Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve

Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve Learn more at https://estuarineresearchreserve.center.uconn.edu/

🥾 Join us at Rocky Neck on Saturday, June 6 from 10:30-11:30A, for a guided Trails Day Geology hike led by Mike Ross (CT...
06/04/2026

🥾 Join us at Rocky Neck on Saturday, June 6 from 10:30-11:30A, for a guided Trails Day Geology hike led by Mike Ross (CT DEEP). This will be a 1-mile hike exploring the rocks at Rocky Neck State Park. Skill level: easy to moderate, fully accessible.

📍 Rocky Neck State Park
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10:30 AM–11:30 PM
Save your spot by emailing [email protected] to register!

We’re partnering with The Nature Conservancy in CT at Rocky Neck to improve ecosystem resilience and enhance public access. Come learn more on Trails Day!


https://trailsday.org/events/celebrate-rocky-neck-state-park/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS1E3eGJFV2ZMWVEySlBYM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR69iH-eFp_0ORm5S6vThCme_85iBvMBR9uAIkvN8PD_T1q1Q72CxQ8d3bRRKw_aem_PTxVAF_K6_-wEttTf8FryA

🥾 Join us at Rocky Neck on Saturday, June 6 from 9:30-10:30A, for a guided Trails Day plant hike led by Eli Terris (TNC)...
06/04/2026

🥾 Join us at Rocky Neck on Saturday, June 6 from 9:30-10:30A, for a guided Trails Day plant hike led by Eli Terris (TNC). This will be a 0.5-mile hike that stops to admire the plants and flowers at Rocky Neck State Park. Skill level: easy to moderate, fully accessible.

📍 Rocky Neck State Park
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9:30 AM–10:30 PM
Save your spot by emailing [email protected] to register!

We’re partnering with The Nature Conservancy in CT at Rocky Neck to improve ecosystem resilience and enhance public access. Come learn more on Trails Day!

🥾 Join us at Rocky Neck on Saturday, June 6 from 10-11:30A, for a guided Trails Day hike led by Kim Bradley (CT DEEP). ...
06/02/2026

🥾 Join us at Rocky Neck on Saturday, June 6 from 10-11:30A, for a guided Trails Day hike led by Kim Bradley (CT DEEP). This will be a 2.5-mile hike that winds up the trail system at Rocky Neck State Park. Skill level: Moderate to Challenging.

📍 Rocky Neck State Park
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10 AM–11:30 PM
Save your spot by emailing [email protected] to register!

We’re partnering with The Nature Conservancy in CT at Rocky Neck to improve ecosystem resilience and enhance public access. Come learn more on Trails Day!

https://trailsday.org/.../celebrate-rocky-neck-state-park/

🥾🌿 Celebrate Rocky Neck State Park: Trails DayVisit Rocky Neck on Saturday, June 6, for a morning of guided hikes, famil...
06/01/2026

🥾🌿 Celebrate Rocky Neck State Park: Trails Day

Visit Rocky Neck on Saturday, June 6, for a morning of guided hikes, family-friendly activities, and coastal exploration.

From plants to geology to a classic Trails Day hike, there’s something for everyone—plus hands-on activities for all ages.

📍 Rocky Neck State Park
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM

We’re partnering with The Nature Conservancy in CT at Rocky Neck to improve ecosystem resilience and enhance public access. Come learn more on Trails Day!


https://trailsday.org/events/celebrate-rocky-neck-state-park/

🥾🌿🔎 Celebrate Rocky Neck State Park: Trails Day (June 6)Join us for a morning of family-friendly activities and expert-g...
05/29/2026

🥾🌿🔎 Celebrate Rocky Neck State Park: Trails Day (June 6)

Join us for a morning of family-friendly activities and expert-guided hikes. Learn about the plants, geology, and habitats that make Rocky Neck special while enjoying a morning outdoors with family and friends.

📍 Rocky Neck State Park
🗓️ Saturday, June 6 (rain date: June 7)
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM
👍 Free event

Save your spot: https://trailsday.org/events/celebrate-rocky-neck-state-park/

Thanks to our partners:
The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut, Connecticut State Parks,
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), Long Island Sound Partnership and Sea Grant

Our Stewardship and Coastal Training sectors teamed up to host two place-based trainings at Bluff Point State Park, shar...
05/05/2026

Our Stewardship and Coastal Training sectors teamed up to host two place-based trainings at Bluff Point State Park, sharing our fast, approachable method for mapping invasive plants. Nearly 50 participants learned to ID 25+ invasive species and use EpiCollect5, a free mobile app, to collect and map the data. These hands-on techniques engage communities to manage and support healthier coastal ecosystems. Want to get involved? Join our email list to learn about future events!

https://estuarineresearchreserve.center.uconn.edu/stay-connected/

Our Assistant Coordinator, Falyn, checks the eel mop for glass eels as part of our monitoring efforts. The eel mop was d...
05/01/2026

Our Assistant Coordinator, Falyn, checks the eel mop for glass eels as part of our monitoring efforts. The eel mop was designed to mimic suitable habitat for glass eels and elvers on their journey upstream!

(Please note: This work can only be conducted with all of the appropriate permits from CT DEEP. Reach out for more info!)

American eels enter the elver stage as they begin to develop pigment and move inland into rivers and streams. Once they ...
04/30/2026

American eels enter the elver stage as they begin to develop pigment and move inland into rivers and streams. Once they settle into freshwater, they can live for 30 years or more, quietly growing and thriving beneath the surface. These elvers typically migrate with alewives as they swim upstream. Alewives provide a nutrient-rich food source for juvenile eels as they pass through rivers and streams.

(Please note: This work can only be conducted with all of the appropriate permits from CT DEEP. Reach out for more info!)

04/28/2026

Spring has sprung and migration is underway! This week we will be highlighting some of the species that are making their way to Connecticut for the first time or returning home for spring and summer. Follow along to learn more about this week's focus - the American eel!

(Please note: This work can only be conducted with all of the appropriate permits from CT DEEP. Reach out for more info!)

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Groton, CT
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