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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!

  • CT BOATING/PWC SAFETY COURSE
    CT BOATING/PWC SAFETY COURSE
    Sat, Mar 23
    Pachaug Outdoor Club
    Mar 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Pachaug Outdoor Club, 178 Banjo Sullivan Rd, Griswold, CT 06351
    Successful completion of this class qualifies a person for their Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation
  • Celebrate Civilian Conservation Corps Day
    Celebrate Civilian Conservation Corps Day
    Sat, Apr 06
    Pachaug State Forest, Camp Lonergan
    Apr 06, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Pachaug State Forest, Camp Lonergan, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384
    The Legacy of Pachaug Forest
  • Children's Fishing Derby
    Children's Fishing Derby
    Sat, Apr 20
    Driscoll Pond
    Apr 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Driscoll Pond, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384
    It's fishing season!
  • Earth Day Cleanup
    Earth Day Cleanup
    Sat, Apr 27
    Hopeville Pond State Park Pavilion
    Apr 27, 2024, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Hopeville Pond State Park Pavilion , 929 Hopeville Rd, Griswold, CT 06351
    The annual push to clean up our community!
  • May Trail Maintenance
    May Trail Maintenance
    Sat, May 18
    Pachaug State Forest, Chapman Field
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Pachaug State Forest, Chapman Field, Cutoff Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384
    Let’s prepare our forest for Trails Day!
  • Outdoor Skills Workshop
    Outdoor Skills Workshop
    Sat, Mar 09
    Old Pachaug Town Hall
    Mar 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Old Pachaug Town Hall, 879 Voluntown Rd, Griswold, CT 06351
    Ramp up your outdoors mojo!
  • Annual Members Meeting
    Annual Members Meeting
    Sat, Feb 10
    Ekonk Community Grange
    Feb 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Ekonk Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Rd, Sterling, CT 06377
    Find out what's happening in 2024
  • First Day Hike
    First Day Hike
    Mon, Jan 01
    Hopeville Pond State Park
    Jan 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Hopeville Pond State Park, 929 Hopeville Rd, Griswold, CT
    No better way to start the new year!
  • Ring in the Winter Solstice
    Ring in the Winter Solstice
    Thu, Dec 21
    CCC Camp, Pachaug State Forest
    Dec 21, 2023, 10:00 AM
    CCC Camp, Pachaug State Forest, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown
    A time to reflect on the shortest day and longest night.
  • Trails Clean-up Day
    Trails Clean-up Day
    Sat, Nov 18
    Hell Hollow Pond Parking Area
    Nov 18, 2023, 9:00 AM
    Hell Hollow Pond Parking Area, Hell Hollow Rd, Voluntown, CT 06374
    With a little help from our Friends!
  • CCC & Veterans Celebration
    CCC & Veterans Celebration
    Sat, Nov 04
    CCC Camp, Pachaug State Forest
    Nov 04, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    CCC Camp, Pachaug State Forest, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384
    The Legacy of Pachaug Forest
  • Hell Hollow Hike with a Snacky Ending!
    Hell Hollow Hike with a Snacky Ending!
    Sat, Oct 28
    Hell Hollow Pond
    Oct 28, 2023, 10:00 AM
    Hell Hollow Pond, Hell Hollow Rd, Voluntown, CT 06374
    Let’s get into the Halloween Spirit with a Spooky Walktober Hike & Seasonal snacks!
  • Pumpkin Painting
    Pumpkin Painting
    Sat, Oct 21
    Chapman Field, Pachaug State Forest
    Oct 21, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chapman Field, Pachaug State Forest, Cutoff Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384
    Unleash your creativity!
  • Walktober Mt. Misery Hike
    Walktober Mt. Misery Hike
    Sat, Oct 21
    Chapman Field, Pachaug State Forest
    Oct 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Chapman Field, Pachaug State Forest, Cutoff Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384
    An annual Walktober favorite!
  • Heart of Pachaug Fall Foliage Hike
    Heart of Pachaug Fall Foliage Hike
    Sat, Oct 14
    CCC Youth Camp
    Oct 14, 2023, 10:00 AM
    CCC Youth Camp, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384
    Enjoy a hike and a view of the solar eclipse!
  • Chestnut Lookout Hike *New Date*
    Chestnut Lookout Hike *New Date*
    Sun, Oct 08
    Pachaug State Forest, Plainfield
    Oct 08, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Pachaug State Forest, Plainfield, Colbridge Rd, Plainfield, CT 06374, USA
    Rescheduled to rain date, Oct. 8 A Walktober Event in collaboration with TLGV
  • Annual Picnic
    Annual Picnic
    Sat, Sep 30
    Hopeville Pond State Park Pavilion
    Sep 30, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Hopeville Pond State Park Pavilion, 929 Hopeville Rd, Griswold, CT 06351, USA
    Time for a day of fun!
  • Final Holistic Campfire
    Final Holistic Campfire
    Sat, Sep 09
    Pachaug State Forest
    Sep 09, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Pachaug State Forest, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384
    Something 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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