Trail Crew 2024 – Every Sunday, April through November

Sleeping Giant State Park - Main Parking 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, United States

The Trail Crew always welcomes new members! Volunteers meet in the parking lot at 9:30 on Sunday mornings, April through November. The work sessions usually last for about two hours (weather permitting), and there are a variety of tasks suited for all abilities. Trail Crew projects typically involve clearing fallen trees, removing litter, repainting trail […]

Hike-A-Giant 2024: THREE HIKES OFFERED

Sleeping Giant State Park - Main Parking 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, United States

Join the Sleeping Giant Park Association for an annual tradition: Hike-A-Giant. Hosted each year on CT Trails Day, Hike-A-Giant is a fun way to celebrate CT trails at one of […]

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Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Sleeping Giant State Park - Main Parking 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, United States

SGPA's Environmental Stewardship Committee helps to steward the park by removing invasive, non-native species (learn more, HERE). You can lend a hand to this important effort by joining as a […]

2024 Annual Meeting of Members

Sleeping Giant State Park - Main Parking 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, United States

Save the Date! The Sleeping Giant Park Association will host its 100th Annual Meeting of Members on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at noon. All are welcome to attend to learn about SGPA's current projects and programs, as well as plans for the organization's next 100 years. Current SGPA members will also have the opportunity to […]

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Insect Life Hike

Sleeping Giant State Park - Main Parking 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, United States

The Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you to join us in learning about insects on the Giant - this hike will introduce participants to some of the many insects that call the Giant "home", and their incredible adaptations and diversity. Raymond Simpson, President of the CT Entomological Society, will lead the hike. Ray used to […]

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