Volunteers turned out on a cool Saturday morning to help FALPS Board members build a bog bridge on the Charles Pack Trail on the Eastern side of Peoples State Forest. Bog bridges are spans of large boards or half logs resting on base logs that pass over muddy or wet spots on a trail or... Continue Reading →

While Storm Isaias was cutting a swath through Connecticut downing trees and power lines, blocking roads--even causing trees to crash through buildings--it tore down numerous trees throughout Peoples and American Legion State Forests. FALPS' Board President Ralph Scarpino and Board Member Erik Landgraf, who maintains many Blue Trails for the Connecticut Forest & Park Association,... Continue Reading →

Come join us at Matthies Grove in the Pavilion where we will all be spaced out for safety and where Fran Zygmont, bird expert extraordinaire will teach us all about birds and birding.