Eightmile RiverFest

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The Eightmile River Watershed's biennial RiverFest will be Saturday, October 18th from 1-4pm at Devil's Hopyard State Park. This free event is a celebration of the Wild & Scenic Eightmile River and the local conservation-focused organizations. Attendees can enjoy bluegrass music from the Homer Mountain Boys along with free cookies, soup and cider from the Moodus Sportsman Club and the Eightmile River Watershed Committee. Exhibitors range from local land trusts to wildlife rehabilitators to state organizations and offer a variety of information, demonstrations and family-friendly activities. 

Recurring Events

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Every July, three ranger-style programs are held at Devil's Hopyard State Park. The programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

We've previously hosted:

Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilition and Education 

Freedom First Wildlife Rehab (owls)

A Place Called Hope (birds of prey)

Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue (opossums)

Meigs Point Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

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