Click Here for Housatonic River Flood Notifications
We welcome inquiries from the media, questions about our projects and recreation spaces, and gladly engage curiosity about our mission, vision, and more.
Summer Solstice Paddle Join FirstLight’s Recreation and Environmental Center staff for a peaceful summer solstice paddle on Friday, June 21st from 6:30 until 8:45 p.m. During this evening paddle, we’ll explore the rich history and natural history of Barton Cove. Ancient waterfalls, historic log drives, dinosaur footprints and nesting bald eagles are unique to…
Read moreScenic Cruises on the Connecticut River Start June 15 The French King Gorge in Massachusetts is one of the most scenic stretches of the beautiful Connecticut River. Thursdays through Sundays beginning June 15, come join us for a lovely, relaxing 90-minute cruise aboard the Heritage. Fun for all ages – a great activity for…
Read moreEvery Spring, FirstLight and its partners host a free day of fishing and other fun activities on the beautiful Connecticut River. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Ride the FREE Fish Bus shuttle between sites! At Barton Cove Campground: Barton Cove Road in Gill At Great Falls Discovery Center: 2 Avenue A At…
Read moreThey’re two of New England’s most beautiful, rustic, riverfront campgrounds for tent camping–and they’re both less than 90 miles from Boston, Hartford, or Providence. Wednesday, April 10, was opening day to make reservations to camp starting on Memorial Day Weekend for the rustic Barton Cove in Gill, Massachusetts, and Munn’s Ferry campground—which is accessible only…
Read moreNew Eagles born at Barton Cove! It looks as if we had a hatch at the nest at Barton Cove right around April 9th! Dedicated eagle-watcher Bill Dean was kind enough to share this video from this past weekend — remarkable footage taken under difficult overcast conditions. At least one eaglet, maybe more to come.…
Read moreEarlier this year, FirstLight awarded $9,000 to the Connecticut Audubon Society to install a Motus antenna at Deer Pond in Sherman, CT. The antenna, which is part of an international wildlife tracking system, will help the Connecticut Audubon Society track and record migration patterns of local birds, bats, and other flying wildlife. The data they…
Read moreContact us for media inquiries, questions, and confidential reporting.