Fall programming is provided to you by
the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,
in partnership with
Connecticut Forest & Park Association and
the Friends of Goodwin Forest.
the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,
in partnership with
Connecticut Forest & Park Association and
the Friends of Goodwin Forest.
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. |
Relaxed Ramble
Thursday, October 17th 1:00- 3:00pm
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, October 17th 1:00- 3:00pm
Join Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on forest trails. All are welcome. Hiking sticks are available to borrow.
Goodwin Scout Day
Saturday, October 19th
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Pre-registration required. $5 per scout per class.
Troops and Scouts in Lion, Tiger, Bears, Wolves, and Webelos are welcome to join us at Goodwin for a variety of programs that are outdoors-based and designed to help scouts earn select badges or belt loops. Contact deep.goodwin@ct.gov for more information.
Saturday, October 19th
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Pre-registration required. $5 per scout per class.
Troops and Scouts in Lion, Tiger, Bears, Wolves, and Webelos are welcome to join us at Goodwin for a variety of programs that are outdoors-based and designed to help scouts earn select badges or belt loops. Contact deep.goodwin@ct.gov for more information.
Trail Running Club
Wednesday, October 23rd
5:30-6:30 pm
Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by those who attend.
Wednesday, October 23rd
5:30-6:30 pm
Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by those who attend.
Family Woods Walk
Saturday, October 26th
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join Goodwin Naturalists on a slow ramble through our trails where stops sparked by curiosity are welcome and encouraged! Kids of all ages and all families are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, October 26th
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join Goodwin Naturalists on a slow ramble through our trails where stops sparked by curiosity are welcome and encouraged! Kids of all ages and all families are encouraged to attend.
Long Distance Hike
Wednesday, October 30th
10:00am-2:00pm
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.
Wednesday, October 30th
10:00am-2:00pm
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.
Friends of Goodwin Forest Meeting
Tuesday, November 12
Noon - 1:00 bring your lunch and socialize
1:00 - 3:00 pm meeting
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the discussion about programs, events, and issues that involve the Center.
Tuesday, November 12
Noon - 1:00 bring your lunch and socialize
1:00 - 3:00 pm meeting
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the discussion about programs, events, and issues that involve the Center.
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.
For announcements of upcoming events, subscribe to the Goodwin Conservation Center Listserv
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Send an email to listserv@list.ct.gov
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To subscribe to the Listserv:
Send an email to listserv@list.ct.gov
In the email, leave the subject line blank and in the body of the message type:
Subscribe DEP-Goodwin YourFirstName YourLastName