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Protecting, preserving, and restoring our local rivers and streams since 1973

10/22/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 24 to help restore a healthy riparian buffer along the Norwalk River in Wilton!

Trout Unlimited volunteers and partners have been hard at work removing nonnative species like multi-flora rose and mugwort from Schenck’s Island Park.

On Saturday, we’ll be replanting the site with over 200 native trees and shrubs! We’ve got a fantastic selection of native plants including sycamore, swamp white oak, tulip poplar as well as shrubs like black chokeberry, black willow and more.

These trees will help add some much needed biodiversity to the site as well as help create habitat along the Norwalk River.

All tools provided! Hope to see you there.

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Norwalk-River-Tree-Planting-132283

10/13/2026

Join us at Waveny Mansion tomorrow night to talk all things Striped Bass fishing and Conservation with Captain Patrick Huban of Albatross Fly Fishing!

The Fall Run is in full swing - we’ve been hearing about (and seeing) some excellent fishing along our local beaches the past few weeks. If you’re looking to learn about where to get started or what’s in store for the rest of the season, join us tomorrow night. Plus, enjoy some free pizza and b**r!

This month, we’re excited to have local guide Captain Patrick Huban of Albatross Fly Fishing. Capt. Pat runs a super unique program on our local waters - focusing primarily on shallow water sight fishing on local beaches and in the Norwalk Islands.

As a guide, he enjoys sharing his experience with others, from seasoned fly fishers and total newcomers. His method of guiding is to demystify fly fishing and distill it to its simplest elements: understanding fish and their environments.

Capt. Pat will share what to expect this Fall on the saltwater scene from both shore and boat. Plus, share the latest on the Striped Bass conservation front with his work at the American Saltwater Guides Association.

As a reminder, Chapter meetings are free and open to all whether you’re a Trout Unlimited member or not. Feel free to bring friends, colleagues, or family members. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with pizza, refreshments, a fun raffle and networking.

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/October-Monthly-Gathering-The-Fall-Run-With-Capt-131182

07/28/2026

Join us this Saturday, August 1st at Merwin Meadows Park in Wilton to help us install a conifer revetment of 'eco-cycled' Christmas Trees collected during our annual Trees for Trout Collection!

Conifer revetments do a fantastic job of restoring our rivers and reversing the harmful effects of erosion.

Recently, Mianus Chapter interns linked up with CT Public Radio to talk about the work we're doing to restore habitat on our local rivers! Listen below:

06/30/2026

Our herring season has wrapped up at the Mianus Fish Ladder! This year, more than 50,000 Alewife and Blueback herring made their way upstream to spawn.

These incredible fish return each spring to the same freshwater habitats where they were born, but dams and other barriers can block their journey. The Mianus Fish Ladder provides a safe route around the dam, making this migration, and successful spawning, possible. By reconnecting the river, the fish ladder helps sustain herring populations and supports the many birds, mammals, and larger fish that rely on them as a vital food source.

A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers for the countless hours they spent collecting data over the past three months. Your commitment helps us monitor this remarkable migration and protect these important fish for years to come!

06/25/2026

May the best duck win!

Wilton’s very own Duck Race returns to Schenck’s Island Park on Sunday, June 28! Join us for this fun, family friendly event in celebration of our community and the Norwalk River!

Learn how to cast a fly rod, learn about some exciting river restoration projects and of course, watch your rubber duck race its way downstream!

Ducks are $25 an entry and 100% of the proceeds go towards Trout Unlimited’s Conservation mission to restore the Norwalk River. First three ducks across the finish line win some fun prizes from local businesses! You don’t need to be present to win either!

Ducks are available to purchase online using the link below, or at the event on Sunday!

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/124675

Rubber ducks will launch simultaneously over the bridge (across from Stop & Shop) at 10:45 a.m. sharp and race through the Norwalk River. They will hit some bumpy currents along the way, encounter some real ducks and wildlife but easily cruise to the finish line.

The race takes approximately 15-20 mins and participants will be able to follow along from either the street sidewalk, island side or wait at the marked finish line!

06/18/2026

Looking to tune up your cast? Or starting from scratch?

Join us this Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm at Schenck’s Island Park in Wilton! We’re pleased to be hosting FFI Master Casting Instructor, John Field.

Whether you’re an experienced caster or a total beginner, you’re sure to get a lot out of this one! If you’d like to improve accuracy, presentation, or distance, you’re welcome here. John will help reduce casting flaws, teach new techniques, and your requested casts. John is the author of two well-renowned casting books and teaches casting full time in Weston, CT.For more information and how to register, please see the link in bio!

John Field is an FFI Master Casting Instructor, photographer, writer, and angling host. To date, he has written three books, Fly-Casting Finesse (2015), ACA’s Beginner’s Guide to Fly Casting (2018), and Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass (2024). John’s articles have been published in Tail Fly Fishing, MidCurrent, Fly Fisherman Magazine, Canadian Sportfishing Magazine, and more. He was a co-producer and cameraman for Larry Dahlberg Productions for Larry’s show, Hunt for Big Fish, on ESPN. John served as president of the American Casting Association and president of the New York Chapter of Trout Unlimited. You can find more about John’s hosted trips, schedule, and projects at fieldflyfishing.com

04/29/2026

ONE DAY LEFT IN OUR SPRING SWEEPSTAKES!

Want to win a waterproof box loaded with 6 dozen local fly pattern or a limited edition Hardy Ultralight?

Enter in our Spring Sweepstakes! Every donation supports on the ground conservation efforts on our local waters. Check out the link below for more details! We’ve got a lot of great stuff including a cheeky launch fly reel, Costa sunglasses and more!

https://go.tulocalevents.org/springsweepstakes2026/Campaign/Details

04/24/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, April 25 for our second round of tree planting at the Finch Flood Plain in Stamford!

Last weekend, an army of TU volunteers planted over 300 native trees and shrubs along the Rippowam.

Join us this Saturday to help us finish off this exciting restoration project! All tools and equipment provided. Register at the link below to help us with head count!

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Arbor-Day-Tree-Planting-Stamford-121137?redir=1

Funding provided by the Stamford Parks Community Partnership and USDA, Forest Service administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

04/16/2026

Kick off Earth Day and volunteer with the Wilton Land Trust and the Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited this Sunday!

We will be planting trees and removing invasive plant species to restore the riverside habitat of Schenck's Island.

Register using the link in our bio or on our website!

04/15/2026

Plant trees with us this Saturday in Stamford!

Over the last month, over a hundred volunteers from Trout Unlimited and partner groups like the Pollinator Pathway, Stamford Garden Club and UConn Master Gardeners program have removed non-native species from the Finch Flood Plain on the Rippowam River.

Swipe to see progress! This has truly been a monumental volunteer effort - the park needed it badly!

Join us at 10 am on Saturday, April 18 to help replant the site with native trees and shrubs. We’ll be planting over 25 different species which will add some much needed biodiversity, create habitat as well as filter and reduce storm water runoff into the Rippowam River.

All tools and equipment provided! Please register using the link below to help us with headcount and to see details on parking information!

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Earth-Day-Tree-Planting-Stamford-121136?redir=1

Funding provided by the Stamford Parks Community Partnership and the USDA, Forest Service - administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Wilton, CT
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+12032167078

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http://www.mianustu.org/

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