Meigs Point Nature Center

06/20/2026

Sad day on the Hammonasset nest. Unfortunately it looks like the younger, smaller of the 2 Osprey on the Hammonasset cam has passed away overnight. If you have been following the recent concerns about the Osprey to the south of us in New Jersey and the Chesapeake Bay, the lack of menhaden, their primary food source appears to be the concern. If you’ve been watching this nest the fish brought in this year have been much smaller and not as plentiful. We don’t know if that is what happened in our nest. We hope our other chick continues to receive enough nutrition and fledges successfully.

06/17/2026

Thought you might like to see what’s inside those white boxes and gourds near the nature center and by what is known as “Swan Pond”. This is a newly born Purple Martin chick from a colony in Guilford today (Wednesday June 16th). These birds are a species of concern in CT, they only live in manmade housing East of the Mississippi.
They are insectivores, eat only on the wing, they love dragonflies. Like the Osprey they come to CT to raise a family then return to South America. The population at the colony near the nature center has been declining, please watch them and photograph them from a distance. They are busy fending off predators and feeding their babies. Please stay back and appreciate them

06/14/2026

Take a journey through the past years of Meigs Point Nature Center. This special slideshow showcases memorable moments, programs, events, exhibits, volunteers, staff, and visitors who have helped shape the Nature Center since its opening. Whether you've been with us from the beginning or are discovering us for the first time, enjoy a look back at the people, experiences, and milestones that have made the past decade so special.

A special thank you to the Friends of Hammonasset for compiling and preserving these memories and for creating this commemorative slideshow to celebrate Meigs Point Nature Center's 10th Anniversary.

06/14/2026

This is the last week to submit a photo for the spring contest!
https://www.meigspointnaturecenter.org/hammonasset-beach-state-park-seasonal-photo-contest-2026/

06/14/2026

Celebrating 10 years in the new MPNC. Thanks to all the participants and thanks to Friends of Hammonasset for supporting the nature center and the park.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

🎉 Happening Today! 🎉

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

Enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities, behind-the-scenes tours with Ranger Russ, garden tours, historical exhibits, special guests, hands-on fun, and food for sale from Cafe Laurel.

Whether you've been with us since the beginning or are visiting for the first time, today is a great day to explore, learn, and celebrate with us.

📍 Meigs Point Nature Center
🕙 Activities throughout the day
🎟 Free to attend

Come help us celebrate a decade of environmental education, conservation, and community on the Connecticut shoreline! 🌿🌊🎉

06/11/2026

Celebrate 10 Years of the new Meigs Point Nature Center This Saturday! 🌿🎉

Join us this 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 activities and special programs including:
• Behind-the-scenes tours with Ranger Russ
• Garden tours
• Solar System Strolls
• Historical exhibits and memories from the past 10 years
• Meet & greet with former staff
• Family-friendly activities and exhibits
• Food and 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 Admission

06/10/2026

Why are those chicks move so dangerously close to the edge of the nest?