Winter World Walk Talk

Tracks tell stories. Photo, Moo Dog Press Magazine

A Winter World Walk & Talk co-sponsored by Joshua's Tract Conservation and Historic Trust will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Goodwin Forest in Hampton, Connecticut.

Pre-registration is required.

For more information or to register call (860) 455-9534 or e-mail juan.sanchezjr@ct.gov.

Joshua’s Trust and Goodwin Naturalist Juan Sanchez will lead a guided walk through the state forest in Hampton and talk about animal survival techniques as described in Bernd Heinrich’s book Winter World.

Refreshments will follow at the center.

Note: At the event, those interested may also sign up for a Joshua’s Trust walking group which will start up this spring.
The Goodwin Conservation Center is an environmental education facility owned and operated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, along with a public/private partnership with the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. The center is located in the James L. Goodwin State Forest, a 2,000-acre property with three ponds and 14 miles of maintained trails for hiking, cross country skiing and horseback riding.

Tracking Dragonflies By Pond, Wood, Field

"Dragons at the Goodwin is set for Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Goodwin Forest Conservation Center in Hampton, Connecticut.

Join naturalist Juan Sanchez to explore pond, field and forest edges, learning about the fascinating world of these mysterious and beautiful insects. Learn the basics of dragonfly identification at this very popular program, suggested for ages 12 through adult.

Pre-registration is requested, but not required. Register or get more information by calling (860) 455-9534; e-mail juan.sanchezjr@ct.gov.

The center is located off of Route 6 at 23 Potter Rd. From the intersection of Routes 6 and 198 in Chaplin, go east 3.1 miles on Route 6 and take a left onto Potter Road. From the intersection of Routes 6 and 97 in Hampton, go west 1.4 miles and take a right onto Potter Road.

Learn More About Those Fabulous Ferns

"Fabulous Ferns" is a program on Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. to noon, when Goodwin Center’s Conservation Educator Judy Rondeau leads a workshop on fern identification, followed by an easy hike through the grounds of Goodwin Forest.

Pre-registration is suggested but not required; leave a message at (860) 455-9534. There is no fee, but donations for future center programs are welcome. In case of bad weather, programs will be cancelled. The Center is located at 23 Potter Rd., off Route 6, in Hampton, Connecticut.

The Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center is dedicated to providing forestry, wildlife and general conservation education to youth and adults. Located within the Goodwin State Forest, the center is operated jointly by the Connecticut DEP and the Connecticut Forest & Park Association.