Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
3 events,
Long Distance Hike: Brown Hill Marsh Loop
Long Distance Hike: Brown Hill Marsh Loop
Join Goodwin volunteer and happy 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. Hike about 4-5 miles around Brown Hill marsh, through pine/oak forests, and along…
Acorn Adventures with The Last Green Valley: Every Tree For Itself
Acorn Adventures with The Last Green Valley: Every Tree For Itself
Come experience an active game where children grades K-6 can better understand what trees need to live and grow and how trees can compete for their needs. After playing several rounds of this activity we will compare results and discuss how foresters might use their knowledge of competition in caring for a stand of trees.…
Every Tree for Itself
Every Tree for Itself
Trees are all around us here in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, but it took a very special combination of conditions to grow from saplings to the towering beauties we see. This hands-on program teaches kids just how important all the factors are for a tree and gives them a chance to think…
1 event,
Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
2 events,
Bird Bonanza
Bird Bonanza
Calling all families! Join Goodwin Conservation Center Naturalist Adam Drouin for a bird-related arts and crafts activities. Meeting at the pavilion in front of Goodwin Conservation Center. We will first collect pinecones to make pinecone bird-feeders! Then assemble them with twine, peanut butter/sunflower seed butter, and wild birdseed. Enjoy finding a good spot to hang…
Maple Syrup Open House
Maple Syrup Open House
The days are getting longer, and it looks like Old Man Winter is starting to release his grip. Many farmers throughout New England are looking forward to the warm sunny days of February when the maple sap begins to run! It's the sweet release of winter from the maple trees for all to enjoy. Join us…
1 event,
Maple Syrup Open House
Maple Syrup Open House
The days are getting longer, and it looks like Old Man Winter is starting to release his grip. Many farmers throughout New England are looking forward to the warm sunny days of February when the maple sap begins to run! It's the sweet release of winter from the maple trees for all to enjoy. Join us…
1 event,
Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
The James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Master Naturalist Program is currently accepting applications.
The James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Master Naturalist Program is currently accepting applications.
This program is designed for people who want to expand their knowledge and awareness of the natural environment through study and field exploration of Connecticut's varied ecological treasures. Participants learn in Connecticut's outdoor classrooms, including wetland, coastal, forest, meadow, and sand dunes, and other habitats. New and exciting in 2023! We are excited to offer new…
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
0 events,
3 events,
Goodwin Gardeners Volunteer Orientation
Goodwin Gardeners Volunteer Orientation
Spring is here, and we need a lot of help in the Haley Native Plant Wildlife Gardens! Volunteers who are interested in helping out with the gardens this season should attend this brief orientation. Experienced gardeners and novices are welcome. Volunteers become part of a community of native plant lovers and get to help manage…
Second Sunday Walks
Second Sunday Walks
Don’t let cool weather keep you inside! Join Trail Wood Caretakers Laura & Paul Tedeschi for a Sunday walk on the trails. Each walk will begin with an Edwin Way Teale reading. Heavy precipitation or high winds will cancel. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org…
Second Sunday Walks
Second Sunday Walks
Don’t let cool weather keep you inside! Join Trail Wood Caretakers Laura & Paul Tedeschi for a Sunday walk on the trails. Each walk will begin with an Edwin Way Teale reading. Heavy precipitation or high winds will cancel. Free to CAS members; $5.00 non-members. Register by calling 860-928-4948 or email trailwood@ctaudubon.org
1 event,
Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Woodcock Watch
Woodcock Watch
Thursday, March 16 at 6:45pm Saturday, March 18 at 6:45pm Thursday, March 23 at 7pm Saturday, March 25 at 7pm Thursday, March 30 at 7pm Join Andy as he brings you to see American Woodcock displaying their courtship flights, just before dark. NOTE: No bright color clothing or hats, please. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle and…
1 event,
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
3 events,
Hike to Brown Hill Marsh and Governors Island
Hike to Brown Hill Marsh and Governors Island
Join Adam Drouin, Goodwin Conservation Naturalist, for about a 4-mile hike. First we will go up to Brown Hill Marsh, then on to Governors Island to enjoy the viewing platform. The trail is mostly flat, with some rocky spots. There is an opportunity to leave the hike early and take Adam about a mile off.…
Woodcock Watch
Woodcock Watch
Join Andy as he brings you to see displaying American Woodcock as they do their courtship flights just before dark . VERY IMPORTANT: No bright colored clothing or hats; drab colors recommended. Other interesting bird species are often observed during this time such as Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, and Short-eared Owl. Fee: $10 CAS members;…
Woodcock Watch
Woodcock Watch
Thursday, March 16 at 6:45pm Saturday, March 18 at 6:45pm Thursday, March 23 at 7pm Saturday, March 25 at 7pm Thursday, March 30 at 7pm Join Andy as he brings you to see American Woodcock displaying their courtship flights, just before dark. NOTE: No bright color clothing or hats, please. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle and…
0 events,
2 events,
Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…
Spring Outdoors Vernal Equinox Hike
Spring Outdoors Vernal Equinox Hike
Celebrate spring with us on our annual vernal equinox hike! This year Chief Ranger Bill Reid will be exploring the Leadmine Conservation Area in beautiful Sturbridge. We’ll do a moderate difficulty, 3 to 4 mile loop using the network of trails created and maintained by the Friends of Sturbridge Trails. This location is next door…
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Woodcock Watch
Woodcock Watch
Thursday, March 16 at 6:45pm Saturday, March 18 at 6:45pm Thursday, March 23 at 7pm Saturday, March 25 at 7pm Thursday, March 30 at 7pm Join Andy as he brings you to see American Woodcock displaying their courtship flights, just before dark. NOTE: No bright color clothing or hats, please. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle and…
1 event,
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
4 events,
Clean up the Streets of Norwich
Clean up the Streets of Norwich
Volunteers will meet in the parking lot of the YMCA - across from the Post Office to clean up downtown Norwich. Please join us as we begin our 10th season of cleanups.
Nature Sketchbook Journaling
Nature Sketchbook Journaling
Saturday, March 25 from 1 - 3 p.m. Roxanne Steed returns with lessons on the practice of the "10-minute-sketch-walk". Dress for the weather. We'll be outside for short walks with sketchbooks, and then back inside to finish our pages with paint and details. We'll discuss ways to make the images into larger paintings. Suggested supplies: Watercolor sketchbook,…
Woodcock Watch
Woodcock Watch
Thursday, March 16 at 6:45pm Saturday, March 18 at 6:45pm Thursday, March 23 at 7pm Saturday, March 25 at 7pm Thursday, March 30 at 7pm Join Andy as he brings you to see American Woodcock displaying their courtship flights, just before dark. NOTE: No bright color clothing or hats, please. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle and…
0 events,
1 event,
Monday Morning Walks
Monday Morning Walks
Every Monday now thru March at 8:30 a.m. Stretch your legs, breathe in that early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran and Ed Baranski - longtime volunteers, trackers and nature photographers. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in…
1 event,
Master Naturalist Training Program
Master Naturalist Training Program
Tuesdays from March 28 thru May 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Space limited. For…
0 events,
1 event,
Woodcock Watch
Woodcock Watch
Thursday, March 16 at 6:45pm Saturday, March 18 at 6:45pm Thursday, March 23 at 7pm Saturday, March 25 at 7pm Thursday, March 30 at 7pm Join Andy as he brings you to see American Woodcock displaying their courtship flights, just before dark. NOTE: No bright color clothing or hats, please. Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle and…
2 events,
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Friday Afternoon Guided Walk
Join nature enthusiasts for an invigorating hike on the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood. Bring binoculars and a camera if you wish. All ages welcome. Meet at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton. Limited to 12 people. Call 860-928-4948 to register. Free to CAS members; $3 non-members.
Frog and Toad Calls
Frog and Toad Calls
Frogs and toads can be heard from February through October. Learn to identify who is calling in your back yard! Follow up with an evening walk around the Trail Wood sanctuary pond to see if we can hear and identify them. With any luck we will hear Spring Peepers and Wood Frogs. Register by calling…