These events are jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Division of Parks, and Friends of Goodwin Forest.
The James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Center were gifts to the people of Connecticut from James L. Goodwin, one of America's first professional foresters and a long-time CFPA Board Member. The Center is jointly managed by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) and the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Division of Parks.
The James L. Goodwin Forest and Conservation Center were gifts to the people of Connecticut from James L. Goodwin, one of America's first professional foresters and a long-time CFPA Board Member. The Center is jointly managed by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) and the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Division of Parks.
PREREGISTRATION IS
Currently required
FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
Find us at
23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT 06247
Please note that our in-person programs have a limited capacity, and many fill up quickly.
Please register early and fill out the registration form individually for each person in your group.
If you need to cancel email Eoin Horning-Kane or call us at 860-455-9534 and leave a message.
If you DO NOT receive a confirmation email within one hour of registration please CHECK YOUR SPAM.
Several people have reported our emails going directly to their spam boxes.
Currently required
FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
Find us at
23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT 06247
Please note that our in-person programs have a limited capacity, and many fill up quickly.
Please register early and fill out the registration form individually for each person in your group.
If you need to cancel email Eoin Horning-Kane or call us at 860-455-9534 and leave a message.
If you DO NOT receive a confirmation email within one hour of registration please CHECK YOUR SPAM.
Several people have reported our emails going directly to their spam boxes.
Autumn Tree ID for Beginners
rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 15th
10am-12pm
Master Naturalist and fellow-tree-observer Lynn Kochiss thinks Autumn is the best time to examine trees! The leaves are still out, and the fall colors and fruit provide unique indicators for species. Add these clues to using bark, twigs, and buds, and you will feel like a tree expert. All are welcome—Adults, children and families. Inclement weather CANCELS. Please call if the program is in question. Maximum of 15 participants.
Reach out to adampdrouin@gmail.com with any questions.
Register: Autumn Tree ID for Beginners
Black Spruce Pond Hike Saturday,
September 30
9:00am-12:00pm
Join naturalist Adam Drouin for a five mile hike from the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center, along the blue trail, around Black Spruce Pond and back along the Airline Trail. The trails will be without much incline, the airline trail being completely flat. Hiking boots/shoes, water, and a snack are always recommended.
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Black Spruce Pond Hike
Brown Hill Marsh Night-Hike
8:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 6
Come out to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a cool, almost 3-mile night hike along trails leading to Brown Hill Marsh. Walking with a group at night is a great way to see the forest in a different light and meet other avid hikers, or beginners. Headlamp or flashlight, proper hiking footwear, and water are recommended. Maximum attendees 20.
Reach out to Adam Drouin or 8602073364 with any questions or concerns.
RSVP: Brown Hill Marsh Hike
Governor’s Island Hike Saturday
October 7
9:00am-11:30am
Celebrate Walk-tober at the Goodwin state forest with a little over a 3 mile hike from the conservation center, along the beautiful trails, to scenic Governor's Island. There is a lookout on the island which gives great views, so bring good hiking shoes, water and a snack!
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Governor’s Island Hike
All About Black Bears
1:00pm-2:15pm
Sunday, October 8
Join Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple as she talks about Black Bears, focusing on the natural history of Black Bears in Connecticut, an overview of their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. She also provides practical recommendations for optimum co-existence with our Black Bear population. Black Bear artifacts are shared with the audience.
Reach out to Adam Drouin or 8602073364 with any questions or concerns.
RSVP: All About Black Bears
College Student Hike
6:00pm-7:30pm
Sunday, October 8
Calling all college students, visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center in Hampton to meet other students on a leisurely guided hike through the State Forest. Up to 3.5 miles depending on the interest of those attending. Free stickers will be given out, maximum attendees 20. Reach out to Adam Drouin or 8602073364 with any questions or concerns.
RSVP: College Student Hike
Airline Trail Stroll Thursday
October 12
1:00pm-2:00pm
Celebrate walktober by visitng the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center! From there we will depart for a leisurely walk along the Airline Trail through the forest. The walk will be a maximum of 2 miles, but can be shorter.
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Airline Trail Stroll
Black Spruce Pond Night-Hike
8:00pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 13
Join Naturalist Adam Drouin on a 2.2-mile hike around Black Spruce Pond. We will be Meeting at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center before driving up to the trailhead. Proper hiking footwear, a headlamp or flashlight and water are recommended. Maximum attendees 20. RSVP: Black Spruce Pond Night-Hike
Invasive Earthworm Service Learning
5:00pm-6:00pm
Sunday, October 15
Calling all who care about the natural beauty of Goodwin State Forest! Help us collect harmful invasive worms that have taken up residence in the Richard D. Haley Wildlife Garden. Learn a little about them, their behavior, and possible control methods as well. All are welcome, collecting them is a fun and easy activity for all ages that also benefits the health of the forest.
RSVP: Invasive Worm Collection
Pine Acres Pond Loop
Saturday October 28
9:00am-12:00pm
To celebrate Walk-tober, visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center! From there, we will
depart on the almost 4 mile hike which will loop around Pine Acres Pond, pass Governors Island
outlook, and return on over a mile of the Airline Trail.
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Pine Acres Pond Loop
Orchard Hill Hike Saturday
November 4
9:00am-11:30am
Come down to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for the scenic Orchard Hill Overlook Hike, led by Adam Drouin. Meeting in front of the Goodwin Conservation Center. The hike itself is around 3 miles, with the possibility to leave earlier during. The trails are beautiful with some incline to conquer.
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Orchard Hill Hike
rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 15th
10am-12pm
Master Naturalist and fellow-tree-observer Lynn Kochiss thinks Autumn is the best time to examine trees! The leaves are still out, and the fall colors and fruit provide unique indicators for species. Add these clues to using bark, twigs, and buds, and you will feel like a tree expert. All are welcome—Adults, children and families. Inclement weather CANCELS. Please call if the program is in question. Maximum of 15 participants.
Reach out to adampdrouin@gmail.com with any questions.
Register: Autumn Tree ID for Beginners
Black Spruce Pond Hike Saturday,
September 30
9:00am-12:00pm
Join naturalist Adam Drouin for a five mile hike from the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center, along the blue trail, around Black Spruce Pond and back along the Airline Trail. The trails will be without much incline, the airline trail being completely flat. Hiking boots/shoes, water, and a snack are always recommended.
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Black Spruce Pond Hike
Brown Hill Marsh Night-Hike
8:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 6
Come out to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a cool, almost 3-mile night hike along trails leading to Brown Hill Marsh. Walking with a group at night is a great way to see the forest in a different light and meet other avid hikers, or beginners. Headlamp or flashlight, proper hiking footwear, and water are recommended. Maximum attendees 20.
Reach out to Adam Drouin or 8602073364 with any questions or concerns.
RSVP: Brown Hill Marsh Hike
Governor’s Island Hike Saturday
October 7
9:00am-11:30am
Celebrate Walk-tober at the Goodwin state forest with a little over a 3 mile hike from the conservation center, along the beautiful trails, to scenic Governor's Island. There is a lookout on the island which gives great views, so bring good hiking shoes, water and a snack!
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Governor’s Island Hike
All About Black Bears
1:00pm-2:15pm
Sunday, October 8
Join Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple as she talks about Black Bears, focusing on the natural history of Black Bears in Connecticut, an overview of their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. She also provides practical recommendations for optimum co-existence with our Black Bear population. Black Bear artifacts are shared with the audience.
Reach out to Adam Drouin or 8602073364 with any questions or concerns.
RSVP: All About Black Bears
College Student Hike
6:00pm-7:30pm
Sunday, October 8
Calling all college students, visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center in Hampton to meet other students on a leisurely guided hike through the State Forest. Up to 3.5 miles depending on the interest of those attending. Free stickers will be given out, maximum attendees 20. Reach out to Adam Drouin or 8602073364 with any questions or concerns.
RSVP: College Student Hike
Airline Trail Stroll Thursday
October 12
1:00pm-2:00pm
Celebrate walktober by visitng the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center! From there we will depart for a leisurely walk along the Airline Trail through the forest. The walk will be a maximum of 2 miles, but can be shorter.
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Airline Trail Stroll
Black Spruce Pond Night-Hike
8:00pm-9:30pm
Friday, October 13
Join Naturalist Adam Drouin on a 2.2-mile hike around Black Spruce Pond. We will be Meeting at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center before driving up to the trailhead. Proper hiking footwear, a headlamp or flashlight and water are recommended. Maximum attendees 20. RSVP: Black Spruce Pond Night-Hike
Invasive Earthworm Service Learning
5:00pm-6:00pm
Sunday, October 15
Calling all who care about the natural beauty of Goodwin State Forest! Help us collect harmful invasive worms that have taken up residence in the Richard D. Haley Wildlife Garden. Learn a little about them, their behavior, and possible control methods as well. All are welcome, collecting them is a fun and easy activity for all ages that also benefits the health of the forest.
RSVP: Invasive Worm Collection
Pine Acres Pond Loop
Saturday October 28
9:00am-12:00pm
To celebrate Walk-tober, visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center! From there, we will
depart on the almost 4 mile hike which will loop around Pine Acres Pond, pass Governors Island
outlook, and return on over a mile of the Airline Trail.
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Pine Acres Pond Loop
Orchard Hill Hike Saturday
November 4
9:00am-11:30am
Come down to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for the scenic Orchard Hill Overlook Hike, led by Adam Drouin. Meeting in front of the Goodwin Conservation Center. The hike itself is around 3 miles, with the possibility to leave earlier during. The trails are beautiful with some incline to conquer.
Reach out to Adam Drouin with any questions!
RSVP: Orchard Hill Hike
Have you attended programs at the Goodwin Conservation Center?
We'd love your feedback so we can improve our logistics and content.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call: 860-455-9534
Email: Deep.Goodwin@ct.gov
We'd love your feedback so we can improve our logistics and content.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call: 860-455-9534
Email: Deep.Goodwin@ct.gov
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Donations make a difference. Through your support, we've been able to extend programs through the winter and sponsor special guests.
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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. |
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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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