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Meigs Point Nature Center, Madison, CT

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Meigs Point Nature Center

Nature center at Hammonasset Beach State Park offering exhibits, live programs, and wildlife webcams.

1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 · Madison, CT

About Meigs Point Nature Center

Meigs Point Nature Center sits within Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, Connecticut. Visitors can explore nature exhibits, join educational and summer programs, and view live webcams of a feeding station and an osprey nest. The center also hosts birthday parties, annual events, and a photo contest celebrating the park's wildlife.

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