Meigs Point Nature Center

05/30/2026

We have a hatch on the cam(thanks Dean)
Meigspointnaturecenter.org.

05/26/2026

Join us Saturday, June 13 from 10am–5pm as Meigs Point Nature Center celebrates the 10th Anniversary of our building at Hammonasset Beach State Park!

Enjoy a full day of:
• Behind-the-scenes tours with Ranger Russ
• Garden tours
• Solar System Stroll
• Historical exhibits & memories from the past 10 years
• Meet & greet with former staff
• Family-friendly activities and exhibits
• Food & refreshments from Cafe Laurel

Come reconnect with the Nature Center, explore special exhibits, and celebrate a decade of environmental education, conservation, and community at Hammonasset.

Meigs Point Nature Center
Free to attend

Learn more at MeigsPointNatureCenter.org

05/23/2026

It's "Turtle Time" of the year again! Please watch out for these little guys crossing the streets. This is last year's hatchling emerging. 🐢

05/22/2026

Skate is on the Memorial Day menu. Have a safe holiday and remember to carry out whatever you brought in wherever you choose to go.

05/22/2026

Less than a month to enter our Spring photo contest. Rules and current entries can be seen on our website
https://www.meigspointnaturecenter.org/hammonasset-beach-state-park-seasonal-photo-contest-2026/

05/18/2026

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of the Meigs Point Nature Center building at Hammonasset Beach State Park!

Spend the day exploring behind-the-scenes tours with Ranger Russ, garden tours, a solar system stroll, special exhibits, family activities, and memories from the past decade of environmental education and conservation.

Saturday, June 13
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Meigs Point Nature Center

Enjoy:
• “Remember When” historical exhibit
• Meet & greet with former staff
• Ongoing exhibits & activities
• Food & refreshments from Cafe Laurel
• Special showcase featuring CT DEEP programs

Come celebrate the people, programs, and partnerships that have made the Nature Center such a special place for the community over the past 10 years.

Learn more: MeigsPointNatureCenter.org

05/15/2026

New arrivals today of shrubs and plants!

05/12/2026

Still some openings for this important talk

Join us this Saturday, May 16 for a special keynote presentation on Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Learn about ongoing shoreline restoration and preservation efforts helping protect the park for future generations.

Presented by experts from Audubon Connecticut, this informative session is open to the public and is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and support the park we all love.

Reservations are required:
👉 hammonasset.org/annual-meeting/

05/08/2026

You may have noticed our bird feeder station has been switched to hopefully attract hummingbirds. The hummingbird feeders are filled with sugar water ( 1 cup sugar to 4 cups water, dissolved and changed frequently. The plants are a donation from the FOH plant sale now going on in the Shoreline Greenway Trail just east of entrance to park. These hangers are available at the sale, one of the many plants that hummingbirds and butterflies love (this plant is called cuphea, cigar or firecracker plant)
All the proceeds from the sale benefit the park.

If you see a hummingbird at our feeder please share a photo!!!

05/08/2026

FOH Plant sale is in full swing in the parking lot just east of the entrance to Hammonasset. Flowers, vegetables and shrubs! New arrivals delivered frequently. We are open 10-5 Thursdays through Sunday until May 31.
All proceeds go towards projects in Hammonasset and the Meigs Point Nature Center. Thank you for supporting us.