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  • 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.
  • Meet the 2019 NET Artist-In-Residence, Marisa Williamson
    Join us in celebrating the 2019 NET Artist-In-Residence, Marisa Williamson. Drawing on her work as a multi-media, performance artist, she has launched a project along the trail titled Monuments to Escape.
  • Why Trails in Forests?
    Learn about the history behind CFPA's Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails and why forests are so important in mitigating the effects of climate change.
  • So what were they up to this summer?
    Take a tour of the projects and places our Summer Trail Crew worked this season.
  • Celebrate 90 years of Blue-Blazed Trails!
    We've been creating and maintaining the Blue-Blazed Trails in Connecticut for 90 years. It's time to celebrate! And what better way celebrate than taking a hike. Join us for CFPA's Fall Hike Series.
Why Trails in Forests?
Learn about the history behind CFPA's Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails and why forests are so important in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Check Out this Year's Photos
Want to know more about CT Trails Day? What better way than to see photos of the events. Enjoy! Attend an event next year and maybe your photo will make it to the gallery.
CFPA Protected Properties
CFPA Protected Properties Map
Our interactive map lets you explore our property locations & our land profiles share the story behind our protected properties including basic information like property size & public access status. Come in & explore.