CFPA's Programs

Founded 1895

Schedule of Programs

We welcome you to join CFPA staff, volunteers and conservation partners for our program series.

There will be a charge for non-members attending certain programs. CFPA members attend free, as one of the benefits of membership.
We require reservations for all programs. Many of these events require some driving to attend.
In case of emergency, inclement weather, or rescheduling, we want to save you an unnecessary trip.

To Register: Call CFPA at 860-346-2372, or send and email to info@ctwoodlands.org unless otherwise noted.

CFPA's Headquarters building - The James L. Goodwin Conservation Center
Rockfall, CT.
Directions

P R O G R A M S

ADULT AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES

FAMILIES

WalkConnecticut Family Guided Hikes
Last weekend of every month

Want to bring your family in the outdoors but not sure what to do? Join us for fun family hikes on the trails led by education staff or volunteer Family Hike Leaders trained by CFPA. Enjoy walking in the woods, traipsing through wetlands, sensing the coolness of streams and fern gullies, and much more! Each guided hike will introduce the beauty of Connecticut’s lands to you and your family. We’ll learn about safety, how to stay found and not get lost and find out what to fill in that day pack. Guided Family Hikes are offered at no cost as a public service to Connecticut’s children and families as part of CFPA’s WalkConnecticut initiative, creating healthy families by connecting them to the land.

Pre-registration required for all hikes. Locations are subject to change; please register ahead of time to learn the correct meeting place and ease or difficulty of trail. Call CFPA at (860) 346-2372 or email info@ctwoodlands.org.

Check this site for additional family guided hikes.

January
Saturday, 1/27/07 10 a.m. – 12:30 Air Line Trail, East Hampton/Hebron
Watch for interesting ice formations, explore fascinating rocks, learn trail history and hike through a cut of ledges on this 3 mile hike. Bring water & snack, dress in layers, including hat and gloves and wear sturdy shoes. Ages 9+

Saturday, 1/27/07 Winter Trail Maintainer Workshop Details

For Education Programs

For Trail Events

You can become Involved in WalkConnecticut: The trail to health and happiness.

These guided family hikes, lead by trained Family Hike Leaders, are offered throughout Connecticut as part of Connecticut Forest & Park Assocation’s WalkConnecticut inititiative, an adventure in fostering lifelong health and connection to the land through a network of outdoor trails and programs.

CFPA will provide teaching tips, trail maps, games and activities for the trail, publicity of the family guided hike and a comfortable progression into leadership of hikes for families of all ages.

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Would you like to be a CFPA Volunteer?

Volunteers are the backbone of Connecticut Forest and Park Association's accomplishments, from managing the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System to serving on the CFPA Board of Directors and a variety of committees. Volunteer opportunities at CFPA are available in several areas, including trail maintenance, fund raising, and occasional help in the office with mailings and other clerical support. We also need knowledgeable hike leaders, and people willing to lend us their photos and sketches for use on our website and in Connecticut Woodlands magazine.

Specialized assistance is sought for our Trail Protection program (researching property owner information at town halls), and Geographical Positioning System (GPS) trail mapping project. In addition, volunteers who enjoy working with the public may be interested in staffing a CFPA booth at special events such as agricultural fairs or Earth Day activities

If you would like to become a CFPA volunteer, please call Ann Colson, Director of Volunteers and Trails Coordinator, at 860-346-2372, for an application form or for more information about our volunteer program.

Call CFPA today if you would like a copy of The Blue Blaze, our volunteer newsletter, which includes a schedule of trail work parties. All are welcome to participate!

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Directions to Connecticut Forest and Park Association, Route 66, Middlefield

Click on the above box to get a map and directions
or follow the directions below.

From the North: Take I-91 south to exit 21. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 372. After approximately .5 mile, turn right at light onto Route 217 (East Street.) Follow Route 217 until it ends at Route 66. Turn left onto Route 66. CFPA is approximately .3 mile on the left, after the Citgo gas station.

From the South: Take I-91 north to Middletown exit 18. Follow Route 66 approximately 4 miles. Pass reservoir and Agway. CFPA is approximately .3 mile past the Route 217 intersection, on the left, after the Citgo gas station.

From the East: Cross Portland Bridge over the CT River on Route 66 west. Follow Route 66 approximately 3 miles. (Turn right soon after the bridge to stay on Route 66.) CFPA is approximately .5 mile past the McDonald's and the shopping center on your right.

From the West: Take Route 66 (same as Route 691) east past Meriden towards Middletown. Pass reservoir and Agway. CFPA is approximately .3 mile past the Route 217 intersection on the left, after the Citgo station.