Ongoing

Come join FALPS for a multi-level Hike & Seek Scavenger Hunt in American Legion and Peoples State Forests. Beginning New Year’s Day, you can download our Seek Lists, which include everything from historical spots in our forests, to types of trees, overlooks and much, much more, on our website and Facebook page. We will also e-mail the lists. There are different lists for different age levels and fun for all!

We encourage you to take pictures of your finds, then send the completed lists to ctfalps@gmail.com. Fun prizes will be awarded!

Upcoming Events

November 2021


Saturday, November 20th, 130 p.m., Matthies Grove Pavilion, Peoples State Forest, East River Road, Barkhamsted
Looking for something to buy the outdoor person in your life for your holidays? Want to go winter camping or get ready for spring outings? Come listen to FALPS’ friend Mat Jobin, of Reach Your Summit, as he gives lots of suggestions for holiday gifts for folks in your life. Or, just come and listen for stuff you need!

A warm fire and hot chocolate/apple cider/tea available! Bring your own cups or use ours!


Past Events

April 2021

Saturday, April 24, Wildflower hike/ walk, 10:00 a.m. 
We plan to visit the wild flowers along the Henry Buck Trail. We will meet at 10 a.m. at the southernmost trail head of the Henry Buck Trail on West River Road (across from the bridge abutments in the river). Park at the northern entrance to Legion Road. This is normally peak viewing time and we will identify many kinds of wildflowers along the way. Those that are interested can continue on the entire loop (about 2 miles of moderate to difficult hiking) and should return about 1 p.m. Erik Landgraf will stay on the first stretch of the trail (easy walking) from 10 a.m. to noon for anyone who wants to stop by for a short flower identification walk.

May 2021

Saturday, May 15, Learn to Bird Hike.  Begins at 7 a.m. 
It is a great time of the year to see and learn about local and migratory birds. Bring Binoculars!!!  NOTE the 7 a.m. time. Registration is required and we will limit the number of participants. E-mail us at ctfalps@gmail.com if you are interested.
 
Saturday, May 29, the Lady Slipper Ramble hike, 10:30 a.m. 
Meet at the parking area for the Nature Museum off of Greenwoods Road at 10:30 am. Lady slippers should be in full bloom. 3-mile hike, easy to moderate trails.

FALPS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

To be announced.

Past Events

  • Winter Solstice Hike
  • Join Mat Jobin for a talk on what the outdoor enthusiast you are trying to buy for really wants – or look for yourself!
  • Pre-Thanksgiving Day Hike
  • Myths and Legends – Sky Stories from Various Cultures – A presentation by the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club
  • How to Coexist with Bears in our Midst: The Facts, the Myths, the Reality
  • Maple Sugaring: Keeping it Real in New England
  • Signs in the Forest
  • Pre-Super Bowl Hike
  • Mat Jobin of “Reach Your Summit” guide service – Hike
  • First Day Hike
  • Booth at the Riverton Fair
  • Erik Landgraf and poet David Leff hike through Peoples State Forest
  • Annual Before Thanksgiving Holiday Hike
  • Make your own walking sticks with decorations to go with them
  • Friday Night at the Pavilion Civilian Conservation Corps & Youth Conservation Corps program
  • Full Moon Night Hike 
  • Group hike with Jim Starble
  • Nature Photography Workshop with Paul Edwards
  • “Learn to Bird” hike with John Weeks
  • “Vernal Pools” with James Arrigoni
  • Hike and Explore the forest from “Off the Beaten Trails” 
  • Wildflower Walk with Erik Landgraf
  • Bluebirds and monitoring Bluebird boxes with Master Wildlife Conservationist Fred Lowman
  • FALPS 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day hike with Paul“Hart to Hart”land
  • Native Vegetation Plantings for  Wildlife with DEEP Wildlife Biologist, Peter Picone
  • FALPS 2nd Annual Pre-Superbowl group hike with Ralph Scarpino
  • Winter Tree Identification with Master Naturalist, Lynn Kochiss
  • FALPS Pine Cone Ornament Craft and Holiday Nature Gift Wrapping
  • Christmas in Riverton FALPS walking stick crafting activity
  • Hawk Watch with John Weeks
  • Friday Night at the Pavilion
  • FALPS 4th Annual Meeting
  • “S’mores, Meteors and Tales”–About 10 hardy, adventurous souls turned out for our event, S’mores, Meteors and Tales, last night, Saturday, August 11th. What a blast we had learning about meteors, swapping stories and eating s’mores! Meteors, no doubt, were up there in the sky streaking by, but blocked by clouds. Thanks to Shaw from, “The Lakeville Journal” for stopping by! FALPS Friday Night at the Pavilion Civilian Conservation Corps & Youth Conservation Corps program,
  • FALPS Full Moon Night Hike 
  • Group Hike with Jim Starble
  • Nature Photography Workshop with Paul Edwards
  • “Learn to Bird” Hike with John Weeks
  • “Vernal Pools” with James Arrigoni
  • Hike and Explore the Forest from “Off the Beaten Trails” 
  • Wildflower Walk with Erik Landgraf
  • Bluebirds and monitoring Bluebird boxes with Master Wildlife Conservationist Fred Lowman
  • FALPS 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day hike with Paul “Hart to Hart”land
  • Native Vegetation Plantings for  Wildlife with DEEP Wildlife Biologist, Peter Picone
  • FALPS 2nd Annual Pre-Superbowl group hike with Ralph Scarpino
  • Winter Tree Identification with Master Naturalist, Lynn Kochiss
  • FALPS Pine Cone Ornament Craft and Holiday Nature Gift Wrapping
  • Christmas in Riverton FALPS walking stick crafting activity
  • Hawk Watch with John Weeks
  • Friday Night at the Pavilion
  • FALPS 4th Annual Meeting
  • “S’mores, Meteors and Tales”–About 10 hardy, adventurous souls turned out for our event, S’mores, Meteors and Tales, last night, Saturday, August 11th. What a blast we had learning about meteors, swapping stories and eating s’mores! Meteors, no doubt, were up there in the sky streaking by, but blocked by clouds. Thanks to Shaw from, “The Lakeville Journal” for stopping by!