Dover Beach Urban Oasis, New Haven – This walk has been Cancelled

This walk may be rescheduled but is cancelled for now.

This small waterfront park on the Quinnipiac River is part of the New Haven Harbor Urban Refuge Partnership. Native trees, shrubs, and flowers have been planted to provide cover, food, and habitat for wildlife and a place to learn, relax, and connect with nature. We’ll see summer resident birds and the early start to fall migration. Birding telescopes will allow viewing of Osprey and other birds that frequent the Fargeorge Preserve on the other side of the river, as well as shorebirds along the river and marsh. Leaders from Audubon and NHBC will lead an environmentally focused family-friendly morning of bird watching, and enter bird observations to eBird and show how it is done. Local artist Zoe Matthiessen will share her “Nature Portrayed / Betrayed” ecocide paintings of birds and other animals in pollution distress. Bring a simple picnic lunch for relaxing in the park and playground afterwards. Soft drinks and dessert provided! Binoculars provided. There is a ramp for launching a canoe or kayak for anyone who has one; remember that a life jacket and whistle are required by law. Meet at the intersection of Front Street and John Williamson Drive, New Haven, CT.

Leader: Deborah Johnson, 203-430-5554 (talk/text) or deborahleighjohnson@hotmail.com