Summer programming is provided to you by
Connecticut Forest & Park Association, and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
in partnership with
The Friends of Goodwin Forest
Connecticut Forest & Park Association, and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
in partnership with
The Friends of Goodwin Forest
PREREGISTRATION IS
Currently required
FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
Find us at
23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT 06247
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call: 860-455-9534
Email: Deep.Goodwin@ct.gov
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
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call: 860-455-9534
Email: Deep.Goodwin@ct.gov
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.
We make every effort to accommodate our guests. Courses that require registration fill up very quickly so please register early to avoid disappointment. (If your plans change, please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.). If the class is full, we will put you on a waiting list and notify you if a spot becomes available or when the class is repeated. Thank you.
Full Moon Hike
September 19th, 2021
8:00-9:30pm
Join me for a slow-paced moonlit night hike along the Yellow and Yellow-Red Trails on the eastern side of Pine Acres Pond. We’ll switch our flashlights off and walk by the light of the moon, while listening and looking for signs of nocturnal wildlife. This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles over fairly even terrain. Please wear appropriate footwear, as some areas may be rocky or muddy. Participants must bring their own headlamp or flashlight (though we hope we won’t be needing them!).
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Skulls and Bones
September 26th, 2021
1:00-3:00pm
Visiting Naturalist Cheri Collins from the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center will be leading this hands-on lesson on ID’ing the skulls and bones of native animals. Using her lessons and the tools we provide, you’ll learn how key out the skulls and bones at Goodwin, on the trail, and in your own collections. Have some bones at home that have you stumped? Bring them to the program and we’ll help you figure out what critter they belong to!
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
September 19th, 2021
8:00-9:30pm
Join me for a slow-paced moonlit night hike along the Yellow and Yellow-Red Trails on the eastern side of Pine Acres Pond. We’ll switch our flashlights off and walk by the light of the moon, while listening and looking for signs of nocturnal wildlife. This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles over fairly even terrain. Please wear appropriate footwear, as some areas may be rocky or muddy. Participants must bring their own headlamp or flashlight (though we hope we won’t be needing them!).
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Skulls and Bones
September 26th, 2021
1:00-3:00pm
Visiting Naturalist Cheri Collins from the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center will be leading this hands-on lesson on ID’ing the skulls and bones of native animals. Using her lessons and the tools we provide, you’ll learn how key out the skulls and bones at Goodwin, on the trail, and in your own collections. Have some bones at home that have you stumped? Bring them to the program and we’ll help you figure out what critter they belong to!
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Basics of Backyard Composting
October 9th, 2021
10:00am-11:00am
This free program, led by Caroleen Frey, will introduce us to methods of composting in our own backyards. Following a lecture and Q & A we will move to our new compost bin at Goodwin to talk about site preparation and building your own compost bins.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Walktober: Long-Distance Hike
October 10th, 2021
9:00am-12:00pm
This morning hike at Goodwin State Forest will begin at the pavilion and follow the Blue/White and Blue Trails around Pine Acres Pond. The hike will be roughly 6-miles over sporadically uneven terrain and walked at a moderate pace. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring water.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Walktober: Fall Wildlife Walk
October 16th, 2021
11:00am-12:00pm
Bring the family to Goodwin Conservation Center to learn about how wildlife in CT prepare for winter. We'll look for signs of change on our Forest Discovery Trail and use props to show how and why animals store food, change color, and head underground when winter arrives. All ages are welcome.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Walktober: Full Moon Hike
October 20th, 2021
8:00pm-9:30pm
Enjoy the sights and sounds of a moonlit evening at Goodwin State Forest. This hike will follow the Yellow Trail and loop back along the Yellow-Red Trail, comprising about 1.5 miles. Although we'll be using the moon as our primary light source, please bring a flashlight or headlamp for darker areas. Close toed shoes are recommended, due to limited vision and rocks/roots on the trail.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Autumn Tree ID
October 24th, 2021
10:00am-12:00pm
What tree is this? Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an introduction to the clues that will help you to answer that question next time you are on the trails. We will focus on branching, leaves, and bark for this program. First, we will meet at the pavilion for a brief presentation. Then a walk to explore trees on the Goodwin trails will follow.
October 9th, 2021
10:00am-11:00am
This free program, led by Caroleen Frey, will introduce us to methods of composting in our own backyards. Following a lecture and Q & A we will move to our new compost bin at Goodwin to talk about site preparation and building your own compost bins.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Walktober: Long-Distance Hike
October 10th, 2021
9:00am-12:00pm
This morning hike at Goodwin State Forest will begin at the pavilion and follow the Blue/White and Blue Trails around Pine Acres Pond. The hike will be roughly 6-miles over sporadically uneven terrain and walked at a moderate pace. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring water.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Walktober: Fall Wildlife Walk
October 16th, 2021
11:00am-12:00pm
Bring the family to Goodwin Conservation Center to learn about how wildlife in CT prepare for winter. We'll look for signs of change on our Forest Discovery Trail and use props to show how and why animals store food, change color, and head underground when winter arrives. All ages are welcome.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Walktober: Full Moon Hike
October 20th, 2021
8:00pm-9:30pm
Enjoy the sights and sounds of a moonlit evening at Goodwin State Forest. This hike will follow the Yellow Trail and loop back along the Yellow-Red Trail, comprising about 1.5 miles. Although we'll be using the moon as our primary light source, please bring a flashlight or headlamp for darker areas. Close toed shoes are recommended, due to limited vision and rocks/roots on the trail.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Autumn Tree ID
October 24th, 2021
10:00am-12:00pm
What tree is this? Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an introduction to the clues that will help you to answer that question next time you are on the trails. We will focus on branching, leaves, and bark for this program. First, we will meet at the pavilion for a brief presentation. Then a walk to explore trees on the Goodwin trails will follow.
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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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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 CLOSURES
The portion of the Blue/Yellow Trail between Cannon Road and the Blue Trail is currently closed for safety purposes during a forest harvest which will remove standing dead hazard trees near the trail. Trees are being felled and logs moved with large machinery. It would be very dangerous to be in the area. Please use the Blue Trail as an alternate. The Blue Trail will remain open during the harvest and portions closed for only a few minutes at a time as trees are felled near it. Thank you.
For further information please contact
Forester Edward McGuire at Shenipsit State Forest Headquarters at 860-324-9475.
Due to considerable tree mortality (gypsy moth, drought, 2-lined chestnut borer, and other issues), the trail sections marked in black below will be closed until further notice.
IT IS UNSAFE TO BE IN THESE AREAS.
Tree removal has begun in order to make the trails safe to pass.
If you need more information, please contact Matthew Quinn
Clicking on the map will open in a new window.
The portion of the Blue/Yellow Trail between Cannon Road and the Blue Trail is currently closed for safety purposes during a forest harvest which will remove standing dead hazard trees near the trail. Trees are being felled and logs moved with large machinery. It would be very dangerous to be in the area. Please use the Blue Trail as an alternate. The Blue Trail will remain open during the harvest and portions closed for only a few minutes at a time as trees are felled near it. Thank you.
For further information please contact
Forester Edward McGuire at Shenipsit State Forest Headquarters at 860-324-9475.
Due to considerable tree mortality (gypsy moth, drought, 2-lined chestnut borer, and other issues), the trail sections marked in black below will be closed until further notice.
IT IS UNSAFE TO BE IN THESE AREAS.
Tree removal has begun in order to make the trails safe to pass.
If you need more information, please contact Matthew Quinn
Clicking on the map will open in a new window.
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