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SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day 2026 Leader Lunchtime Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Connecticut Forest & Park Association for a Leader Lunchtime Webinar to explore the new Leader Dashboard and learn how to make the most of our tools to manage your event. We’ll walk through how to manage your events efficiently and share practical communication strategies to help you successfully promote and grow attendance. Whether you’re new or experienced\, this session will give you the tools to lead with confidence. \n		\n			Click Here to Register
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/ct-trails-day-2026-leader-lunchtime-webinar/
LOCATION:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/ct-trails-day-2026-leader-lunchtime-webinar/
CATEGORIES:CT Trails Day,Presentation,Virtual Program
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SUMMARY:The Winslow Society: Explore Highlawn with Herpetologist Dennis Quinn and CFPA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Winslow Society adventure on Highlawn Trail. Herpetologist Dennis Quinn will lead the way as we discover fascinating amphibians that call this forest home. This hike is perfect for nature lovers 8 years and older—kids especially will love the wildlife discoveries! \nSituated behind CFPA’s headquarters\, the Highlawn Forest is a gem on the Middletown/Middlefield town line. The property also features an outdoor amphitheater\, pond\, and a large vernal pool with an observation platform. \nThe trail system winds through a second-growth forest\, on what were once open farm fields\, and features conifer plantations\, mixed hardwood forest\, and red maple swamps that support a diverse array of wildlife species. These flat and gentle trails are great for young or beginner hikers. \n\n2-2:30 pm: meet and greet in the CFPA Meeting Room\n2:30 – 4 pm: visit vernal pools on Highlawn Trail (less than 1 mile round trip)\n4 – 5 pm: snacks and drinks in the CFPA Meeting Room\n\nAfter the hike\, gather with us at CFPA’s Meeting Room for snacks and drinks and to share stories from the trail. \nBring your curiosity and sense of adventure for a day in nature you won’t forget!
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/the-winslow-society-explore-highlawn-with-herpetologist-dennis-quinn-and-cfpa/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation,The Winslow Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Pierce":MAILTO:lpierce@ctwoodlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T103000
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SUMMARY:VERNAL POOL DENIZENS- Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Vernal Pools offer a staggering array of life hidden beneath their still waters. It is these hidden denizens that are the vital links for survival for frogs\, salamanders\, toads\, and other species in these ecosystems that renew each spring in the forest. Join Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss for an introductory presentation showcasing these very special Vernal Pool inhabitants and learn why it is important to protect them. \nThis free event is part of the Nature’s Tiny Heroes Series sponsored by CFPA in collaboration with the East Hampton Senior Center \nSign up directly with the East Hampton Senior Center by calling 860-267-4426.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/vernal-pool-denizens-part-1/
LOCATION:East Hampton Senior Center\, 105 Main Street\, East Hampton\, CT\, 06424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T093000
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SUMMARY:Short Is The New Long: New England's Long Distance Hiking Paths
DESCRIPTION:Join Reach Your Summit for a unique\, fun and interactive presentation. Thru-hiking is an incredible experience that everyone should try. Though many of us may not be able to dedicate 4-6 months of time in a year to be out on the trail\, there are still plenty of hidden gems and lesser known trails all around New England for all to explore. Enjoy stories\, photos\, learn tips and more drawn from\, Reach Your Summit owner and guide\, Mat’s personal experience out on these trails and beyond. Highlights include: Long Trail (Vermont)\, New England Trail (Connecticut/Massachusetts)\, Mid-State Trail (Massachusetts)\, Wapack Trail (Massachusetts/New Hampshire)\, North-South Trail (Rhode Island)\, Bay Circuit Trail (Massachusetts)\, South Taconic Trail (Massachusetts/New York)\, Cohos Trail (New Hampshire) and more. \n→ Click here to register. ← This free event is co-sponsored by Reach Your Summit & Connecticut Forest & Park Association. It will be held at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association Headquarters located in Middlefield\, CT.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/short-is-the-new-long-new-englands-long-distance-hiking-paths/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
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SUMMARY:Backpacking Fundamentals Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Reach Your Summit and Connecticut Forest & Park Association for a one-of-a-kind\, fun\, interactive presentation. Whether you are new to backpacking or a seasoned trekker\, you’ll learn what is necessary to pack physically and mentally for 3-season trips here in New England and beyond. Enjoy a show-and-tell of gear and learn tips on how to pack a backpack\, campsite selection\, efficient hiking\, lightweight alternatives\, and more drawn from\, Reach Your Summit owner and guide\, Mat’s personal experience out on the trails and in the mountains. \n→ Click here to register. ← This free event is co-sponsored by Reach Your Summit & Connecticut Forest & Park Association. It will be held at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association Headquarters located in Middlefield\, CT.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/backpacking-fundamentals-seminar/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Endurance Artist: An Evening with Author Jared Beasley
DESCRIPTION:Join CFPA and the CT Trailmixers for a special evening with author Jared Beasley for a slideshow\, reading\, and meet-the-author event centered on his book\, The Endurance Artist: Lazarus Lake\, the Barkley & a Race with No End. \nThe program will take place at CFPA’s Meeting Room. Light refreshments and drinks will be available. Bad weather date: Friday\, February 20. \nIn The Endurance Artist\, Beasley takes readers deep into the strange and compelling world of the Barkley Marathons—an infamous ultrarunning event created by the enigmatic Lazarus Lake. Known for its brutal terrain\, cryptic rules\, and astonishingly low finish rate\, the Barkley has become a proving ground for endurance athletes and a meditation on the limits of human perseverance. Beasley weaves together history\, firsthand reporting\, and cultural insight to explore why runners are drawn to a race that seems designed to defeat them. \nJared Beasley is an accomplished writer and journalist whose work focuses on endurance sports\, resilience\, and the psychology of extreme challenges. A longtime ultrarunning observer and participant\, Beasley brings a thoughtful\, narrative-driven approach to his storytelling\, blending athletic achievement with deeper questions about motivation\, suffering\, and meaning. \nThis evening offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the author\, see visuals from the world of the Barkley\, and engage in conversation about one of the most fascinating endurance events on the planet.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/the-endurance-artist-an-evening-with-author-jared-beasley/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T093000
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SUMMARY:Mastering The Art of Ultralight Backpacking Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a seasoned hiker looking for ways to lighten your pack below that elusive 10 lb baseweight? Or are you just an ultralight curious new hiker looking for a judgment-free atmosphere to ask questions? Join Reach Your Summit and Connecticut Forest & Park Association for a one-of-a-kind\, fun\, interactive presentation. Enjoy stories from the trail from two ultralight backpackers with many miles under their trail runners.  \nMat Jobin (Reach Your Summit owner\, guide\, and thru-hiker) and Kristen Gardella (thru-hiker and FKT record holder) will also share their journeys toward their current ultralight packs and failures they’ve had along the way with a show-and-tell of gear\, tips they like to use to help keep their packs light\, guidance on how to pack an ultralight frameless backpack\, Leave No Trace principles\, and they’ll answer any questions you may have. \n→ Click here to register. ← This free event is co-sponsored by Reach Your Summit & Connecticut Forest & Park Association. It will be held at the Connecticut Forest & Park Association Headquarters located in Middlefield\, CT.
URL:https://ctwoodlands.org/events-calendar/mastering-the-art-of-ultralight-backpacking-seminar/
LOCATION:Connecticut Forest & Park Association\, 16 Meriden Road\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06481\, United States
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