Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center

Goodwin Trails:Photo of butterfly garden
Open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.

Conservation Center:
Please call before visiting to ensure an educator is available.

(860) 455-9534 Phone

DEEP.Goodwin@ct.gov
23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06226

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Division of Forestry

Kevin Grady - Forester

To contact the foresters, please call (860) 455-0699.

Directions

The Goodwin Conservation Center is located at 23 Potter Road, off of Route 6 in Hampton, 3.0 miles east of the intersection with Route 198 and 1.4 miles west of the intersection with Route 97.

From the Hartford area:
Take I-84 East towards Providence, to Exit 59/I-384 East to Route 6-Providence. Follow the signs on Route 6 towards Providence. When you come to the intersection of Route 198, the Goodwin Conservation Center will be 3.0 miles ahead on the left.

From the New Haven area:
Take I-91 North towards Hartford, I-84 East Towards Providence. Take I-384 towards Providence to Route 6 East. Follow the signs on Route 6 towards Providence. When you come to the intersection of Route 198, the Goodwin Conservation Center will be 3.0 miles ahead on the left.

From the New London area:
Take I-95 to I-395 North to Exit 91-Route 6 West towards Hartford. Stay on Route 6 for about 15 miles. When you cross the intersection of Route 97, the center is 1.4 miles on your right.

Location Map - Goodwin Conservation Center

 

Content Last Updated October 2024