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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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  • Chestnut Hike
    Chestnut Hike
    Sat, Oct 05
    Colbridge Rd. Parking Area
    Chestnut Hike
    Oct 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Colbridge Rd. Parking Area, Plainfield, CT
    A Rare Sight!
    RSVP
  • Forest Bathing for Fun and Healing (Rescheduled)
    Forest Bathing for Fun and Healing (Rescheduled)
    Sat, Oct 05
    Pachaug State Forest CCC Camp
    Forest Bathing for Fun and Healing (Rescheduled)
    Oct 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Pachaug State Forest CCC Camp, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT
    Immerse Yourself!
    RSVP
  • A New Journey - Geocaching from Beachdale Pond
    A New Journey - Geocaching from Beachdale Pond
    Sun, Oct 06
    Beachdale Pond, Pachaug State Forest
    A New Journey - Geocaching from Beachdale Pond
    Oct 06, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Beachdale Pond, Pachaug State Forest, Headquarters Rd, Voluntown, CT
    Part 3 of this series
    RSVP
  • Mt. Misery Hike
    Mt. Misery Hike
    Sat, Oct 19
    Chapman Field, Pachaug State Forest
    Mt. Misery Hike
    Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Chapman Field, Pachaug State Forest, Cutoff Rd, Voluntown, CT
    An annual Walktober favorite!
    RSVP
  • Pumpkin Painting
    Pumpkin Painting
    Sat, Oct 19
    Pachaug State Forest, Chapman Field
    Pumpkin Painting
    Oct 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Pachaug State Forest, Chapman Field, Cutoff Rd, Voluntown, CT
    Get your pumpkins ready!
    RSVP
  • Hell Hollow Hike With a Snacky Ending!
    Hell Hollow Hike With a Snacky Ending!
    Sat, Oct 26
    Hell Hollow Pond
    Hell Hollow Hike With a Snacky Ending!
    Oct 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Hell Hollow Pond, Hell Hollow Rd, Voluntown, CT
    Let’s get into the Halloween Spirit with a Spooky Walktober Hike & Seasonal snacks!
    RSVP
  • Veterans in the Forest Celebration
    Veterans in the Forest Celebration
    Sat, Nov 02
    Pachaug State Forest CCC Camp
    Veterans in the Forest Celebration
    Nov 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Pachaug State Forest CCC Camp, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT
    History of Veterans Day
    RSVP
  • Nehantic Trail Hike with FOPF, Central Portion
    Nehantic Trail Hike with FOPF, Central Portion
    Sat, Nov 09
    Beachdale Pond Overlook
    Nehantic Trail Hike with FOPF, Central Portion
    Nov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Beachdale Pond Overlook, Headquarters Rd, Voluntown, CT
    The final section.
    RSVP

Upcoming Events

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Chestnut Hike
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A New Journey - Geocaching from Beachdale Pond
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Mt. Misery Hike
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Hell Hollow Hike With a Snacky Ending!
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Nehantic Trail Hike with FOPF, Central Portion
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For safety, we encourage wearing blaze orange when attending outdoor events.

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