Thank you to all our volunteers for all their tremendous work and effort to make this year's National Trails Day a success!
And, thank you, to all who participated in the biking, hiking and running events and supported our native plant sale. Funds raised during these events are used to further our mission to advocate, enhance and support education, recreation and conservation activities of the historic James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Education Center.
And, thank you, to all who participated in the biking, hiking and running events and supported our native plant sale. Funds raised during these events are used to further our mission to advocate, enhance and support education, recreation and conservation activities of the historic James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Education Center.
The Little Free Library is OPEN
WHAT IS A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY?
A Little Free Library is a free book exchange. Everyone can use it! No card is needed.
TAKE BOOKS
If you see something you would like to read, take it. When you’re finished, share it with a friend, bring it back,
or leave it in another Little Free Library.
GIVE BOOKS
Our focus is anything related to nature.
We welcome donations of gently-used fiction and non-fiction books, and field guides, for all ages:
Toddlers/Pre-school—Elementary School—Young Adult—Adult.
PLEASE BRING ALL BOOK DONATIONS INSIDE THE CENTER TO
THE COLLECTION BIN IN THE FIRST FLOOR OFFICE AREA.
We thank you for helping us to keep our free nature library going!
Learn more about Little Free Libraries
WHAT IS A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY?
A Little Free Library is a free book exchange. Everyone can use it! No card is needed.
TAKE BOOKS
If you see something you would like to read, take it. When you’re finished, share it with a friend, bring it back,
or leave it in another Little Free Library.
GIVE BOOKS
Our focus is anything related to nature.
We welcome donations of gently-used fiction and non-fiction books, and field guides, for all ages:
Toddlers/Pre-school—Elementary School—Young Adult—Adult.
PLEASE BRING ALL BOOK DONATIONS INSIDE THE CENTER TO
THE COLLECTION BIN IN THE FIRST FLOOR OFFICE AREA.
We thank you for helping us to keep our free nature library going!
Learn more about Little Free Libraries
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Mission Statement The mission of the Friends of Goodwin Forest is to advocate, enhance and support education, recreation and conservation activities of the historic James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Education Center. 
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Do you enjoy the Center's programs?
Are you a fan of the trails and gardens? Interested in preserving the environment? Please consider volunteering and/or joining the Friends of Goodwin Forest to help us continue our mission. Donations help us make a difference. We appreciate your support.
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Looking for programs?
Click here for upcoming activities and webinars! Register early -space is limited for many events. |
Children's Discovery Trail Fundraiser
We're raising funds to add music to the children's trail. Details here! |
Check out the new volunteer portal at CFPA.
Volunteer Portal
You will be able to create an account, log your volunteer hours and check out volunteer opportunities.
TRAIL CLOSURES
IT IS UNSAFE TO BE IN THESE AREAS.
Tree removal is happening in order to make the trails safe to pass.
If you need more information, please contact Matthew Quinn
The Natchaug Trail in Goodwin State Forest, between Middle Road and Nutmeg Lane, is temporarily closed for this DEEP timber harvest. Hikers can walk around this closure by using a roadwalk on Middle Rd & Nutmeg Ln via the intersection with 11th Section Rd. The harvest is in this area covers 64-acres of ground affected by reasonably severe oak mortality.The sale will be operated by logger Jim Bellows on behalf of PermaTreat – the railroad tie mill in Durham. The landing will be established where the old pavement ends on Nutmeg Lane. Jim does a lot of his harvesting with a mechanized piece of equipment so it will be important to keep distance from him while he is working. Signs will be posted at all of the access points and the ‘Orange’, ‘Blue/White’, and ‘Blue’ trails will be administratively closed to protect everyone’s safety while he’s out there working.
For further information please contact
Forester Dan Evans at Shenipsit State Forest Headquarters at P: 860.424.4046 E: Daniel.Evans@ct.gov
Due to considerable tree mortality (gypsy moth, drought, 2-lined chestnut borer, and other issues), the trail sections Red-White loop (closest to Pine Acres Pond) is closed.
WEEKDAY CLOSING
Due to reconstruction of the dam, the blue-yellow trail starting at the green gate by the pavilion to the yellow trail intersection where that second green gate is located will be closed every weekday from now until winter. This section will be open on weekends.
2020 Goodwin Trails Map
IT IS UNSAFE TO BE IN THESE AREAS.
Tree removal is happening in order to make the trails safe to pass.
If you need more information, please contact Matthew Quinn
The Natchaug Trail in Goodwin State Forest, between Middle Road and Nutmeg Lane, is temporarily closed for this DEEP timber harvest. Hikers can walk around this closure by using a roadwalk on Middle Rd & Nutmeg Ln via the intersection with 11th Section Rd. The harvest is in this area covers 64-acres of ground affected by reasonably severe oak mortality.The sale will be operated by logger Jim Bellows on behalf of PermaTreat – the railroad tie mill in Durham. The landing will be established where the old pavement ends on Nutmeg Lane. Jim does a lot of his harvesting with a mechanized piece of equipment so it will be important to keep distance from him while he is working. Signs will be posted at all of the access points and the ‘Orange’, ‘Blue/White’, and ‘Blue’ trails will be administratively closed to protect everyone’s safety while he’s out there working.
For further information please contact
Forester Dan Evans at Shenipsit State Forest Headquarters at P: 860.424.4046 E: Daniel.Evans@ct.gov
Due to considerable tree mortality (gypsy moth, drought, 2-lined chestnut borer, and other issues), the trail sections Red-White loop (closest to Pine Acres Pond) is closed.
WEEKDAY CLOSING
Due to reconstruction of the dam, the blue-yellow trail starting at the green gate by the pavilion to the yellow trail intersection where that second green gate is located will be closed every weekday from now until winter. This section will be open on weekends.
2020 Goodwin Trails Map
Reminder:
CHECK YOURSELF FOR TICKS AFTER ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
Treating clothes and shoes with permethrin will help deter ticks but you should always do a self-check.
CHECK YOURSELF FOR TICKS AFTER ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
Treating clothes and shoes with permethrin will help deter ticks but you should always do a self-check.
Welcome to the James. L. Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Education Center!
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Give back to Goodwin;
enrich someone’s life. If you have a passion about a conservation, environmental, ecologically -related topic of your choice that you want to share, this is your opportunity. We here at Goodwin would like you to present that knowledge to your peers! Host a hike, give a presentation, do some outdoor activities or experiments, or just have an open ended discussion. Goodwin Conservation Center is looking for volunteers who have knowledge about various conservation-related topics and the ability and desire to share that knowledge with others. We are looking for with knowledge in all conservation topics including birding, rocks, invasive species, survival skills, pollution, photography, nature technological equipment, gardening, etc. Teaching experience helpful but not required. For more information, contact Beth Bernard. |
The video above is from 2012. Most of our programs are free and open to the public. Look for Current Programs under the events tab to find our monthly listings.
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Have you done the Goodwin Forest Trail Challenge?
In a effort to raise money to further the mission of our organization, we are challenging individuals to become members of the Friends of Goodwin Forest and to hike all 19 miles of trails within the forest.
Click here for all the details!
In a effort to raise money to further the mission of our organization, we are challenging individuals to become members of the Friends of Goodwin Forest and to hike all 19 miles of trails within the forest.
Click here for all the details!
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The James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Education Center is located at
23 Potter Road Hampton, CT 06247 860-455-9534 The 2000 acre forest and Richard Haley Native Wildlife Garden are open from sunup to sundown year round. The Conservation Education Center and museums are open on a part-time basis, please call ahead when planning a visit. |