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Ridgefield – Riparian Buffer at Recreation Center

We are working to restore the riverbank along the Norwalk River (Ridgefield Brook) at the Parks and Recreation Center (195 Danbury Road) in Ridgefield by removing invasive plants and replanting native plants, flowering shrubs, and wildflowers to draw wildlife and to protect water quality.  The location hosts a popular walking trail that follows along the river as it circles the property.

Join us monthly on Saturday mornings to volunteer.  For more information, to get updates, and to register, sign up here.

You can support our habitat restoration work at the Ridgefield Rec Center by donating here.  When donating, please add “Ridgefield Project” under “Special instructions for seller.”

We thank The Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Department for supporting this project.

Wednesdays & Saturdays 9:30-11:30AM. Restoring the Gardens & Riverbank at Oyster Shell Park. Volunteers Needed for safe, outdoor, socially distanced, masked habitat restoration work for birds and pollinators! Join us along the Pollinator Pathway and the Norwalk River Valley Trail in Norwalk to help restore the riverbank and the gardens at Oyster Shell Park. Learn how to identify invasive plants and also the beautiful natives that support our native pollinators. Bring gloves, clippers, and a spade or shovel if possible. Meet at the playground on North Water Street near the intersection with Anne Street, between the Aquarium and the new mall. Make sure to register so we can notify you in case of cancellations. To register email Nancy at theperennialgardener@gmail.com.

This project is made possible in part by a grant from National Fish and Wildlife Service with funding provided by the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. EPA.
Volunteers Needed for Meadow Restoration Project at Mckeon Farm in Ridgefield
The Ridgefield Pollinator Pathway is working on a 3-year meadow restoration project at town-owned McKeon Farm. Contact us at info@pollinator-pathway.org to join!

NRWA programs highlight the importance and features of the river and its watershed and ways people collectively and individually can improve the region. Programs are free, unless specified, but space may be limited; reservations are suggested. Call the leader listed or NRWA toll free at 877-NRWA-INFO (877-679-2463) for information, directions, and reservations. Hikers should always wear hiking shoes and bring water.