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 volunteer. Projects will vary by week, but generally include pulling, cutting, and otherwise removing invasive plants from around the park. If you'd like to join, […]

Spring Introductory Hike

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

New to hiking on the Giant? Looking to explore some of the backcountry trails? Join the Sleeping Giant Park Association for a guided hike designed specifically for hikers who want to know more about the trails on the Giant. Led by SGPA board member, Mick Martucci, this hike will take it easy, and teach participants […]

Free

Hike-A-Giant 2023

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 trails in Connecticut, at one of the state's more beloved state parks. The main hike will start at 11 AM and you can register and see details HERE. We envision […]

Free

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, the President of the CT Entomological Society, will lead the hike. Ray used […]

Free

2023 Annual Meeting of Members

Online , United States

In accordance with its bylaws, the Sleeping Giant Park Association will hold the 2023 Annual Meeting of Members from 6:45pm – 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 13th. There are no elections or items for vote. The Board President will deliver a brief report and update, and members will be given the opportunity to present a question […]