Meigs Point Nature Center

Meigs Point Nature Center The Meigs Point Nature Center is a year-round educational facility located at Hammonasset Beach State Summer brings outdoor and educational programs everyday.
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While visiting the 2.5 miles Hammonasset Beach State Park, don't forget to stop by the Meigs Point Nature Center. There are tons of native animals including crabs, turtles, snakes and over seven native species of frogs. It's one of the most extensive native reptile collections in Connecticut. We also offer birthday parties! Visit us today!

Join us Saturday, March 8 at 10am for The Wonders & Perils of Bird Migration. We will explore the awe-inspiring phenomen...
01/24/2025

Join us Saturday, March 8 at 10am for The Wonders & Perils of Bird Migration. We will explore the awe-inspiring phenomenon of bird migration and uncover the mysteries behind their epic voyages.

Presented by Craig Repasz, President of the Friends of Stewart B McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

Reservations Required. Send an email to [email protected]

A hundred Osprey were delivered today part of a special surprise in April! Stay tuned
01/20/2025

A hundred Osprey were delivered today part of a special surprise in April! Stay tuned

WAITLIST ONLYJoin us Sunday, February 9th at 10am to learn about the Fisher in Connecticut! In the 1900s, fishers were c...
01/20/2025

WAITLIST ONLY
Join us Sunday, February 9th at 10am to learn about the Fisher in Connecticut! In the 1900s, fishers were considered completely gone from Connecticut, but reforestation and changes in land-use practices have allowed a population to recolonize the state's northeastern section.
Registration information on poster

Nope, nope, nope get off of that Osprey nest
01/19/2025

Nope, nope, nope get off of that Osprey nest

Beautiful sunrise over Hammonasset this morning!
01/19/2025

Beautiful sunrise over Hammonasset this morning!

Learn about the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer and Beech Leaf Disease on Saturday, February 1st at Meigs Point Nature Cent...
01/13/2025

Learn about the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer and Beech Leaf Disease on Saturday, February 1st at Meigs Point Nature Center. Dr. Elisabeth Ward, Forest Ecosystem Ecologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, will focus on how Connecticut's forests are changing from natural forest development and in response to emerging stressors, such as pest, pathogen, and plant invasions.

Please if you visit the nature center stay back from the feeders the birds are best observed from a distance or on the b...
01/12/2025

Please if you visit the nature center stay back from the feeders the birds are best observed from a distance or on the back porch. Can we see you? Yes , can we hear you, yes.

Please remember...all dogs should always be on a leash in the park.

10 American goldfinch on the feeders this morning
01/12/2025

10 American goldfinch on the feeders this morning

4 opossums friends tonight
01/11/2025

4 opossums friends tonight

Another great surprise today, a female Northern Harrier on the Osprey platform on cam always check out the osprey platfo...
01/11/2025

Another great surprise today, a female Northern Harrier on the Osprey platform on cam always check out the osprey platforms
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Hammonasset holds surprises in any weather.Thanks for the photos Bill K. .
01/11/2025

Hammonasset holds surprises in any weather.
Thanks for the photos Bill K.
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Good morning on this snowy Saturday. I was hoping to catch a bright red cardinal in the snow but it appears the mourning...
01/11/2025

Good morning on this snowy Saturday.
I was hoping to catch a bright red cardinal in the snow but it appears the mourning doves have taken over the platform feeders
Always streaming at meigspointnaturecenter.org

Glad to see our opossum back tonight missed seeing him at the feeder last night Meigspointnaturecenter.org. For steaming...
01/09/2025

Glad to see our opossum back tonight missed seeing him at the feeder last night
Meigspointnaturecenter.org. For steaming cam

Our Northern Puffers are enjoying our observation tank! Come see them for yourself!
01/04/2025

Our Northern Puffers are enjoying our observation tank! Come see them for yourself!

Thanks to Joe Gowac for sharing his owl movie and talking about the experience.Thanks to everyone that came out to liste...
01/04/2025

Thanks to Joe Gowac for sharing his owl movie and talking about the experience.
Thanks to everyone that came out to listen on this blustery day.
If you missed the movie you can watch it on Joe’s youtube channel. Joe spent a hundred days filming this owl family. His photogaphy, his narrative and his music enhance the experience and the drama.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U2XQeEaQlgQ

Thanks to Ranger Russ, some FOH Board members and friends another First Day Hike, and Archeology road event is in the bo...
01/01/2025

Thanks to Ranger Russ, some FOH Board members and friends another First Day Hike, and Archeology road event is in the books. Happy New Year to all. Thanks to everyone who started 2025 with us. Lots of exciting things happening, watch our calendar and follow us on social media.

Join us today at 11am!
01/01/2025

Join us today at 11am!

12/30/2024

A quick reminder that we will be closing at 1:00 pm tomorrow 12/31/24.
Please join us on New Years Day for our 1st Day Hike at 11 am and the Archaeology Road Show from 11 am to 3 pm

Address

1288 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT
06443

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12032458743

Website

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Raccoon and opossum holiday party under the feeder tonight #MPNC #ctvisit #FOH

Last Thursday we watched the Animal Rescue Team from Mystic Aquarium release four grey seals that have been in rehab. Take a look at this recap! , , #Meigspointnaturecenter #hammonassetbeachstatepark #mysticaquarium #madisonct #greyseals #nature

Eastern Rat Snake
Eastern Rat Snake

You never know when you’re gonna find something amazing. It’s a day off and I still have a great encounter with an Eastern Rat Snake. Check this out! #nature #snakes #easternratsnake #meigspointnaturecenter #rangerruss

The first egg as it was laid

Mom feeding 12 hour old Osprey chick, nest is outside the nature Meigs Point Nature Center

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