Events

Open Road Days

Take a ride through Great Mountain Forest and enjoy the many sights and sounds that the forest has to offer. From 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, visitors can take a drive through the forest, stopping and enjoying the scenery at McMullen Pond, Potter's Corner and our many other trails and natural wonders.

17 - 18 Jul

9:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Norfolk Hub

2 Station Place, Norfolk, CT 06058

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Using Hand Tools in Your Woods

In the third installment of Woodland Academy, learn about the safe use, care and maintenance of common hand tools in forest management. Participants will understand when and where hand tools are most appropriate, such as when thinning small trees, managing invasive plants, and improving forest access. This class has been approved for 2 CT Forest Practitioner continuing education credits. Register today!

28 Jul

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Yale Camp

Chattleton Road, Falls Village

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WRITING RETREAT 2026

Join fellow writers to explore how nature shapes language. This three-day writing retreat is inspired by the life and legacy of longtime New York Times nature columnist, prolific author, and outdoorsman Hal Borland.

07 - 09 Aug

All Day

Yale Camp

Chattleton Road, Falls Village

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Teach the Teachers: Forestry Education Retreat

Join us in honoring the forest as teacher and companion—an invitation to pause, notice, and grow alongside the changing seasons.

14 - 16 Aug

12:30 pm - 12:30 pm

Yale Camp

Chattleton Road, Falls Village

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Ethan Tapper- How to Love a Forest

“What does it mean to truly care for a forest? Ethan Tapper explores this question in a compelling and hopeful talk.” Through a message rooted in relationship, responsibility, and hope, Ethan invites us to rethink how we care for the natural world.

14 Aug

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Norfolk United Church of Christ

12 Litchfield Street

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Forest Management for Wildlife

Discover how different forestry practices can be used to create, maintain, or enhance habitat for a wide range of wildlife species. Participants will learn how forest age, structure, and composition influence wildlife use, and how practices such as thinning, regeneration cuts, and habitat diversification can support conservation goals. This class has been approved for 2 CT Forest Practitioner continuing education credits.

27 Aug

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Yale Camp

Chattleton Road, Falls Village

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Forest Diseases Facing CT’s Woodlands

Gain insight into the most significant forests pests and pathogens, as well as other emerging threats, impacting Connecticut. Participants will learn how to identify signs of disease and pest damage, how these threats spread, and potential management strategies to reduce affects and improve forest resilience. This class has been approved for 2 CT Forest Practitioner continuing education credits.

25 Sep

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Yale Camp

Chattleton Road, Falls Village

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Landscapes in Pastel

Experience the colors of autumn during this relaxed and creative art workshop. Guided by artist Katie Atkinson, we'll begin with a short mindfulness meditation designed to awaken the senses and encourage a deeper connection to the surrounding landscape. Using oil pastels on heavy paper, we’ll create impressionistic artwork capturing the forest’s brilliant fall colors, shifting light, and seasonal atmosphere.

03 Oct

10:00 am - 11:30 am

GMF Mountain House Barn

200 Cannan Mountain Road, Falls Village, CT

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Invasive Plant Species in CT: Identification, Ecology & Management

Understand how to identify and manage the most common and problematic invasive species plants found in state forests. Participants will discover the ecology of invasive species, why they spread, and how they impact native plant communities. This class has been approved for 2 CT Forest Practitioner continuing education credits.

07 Oct

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Yale Camp

Chattleton Road, Falls Village

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