The Nature Center
(Groton State Forest Nature Interpretation &
Visitors Program Center)
Do
not forget The Nature Center! It is
staffed by a full time Naturalist, Donna who will be conducting a series of
excellent programs throughout the summer.
The Nature Center and their programs are open to the general public free
of charge, and we are fortunate to have such a resource within Groton State
Forest.
The
programs for each week are listed in bulletins posted on this web site as well
as at the Nature Center, at the Forest Country Store, at all campgrounds, and
at the Forest Store. Copies of the
weekly program list can also be picked up at the Nature Center. Programs are conducted between the last week
in June through Labor Day weekend. (During September the naturalists give
programs to local schools.)
To view the current Nature Center Program Schedule, click here.
Also
of interest are the free brochures and maps at the Nature Center relating to
the Lake and State Forest. These include
Forest Trail maps, a self guided tour of the Nature Trail, and “Groton State
Forest History Guide” which is essentially a short history of the lake.
The Center itself is a natural history museum for Lake Groton, containing displays about our geology, historical pictures as well as a collection of stuffed birds and animals. There are also displays on the Peacham Bog, Amphibians and Reptiles, Ferns, the Logging Era, Animal Facts, and Bears. In addition to the displays, books and magazines, the naturalists are in residence when they are not conducting programs. They usually know what is going on with the local bears, porcupines, loons, pileated woodpeckers and interrupted ferns.
The Center is open every day during the summer, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. starting the last week in May.
Directions: Route 302 West out of Groton 2 miles - turn right on Route 232
5 miles on 232 - turn right on Boulder Beach Road (Big Green Stillwater sign)
1.7 miles on Boulder Beach Road to the Nature Center on the left.
Nature
Center telephone number: 584-3827