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. |
Long Distance Hike
Saturday, January 18
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.deep.goodwin@ct.gov
Relaxed Ramble
Thursday, January 23
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.
Introduction to Ice Fishing
Wednesday, January 29
6:00 – 8:00pm
RSVP Required
Don’t let the winter doldrums keep you cooped up inside – Ice Fishing is a great
way to spend time outdoors with family and friends, while getting some fresh air
and exercise!
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection - Connecticut Aquatic
Resources Education (CARE) program is offering FREE ice fishing classes.
The CARE programs introductory ice fishing classes are held around the state and
will teach you everything you need to know to start ice fishing.
Topics discussed include
how to dress for the cold, ice safety, ice fishing equipment, what baits to
use, what fish you will catch, how to drill a hole in the ice and use a tip-up and jig
rod, and much more!
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?
January 12
February 9
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?
January 12
February 9
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.
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
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:
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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