Exploring Bluff Point State Park
Saturday, April 20, 2024 / 1P – 4P

During this field trip, you’ll join Larissa Graham (CT Reserve) and Maggie Cozens (CT Sea Grant) to explore Bluff Point State Park. We will take a walking tour from the parking lot to the bluff and talk about the ongoing efforts and educational programming of both the CT Reserve and the Long Island Sound Study. This field trip is hosted by the Southeastern New England Marine Educators (SENEME) but all are welcome to join (fee required).

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Field Trip: Exploring the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve

 

Exploring Haley Farm State Park
Saturday, June 1, 2024 / 9A – 10A

Come celebration National Trails Day with a guided walk around Haley Farm State Park. Staff from the Connecticut Reserve and CT Sea Grant will lead a walking tour from the parking lot, along Palmer Cove, and through the upland habitats. If you didn’t know, Haley Farm is part of the newly established Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve, which was designated in Jan 2022 and is one of 30 Research Reserves in the country that study and protect estuarine habitats. Come learn why Haley Farm State Park is so special and about some of the work the Reserve staff is doing to monitor, improve, and protect this area. This walk will be approx. 1.75 miles on some uneven ground. All are welcome, including well-behaved and leashed dogs.