Who Lives in the Salt Marsh @ Great Salt Marsh Island Preserve

I hope you and your child can join us for our annual "Who Lives in the Salt Marsh" hike on Saturday, September 6, from 8:30 --10:30am.  The hike will take place at our Great Salt Marsh Island Preserve which is located in Ash Creek in Fairfield (near Jennings Beach).

Hike: Take a walk with us at low tide. Hear the call of the wild and smell the salt air! Fairfield Audubon Society naturalist Colleen Noyes will lead us on a walk along the edge of the marsh. Look for signs of life in the salt marsh, such as crabs, sea stars, mussels and minnows. Sneakers that tie or boots a must!

Park: Ash Creek Open Space is located at the end of Turney Road in Fairfield. Drive past the gate house, take an immediate left, drive through the boaters parking area to the open space parking. Meet at the picnic tables above the playground, overlooking the salt marsh.

 

When: September 6, Saturday, 8:30-10:30am

Age Range: 5-10 year olds. Parent is required to attend.

Location: Ash Creek Open Space, Fairfield

Terrain: Easy. Mud.

If you are not a member of Aspetuck Land Trust and would like to attend this member only hike you can join us quickly and easily by credit card HERE. For Information on our hiking programs for children and adults, CLICK HERE.

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Submitted by Westport, CT

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