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.
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: PLEASE CALL 860-455-9534 |
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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. |
Goodwin Homeschool Series: Animal Tracking Wednesday,
October 17th
10:00am-12:00pm
Space is limited. Registration and fees are required.
Who left those tracks and what story do they tell? We will see samples of tracks, make a personal guide sheet, cast a track to take home, and then go looking for evidence of who has been on the Goodwin trail Children must be accompanied by an adult for this program. For more information and to register go to Homeschool.
October 17th
10:00am-12:00pm
Space is limited. Registration and fees are required.
Who left those tracks and what story do they tell? We will see samples of tracks, make a personal guide sheet, cast a track to take home, and then go looking for evidence of who has been on the Goodwin trail Children must be accompanied by an adult for this program. For more information and to register go to Homeschool.
Senior Walk
Wednesday, October 17th
11:00am-1:00pm
Senior Walk
Thursday, October 18th
1:00pm-3:00pm
Join Goodwin Naturalist Lena Ives and Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on a forest trail. This is a great opportunity to get outside, learn something new and maybe even meet a few new friends. Our senior walks are very popular, and not just for seniors! All are welcome. Hiking sticks are available to borrow.
Wednesday, October 17th
11:00am-1:00pm
Senior Walk
Thursday, October 18th
1:00pm-3:00pm
Join Goodwin Naturalist Lena Ives and Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on a forest trail. This is a great opportunity to get outside, learn something new and maybe even meet a few new friends. Our senior walks are very popular, and not just for seniors! All are welcome. Hiking sticks are available to borrow.
A Walktober Event: Autumn Wild Plant and Fungi Foraging with The 3 Foragers
Saturday, October 20th
10:00am-12:30am
The 3 Foragers return for a Walktober Autumn Foraging event. 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 to minty wintergreen leaves, including golden honey mushrooms and maitake, the “dancing mushroom”. The 3 Foragers are a family from southeastern Connecticut who have been identifying, photographing, and cooking with the edible plants and fungi of New England for more than 10 years. Their blog, Facebook page, and newly published book all focus on family-friendly, environmentally sustainable harvest of both our native and invasive species of plants, and ways to incorporate these foods into your diet with original recipes
Saturday, October 20th
10:00am-12:30am
The 3 Foragers return for a Walktober Autumn Foraging event. 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 to minty wintergreen leaves, including golden honey mushrooms and maitake, the “dancing mushroom”. The 3 Foragers are a family from southeastern Connecticut who have been identifying, photographing, and cooking with the edible plants and fungi of New England for more than 10 years. Their blog, Facebook page, and newly published book all focus on family-friendly, environmentally sustainable harvest of both our native and invasive species of plants, and ways to incorporate these foods into your diet with original recipes
Game of Logging Certified Training: Chainsaw Training for the Novice and Amateur
Saturday, October 20th 8:00am-3:30pm
Registration required, space is limited
$100/person FGF and CFPA members, $120/person non-members
Registration form and payment must be received by 10/10/18. This program is designed for novice or amateur chainsaw users who wish to improve their skills and to operate their saw safely. This is a "hands-on" course. Students bring their own saws and safety gear, practice the skills taught and have the opportunity to fell trees under the guidance of a professional instructor. Topics covered include: personal protective equipment, routine saw maintenance, chain sharpening, notching and boring techniques, safe felling practices, using wedges, limbing, and handling difficult trees. Instructor Bill Girard of Girard Custom Cut Hardwoods is a Certified Instructor for the world-renowned "Game of Logging" chainsaw training program. He has been a full-time logger for over 30 years, and owns and operates a variety of logging equipment. Detailed instructions and directions to the class site will be sent as part of a confirmation e-mail message when payment and registration are received. Contact Lena Ives for registration form and information.
Saturday, October 20th 8:00am-3:30pm
Registration required, space is limited
$100/person FGF and CFPA members, $120/person non-members
Registration form and payment must be received by 10/10/18. This program is designed for novice or amateur chainsaw users who wish to improve their skills and to operate their saw safely. This is a "hands-on" course. Students bring their own saws and safety gear, practice the skills taught and have the opportunity to fell trees under the guidance of a professional instructor. Topics covered include: personal protective equipment, routine saw maintenance, chain sharpening, notching and boring techniques, safe felling practices, using wedges, limbing, and handling difficult trees. Instructor Bill Girard of Girard Custom Cut Hardwoods is a Certified Instructor for the world-renowned "Game of Logging" chainsaw training program. He has been a full-time logger for over 30 years, and owns and operates a variety of logging equipment. Detailed instructions and directions to the class site will be sent as part of a confirmation e-mail message when payment and registration are received. Contact Lena Ives for registration form and information.
Full Moon Night Hike
Wednesday, October 24th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Let the Harvest Moon guide your path at twilight as you take a night time hike at Goodwin State Forest. Goodwin Naturalist Lena Ives will be taking you on a moonlit journey through the forest to bear witness to the changes in nature from day to dusk. Bring a headlamp or flashlight if desired, they are not necessary. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Program will be followed by a campfire and s’mores.
Wednesday, October 24th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Let the Harvest Moon guide your path at twilight as you take a night time hike at Goodwin State Forest. Goodwin Naturalist Lena Ives will be taking you on a moonlit journey through the forest to bear witness to the changes in nature from day to dusk. Bring a headlamp or flashlight if desired, they are not necessary. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Program will be followed by a campfire and s’mores.
Full Moon Campfire
Wednesday, October 24th
8:00pm-9:00pm
Come sit around the fire and warm yourself after the nighttime hike. Join Goodwin Naturalist Lena Ives around the campfire. Sit and enjoy
Wednesday, October 24th
8:00pm-9:00pm
Come sit around the fire and warm yourself after the nighttime hike. Join Goodwin Naturalist Lena Ives around the campfire. Sit and enjoy
Long Distance Guided Hike
Sunday, October 28th
10:00am-1:00pm
Enjoy the company of fellow hikers and get some great outdoor exercise. Goodwin Guide June Powell is an active AMC hiker leader who has put her footprints around the world with AMC, Sierra Club, and has led many hikes throughout Connecticut. This hike will be approximately 5 miles in length.
Sunday, October 28th
10:00am-1:00pm
Enjoy the company of fellow hikers and get some great outdoor exercise. Goodwin Guide June Powell is an active AMC hiker leader who has put her footprints around the world with AMC, Sierra Club, and has led many hikes throughout Connecticut. This hike will be approximately 5 miles in length.
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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