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.
IN PERSON EVENTS JULY AND AUGUST
Natures Alphabet Series
August 13th, 2022
1:00-2:30pm
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join Goodwin Naturalist Eoin Horning-Kane and Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for this series of nature walks at Goodwin Forest. We will share stories about habitats, plants, and animals of the forest, color pages related to each topic, and then go exploring to see what we can find on the trails.
These events have a 20-person limit
Registration required. CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO REGISTER!
▪ Saturday, August 13, 2022 - What’s in the Woods?
Intro to Nature Journaling Series
August 25th, 2022
5:00-6:30pm
Learn to document your surroundings with Nature Artist and Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College, Amanda Lebel. We’ll discuss what Nature Journaling is and how it can connect us with the natural world. Then we will go for a short walk and record our observations through drawing and writing. Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and pencils. Drawing supplies will also be supplied at the event.
Come to as many of Amanda’s nature journaling series as your schedule allows. Each session will run from 5:00 - 6:30 PM and will be themed as listed below. Click the links to register for each session.
▪ Thursday, August 25 - Nature Journaling Focus on Mammals
This event has a 15-person limit.
Registration required.
Afternoon Ramble with Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez
July 21st, 2022
3:00-5:00pm
Come experience Goodwin Forest in the summer with Goodwin's favorite Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez! Meet at the Conservation Center ready to hike and learn. This hike will be an easy level of difficulty.
This hike has a 20-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Women in the Woods Hike
August 12 th , 2022
9:00am-11:00am
Are you looking for a way to connect back to your roots, but don’t want to go out adventuring alone? Look no
further! In our women's hike we will be exploring what Goodwin Forest has to offer. In addition to hiking, we take
the time to admire the beauty around us, experience some quiet time in nature and enjoy each other's company.
Please wear hiking/walking shoes. Please bring a pack with water, and possibly a snack. Consider bringing hiking
poles if you like them.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Connecticut Butterflies with Pamm Cooper
August 13th, 2022
10:00-12:00pm
A 45-minute presentation on Connecticut butterflies will be followed by a walk to search for nearby butterflies and caterpillars in the Richard Haley Native Plant wildlife gardens. We will look at plants that are important for nectar sources and as hosts for caterpillars. Free for FGF and CFPA members and $5 for non-members.
Pamm Cooper works at the UConn Home and Garden Education Center office. She also teaches the entomology and turf portions of the UConn Master Gardener Program. She worked for Dr. David Wagner (evolutionary biologist at UConn who specializes in Lepidoptera), collecting and raising caterpillars for a bio-survey of the Tankerhoosen DEEP property and the Belding Wildlife Management Area in Vernon, CT. She has also documented flora and fauna in various areas of Connecticut since 1995 and runs a program for UConn Bug Week every year in July.
This program has a 30-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
iNaturalist – Community Science at its Best!
August 18th , 2022
4:00pm-5:00pm
Join Goodwin’s new educator, Amber, for a hands-on introduction to the iNaturalist app. We will start with a
demonstration on how to collect natural history observations in the app. Then we'll head out to document as many
species as possible in the gardens! To use iNaturalist you need a mobile device or a camera and a computer.
**Bring a smartphone or tablet with the iNaturalist app already installed, or any digital camera you happen to have,
even if it doesn't have GPS capability. And you are welcome to bring your own laptop computer (optional) if you
want to follow along with the demo.**
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Birding 101
August 20th , 2022
8:00am-10:00am
Join Goodwin Forest Naturalist and newly declared birder, Eoin Horning-Kane, for a morning walk in search of
Goodwin’s winged wildlife. We will learn how to keep a birding journal, sketch for identification purposes, and
identify species common to Northeastern Connecticut. Feel free to bring your own journal and binoculars, they will
also be provided for those who need them.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Long Distance Hike
August 24th , 2022
9:30am-12:00pm
Join Goodwin Forest Naturalist, Eoin Horning-Kane, and avid hiker June Powell, for a long-distance hike through
Goodwin State Forest. Powell is an active AMC hike leader who has led many walks throughout Connecticut. She
has also hiked around the world with AMC and Sierra Club.
We will start at the Conservation Center and take the Blue Trail up to Black Spruce Pond, then retrace to the
Blue/Yellow and finally, take the airline back to the center. The hike will be just under 4 miles in total. Please
bring hiking footwear and water.
This hike has a 20-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Stargazing with the Connecticut Science Center
August 27th, 2022
8:00-10:00pm
Staff from the Connecticut Science Center will be joining us with their telescopes to allow us a close-up look at Goodwin’s beautiful nighttime skies. Come out for a night of stargazing and extraplanetary observation. $5 for FGF or CFPA members and $10 for non-members.
Staff Member Bios:
Nick Villagra is a STEM Educator at the Connecticut Science Center, responsible for developing and delivering science experiences, including classroom lab programs, stage shows, and vacation camps. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Swarthmore College. and has been a speaker at the New England Museum Association conference. Always looking to put a unique stamp on the Science Center’s offerings, Nick enjoys incorporating custom-designed 3D printed materials for students to interact with.
This program has a 30-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
August 13th, 2022
1:00-2:30pm
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join Goodwin Naturalist Eoin Horning-Kane and Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for this series of nature walks at Goodwin Forest. We will share stories about habitats, plants, and animals of the forest, color pages related to each topic, and then go exploring to see what we can find on the trails.
These events have a 20-person limit
Registration required. CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO REGISTER!
▪ Saturday, August 13, 2022 - What’s in the Woods?
Intro to Nature Journaling Series
August 25th, 2022
5:00-6:30pm
Learn to document your surroundings with Nature Artist and Professor of Art at Naugatuck Valley Community College, Amanda Lebel. We’ll discuss what Nature Journaling is and how it can connect us with the natural world. Then we will go for a short walk and record our observations through drawing and writing. Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and pencils. Drawing supplies will also be supplied at the event.
Come to as many of Amanda’s nature journaling series as your schedule allows. Each session will run from 5:00 - 6:30 PM and will be themed as listed below. Click the links to register for each session.
▪ Thursday, August 25 - Nature Journaling Focus on Mammals
This event has a 15-person limit.
Registration required.
Afternoon Ramble with Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez
July 21st, 2022
3:00-5:00pm
Come experience Goodwin Forest in the summer with Goodwin's favorite Master Naturalist Juan Sanchez! Meet at the Conservation Center ready to hike and learn. This hike will be an easy level of difficulty.
This hike has a 20-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Women in the Woods Hike
August 12 th , 2022
9:00am-11:00am
Are you looking for a way to connect back to your roots, but don’t want to go out adventuring alone? Look no
further! In our women's hike we will be exploring what Goodwin Forest has to offer. In addition to hiking, we take
the time to admire the beauty around us, experience some quiet time in nature and enjoy each other's company.
Please wear hiking/walking shoes. Please bring a pack with water, and possibly a snack. Consider bringing hiking
poles if you like them.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Connecticut Butterflies with Pamm Cooper
August 13th, 2022
10:00-12:00pm
A 45-minute presentation on Connecticut butterflies will be followed by a walk to search for nearby butterflies and caterpillars in the Richard Haley Native Plant wildlife gardens. We will look at plants that are important for nectar sources and as hosts for caterpillars. Free for FGF and CFPA members and $5 for non-members.
Pamm Cooper works at the UConn Home and Garden Education Center office. She also teaches the entomology and turf portions of the UConn Master Gardener Program. She worked for Dr. David Wagner (evolutionary biologist at UConn who specializes in Lepidoptera), collecting and raising caterpillars for a bio-survey of the Tankerhoosen DEEP property and the Belding Wildlife Management Area in Vernon, CT. She has also documented flora and fauna in various areas of Connecticut since 1995 and runs a program for UConn Bug Week every year in July.
This program has a 30-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
iNaturalist – Community Science at its Best!
August 18th , 2022
4:00pm-5:00pm
Join Goodwin’s new educator, Amber, for a hands-on introduction to the iNaturalist app. We will start with a
demonstration on how to collect natural history observations in the app. Then we'll head out to document as many
species as possible in the gardens! To use iNaturalist you need a mobile device or a camera and a computer.
**Bring a smartphone or tablet with the iNaturalist app already installed, or any digital camera you happen to have,
even if it doesn't have GPS capability. And you are welcome to bring your own laptop computer (optional) if you
want to follow along with the demo.**
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Birding 101
August 20th , 2022
8:00am-10:00am
Join Goodwin Forest Naturalist and newly declared birder, Eoin Horning-Kane, for a morning walk in search of
Goodwin’s winged wildlife. We will learn how to keep a birding journal, sketch for identification purposes, and
identify species common to Northeastern Connecticut. Feel free to bring your own journal and binoculars, they will
also be provided for those who need them.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Long Distance Hike
August 24th , 2022
9:30am-12:00pm
Join Goodwin Forest Naturalist, Eoin Horning-Kane, and avid hiker June Powell, for a long-distance hike through
Goodwin State Forest. Powell is an active AMC hike leader who has led many walks throughout Connecticut. She
has also hiked around the world with AMC and Sierra Club.
We will start at the Conservation Center and take the Blue Trail up to Black Spruce Pond, then retrace to the
Blue/Yellow and finally, take the airline back to the center. The hike will be just under 4 miles in total. Please
bring hiking footwear and water.
This hike has a 20-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Stargazing with the Connecticut Science Center
August 27th, 2022
8:00-10:00pm
Staff from the Connecticut Science Center will be joining us with their telescopes to allow us a close-up look at Goodwin’s beautiful nighttime skies. Come out for a night of stargazing and extraplanetary observation. $5 for FGF or CFPA members and $10 for non-members.
Staff Member Bios:
Nick Villagra is a STEM Educator at the Connecticut Science Center, responsible for developing and delivering science experiences, including classroom lab programs, stage shows, and vacation camps. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Swarthmore College. and has been a speaker at the New England Museum Association conference. Always looking to put a unique stamp on the Science Center’s offerings, Nick enjoys incorporating custom-designed 3D printed materials for students to interact with.
This program has a 30-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Invasive Plants at Goodwin
September 3rd, 2022
1:00-3:00pm
Goodwin is looking to address its invasive plant problem with the help of volunteers. Come learn about invasive plants and how you can help at Goodwin Conservation Center. You will learn about the volunteer program at Goodwin Conservation Center, and take a walk around the center to identify invasive plants and the best ways to remove them.
This event has a 30-person limit
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Discover Wild Edibles with the Three Foragers
September 17th, 2022
10:00am-12:30pm
Join the Three Foragers as they discuss the wild edible plants, nuts, roots, berries, and fantastic seasonal fungi found in Autumn. Class starts with a slideshow and ends with a short walk to identify and sample native plants. This event is free for FGF/CFPA members and $5/person for the general public.
This event has a 30-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Bat Acoustic Monitoring with Laura Cisneros, PhD
September 24th, 2022
7:30-9:00pm
Join UConn Assistant Extension Professor Laura Cisneros PhD on a night adventure to observe and survey bats along the trails at Goodwin State Forest. Participants will learn to use acoustic monitoring devices to identify bat echolocation calls. We will discover which bat species are present and learn about their activity patterns within this habitat. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight and dress appropriately to be outdoors at night.
This event has a 15-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
September 3rd, 2022
1:00-3:00pm
Goodwin is looking to address its invasive plant problem with the help of volunteers. Come learn about invasive plants and how you can help at Goodwin Conservation Center. You will learn about the volunteer program at Goodwin Conservation Center, and take a walk around the center to identify invasive plants and the best ways to remove them.
This event has a 30-person limit
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Discover Wild Edibles with the Three Foragers
September 17th, 2022
10:00am-12:30pm
Join the Three Foragers as they discuss the wild edible plants, nuts, roots, berries, and fantastic seasonal fungi found in Autumn. Class starts with a slideshow and ends with a short walk to identify and sample native plants. This event is free for FGF/CFPA members and $5/person for the general public.
This event has a 30-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Bat Acoustic Monitoring with Laura Cisneros, PhD
September 24th, 2022
7:30-9:00pm
Join UConn Assistant Extension Professor Laura Cisneros PhD on a night adventure to observe and survey bats along the trails at Goodwin State Forest. Participants will learn to use acoustic monitoring devices to identify bat echolocation calls. We will discover which bat species are present and learn about their activity patterns within this habitat. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight and dress appropriately to be outdoors at night.
This event has a 15-person limit.
Registration required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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
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. |
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
To subscribe to the Listserv:
Send an email to listserv@list.ct.gov
In the email, leave the subject line blank and in the body of the message type:
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To subscribe to the Listserv:
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