Date: 6/18/26 8:41 am From: Craig Repasz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Great Meadows Marsh History Walk in Stratford
FREE INTERPRETIVE WALK 6/27
[??] Join Us for a Great Meadows Marsh History Walk in Stratford!
Discover how this incredible marsh survived decades of development plans—and emerged as a wildlife haven for migratory birds, terrapins, and more. Take a walk, hear the stories, and see why protecting places like this matters now more than ever. Led by Audubon’s hard-working Salt Marsh Stewards.
[??] Saturday, June 27th at 10am
[??] Stewart B. McKinney NWR (Meet at approximate address - 600 Long Beach Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615)
Free & open to all!
History Walk Explores Past and Preservation of Great Meadows Marsh
The Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge will host a free History Walk at 10am on Saturday June 27th, highlighting the remarkable journey of Great Meadows marsh—from decades of failed development schemes to its eventual protection as vital wildlife habitat. Participants will learn how proposed airport expansions, dredging operations, and shoreline subdivisions ultimately gave way to a growing recognition of the marsh’s ecological importance for migratory birds, terrapins, and other coastal species. The program will be led by two of Audubon’s marsh stewards, who have been doing hands-on conservation work in the marsh for the past several summers.
Meet at approximate address - 600 Long Beach Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615---
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