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.
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PREREGISTRATION IS
Required FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Find us at 23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT 06247 860-455-9534 Please note that our in-person programs have a limited capacity, and 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 Adam Drouin . 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. |
Companion Planting with Jean Vose
Saturday, May 4
1:00-2:30
Interested in increasing what your garden produces, while creating more beauty and diversity and at the same time bringing in pollinators? Visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center to learn more about the concept known as companion planting. Companion planting is a method of getting the most out of your garden in the most
natural way.
Jean Vose, a Master Gardener and certified Horticulturist, has 40 years experience as a gardener and will lead this workshop. She will describe what companion planting is, its many benefits, various techniques, and examples of the plant pairings.
They will also learn skills and strategies related to companion planting to increase yield and productivity in their garden. All will leave with a list of new plant combinations to try and other related informational handouts.
If you have any questions, please contact Goodwin.
Saturday, May 4
1:00-2:30
Interested in increasing what your garden produces, while creating more beauty and diversity and at the same time bringing in pollinators? Visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center to learn more about the concept known as companion planting. Companion planting is a method of getting the most out of your garden in the most
natural way.
Jean Vose, a Master Gardener and certified Horticulturist, has 40 years experience as a gardener and will lead this workshop. She will describe what companion planting is, its many benefits, various techniques, and examples of the plant pairings.
They will also learn skills and strategies related to companion planting to increase yield and productivity in their garden. All will leave with a list of new plant combinations to try and other related informational handouts.
If you have any questions, please contact Goodwin.
Spring Distance Hike
Sunday, May 5th
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Join naturalist Adam Drouin at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a scenic 3 mile guided hike along the blue trail to Orchard Hill Overlook, one of the less visited locations in the forest. The hike itself will be moderate/easy with roots, rocks, some elevation change, as well as muddy conditions in some places, so be prepared with appropriate hiking footwear, water, and a snack. Email Goodwin if you have any questions.
Sunday, May 5th
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Join naturalist Adam Drouin at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a scenic 3 mile guided hike along the blue trail to Orchard Hill Overlook, one of the less visited locations in the forest. The hike itself will be moderate/easy with roots, rocks, some elevation change, as well as muddy conditions in some places, so be prepared with appropriate hiking footwear, water, and a snack. Email Goodwin if you have any questions.
New to Trail Running?
Want to practice for our annual race?
Practice runs will be based on the 10K Route but may have some changes/detours based on trail conditions and/or trail work in progress.
Please check the calendar prior to the event in case of cancellation, delays or unforeseen issues.
Sundays at 9:00 am
May 5
May 19
Want to practice for our annual race?
Practice runs will be based on the 10K Route but may have some changes/detours based on trail conditions and/or trail work in progress.
Please check the calendar prior to the event in case of cancellation, delays or unforeseen issues.
Sundays at 9:00 am
May 5
May 19
Spring Hike
Sunday, May 12
2:00 - 4:00
Join naturalist Adam Drouin at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a scenic3 mile guided hike along the blue trail to Orchard Hill Overlook, one of the less visited locations in the forest. The hike itself will be moderate/easy with roots, rocks, some elevation change, as well as muddy conditions in some places, so be prepared with appropriate hiking footwear, water, and a snack. Email Goodwin if you have any questions.
Sunday, May 12
2:00 - 4:00
Join naturalist Adam Drouin at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a scenic3 mile guided hike along the blue trail to Orchard Hill Overlook, one of the less visited locations in the forest. The hike itself will be moderate/easy with roots, rocks, some elevation change, as well as muddy conditions in some places, so be prepared with appropriate hiking footwear, water, and a snack. Email Goodwin if you have any questions.
Beginner Tree I.D.
Sunday, May 19
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Master Naturalist and fellow-tree-observer Lynn Kochiss for a Tree Identification program. With the changes of spring, this is a perfect time for one to learn more about trees. Lynn will go over how to use clues like bark, twigs, and buds. By the end; you will feel like more of a tree expert.
All are welcome—Adults, children and families. Inclement weather will cause rescheduling. Please call if the program is in question.
Maximum of 15 participants. Email Goodwin if you have any questions.
Sunday, May 19
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Master Naturalist and fellow-tree-observer Lynn Kochiss for a Tree Identification program. With the changes of spring, this is a perfect time for one to learn more about trees. Lynn will go over how to use clues like bark, twigs, and buds. By the end; you will feel like more of a tree expert.
All are welcome—Adults, children and families. Inclement weather will cause rescheduling. Please call if the program is in question.
Maximum of 15 participants. Email Goodwin if you have any questions.
Hike to Governor's Island
Tuesday, May 21
3:00 -5:00 pm
Visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a guided hike through the state forest to the historic and secluded island on Pine Acres Pond. The 3.5 mile hike will begin and end at the Conservation Center, along the way there is a chance to see wildlife. We will take a short break to enjoy the view of the lookout at our destination. The trails will likely be muddy, and will have roots/rocks as well as a little elevation
change. Be sure to bring water, proper water-resistant hiking footwear, a snack, and maybe some binoculars if you have them. Email Goodwin to
if you have any questions.
Tuesday, May 21
3:00 -5:00 pm
Visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a guided hike through the state forest to the historic and secluded island on Pine Acres Pond. The 3.5 mile hike will begin and end at the Conservation Center, along the way there is a chance to see wildlife. We will take a short break to enjoy the view of the lookout at our destination. The trails will likely be muddy, and will have roots/rocks as well as a little elevation
change. Be sure to bring water, proper water-resistant hiking footwear, a snack, and maybe some binoculars if you have them. Email Goodwin to
if you have any questions.
Dandelion Wine
Saturday, May 25
5:00 - 7:00
Join Chelsey Knyff, Historian, on a journey through the age old tradition of making wine from dandelions! Everyone has those little yellow flowers popping up out of the ground. Dandelions can be used for a plethora of recipes. This wine is a rich sipping wine, like port. Participants will go home with a recipe and supply list. No wine will be available at the event. We suggest age 21 and up for this program.
Email Goodwin if you have any
questions.
Saturday, May 25
5:00 - 7:00
Join Chelsey Knyff, Historian, on a journey through the age old tradition of making wine from dandelions! Everyone has those little yellow flowers popping up out of the ground. Dandelions can be used for a plethora of recipes. This wine is a rich sipping wine, like port. Participants will go home with a recipe and supply list. No wine will be available at the event. We suggest age 21 and up for this program.
Email Goodwin if you have any
questions.
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:
Email: Deep.Goodwin@ct.gov
We'd love your feedback so we can improve our logistics and content.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Email: Deep.Goodwin@ct.gov
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There’s a letterbox hidden at Goodwin! It's located on the Children’s Discovery Trail and aims to get newcomers acquainted with letterboxing while also providing some info on the plants found along the trail. You can find the letterbox clues here. Keep an eye out for some upcoming renovations on the Children’s Discovery Trail! |
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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CHECK YOURSELF FOR TICKS AFTER ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
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.
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Send an email to listserv@list.ct.gov
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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