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Salt Marsh Ecology Morning Tour
Salt Marsh Ecology Morning Tour

Sun, Aug 23

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Great Island Boat Launch

Salt Marsh Ecology Morning Tour

Great Island Wildlife Management Area Old Lyme, CT Difficulty: Intermediate


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Time & Location

Aug 23, 2026, 7:45 AM – 10:15 AM

Great Island Boat Launch, 99 Smith Neck Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371, USA

About the event

Glide through the winding creeks of the Great Island Wildlife Area on a intermediate tour of this vibrant salt marsh, mudflats, and subtidal eelgrass ecosystem. In the golden hour light, we will watch for the elegant white plumes of great egrets and the steady silhouettes of hunting ospreys soaring above the shallow bays. Accompanied by the rich biodiversity of the lower Connecticut River estuary, this peaceful paddle offers a front-row seat to the hidden marine nursery and coastal wildlife of this protected sanctuary.


All equipment is included. This is an intermediate tour. Feel free to call if you have questions or concerns. Please note that you will need to step into the river to get into your kayak. Wear shoes that can get wet.



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