Microscopic view of a thin cross-section of a rock
October 18, 2025

Reading the Rocks

James L. Goodwin State Forest
Location

23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Discover nature’s canvas through photomicrographs, high-resolution photos of rock cross-sections under a microscope. Observe Connecticut’s common rocks, learn about their composition and history, and appreciate their beauty. Free, open to all ages. 

Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/gG8VjxZpCZ 

Location

23 Potter Road
Hampton, CT 06247

Timing/Details

Program begins at 2:00, running for 1-1.5 hours. Meet in the classroom next to the farmhouse.

 

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