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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Trails Day leader registration is open! Host a hike, bike, paddle, and more on June 7-8, 2025, to help others explore Connecticut’s trails.

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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

Winter 2025

Read stories about snow, solving the global plastics crisis, a coastal community coming together to restore an urban forest, and more!

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CFPA Stories

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2024 New England Trail Annual Report

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Reclaiming the Land

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Your Trail, Your Forests, and the Future of Federal Funding

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Discovering Your Crew

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CFPA Events

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April 1, 2025

Nature is Everywhere Series: The Hidden Life of Vernal Pools Pt. 1 – An Introduction

10:30AM - 11:30AM |East Hampton

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April 2, 2025

Nature is Everywhere Series: The Hidden Life of Vernal Pools Pt. 2 – A Relaxed Ramble

10:00AM - 12:00PM |Rockfall

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April 12, 2025

Nature Nerds Hike at Scantic River State Park, Enfield.

09:45AM - 12:00PM |Enfield

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