Connecticut State Parks

06/01/2026

Trails Day Weekend is June 6th and 7th. We hope to see you, your friends and your families in our CT State Parks and Forests. Visit https://trailsday.org for a listing of events and to sign up.
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05/29/2026

Monarchs are in the area and laying eggs. June 6th, the Kellogg Environmental Center is hosting a program to explain how you can take part in research and conservation of this flagship butterfly.
Registration is requested and is not well suited for very young children. Part of the program is inside, then out to the meadow in search of eggs, larvae, and adults. Call 203-734-2513 for details and if you have questions.

05/28/2026

National Horseshoe Crab Day is June 20th. Join Danielle from the Kellogg Environmental Center and Jo-Marie Kasinak, Project Limulus Beach Coordinator, as they help participants understand the wonders of Horseshoe Crabs at Silver Sands State Park. The walk and talk, takes place on the beach, so please dress appropriately and have shoes for the sand, hats, and a bottle of water too. Families are welcome. You may register or just walk up to take part.
https://coeearegistration.wufoo.com/forms/zhc37vv11qz4ca/

05/23/2026

Shellabration at Kellogg
Thanks for coming Gavin, Jaxx, and Genesis.

05/23/2026

Who came to Shellebrate World Turtle Day?
Nick and New Turtle Ambassador Terra from Stamford Museum and Nature Center

05/22/2026

It's Almost Time!
Rain or Shine-- Turtles Don't Care.
All ages and free.
Questions and directions- 203-734-2513

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

We've got another free No Child Left Inside® Families in the Parks program scheduled for this weekend! Join us at Stratton Brook State Park in Simsbury, CT on Saturday, May 16 from 10am-2pm for a day of activities, including hiking, games, nature center activities, story time and partner organizations. Check in at the registration tent to pick up a scavenger hunt and discover all the activities taking place. Connecticut Fish and Wildlife Simsbury Public Library

Find more upcoming programs and events at https://ctparks.com/events.

05/12/2026

❗️Update: DOT has postponed this project due to rain, so the park will now be closed on Monday, May 18th and Tuesday, May 19th.
⚠️Day Pond State Park in Colchester will be closed for two days due to a paving project taking place. No vehicular access into the park will be permitted during the project between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

05/09/2026

It's a Shellabration!!!
World Turtle Day is an annual event that focuses attention on these favorite reptiles across the globe. Visit the Kellogg Estate to learn about local turtles and wildlife conservation methods to help.

Presentations and activities begin at 10:00 am at 500 Hawthorne Ave. Derby, CT. We will continue till 2:00 pm with crafts, displays, and challenges.