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Eightmile RiverFest
Devil's Hopyard State Park East HaddamPlease join us for this free family-oriented event sponsored every two years by the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Coordinating Committee in celebration of the Eightmile River.
An afternoon of FREE family fun featuring....
- Great Music - Hosmer Mountain Boys -bluegrass music
- Great Fun – Native reptiles, opossums and more family activities.
- Great Food - Chowder, chili, apples, cider, & other sweet treats
- Great Information - Displays sponsored by local & state organizations
Rain cancels. Check this page and our Facebook page for updates.
Eightmile River Board Meeting
Eightmile River Office 2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, CT
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Wildlife Rehab Open House and Donation Drive
Eightmile River Office 2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, CTEightmile River Board Meeting
Eightmile River Office 2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, CT
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Native Connecticut Insects – Hike
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Hot Cocoa and Birding
Eightmile River Office 2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, CTBeavers in the Eightmile River Watershed and Successful Management Techniques
Salem Free Public Library 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CTLearn about beaver activity in the Eightmile River Watershed and how Evan’s research affects beaver management statewide.
Get an overview of the history & biology of beavers. Including their critical role in our environment, and successful, cost-effective ways to mediate flooding caused by beaver dams.
Call the library to register!
Eightmile River Board Meeting
Eightmile River Office 2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, CT
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Vernal Pool Exploration
Learn: What a vernal pool is, Why they are so important, What critters live in them
See: Aquatic Insects, Frog/Salamander Eggs, Adult Frogs/Salamanders
Perfect Activity for School Break!
Email info@eightmileriver.org to register!
2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, Ct 06423
Best for Children 8 and up.
~Half mile hike in/out. Some off trail traversing necessary
Exploring a Beaver Site: An On-Site Demonstration of Field Tools
Hartman Park Lyme, CTJoin Evan in Hartman Part for a field demonstration of ground truthing. Learn about the tools he uses to validate and improve the model’s predictions. Evan will use his drone to explore a beaver site and explain what information he is looking for when on site.
There is a short hike required to get to the site. Appropriate footwear is recommended.
Email info@eightmileriver.org to register.