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What’s happening in CT State Parks and Forests?

Family Campfire Blue Slope Country Museum, 138 Blue Hill Road, Franklin, CT 8.21.08
7:00 PM
Blue Slope Country Museum is an agricultural historical museum. These campfires take place on a grassy area, and the museum's draft horses usually come for a visit. The campfires include roasting marshmallows, drinking lemonade, hearing a non-scary tale or two, learning about our museum artifacts, and of course singing songs of old, new, rounds, and action. There is a cost of $4.00 per person or $16 per family. Please, bring something to sit on. Rain or shine; if it rains, it will be inside.
Bike and Hike for Health and Happiness Stratton Brook State Park, 149 Farms Village Road (Route 309), Simsbury 8.23.08
9:30 AM
Spend a half day hiking plus a half day biking through Connecticut's beautiful State Parks and Forests! Families are invited to participate in the "Bike and Hike for Health and Happiness" program - a joint No Child Left InsideSM program sponsored by the Connecticut DEP and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. So strap your bikes to your cars (or even bike to the park), secure your helmets, pack a picnic lunch and get geared up! Programs will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fern Identification Program The Goodwin Forest Conservation Center, located at 23 Potter Road, off Route 6 in Hampton, CT 8.23.08
10:00 AM
Did you know that there are about 20,000 species of ferns found in nearly every part of the earth, from tropical rainforests to arctic tundra? Did you know that ferns have been around for 450 million years? Join Conservation Educator Judy Rondeau on Saturday, August 23rd at 10 AM for an easy hike through the forests of Goodwin as we explore the fascinating family of ferns. As we enjoy this mid-morning hike under the cool shade of mixed wood forests, we will talk about the history of this ancient plant and identify ferns native to Connecticut. This free program will last approximately 2 hours.

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What’s so great about the great outdoors?

With 138 state parks and forests to explore and enjoy, you and your family can escape into natural beauty, learn about history, have some great outdoor fun, and still be home - or back to your campsite - in time for dinner!