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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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. |
Trail Running Club
Wednesday, December 11th
4:00-5:00 pm
Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by those who attend.
Wednesday, December 11th
4:00-5:00 pm
Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by those who attend.
Woods Forum: The Future of Connecticut’s Forests
Thursday, December 12th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Co-hosted by Connecticut Forest & Park Association, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection and Eastern Connecticut Forest
Landowners Association.
Are you a woodland owner? Get together with other woodland owners and natural resource professionals to discuss the future of our Connecticut forests. Andrea Urbano, a Service Forester with CT DEEP, will discuss what changes we can expect to see in Connecticut’s forests as a result of climate change, and how these changes interact with other threats to our forests. We will also discuss what we can do to help create resilient forests through the upcoming changes. Bring your questions and concerns about your woodland. Resources for further action will be provided, including information on cost-sharing opportunities for land management practices. Time for snacks and networking will round out the evening.
Thursday, December 12th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Co-hosted by Connecticut Forest & Park Association, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection and Eastern Connecticut Forest
Landowners Association.
Are you a woodland owner? Get together with other woodland owners and natural resource professionals to discuss the future of our Connecticut forests. Andrea Urbano, a Service Forester with CT DEEP, will discuss what changes we can expect to see in Connecticut’s forests as a result of climate change, and how these changes interact with other threats to our forests. We will also discuss what we can do to help create resilient forests through the upcoming changes. Bring your questions and concerns about your woodland. Resources for further action will be provided, including information on cost-sharing opportunities for land management practices. Time for snacks and networking will round out the evening.
Mostly Full Moon Night Hike and Campfire
Friday, December 13th
6:00 - 8:00pm
Come experience the forest at dusk and let the full moon guide your path as you take a night hike at Goodwin State Forest. Please dress appropriately for the
weather. Program will be followed by a campfire and s’mores. Inclement weather cancels.
Friday, December 13th
6:00 - 8:00pm
Come experience the forest at dusk and let the full moon guide your path as you take a night hike at Goodwin State Forest. Please dress appropriately for the
weather. Program will be followed by a campfire and s’mores. Inclement weather cancels.
Relaxed Ramble
Thursday, December 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.
Thursday, December 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, December 28th
9:00am-12:00pm
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.
Saturday, December 28th
9:00am-12:00pm
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.
Nature Crafts: Birdseed Ornaments
Saturday, December 28th
2:00pm-3:00pm
We often talk about the hibernating mammals deep under the snow in the winter time, but what about the feathery critters we see outside our windows every day? Birds do not hibernate and thus need to find food every day to survive—let’s help them out! For both kids and adults, families welcome. Recommended for children ages 4 and up.
Saturday, December 28th
2:00pm-3:00pm
We often talk about the hibernating mammals deep under the snow in the winter time, but what about the feathery critters we see outside our windows every day? Birds do not hibernate and thus need to find food every day to survive—let’s help them out! For both kids and adults, families welcome. Recommended for children ages 4 and up.
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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