Outdoors

Looking to learn more about owls? Visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a family friendly opportunity to dissect bone-in owl pellets and learn a little bit about owls and their diet. The jumbo owl pellets will be heat-treated and filled with bones. All are welcome, dissection and sanitization tools supplied. Owl arts and…

The hike to Orchard Hill will be about 3 miles out and back along a beautiful stretch of trail, the overlook itself provides a wonderful view. There may even be wild edibles along the trail. Be sure to wear proper footwear for the hike up, the loose rocks and the roots. Email deep.goodwin@ct.gov to register,…

Join Naturalist Adam Drouin for a moderate night-hike around Black Spruce Pond, the night before August’s full moon. August’s full moon is also known as the sturgeon moon, named so for abundant fishing of lake sturgeon in summer. The hike will be less than 2 miles and will follow close to the pond for the…

Stop by James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a short, guided hike to brown hill marsh, Along the way we may find wild edibles. The hike itself is around 3 miles, with little elevation change, proper footwear and water are recommended. Uneven ground, roots and rocks, are to be expected. Reach out to deep.goodwin@ct.gov to…