Pressed crocuses
July 11, 2026

Introducing Connecticut's Natural History Collections!

James L. Goodwin State Forest
Location

23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Did you know that there is a collection of over two million preserved plants and animals that documents the biodiversity of our state and the whole world, and that it belongs to everyone in Connecticut? Join Dr. Sarah Taylor, a collections manager and botanist at UConn’s Biodiversity Research Collections, to learn about fascinating science, see cool objects, and try out some specimen preparation techniques yourself!

Location

23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247

Timing/Details

Program will be held in the education center from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

Contact

Goodwin State Forest

8604559534

deep.goodwin@ct.gov

 

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