Goodwin Forest Conservation Center
Night Hike
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesThe Goodwin Conservation Center is offering a guided night-hike on what is potentially one of the most active nights of the Alpha Capricornids meteor shower. The hike will depart from the Goodwin Conservation Center shortly after 9, and will be about 3 miles in length or shorter. All are welcome on this hike, it is…
Owl Pellet Dissection
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesLooking 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…
Summer Arts and Crafts
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesThe James L. Goodwin Conservation Center is offering a summer arts and crafts program for families. There will be multiple crafts available to choose from, with the option to take them home. All are welcome at this free event. Email deep.goodwin@ct.gov to register, or if you have any questions.
Bird Bonanza
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesCalling all families to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for an arts and crafts program focusing on birds. There will be a few different crafts offered, as well as the option for a short tour of the taxidermy mount museum. This program is free, all are welcome. Reach out to deep.goodwin@ct.gov to let us…
Eastern Coyotes in Connecticut with Paul Colburn
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesStop by the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for the “Eastern Coyotes in Connecticut” presentation by Paul Colburn. This presentation focuses on the history of coyotes in Connecticut, an overview of coyote habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction. It also provides practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our coyote population. Coyote artifacts are shared with the…
Orchard Hill Overlook Hike
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesThe 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,…
Sturgeon Moon Night Hike
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesJoin 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…
Papermaking Class
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesInterested in papermaking, or just looking for something to do with all that junk mail? Visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a workshop on the process of papermaking. The program will go over the steps, tools and materials needed, as well as tips and tricks to make one’s paper unique. This easy and…
Brown Hill Marsh Hike
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesStop 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…
Birds in Embroidery
Goodwin Forest Conservation Center 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, United StatesLearn about hand embroidery techniques in wool alongside some bird identification and history from Historian and Certified Sewing Instructor Chelsey Knyff. Attendees will leave with 2 free hand embroidery patterns; of the red robin and the toucan. You are welcome to bring materials to sew along or just sit and relax! Email deep.goodwin@ct.gov for materials…