Winter programming is provided to you by
The Friends of Goodwin Forest
in partnership with
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
The Friends of Goodwin Forest
in partnership with
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
We make every effort to accommodate our guests. Courses that require registration fill up very quickly so please register early to avoid disappointment. If the class is full, we will put you on a waiting list and notify you when the class is repeated. Thank you.
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PREREGISTRATION IS
REQUESTED FOR MOST PROGRAMS. Find us at 23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT 06247 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call: 860-455-9534 Email: Deep.Goodwin@ct.gov |
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PROGRAM SURVEY
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PROGRAM SURVEY
CHECK YOURSELF FOR TICKS AFTER ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
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GEOCACHING
If you love mixing technology and the outdoors, geocaching may be the perfect activity for you. It involves searching for hidden objects in the landscape with coordinates and clues. Goodwin State Forest is home to a few geocaches. Try and find the secret treasure! Go to https://coord.info/GC19ZHE |
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Have you heard about our Master Naturalist led Meetup Group?
The group is for anyone interested in learning more about Connecticut state parks and forests and are led by Master Naturalists who trained at the Goodwin Conservation Center. All details are found on the Meetup site. |
Joshua's Trust
and the
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
present their winter seminar series: Regional Climate Change.
What can you do locally to help address climate change?
March 8
All lectures are on Sunday and begin at 2:00 pm.
Presentations will be in the Biophysics Auditorium on the UConn-Storrs Campus.
Click here for more details.
and the
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
present their winter seminar series: Regional Climate Change.
What can you do locally to help address climate change?
March 8
All lectures are on Sunday and begin at 2:00 pm.
Presentations will be in the Biophysics Auditorium on the UConn-Storrs Campus.
Click here for more details.
Relaxed Ramble
Thursday, February 20th
11:00am-1:00pm
Join Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on forest
trails. All are welcome. Hiking sticks are available to borrow.
Come Walk Among the Stars
Friday, February 28th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for a night devoted to the stars and constellations of the winter sky as Ralph
Yulo returns to Goodwin. First, we will learn some basic astronomy inside and get
oriented to the night sky, then head outside to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the
starry sky.
Dr. Ralph J. Yulo Jr. is a Professor of Science Education emeritus at Eastern
Connecticut State University and an avid star gazer. Note: This is a repeat program from
last year. If you have attended a summer stargazing program, please feel free to arrive 30
minutes after starting time as the beginning of the summer and winter lessons are similar.
Relaxed Ramble
Wednesday, March 4th
and
Thursday, March 19th
11:00am-1:00pm
Join Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on forest
trails. All are welcome. Hiking sticks are available to borrow.
Long Distance Hike
Saturday, March 21st
10:00am-1:00pm
Enjoy the company of fellow hikers and get some great outdoor exercise. Each
hike will be around 3 hours and 5-6 miles on our trails. To join us meet in our
main parking lot at 23 Potter Road.
Game of Logging Certified Training: Chainsaw Training for the Novice and Amateur
Saturday, March 28th
8:00am-4:00pm
Registration Fee: $100/person FGF and CFPA members, $120/person nonmembers
RSVP Required
This program is designed for novice or amateur chainsaw users who wish toimprove their skills and to operate their saw safely. This is a "hands-on" course.
Students bring their own saws and safety gear, practice the skills taught and havethe opportunity to fell trees under the guidance of a professional instructor. Topics covered include: personal protective equipment, routine saw maintenance, chain sharpening, notching and boring techniques, safe felling practices, using wedges, limbing, and handling difficult trees. Instructor Bill Girard of Girard Custom Cut Hardwoods is a Certified Instructor for the world-renowned "Game of Logging" chainsaw training program. He has been a full-time logger for over 30 years, and owns and operates a variety of logging equipment. Detailed instructions and directions to the class site will be sent as part of a confirmation e-mail message when payment and registration are received. Registration required. Space is limited. Registration form and payment must be received by 3/21/2020. Contact Beth Bernard for registration form and information.
Wednesday, March 4th
and
Thursday, March 19th
11:00am-1:00pm
Join Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on forest
trails. All are welcome. Hiking sticks are available to borrow.
Long Distance Hike
Saturday, March 21st
10:00am-1:00pm
Enjoy the company of fellow hikers and get some great outdoor exercise. Each
hike will be around 3 hours and 5-6 miles on our trails. To join us meet in our
main parking lot at 23 Potter Road.
Game of Logging Certified Training: Chainsaw Training for the Novice and Amateur
Saturday, March 28th
8:00am-4:00pm
Registration Fee: $100/person FGF and CFPA members, $120/person nonmembers
RSVP Required
This program is designed for novice or amateur chainsaw users who wish toimprove their skills and to operate their saw safely. This is a "hands-on" course.
Students bring their own saws and safety gear, practice the skills taught and havethe opportunity to fell trees under the guidance of a professional instructor. Topics covered include: personal protective equipment, routine saw maintenance, chain sharpening, notching and boring techniques, safe felling practices, using wedges, limbing, and handling difficult trees. Instructor Bill Girard of Girard Custom Cut Hardwoods is a Certified Instructor for the world-renowned "Game of Logging" chainsaw training program. He has been a full-time logger for over 30 years, and owns and operates a variety of logging equipment. Detailed instructions and directions to the class site will be sent as part of a confirmation e-mail message when payment and registration are received. Registration required. Space is limited. Registration form and payment must be received by 3/21/2020. Contact Beth Bernard for registration form and information.
TRAIL CLOSURES
Due to considerable tree mortality (gypsy moth, drought, 2-lined chestnut borer, and other issues), the trail sections marked in black below will be closed until further notice.
IT IS UNSAFE TO BE IN THESE AREAS.
Tree removal has begun in order to make the trails safe to pass.
If you need more information, please contact Matthew Quinn
Clicking on the map will open in a new window.
Due to considerable tree mortality (gypsy moth, drought, 2-lined chestnut borer, and other issues), the trail sections marked in black below will be closed until further notice.
IT IS UNSAFE TO BE IN THESE AREAS.
Tree removal has begun in order to make the trails safe to pass.
If you need more information, please contact Matthew Quinn
Clicking on the map will open in a new window.
Give back to Goodwin and 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, etc. etc.
Teaching experience helps but is not required. For more information, contact Beth Bernard.
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, etc. etc.
Teaching experience helps but is not required. For more information, contact Beth Bernard.
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