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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.
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: 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. |
Senior Walk
Wednesday, December 12th
11:00am-1:00pm
Senior Walk
Thursday, December 13th
1:00am-3:00pm
Join Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on a forest trails. 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, December 12th
11:00am-1:00pm
Senior Walk
Thursday, December 13th
1:00am-3:00pm
Join Goodwin Guide Jack Griffin on an easy to moderate walk taken on a forest trails. 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.
Winter Fairy Homes
Saturday, December 15th
10:00am-11:30pm
Here at Goodwin we have a magical trail full of homes for fairies made from materials from our forest. Come contribute to our fairy community or create your own by creating your own fairy home that will help our fairies stay warm this winter! All necessary materials will be provided, but feel free to bring a special (NATURAL) treasure from your own forest to add to your fairy home! Suggested ages are 4-12, but all are welcome!
Saturday, December 15th
10:00am-11:30pm
Here at Goodwin we have a magical trail full of homes for fairies made from materials from our forest. Come contribute to our fairy community or create your own by creating your own fairy home that will help our fairies stay warm this winter! All necessary materials will be provided, but feel free to bring a special (NATURAL) treasure from your own forest to add to your fairy home! Suggested ages are 4-12, but all are welcome!
Long Distance Guided Hike
Saturday, December 15th
cancelled due to weather forecast
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 about 5 miles around Brown Hill Marsh and to Governors Island.
Saturday, December 15th
cancelled due to weather forecast
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 about 5 miles around Brown Hill Marsh and to Governors Island.
Alive in Winter
Friday, December 28th
10:00am-11:30am
Come explore our ever active winter forest! Although some species hibernate, there are many that thrive in the snow and freezing temperatures. Goodwin Naturalist, Lena, will guide the exploration of the common species that are active in winter. Then, we will head out to our frosted trails to make observations of our own! This program is geared for grade school ages, but all are welcome!
Friday, December 28th
10:00am-11:30am
Come explore our ever active winter forest! Although some species hibernate, there are many that thrive in the snow and freezing temperatures. Goodwin Naturalist, Lena, will guide the exploration of the common species that are active in winter. Then, we will head out to our frosted trails to make observations of our own! This program is geared for grade school ages, but all are welcome!
Nature Crafts: Birdseed Ornaments
Thursday, December 27th
1:00pm-2:00pm
We often talk about the hibernating mammals deep under the snow in the winter time, but what about the feathery critters we see outside our windows every day? Birds do not hibernate and thus need to find food every day to survive—let’s help them out! For both kids and adults, families welcome. Recommended for children ages 4 and up
Thursday, December 27th
1:00pm-2:00pm
We often talk about the hibernating mammals deep under the snow in the winter time, but what about the feathery critters we see outside our windows every day? Birds do not hibernate and thus need to find food every day to survive—let’s help them out! For both kids and adults, families welcome. Recommended for children ages 4 and up
New Moon New Year Night Hike
Saturday, December 29th
7:00pm-8:00pm
While most of our night hikes are during a full moon, take this opportunity to experience Goodwin State Forest during a new moon. Goodwin Naturalist Lena Ives will be taking you on a journey through the forest to bear witness to the changes in nature from day to dusk. Bring a headlamp or flashlight if desired. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Program will be followed by a campfire and s’mores. Inclement weather cancels.
New Moon New Year Campfire
Saturday, December 29th
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 some s’mores before ending the evening. Inclement weather cancels.
Saturday, December 29th
7:00pm-8:00pm
While most of our night hikes are during a full moon, take this opportunity to experience Goodwin State Forest during a new moon. Goodwin Naturalist Lena Ives will be taking you on a journey through the forest to bear witness to the changes in nature from day to dusk. Bring a headlamp or flashlight if desired. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Program will be followed by a campfire and s’mores. Inclement weather cancels.
New Moon New Year Campfire
Saturday, December 29th
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 some s’mores before ending the evening. Inclement weather cancels.
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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