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Monarchs at Hammonasset State Park

Leader: Rich Chyinski (860) 859-1326

CBA sponsored Monarch tagging at Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset State Park in Madison. Bring a net and help capture, tag and release Monarch butterflies to aid in the gathering of data on migration habits and travel routes. Kids are welcome but must have adult supervision. There will be a few nets available for those who do not have one.

Directions: From the north/Hartford area: take I-91 south to Route 9 south. Off Route 9, take exit 9. Turn right (south) onto Route 81; continue down Route 81 until you run into I-95. Turn right onto I-95 entrance ramp and go approx. 1 mile to exit 62, then turn left off the exit. Head south 1 mile down Hammonasset connector, go straight through light crossing Route 1 into the park.

From the south area: take I-95 north to exit 62. Take right off ramp onto Hammonasset connector. Park entrance 1 mile ahead.

From eastern CT: follow I-95 to exit 62, then turn left off the exit. Head south 1 mile down Hammonasset connector, go straight through light crossing Route 1 into the park.

The webiste for the Meigs Point Nature Center is:  http://www.friendsofhammonasset.org/mpnc.htm