Summer 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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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. |
Mellow Monday Ride
Monday, August 19
Monday August 26
6:00pmThe MMR is a perfect easy paced ride designed as a recovery ride for weekend warriors or those that like a slower paced ride. Novice riders always welcome! Always a No Drop (no one is left behind) and route/distance to fit the groups.
sponsored by Quiet Corner NEMBA (New England Mountain Biking Association)
for more information about NEMBA and biking opportunities click here
Monday, August 19
Monday August 26
6:00pmThe MMR is a perfect easy paced ride designed as a recovery ride for weekend warriors or those that like a slower paced ride. Novice riders always welcome! Always a No Drop (no one is left behind) and route/distance to fit the groups.
sponsored by Quiet Corner NEMBA (New England Mountain Biking Association)
for more information about NEMBA and biking opportunities click here
Mushroom ID for Beginners: Summer Fungi
Saturday, August 24th
10:00am-12:00pm
RSVP required. Free for members of the Friends of Goodwin Forest and CFPA, $5 for non-members.
What are those weird things that pop up in the woods after the rain? Are you
mystified by wild mushrooms? Curious? Scared? Or do they make you hungry?
Join the 3 foragers, a foraging family who hunt, photograph, identify, and love to
eat the fungi in New England, for a discussion and walk. We’ll dispel common
myths, learn how to safely identify mushrooms with visual clues and guidebooks,
and discuss the cooking and eating of wild mushrooms.
Saturday, August 24th
10:00am-12:00pm
RSVP required. Free for members of the Friends of Goodwin Forest and CFPA, $5 for non-members.
What are those weird things that pop up in the woods after the rain? Are you
mystified by wild mushrooms? Curious? Scared? Or do they make you hungry?
Join the 3 foragers, a foraging family who hunt, photograph, identify, and love to
eat the fungi in New England, for a discussion and walk. We’ll dispel common
myths, learn how to safely identify mushrooms with visual clues and guidebooks,
and discuss the cooking and eating of wild mushrooms.
Nature Writing Workshop
Saturday, August 24th
1:00-3:00pm
Designed for those who want to explore the creative connections between nature
and writing. We’ll read some short texts that capture natural phenomena
wonderfully. Then we’ll take a guided forest walk with writing prompts, stopping
frequently to note our observations. We’ll have some private writing time to shape
these notes, and we’ll conclude with time for anyone who wishes to share their
work aloud with the group. Bring a notebook and writing tool that you can carry
comfortably and make notes with as we walk. Ideal for high school students
through seniors.
About the facilitator: V. Penelope Pelizzon's books include Whose Flesh Is Flame,
Whose Bone Is Time (Waywiser, 2014) and Nostos (Ohio University Press, 2000),
which won the Poetry Society of America’s Norma Farber First Book Award.
Saturday, August 24th
1:00-3:00pm
Designed for those who want to explore the creative connections between nature
and writing. We’ll read some short texts that capture natural phenomena
wonderfully. Then we’ll take a guided forest walk with writing prompts, stopping
frequently to note our observations. We’ll have some private writing time to shape
these notes, and we’ll conclude with time for anyone who wishes to share their
work aloud with the group. Bring a notebook and writing tool that you can carry
comfortably and make notes with as we walk. Ideal for high school students
through seniors.
About the facilitator: V. Penelope Pelizzon's books include Whose Flesh Is Flame,
Whose Bone Is Time (Waywiser, 2014) and Nostos (Ohio University Press, 2000),
which won the Poetry Society of America’s Norma Farber First Book Award.
Trail Running Club
Wednesday, August 28th
6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by
those who attend.
Wednesday, August 28th
6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by
those who attend.
Long Distance Hike
Saturday, August 31st
11:00am-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.
Saturday, August 31st
11:00am-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.
Relaxed Ramble
Wednesday, September 4th 11:00am-1:00pm
Thursday, September 19th 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.
Wednesday, September 4th 11:00am-1:00pm
Thursday, September 19th 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.
Nature Writing Workshop
Saturday, September 7th
1:00-3:00pm
Designed for those who want to explore the creative connections between nature and writing. We’ll read some short texts that capture natural phenomena wonderfully. Then we’ll take a guided forest walk with writing prompts, stopping frequently to note our observations. We’ll have some private writing time to shape these notes, and we’ll conclude with time for anyone who wishes to share their work aloud with the group. Bring a notebook and writing tool that you can carry comfortably and make notes with as we walk. Ideal for high school students and adults.
About the facilitator: V. Penelope Pelizzon's books include Whose Flesh Is Flame, Whose Bone Is Time (Waywiser, 2014) and Nostos (Ohio University Press, 2000), which won the Poetry Society of America’s Norma Farber First Book Award.
Saturday, September 7th
1:00-3:00pm
Designed for those who want to explore the creative connections between nature and writing. We’ll read some short texts that capture natural phenomena wonderfully. Then we’ll take a guided forest walk with writing prompts, stopping frequently to note our observations. We’ll have some private writing time to shape these notes, and we’ll conclude with time for anyone who wishes to share their work aloud with the group. Bring a notebook and writing tool that you can carry comfortably and make notes with as we walk. Ideal for high school students and adults.
About the facilitator: V. Penelope Pelizzon's books include Whose Flesh Is Flame, Whose Bone Is Time (Waywiser, 2014) and Nostos (Ohio University Press, 2000), which won the Poetry Society of America’s Norma Farber First Book Award.
Full Moon Night Hike and Campfire
Friday, August 13th
8:00-10:00pm
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, August 13th
8:00-10:00pm
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.
How Opossums (and Friends) Survive the Winter
Saturday, September 14th
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Meet a live opossum Ambassador, Lavender, from Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue! Join us in learning more about opossums and other Connecticut wildlife, especially how they prepare for winter! Retired educators Pam and Bill Lefferts will also discuss opossums and how they benefit us. Pam and Bill own and operate Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue and are licensed Connecticut wildlife rehabilitators who focus on rehabilitating opossums.
Saturday, September 14th
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Meet a live opossum Ambassador, Lavender, from Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue! Join us in learning more about opossums and other Connecticut wildlife, especially how they prepare for winter! Retired educators Pam and Bill Lefferts will also discuss opossums and how they benefit us. Pam and Bill own and operate Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue and are licensed Connecticut wildlife rehabilitators who focus on rehabilitating opossums.
Discover Outdoor Connecticut at Hammonasset Beach State Park
Sunday, September 15th
10:00 – 4:00 pm
Join the Goodwin Naturalist at Hammonasset Beach State Park for a FREE, fun-filled day exploring Connecticut's fish and wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions, with live animals, demonstrations, fish casting, fly tying, archery, kid's activities, outdoor skills, a photo contest, and more. Bring a picnic lunch (concessionaire also on site) and stay for a few hours or the whole day! Schedule of events
Sunday, September 15th
10:00 – 4:00 pm
Join the Goodwin Naturalist at Hammonasset Beach State Park for a FREE, fun-filled day exploring Connecticut's fish and wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions, with live animals, demonstrations, fish casting, fly tying, archery, kid's activities, outdoor skills, a photo contest, and more. Bring a picnic lunch (concessionaire also on site) and stay for a few hours or the whole day! Schedule of events
The Long Journeys Home: The Repatriation of Henry Opukaha’ia and Albert Afraid of Hawk
Tuesday, September 17th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Nick Bellantoni is Emeritus State Archaeologist at UConn, who will be discussing his new book. The book tells the story of the return of two Native men who died in Connecticut during the 19th-century, and two descendant women that had spiritual visitations regarding their ancestor who wished to come home. As state archaeologist, Bellantoni had the responsibility to disinter their remains and conduct forensic analysis to identify them and prepare them for their journeys to Hawaii and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Tuesday, September 17th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Nick Bellantoni is Emeritus State Archaeologist at UConn, who will be discussing his new book. The book tells the story of the return of two Native men who died in Connecticut during the 19th-century, and two descendant women that had spiritual visitations regarding their ancestor who wished to come home. As state archaeologist, Bellantoni had the responsibility to disinter their remains and conduct forensic analysis to identify them and prepare them for their journeys to Hawaii and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Fall Migration Bird Walk
Saturday, September 21st
8:00 – 10:00 am
The fall bird migration is known for being a challenge for birders, but it can also bring some really neat sightings! Join Goodwin Naturalist, Lena Ives, on the trail to see which birds are traveling through Goodwin during the fall migration. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours.
Saturday, September 21st
8:00 – 10:00 am
The fall bird migration is known for being a challenge for birders, but it can also bring some really neat sightings! Join Goodwin Naturalist, Lena Ives, on the trail to see which birds are traveling through Goodwin during the fall migration. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours.
Family Woods Walk
Saturday, September 21st
1:00-2:30pm
Join Goodwin Naturalist, Lena Ives, 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, September 21st
1:00-2:30pm
Join Goodwin Naturalist, Lena Ives, 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.
Trail Running Club
Wednesday, September 11th
September 25th
6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by those who attend.
Wednesday, September 11th
September 25th
6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for a relaxed run on Goodwin trails! The route and pace will be chosen by those who attend.
Long Distance Hike
Thursday, September 12th
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.
Thursday, September 12th
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.
Autumn Sky Star Gazing
Friday, September 27th
7:00pm-9:00pm
Join us for a night devoted to the stars and constellations of the autumn sky. First indoors, we will learn some basic astronomy and orient to the night sky, then head outside to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the starry sky.
For those who attended the Winter Sky program, feel free to come at 7:30pm as the PowerPoint presentation is similar to the winter session.
Dr. Ralph J. Yulo Jr. is a Professor of Science Education emeritus at Eastern Connecticut State University and a local astronomy expert.
Friday, September 27th
7:00pm-9:00pm
Join us for a night devoted to the stars and constellations of the autumn sky. First indoors, we will learn some basic astronomy and orient to the night sky, then head outside to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the starry sky.
For those who attended the Winter Sky program, feel free to come at 7:30pm as the PowerPoint presentation is similar to the winter session.
Dr. Ralph J. Yulo Jr. is a Professor of Science Education emeritus at Eastern Connecticut State University and a local astronomy expert.
Autumn Plant and Fungi Foraging
Saturday, September 28th
10:00am-12:00pm
RSVP required. Free for members of the Friends of Goodwin Forest and CFPA, $5 for non-members.
Autumn is a time of bounty and harvest for woodland creatures and foragers alike: nuts are falling to the forest floor, fruits are ripening and scenting the crisp fall air, roots and tubers are thickening up in anticipation of sustaining the plants through the tough winter, and edible fungi can be found in astounding amounts. Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wild foods of autumn, from acorns through minty wintergreen leaves, including honey mushrooms and maitake.
Join The 3 Foragers as they teach the edible plants and fungi of autumn with their original photos and recipe ideas in an educational slideshow and walk outside.
Saturday, September 28th
10:00am-12:00pm
RSVP required. Free for members of the Friends of Goodwin Forest and CFPA, $5 for non-members.
Autumn is a time of bounty and harvest for woodland creatures and foragers alike: nuts are falling to the forest floor, fruits are ripening and scenting the crisp fall air, roots and tubers are thickening up in anticipation of sustaining the plants through the tough winter, and edible fungi can be found in astounding amounts. Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wild foods of autumn, from acorns through minty wintergreen leaves, including honey mushrooms and maitake.
Join The 3 Foragers as they teach the edible plants and fungi of autumn with their original photos and recipe ideas in an educational slideshow and walk outside.
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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