
Town of Groton’s Wolfebrook Property Update
The Town of Groton is currently waiting for final signoff from the CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) expected by mid-March. GOSA will
The Town of Groton is currently waiting for final signoff from the CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) expected by mid-March. GOSA will
February 18, 2023, 6 – 10 PM at The Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT Come enjoy Beer’d local brews and music from Nick Bosse & The Northern
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, twenty-three enthusiastic hikers from THRIVE 55+ joined GOSA volunteers for an invigorating 2.7-mile loop hike at Sheep Farm North on
In keeping with GOSA’s goal “to educate and foster an appreciation of nature,” our Community Outreach and Education Committee recently approached Susan Austin, Superintendent of
Twelve men and women were inducted into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2022 including GOSA’s own finance and stewardship committees’ member Thomas
GOSA’s stewardship crew has begun winter mowing and clearing. Our fantastic group of dedicated volunteers are brush hogging, mowing, hedge trimming, pruning, and clearing GOSA
The Town of Groton reached out to GOSA over the past year to financially contribute in support of the purchase the Wolfebrook property off of
GOSA Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who contributed to GOSA in 2022. You can read about the 2022 accomplishments here. Your continued support
Our replacement sign at the Avery Farm Nature Preserve (Lambtown Road entrance) has been installed. Many thanks to the GOSA member who donated funds to
Thursday, December 8th, was a beautiful day for a GOSA guided hike at Avery Farm Nature Preserve with our friends from Thrive55+. 18 members of their
Link to managing damage from deer on your property. We thought this article might be appreciated by those in our area. Read Article
September 26, 2022 By Lee Howard If you like to tramp through the woods to walk your dog or take in the local scenery, Pfizer
IMPORTANT- the location of the meeting has been moved to the Noank Firehouse on Ward St. Annual Appeal 2022 was a big year for GOSA
On October 13, 2021, GOSA planted some 75+ pitch pine seedlings at an area known as the Sand Plains, part of GOSA’s Candlewood Ridge property.
In 2021 GOSA botanist Whitney Adams identified a natural solution to the spotted knapweed infestation at the Sand Plains property. He discovered that a company called
A group of volunteers from Pfizer joined with members of GOSA stewardship to start the creation of new trails at Sheep Farm South. The company
Nathaniel Kimpan of Boy Scout troop 200 has constructed and installed four bat houses at GOSA’s Avery Farm as his Eagle Scout project. Two bat
James Brent Anderson, PhD., passed away from a long-term respiratory condition on May 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife Carol Anderson. He served
Some great people and a beautiful day combined to make our annual Haley Farm “Earth Day” work party a big success. The atmosphere was great
Interested in getting more involved with GOSA? We are looking for new Board and Committee Members! Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you value open
Join us on our Family Fun Hike/Walk at Avery Farm North to celebrate National Trails Day. On June 5th at 11:00 AM, GOSA will host
The stewardship team completed the annual field mowing at Sheep Farm to keep our fields in great shape.
Saturday, April 2nd 10-12. Roadside clean up on Flanders and Route 1. Park on Flanders Road near the intersection with Route 1. Saturday, April 9th 10-12 Roadside clean
Regarding the proposed Data Center in our neighborhood, please view the opinion of GOSA President, Joan Smith, and a flier from the Groton Conservation Advocates.
Ways that businesses, places of worship, and community groups can help: map and guide GOSA is a member of The Baker Cove Watershed Committee, a
The Town of Groton is currently waiting for final signoff from the CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) expected by mid-March. GOSA will
February 18, 2023, 6 – 10 PM at The Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT Come enjoy Beer’d local brews and music from Nick Bosse & The Northern
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, twenty-three enthusiastic hikers from THRIVE 55+ joined GOSA volunteers for an invigorating 2.7-mile loop hike at Sheep Farm North on
In keeping with GOSA’s goal “to educate and foster an appreciation of nature,” our Community Outreach and Education Committee recently approached Susan Austin, Superintendent of
Twelve men and women were inducted into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2022 including GOSA’s own finance and stewardship committees’ member Thomas
GOSA’s stewardship crew has begun winter mowing and clearing. Our fantastic group of dedicated volunteers are brush hogging, mowing, hedge trimming, pruning, and clearing GOSA
The Town of Groton reached out to GOSA over the past year to financially contribute in support of the purchase the Wolfebrook property off of
GOSA Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who contributed to GOSA in 2022. You can read about the 2022 accomplishments here. Your continued support
Our replacement sign at the Avery Farm Nature Preserve (Lambtown Road entrance) has been installed. Many thanks to the GOSA member who donated funds to
Thursday, December 8th, was a beautiful day for a GOSA guided hike at Avery Farm Nature Preserve with our friends from Thrive55+. 18 members of their
Link to managing damage from deer on your property. We thought this article might be appreciated by those in our area. Read Article
September 26, 2022 By Lee Howard If you like to tramp through the woods to walk your dog or take in the local scenery, Pfizer
IMPORTANT- the location of the meeting has been moved to the Noank Firehouse on Ward St. Annual Appeal 2022 was a big year for GOSA
On October 13, 2021, GOSA planted some 75+ pitch pine seedlings at an area known as the Sand Plains, part of GOSA’s Candlewood Ridge property.
In 2021 GOSA botanist Whitney Adams identified a natural solution to the spotted knapweed infestation at the Sand Plains property. He discovered that a company called
A group of volunteers from Pfizer joined with members of GOSA stewardship to start the creation of new trails at Sheep Farm South. The company
Nathaniel Kimpan of Boy Scout troop 200 has constructed and installed four bat houses at GOSA’s Avery Farm as his Eagle Scout project. Two bat
James Brent Anderson, PhD., passed away from a long-term respiratory condition on May 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife Carol Anderson. He served
Some great people and a beautiful day combined to make our annual Haley Farm “Earth Day” work party a big success. The atmosphere was great
Interested in getting more involved with GOSA? We are looking for new Board and Committee Members! Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you value open
Join us on our Family Fun Hike/Walk at Avery Farm North to celebrate National Trails Day. On June 5th at 11:00 AM, GOSA will host
The stewardship team completed the annual field mowing at Sheep Farm to keep our fields in great shape.
Saturday, April 2nd 10-12. Roadside clean up on Flanders and Route 1. Park on Flanders Road near the intersection with Route 1. Saturday, April 9th 10-12 Roadside clean
Regarding the proposed Data Center in our neighborhood, please view the opinion of GOSA President, Joan Smith, and a flier from the Groton Conservation Advocates.
Ways that businesses, places of worship, and community groups can help: map and guide GOSA is a member of The Baker Cove Watershed Committee, a
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Groton announces purchase of Wolfebrook property
Source: The Day | Published on 2022-12-22
Groton Open Space Association to host family hike for National Trails Day
Source: The Day | Published on 2022-05-27
Groton’s Candlewood Ridge and Avery Farm Preserve: Nature, close to home
Source: The Day | Published on 2022-01-06
Acreage and access among region’s goals for open space
Source: The Day | Published on 2021-10-23
Groton Open Space Association acquires 104-acre Sheep Farm South property
Source: The Day | Published on 2021-04-30
Friends of the Oswegatchie Hills work to restore imperiled pitch pines
Source: The Day | Published on 2021-01-16
Connected trails: Avoiding pavement on a hike through Groton
Source: The Day | Published on 2020-12-10
Beauty abounds amid tough times
Source: The Day | Published on 2020-09-15
A look back at Groton’s first Earth Day 50 years ago
Source: The Day | Published on 2020-04-21
Avery Farm Nature Preserve
Source: The Day | Published on 2020-03-26
Candlewood Ridge
Source: The Day | Published on 2020-03-26
“Treasures of Southeastern Connecticut” Book Features GOSA
Source: The Day
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Groton, CT 06340-9187