Save the River-Save the Hills, Inc.

09/11/2026

Stingrays spotted this week in the Niantic River Estuary! Thank you Kathy J for these pics!

09/06/2026

🚣‍♂️ Wow, it was a gorgeous August day! We are so grateful that the sun was shining on the 22nd Annual Kayak Regatta. We couldn’t get enough of seeing everyone’s smiling faces paddling up the Niantic River. Thank you to everyone that showed up for a day of fun, food, and live music at Grimsey Beach! 🚣‍♀️

🌞 We appreciate everyone who purchased a Kayak Regatta T-shirt, renewed their membership, or contributed to our cause. We couldn’t do it without all of your help and support! We look forward to seeing everyone at our next event on Friday, October 23rd at The Annual ~Masquerade~ Fundraiser. Find more information on our website: www.savetheriver-savethehills.org or on our page: Save the River-Save the Hills, Inc. 🌞

09/03/2026

Three Belles Marina is hosting talks in their Cafe that we are co-sponsoring with the Friends of the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. The first will be held Wed., September 9th and will be about Grizzly Bears!

Come hear the stories and lessons of a ranger who worked on the front lines of one of the National Park Service’s most challenging–and fascinating–wildlife management responsibilities.

This is the first of an upcoming series of Wild Life Conservation Presentations that in the future will include topics such as: Osprey Management on the Niantic River, Hiking the Kalalua Trail in Kauai, HI, one of the most beautiful and dangerous hiking trails in the world and Living with Black Bears in Connecticut.

The link is below... please RSVP so we know how many to plan for. Thanks!

RSVP BELOW Location: Three Belles Café at Three Belles Marina Date: Wednesday September 9th Time: 7pm Seminar Title: Grizzly Bear Management in Our National Parks Presenter: Dr. Mark Karaska Mark Karaska served as a National Park Service Park Ranger in Yellowstone, Glacier, and Denali National Park...

09/01/2026

Want to get paid while on a beautiful boat in the Niantic River? See ad below to become a Pumpout Boat operator!

08/20/2026

Join us for the first presentation of a new nature lecture series, Wind, Waves and Wildlife, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 7 PM at Three Belles Marina in Smith Cove, Niantic. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Mark Karaska, a former Yellstone Park Ranger, to share insights on Grizzly Bear Management within the National Parks.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve and Three Belles Marina & STR-STH!

Seating is limited, so please RSVP to the link below:

https://threebellesoutfitters.com/events/grizzly-bear-management-in-our-national-parks-seminar/

The Friends are proud to announce a new seminar series called Wind, Waves, and Wildlife in cooperation with STR/STH and hosted by Three Belles Marina. The first topic in the series will be about Grizzly Bear Management in our National Parks on Wednesday, September 9 at 7 PM and presented by Dr. Mark Karaska, former Yellowstone Park Ranger.

Seating is limited so RSVP to reserve your seat at the below link.
https://threebellesoutfitters.com/events/grizzly-bear-management-in-our-national-parks-seminar/

08/19/2026

The Friends of the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve's 5th Annual "Run for the Hills" is Sept 5th this year and is open to Hikers this time too!!

08/19/2026

Can't believe this was made 9 years ago!!

08/16/2026