Madison Beach Hotel hosts fourth graders for Earth Day lessons

In honor of Earth Day, John Mathers, general manager of Madison Beach Hotel, welcomed a group of local fourth grade students from The Country School for a lesson in ecology.

Teachers Meg Lyons and Caitlin Hurtgen from the private day school in Madison accompanied students to the dunes to meet Gerry Verrillo, a horticulturist with Christiansen Landscape of Northford, Connecticut.

Verillo discussed how the dunes provide natural erosion control for the shoreline and serve as a habitat for several animal species.

Students planted sea grass and butterfly weeds. Both are native plants which will strengthen the dunes and improve the habitat for birds and insects.

Lunch was provided by The Wharf at Madison Beach Hotel on biodegradable plates with compostable knives, forks and spoons and recyclable drink cups.

“We were all impressed with how interested and engaged these young students are about caring for the environment,” said Mathers. “This next generation is being taught at an early age how important it is for us all to take care of our planet. It appears we’ll be in good hands.”

About Madison Beach Hotel

Madison Beach Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning boutique resort and chosen as Hotel of the Year by Hilton, the highest hotel award across all Hilton brands. The hotel, with 32 rooms offering luxurious accommodations with sweeping ocean views, private balconies and beach, is part of Curio – A Collection by Hilton. Opened in May 2012, Madison Beach Hotel features The Wharf Restaurant with both dining room and porch seating, concierge spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and private yoga studio, and more than 5,000 square feet of private event space. Madison Beach Hotel is managed by Distinctive Hospitality Group. Located at 94 West Wharf Road, Madison, Connecticut. For more information, please call: 203-245-1404 or visit: www.madisonbeachhotel.curiocollection.com | www.madisonbeachhotelweddings.com

About Curio Collection by Hilton

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