Conserving Connecticut for Today & Tomorrow

We connect people to forests, parks, and the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails to ensure their protection for future generations.

Become a Master Woodland Manager!

Do you own or manage woodland in Connecticut? Learn from CT’s top foresters and wildlife professionals. With flexible field and virtual programming, you choose the topics and sessions that fit your interests and schedule. Applications close July 15.

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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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Interactive Trails Map

Plan your hike using our interactive map

Find a Trail

Learn more about the history and features of the Blue-Blazed Trails

Blue-Blazed Hiking Challenge

Take on the challenge of exploring the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails

Master Woodland Manager

Make your mark on Connecticut’s woodlands

Conservation Priorities

Follow CFPA’s top recommendations at the State and Federal levels

CT Trails Day

Get outside and celebrate trails with fun events

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

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Meet Your Trail Host Hero

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CFPA Events

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July 7, 2026

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Bees, the Pollinator Powerhouses–An Introduction

July 15, 2026

Master Woodland Manager 2026-27 Application Deadline

July 16, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bees, the Pollinator Powerhouses–A Relaxed Ramble

Get Involved

You can help Connecticut’s forests and parks stay beautiful for generations to come.

Donate

Give a one-time or recurring donation

Volunteer

Donate your valuable time to Connecticut’s forests

Membership

Become an important member of the CFPA family