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Educational and Recreational Activities

Friends of Pachaug Forest hold indoor and outdoor activities such as bird watching tours, fishing competitions, scavenger hunts, park maintenance gatherings, assembling picnic tables, kayaking outings, plein aire and photography opportunities, hiking, and other educational programs.

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If you want to lead a hike or an activity, please email Friends of Pachaug Forest and let us know. We invite you to join us in creating a lecture, activity, or adventure!

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  • Annual Members' Meeting
    Annual Members' Meeting
    Sat, Feb 22
    Ekonk Community Grange
    Feb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Ekonk Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Rd, Moosup, CT
    Make a difference in 2025!
  • Book Club - Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery
    Book Club - Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery
    Sat, Mar 08
    Old Pachaug Town Hall
    Mar 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Old Pachaug Town Hall, 879 Voluntown Rd, Griswold, CT
    The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
  • Children's Fishing Derby
    Children's Fishing Derby
    Sat, Apr 19
    Phillips (Driscoll) Pond
    Apr 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Phillips (Driscoll) Pond, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT
    It's fishing season!
  • Lady Slipper Safari
    Lady Slipper Safari
    Sat, May 17
    Pachaug State Forest CCC Camp
    May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Pachaug State Forest CCC Camp, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT
    An elusive beauty!

More details coming soon for these events:

 

3/29, 8 AM: Boating Safety

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4/26: Earth Day

 

6/7-8: Trails Day Weekend

6/20: Summer Solstice

 

8/15-17: Perseids Party collaboration with TLGV

 

September: Annual Members’ Picnic and Meeting

 

12/6: Holiday Party

12/21: Winter Solstice collaboration with TLGV

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For safety, we encourage wearing blaze orange when attending outdoor events.

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