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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.
If you want to lead a hike or an activity, please email Friends of Pachaug Forest us know. We invite you to join us in creating a lecture, activity, or adventure!
- Sat, Mar 23Pachaug Outdoor ClubMar 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMPachaug Outdoor Club, 178 Banjo Sullivan Rd, Griswold, CT 06351Successful completion of this class qualifies a person for their Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation
- Sat, Apr 06Pachaug State Forest, Camp LonerganApr 06, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMPachaug State Forest, Camp Lonergan, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384The Legacy of Pachaug Forest
- Sat, Apr 20Driscoll PondApr 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PMDriscoll Pond, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384It's fishing season!
- Sat, Apr 27Hopeville Pond State Park PavilionApr 27, 2024, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PMHopeville Pond State Park Pavilion , 929 Hopeville Rd, Griswold, CT 06351The annual push to clean up our community!
- Sat, May 18Pachaug State Forest, Chapman FieldMay 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMPachaug State Forest, Chapman Field, Cutoff Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384Let’s prepare our forest for Trails Day!
- Sat, Mar 09Old Pachaug Town HallMar 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMOld Pachaug Town Hall, 879 Voluntown Rd, Griswold, CT 06351Ramp up your outdoors mojo!
- Sat, Feb 10Ekonk Community GrangeFeb 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMEkonk Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Rd, Sterling, CT 06377Find out what's happening in 2024
- Mon, Jan 01Hopeville Pond State ParkJan 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMHopeville Pond State Park, 929 Hopeville Rd, Griswold, CTNo better way to start the new year!
- Thu, Dec 21CCC Camp, Pachaug State ForestDec 21, 2023, 10:00 AMCCC Camp, Pachaug State Forest, Trail 1 Rd, VoluntownA time to reflect on the shortest day and longest night.
- Sat, Nov 18Hell Hollow Pond Parking AreaNov 18, 2023, 9:00 AMHell Hollow Pond Parking Area, Hell Hollow Rd, Voluntown, CT 06374With a little help from our Friends!
- Sat, Nov 04CCC Camp, Pachaug State ForestNov 04, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMCCC Camp, Pachaug State Forest, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384The Legacy of Pachaug Forest
- Sat, Oct 28Hell Hollow PondOct 28, 2023, 10:00 AMHell Hollow Pond, Hell Hollow Rd, Voluntown, CT 06374Let’s get into the Halloween Spirit with a Spooky Walktober Hike & Seasonal snacks!
- Sat, Oct 21Chapman Field, Pachaug State ForestOct 21, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMChapman Field, Pachaug State Forest, Cutoff Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384Unleash your creativity!
- Sat, Oct 21Chapman Field, Pachaug State ForestOct 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMChapman Field, Pachaug State Forest, Cutoff Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384An annual Walktober favorite!
- Sat, Oct 14CCC Youth CampOct 14, 2023, 10:00 AMCCC Youth Camp, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384Enjoy a hike and a view of the solar eclipse!
- Sun, Oct 08Pachaug State Forest, PlainfieldOct 08, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMPachaug State Forest, Plainfield, Colbridge Rd, Plainfield, CT 06374, USARescheduled to rain date, Oct. 8 A Walktober Event in collaboration with TLGV
- Sat, Sep 30Hopeville Pond State Park PavilionSep 30, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMHopeville Pond State Park Pavilion, 929 Hopeville Rd, Griswold, CT 06351, USATime for a day of fun!
- Sat, Sep 09Pachaug State ForestSep 09, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPachaug State Forest, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384Something a little different for the last holistic campfire of the season.
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For safety, we encourage wearing blaze orange when attending outdoor events.
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