Meigs Point Nature Center

10/30/2025

The silent auction is still going on to support Friends of Hammonasset which support Meigs Point Nature Center and the park

10/30/2025

Metal sculpture to bid on to support Friends of Hammonasset

𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
- Metal sculpture of geese flying. Metal appears to be brass with a nice patina. Piece measures 24” x 24”. Opening bid $10

𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
To place your bid, comment below with your bid. The highest bid by 12/1/2025 at 6pm will receive the item! Payment is due within 24 hours of winning bid notification. Pickup at Meigs Point Nature Center during open hours.
Proceeds Benefit: Friends of Hammonasset.

10/26/2025

This year’s A Place Called Hope Owl-O-Ween was an amazing success thank you to all who participated and volunteered.

Also a big thank you to Freedom First Wildlife Rehab, and Farm River Wildlife for joining us.

10/25/2025

10/20/2025

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫!

Join us Friday Night at 7pm for Astronomy Night!
https://www.facebook.com/events/718626314539052

Join us Saturday Night from 6-8pm for Owl-O-Ween!
https://www.facebook.com/events/9163637257094279

Free, no registration required for either event.
Bring friends & family—see you there!

10/18/2025

𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
- Canvas Butterfly Mosaic donated by Sue and Joe King. The mosaic is made of miniature photos of butterflies, bees and flowers of the gardens at Meigs Point mixed in with other nature center photos. The canvas is ready for hanging, 24” x 36” Opening bid begins at $50.
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𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
To place your bid, comment below with your bid. The highest bid by 12/1/2025 at 6pm will receive the item! Payment is due within 24 hours of winning bid notification. Pickup at Meigs Point Nature Center during open hours.
Proceeds Benefit: Friends of Hammonasset.

10/17/2025

🦉 Owl-O-Ween returns Saturday, October 25 | 6–8 PM at Meigs Point Nature Center!

A FREE, family-friendly night of owls, opossums, snakes, crafts & fun!
✨ No registration needed — just come ready to explore!
💡 Tip: Arrive after 7 PM for limited lines.

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10/16/2025

Join us Friday, October 24th for Family Astronomy Night! 🌙 Meet at the Meigs Point Nature Center and explore the wonders of the October night sky at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Local Astronomy Clubs will be on site with their giant telescopes, ready to share incredible views and teach you about the stars, planets, and constellations above!

10/12/2025

The Meigs Point Nature Center will be closing at 1pm today due extreme high tide caused by the storm.

09/27/2025

🎃 Today is the last day for the Friends of Hammonasset Mum & Pumpkin Sale! Proceeds support projects at Meigs Point Nature Center and throughout Hammonasset Beach State Park. A huge thank you to the Friends of Hammonasset for your hard work and dedication — we couldn’t do it without you!

Today is the FINAL day of our Mum & Pumpkin Sale — we close at 1:00 PM. Grab your mums, pumpkins, and fall color before they’re gone. Thank you for supporting Friends of Hammonasset!🌼🎃

09/24/2025

We’re excited to welcome back Michael Caduto — author and renowned storyteller — for a morning of stories, games, and songs rooted in the Native American tradition.

Saturday, October 4 | 10 AM
Meigs Point Nature Center

👉 Registration Required athttps://www.meigspointnaturecenter.org/calendar/