Events

Faith Takes Flight- a spring bird walk

Great Mountain Forest is pleased to cohost a Faith Takes Flight bird walk on May 30 in partnership with the Connecticut Land Conservation Council, Interreligious Eco-Justice Network, Norfolk Land Trust, Norfolk United Church of Christ Green Team and Sierra Club CT. We hope you’ll join us for this engaging and seasonal exploration of birds and their habitats.

30 May

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Great Mountain Forest

201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, CT

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Game of Logging

Participants will develop core competencies in tree and shrub identification, explore the ecological processes that shape forest dynamics, and become familiar with a range of landowner goals and forest management approaches—from enhancing wildlife habitat to managing for timber or leaving land “forever wild.” Each module builds upon the last, ensuring participants leave with a well-rounded introduction to the science, values, and techniques behind responsible forest stewardship.

04 - 05 Jun

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

GMF Mountain House Barn

200 Cannan Mountain Road, Falls Village, CT

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The Spirit of Nature: Sumi-e Painting

Practice Sumi-e ink brush painting in the beauty of Great Mountain Forest as inspiration. With relaxation, observation and practice, everyone will come away with unique sumi-e paintings of the natural world.

20 Jun

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Great Mountain Forest

201 Windrow Road, Norfolk, CT

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Moth Night 2026

Join us for moth night. Come experience the magic of the forest at night! Discover the Secret Life of Nighttime Insects.

27 Jun

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

GMF Mountain House Barn

200 Cannan Mountain Road, Falls Village, CT

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Things That Go Bump in the Night- Ginny Apple

As darkness settles over the forest, a hidden world comes to life. Opossums, porcupines, owls, coyotes, and countless other nocturnal creatures emerge to forage, hunt, communicate, and navigate the night. Blending stories with humor and practical advice drawn from decades of wildlife observation in forests, Apple will help participants better understand how to live safely and responsibly alongside these remarkable animals while fostering appreciation and stewardship for the natural world.

11 Jul

1:30 pm - 3:00 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 [Read More...]

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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