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Eightmile RiverFest

Devil's Hopyard State Park East Haddam

Please 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.

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Hot Cocoa and Birding

Eightmile River Office 2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, CT

Beavers in the Eightmile River Watershed and Successful Management Techniques

Salem Free Public Library 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CT

Learn 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!

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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

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