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Friends of Mianus River Park

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To sustain and protect the Mianus River State Park for all users and future generations. Join our Group :https://www.facebook.com/groups/FoMRP/

Join our Facebook Group. The Friends of the Mianus River Park is a stewardship group for about 400 acres of urban forest that includes the Mianus River,tributary streams, wetlands, hiking trails, rock formations, a cave, a wildflower garden and countless opportunities to reconnect with nature and rejuvenate oneself. The Friends is a registered non profit 501(c)(3) with a Board of Directors which meets monthly. Visit our website: http://www.friendsofmianusriverpark.org.

08/26/2026

Yellow Jacket Warning -

These wasps typically build their nests underground but may also nest in tree stumps, hollow logs, or even above ground. While they generally don't sting unless provoked or their colony is disturbed, incidents tend to increase in late summer. This is likely due to their growing numbers and increased...

08/03/2026

Torrential rain, thunder, and lightning do not make for good hiking conditions. No Plike today. See everyone next month.

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06/22/2026

Several trees were chopped down in the park next to the bridge on the Stamford side of the parking lot. This act of vandalism happened sometime between Sunday morning (6/21) and this morning. The park is for everyone, and the idea that someone felt the need to destroy these beautiful, healthy trees is clearly disturbing. We will be filing a police report. Please share any information that you may have.

06/01/2026

We've been working over the past several years with the UConn Extension Master Gardeners of Lower Fairfield County to rehabilitate the Stamford Parking area, which was overrun with invasive plants, primarily mugwort. Happy to report that our hard work is paying off, with native wildflowers now blooming. A photo of a Spicebush swallowtail feasting on a Wild Bergamont.

06/01/2026

Photos galore from our monthly Plike. The Mountain Laurels are blooming throughout the park, but especially on the Cave and Laurel trails.

05/26/2026

Several weeks ago, we potted some native seedlings thanks to Coast of Maine and Designs by Lee. As part of Coast of Maine's Growing Good program, we received 10 cubic yards of their organic potting soil. As you can see, our seedlings are thriving and will be ready for fall planting. We truly appreciate the partnership and generosity.

05/01/2026

Monthly Mianus River Park Hike/Plike: May 4th -

05/01/2026

We spent a great morning with Aquarion , celebrating Earth Day 2026 at the park by doing some spring cleanup. We repaired fences, fixed trails, and added trenches at spots along the trails prone to flooding. As always, the team came to work (stellar) and was very much appreciated. Thank you.

04/20/2026

A huge thank you to Designs by Lee for partnering with the Friends to support our efforts to restore our Stamford Parking area. Thanks to their partnership with Coast of Maine, we received bags of organic soil to pot our seedlings. The seedlings will be planted in the park this fall, when summer's heat is behind us, giving them a better chance of survival.

We truly appreciate the generosity. Photos of the 40 or so native shrub seedlings (Serviceberry, Arrowwood, Ninebark, and Witch Hazel) we planted in our soil. Happy to say we have more soil left to plant the results of our winter sowing.

04/19/2026

Celebrate Trails Day at Mianus on Sunday, 6.7 -

Celebrate Trails Day on Sunday, June 7th at 8:00 a.m. with the Friends of Mianus River Park. Enjoy a two hour guided hike around Mianus River Park, starting from the bridge on Merriebrook Lane in Stamford (click here to see trail and parking map). Please bring a water bottle and wear app...

Address

250 Merriebrook Lane
Stamford, CT
06902

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	6am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	6am - 5pm
Saturday	6am - 8pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.friendsofmianusriverpark.org/

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