A member-based nonprofit. Connecting people to the land since 1895.
  • Flanders Fish to Benefit CFPA (3/9)
    On March 9th, you can eat delicious fresh seafood for lunch and/or dinner at the Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant in East Lyme, and support CFPA's mission at the same time.
  • A hiking group from Trails Day.
    On the Twelfth Day of CFPA...
    This past December we celebrated 12 of our biggest successes in 2019. Celebrate with us!
  • Honor the Tree Man
    Ed Richardson, the Tree Man, passed away on 12/19/19 at the age of 95 (1924 - 2019). In November, he was recognized for his many years of dedication to identifying and mapping notable trees in Hartford. He will be sorely missed.
  • Pete Mezzetti at the Mic
    Pete Speaks Out for CFPA
    We are pleased to announce that TV and radio host Pete Mezzetti is volunteering his talents to help raise awareness about CFPA.
  • Windham Students study tadpoles at Goodwin Forest.
    A Year of Success
    Wondering what CFPA has been up to in 2019? Check out some of the accomplishments from this year-- all thanks to dedicated supporters and volunteers like you!
  • Thank you, 2019 Volunteers!
    Our 2019 Volunteer Dinner was the biggest yet. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us thank our tireless volunteers!
  • Healthy Forests Fight Climate Change
    Forests sequester 90% of the carbon that is absorbed by plants, soils, and other land-based sources. Decisions made today about Connecticut’s forests will have important implications for how we can combat climate change.
  • 15th Annual Forest Forum Keynote Address
    Keynote speaker Bill Moomaw addresses the role of forests in combating climate change at the 2019 CT Forest Forum.
  • Become a Sponsor of CT Trails Day!
    Support the largest outdoor Trails celebration in Connecticut by becoming a CT Trails Day Sponsor. It's good for our trails and for your business.
Save Trails. Save Forests
... and maybe Save Taxes. You can make a difference protecting trails and forests from the impact of climate driven super storms.
CT Trails Day 2020 Event Registration is Open!
Ready, set, Go! The 2020 CT Trails Day event registration is open. Register your event by May 15, 2020!
Thank You, Dennis!
Dennis Johnston in his 800 mile vest.
Have you heard about the Blue Trail Challenge? Meet Dennis Johnston and hear about his journey on the trails.