paddling instruction provided. Or bring your own canoe. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please sign up in advanced, $5 fee per participant.

Bring the family on a search for animals in the park. Every animal at the park is cool and unique. Come on a safari and learn what makes our animals so special. Each program will feature a different animal that can be found within the park and will include an activity and craft.

Become a detective and solve a mystery in Nature. Learn how to use the clues animals leave behind (like owl pellets, tracks, and bones).

Explore the wonderful world of water, including live animals and activities. Learn about fish, frogs, salamanders and other aquatic life.

Create and construct nature crafts for the whole family. Learn about a current nature topic and make your own related craft to bring home. Projects include candle making, paper making, and much more. Come back each week to make them all!

Save the planet through environmental awareness and conservation techniques. Programs include Leave No Trace, Prevent Forest Fires, Conserve Energy, Reduce/Reuse/Recycle, and Sustainability Practices. Everyone can do their part to help our environment and find out much fun saving the world can be!

Release your inner mad scientist! Each week, participate in different and exciting science experiments. Fun for the whole family.