Conserving Connecticut for Today & Tomorrow
We connect people to forests, parks, and the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails to ensure their protection for future generations.
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Ready for a new reason to hit the trails? Hike any part of the 825+ miles of Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails, log your miles, and earn a prize for every milestone. No deadlines, no pressure. Go at your own pace, whether that’s one season or a lifetime of hiking.
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We connect people to the land in order to protect forests, parks & the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails in Connecticut for future generations.
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Connecticut Woodlands
Spring 2026
Explore stories about beginnings and endings, with a conversation with CFPA’s new Executive Director, the changing landscape of burials in Connecticut, the fleeting beauty of Bloodroot, and more.
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CFPA Stories
Volunteer Spotlight: August “Gus” Zupka
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Meet Your Trail Host Hero
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Meet Your 2026 CWCC Summer Trail Crew
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The Changing Landscape of Endangered Species Protections
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You can help Connecticut’s forests and parks stay beautiful for generations to come.



