Tour Manresa Wilds with the Fairfield County Team!
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Tue, Nov 11, 2025; 12:30 PM
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Tour Manresa Wilds with the Fairfield County Team!
Tour Manresa Wilds with the Fairfield County Team! Join the newly created Fairfield County Team on a private tour of Manresa Wilds in Norwalk! This is an opportunity to learn more about this project and the efforts being made to connect Norwalk to the waterfront.
Manresa Wilds, 1 Manresa Island Road, Norwalk, CT 06854
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Ryann McCabe
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Organized By: Connecticut Chapter
Location: Manresa Wilds, 1 Manresa Island Road, Norwalk, CT 06854
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Event Organizers:
Ryann McCabe
ryann.mccabe@gmail.com
Stephen Lewis
swlewis276@gmail.com
Join the newly created Fairfield County Team on a private tour of Manresa Wilds in Norwalk! This is an opportunity to learn more about this project and the efforts being made to connect Norwalk to the waterfront.
Manresa Wild is a privately owned property that's currently in the process of being developed into a publicly accessible park. It sits on the site of a decommissioned power plant. Manresa Wilds Corporation plans on turning the former plant into a usable space for the public and the grounds into wild spaces and accessible trails.
Tour Details:This is a decommissioned, contaminated power plant site, so no one under the age of 18 is allowed on site whatsoever. Additionally, the site is not ADA compliant at this time. The tour will be approximately 90 minutes and include an extensive walk through out the office wing, turbine hall, and boiler building—totaling approximately 500 stairs (including up and down to the roof). Please note that some of the stairs are open-style metal grates, and there are no elevators at this time.
Depending on the number of attendees on the tour, we'll also explore the water’s edge by UTV or by foot. If we go by foot it'll be a 10-15 minute walk from the building to the site of the future beach.
What to Wear:
Closed-toed, laced, flat shoes are required. It's breezy on the water, so please dress appropriately for the weather. As with much of New England, ticks may be present on-site, so we recommend wearing pants and socks.
Please remember:
Each individual must review and sign the
required liability form for the tour.
Dogs are not permitted for this visit. Visitors must be 18 years or older.
Know someone who'd be interested in joining us? Please share this event and invite them to RSVP!
Address:1 Manresa Island Road (or Avenue), Norwalk, CT 06854
Upon arrival, check in with the security guards at the gate; they will be expecting our group. There is ample parking at the main building, please fill in spots as needed
About Sierra Club Connecticut's Fairfield County Team:The FC Team was recently created to help foster a stronger environmental community in Connecticut's most populated county. Our goal is offer a variety of local events, gatherings and outings to bring together county residents who care about the environment and want to have fun! We're also looking forward to partnering with other area organizations to strengthen community ties. The environmental needs and concerns of Fairfield County are unique- from air pollution, to traffic congestion to environmental justice concerns and beyond. To make our county the best it can be requires the advocacy of the those who care!
Level: Moderate
Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels
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